Higher Performance, More Efficient Lexus CT200h Models Coming
09-28-10, 04:09 PM
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Well 12,000 is 1,000 a month on average. 8,000 would be 666 a month on average.
Lexus is on track to sell roughly 9,000-10,000 HS models this year, despite the stop sale that has affected sales.
12,000 wouldn't be a big stretch. The key would be pricing and later availability of additional models.
Lexus is on track to sell roughly 9,000-10,000 HS models this year, despite the stop sale that has affected sales.
12,000 wouldn't be a big stretch. The key would be pricing and later availability of additional models.
09-28-10, 05:12 PM
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When they talk about taking up more space in the rear for a larger battery pack, are they talking about sacrificing cargo space? I love the idea, but I don't know if there will be much demand for a hatch/miniwagon/whatever that doesn't have any cargo space if that's what they are thinking. Hopefully I'm wrong about this, because this is an intriguing vehicle for me.
p.s. as Corolla can fit V6 and Yaris can fit 1.8l, i wonder about million of these journalists telling us what is possible or not... Like Autonews article from today that makes so many false claims about new models. Shouldnt the automotive writers know a bit more than us? How about googling Yaris 1.8l?
09-28-10, 07:59 PM
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Sorry but I fail to see how you came up with this $40k figure. The pricing of the RX450h FWD and RX450h AWD differ only by a mere $1,590 (and that's including a roof rail that's standard only on the AWD), so with the expected base price of the CT200h being no more than $30k, a CT200h AWD should cost well below $32k.
On the other hand, the A3 TDI isn't available with AWD either (in the US at least), so it's likely that even at $32k it's too much for a small hatch according to their market study.
On the other hand, the A3 TDI isn't available with AWD either (in the US at least), so it's likely that even at $32k it's too much for a small hatch according to their market study.
Dont believe me. Look at A3 AWD pricing. 35k+ easy.
That is one reason why these luxury sub compacts flop here. The value is simply not there many times.
09-28-10, 08:24 PM
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Yes. I looked at the A3 earlier this year too but got turned off by how quickly it became a "poor" value once equipped the way I would actually buy it. I can attest to that much.
09-28-10, 08:40 PM
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An AWD IS 250 is what 35k. A higher output CT AWD will cost maybe a grand less. Add up the new 4-5k Lexus option packages and wham, you are at 40k.
Dont believe me. Look at A3 AWD pricing. 35k+ easy.
That is one reason why these luxury sub compacts flop here. The value is simply not there many times.
Dont believe me. Look at A3 AWD pricing. 35k+ easy.
That is one reason why these luxury sub compacts flop here. The value is simply not there many times.
09-29-10, 05:52 AM
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09-29-10, 06:38 AM
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09-29-10, 06:46 AM
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09-29-10, 08:55 AM
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Why are you estimating the cost of a CT AWD based on the pricing of the IS AWD when we already know what a much more relevant base car, the CT FWD, will roughly cost (<$30k)? If you're OK with the pricing of the CT FWD, which presumably starts from about $30k, I don't see paying $1,500 for an AWD option to be too much for those who need that extra traction. As for options, they are...optional, and they're applicable to the FWD version too, although I agree that it may be too hard to find stripped Lexuses to make the base prices meaningful.
With the Yen trading where it is the CT does not have any lax in regards to pricing. I HOPE it starts under 30k but that may not happen.
I like the STI a lot but no one is buying it or the EVO, they are now 40k cars and to people that it too much.
09-29-10, 09:12 AM
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I need to drive the CT but that small powertrain is just challenging to be sporty. Needs more power, period. I dont expect any mag to like it anyway, its a sporty Lexus which makes heads explode.
I like the STI a lot but no one is buying it or the EVO, they are now 40k cars and to people that it too much.
I like the STI a lot but no one is buying it or the EVO, they are now 40k cars and to people that it too much.
To be fair the STI and EVO are not supposed to be volume sellers, hence why there's a thing below it called the WRX and Lancer Ralliart.