Should Lexus make a non-hybrid CT250?
Should Lexus introduce a lighter-weight, non-hybrid 250 (similar power as the IS250); priced a little less than the IS250?
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I think if they're going to go non-hybrid, they should go big and toss the 350 engine in there. It would be easier to manage torque steer if they threw in the AWD, but even if it stayed FWD, it shouldn't be too bad
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I think that it is a good idea...but the 250 engine needs to be more fuel efficient...maybe add direct-injection.
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2.5 turbo awd. Thank you, that is all.
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With an all aluminum inline six and rear wheel drive.
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No, I think they have gone downmarket enough here and the hybrid powerplant separates it from others in this class.
I would like to see a small coupe ala 1 series (though I would prefer RWD). |
Originally Posted by MR_F1
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2.5 turbo awd. Thank you, that is all.
305hp turbo plus AWD for $35~K? I'd hit that thing up! |
Originally Posted by (Cj)
(Post 5614051)
They could use the Subaru STI engine (since they already have a partnership with them) plus a modified Subaru AWD system (something that'll work on the CT's platform).
305hp turbo plus AWD for $35~K? I'd hit that thing up! |
CtF ftw haha
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They should make a CT460h
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Originally Posted by tigmd99
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I think that it is a good idea...but the 250 engine needs to be more fuel efficient...maybe add direct-injection.
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I'm torn on this. On one hand I think Lexus would do well to have an affordable hatchback and could offer it in two trims, 250 and 350, just like the IS. On the other hand I think they're trying to build their line of hybrid vehicles which is why the HS wasn't offered as a non-Hybrid. I think both the HS and the CT without the luxury hybrid appeal would kind of defeat the point of the cars. They would just both be cheap Lexus models, although I'm not sure how much cheaper the HS would be without hybrid technology considering it's priced higher than the IS. The CT would be quite cheap, however. This isn't necessarily a bad thing because Audi and BMW have both released more entry level cars, which is why I am torn as to if Lexus should compete with them too or go in their own direction of creating a line of luxury hybrid cars. Personally I love both cars (I leased an HS this week, and the CT, while nice, wouldn't be for me because I couldn't sit comfortably in an IS as I am a bigger guy using the car to commute 35 miles and it looks as though the CT is going to be around the same size or smaller) but I'm not sure where they would fit in without hybrid.
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No. I agree with SICK, they've already gone downmarket enough.
A regular gas-engine hatch with good handling should be for the Toyota brand. |
Originally Posted by TRDFantasy
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No. I agree with SICK, they've already gone downmarket enough.
A regular gas-engine hatch with good handling should be for the Toyota brand. |
If they are serious about competing in Europe, yes, they should do a non-hybrid, but in form of a CT220d.
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