What happen to the Lexus BS lol was it only BS?

Anyways it be nice if Lexus goes into the sports compact range against the BMW Z4 and Mercedes Benz SLK.

Would be nice thats my two cents

There was never a BS.

What happen to the Lexus BS lol was it only BS?

Anyways it be nice if Lexus goes into the sports compact range against the BMW Z4 and Mercedes Benz SLK.

Would be nice thats my two cents
The BS was mentioned in an article before, but it's just that. There was a suggestion of a compact X-over SUV smaller than the RX, but recently Lexus N.America already expressed disinterest with a new model going downmarket like some of the other luxury brands, but such a model for Lexus could work very well for Europe & other parts of the world . . . anyway, they should think of a better name if they are to make such a model.

The BS was mentioned in an article before as a possible compact X-over SUV smaller than the RX, but recently Lexus N.America already expressed disinterest with a new model going downmarket like some of the other luxury brands, but such a model for Lexus could work very well for Europe & other parts of the world . . . anyway, they should think of a better name if they are to make such a model.

It probably do well in major Canadian cities though if it came out, but thats just me.

i hope they follow through w/ that IS300 replacement i keep on seeing on magazines over here.

Cadillac had the BLS, not Lexus...

Lexus BS?

lol wut?

If the Lexus RX keeps getting larger and larger (e.g., RX330 is longer than the RX300 and the next RX may mimic the 2008 Highlander in being even longer and having seating for 8), there will indeed be a need for a smaller Lexus SUV than the RX; maybe somewhere in size between the 2007 Honda CR-V and the RX300.

Just like the Lexus cute ute that they addressed in an interview last week, this should be something for the Euro market only.

What happen to the Lexus BS lol was it only BS?

Anyways it be nice if Lexus goes into the sports compact range against the BMW Z4 and Mercedes Benz SLK.The BS previously rumored was supposed to be a small IS hatchback competing with the likes of the 1-series and the A3, not with roadsters like the Z4 and SLK.

I do hope Lexus can do a roadster, and then a sports hatch for the European market.

This sounds like BS to me.:D

I think they should call it the Lexus CS 250.

Not too bad, but leave them for the European/Asian markets . . .

Toyota does not want Lexus and Toyota to compete is the same segments too much. Toyota offers many subcompacts in Europe. While a BS Lexus makes sense since BMW, Audi, Benz have them, I think it is best to avoid such a unluxurious market.

Lexus has just stated they don't see much in the sub luxury cute-ute market, citing slow X3 and RDX sales.

I think they should call it the Lexus CS 250.

Is that a Matrix under all that photoshopping?

The luxery compact market is a very small "niche" market.
Lexus would have to come up with something very special to sell some big numbers.
I say stick with what they know.

^^ agreed

Lexus does not need to go down market.

As for a smaller SUV/XUV how about just making the RX available in a long wheelbase version instead of contiuously increasing the size?

^^ agreed

Lexus does not need to go down market.


To get a grip on europe they just might have to...

To get a grip on europe they just might have to...

a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

To get a grip on europe they just might have to...

What they need is more diesels to do that.

What they need is more diesels to do that.

That will help...but what would really help speed things up...is something similar to the BMW 1-series, Audi A3 etc.

People who but the downmarket 1 series, A & B class, and the like need a kick upside the head for being desperate enough to buy one of these things to have the brand name. The only thing differentiating about the 1 is that it is rwd, and not many if any other cars in the segment offer that. But then I dont see many 1 series owners of to the track, meaning that 1) it isnt necessary or 2) Its for illegal road racing. I mean seriously, this has no purpose for Lexus. Toyota is their parent company and have that market covered.... this is where they have a tremendous advantage. They dont have to dilute their brand to have overall volume sales. Why do you think BMW is trying to expand on its mini products?

People who but the downmarket 1 series, A & B class, and the like need a kick upside the head for being desperate enough to buy one of these things to have the brand name. The only thing differentiating about the 1 is that it is rwd, and not many if any other cars in the segment offer that. But then I dont see many 1 series owners of to the track, meaning that 1) it isnt necessary or 2) Its for illegal road racing. I mean seriously, this has no purpose for Lexus. Toyota is their parent company and have that market covered.... this is where they have a tremendous advantage. They dont have to dilute their brand to have overall volume sales. Why do you think BMW is trying to expand on its mini products?

I agree...but the fact remains that this is what is missing from the european lexus lineup...

I agree with Richie in that more diesels would serve them better. Having compact cars won't improve their reputation in Europe, and that's what many claim is their problem.