A twin Turbo 4.0 V8 in Lexus LX 600
#1
A twin Turbo 4.0 V8 in Lexus LX 600
I've always wondered as to why the new Lexus LX never got the 4.0 v8 that has a twin Turbo like those heavenly powerplants in top Mercedes Benz?
The engine would do well in the Lexus LX 600.
Still on LX, why did they choose to drop the half tailgate since it served the vehi le well and it was a symbol of top luxury
The engine would do well in the Lexus LX 600.
Still on LX, why did they choose to drop the half tailgate since it served the vehi le well and it was a symbol of top luxury
#2
Lexus Champion
Because Lexus is Lexus and never really competes at the top level anymore.
#4
That's why I jumped ship and went cayenne turbo.
#5
Lexus Test Driver
Lexus has left so much $$$$ on the table by not making a RWD based SUV on the LS platform that competes with GLE / GLS / X5 / X7 / Q8. Even Genesis did GV80 and GV80 coupe.
The top executives in Japan are sleeping at the wheel and don’t care. Yet Toyota has a bunch of different trucks, CUVs and SUVs.
The top executives in Japan are sleeping at the wheel and don’t care. Yet Toyota has a bunch of different trucks, CUVs and SUVs.
#6
Pole Position
Lexus has left so much $$$$ on the table by not making a RWD based SUV on the LS platform that competes with GLE / GLS / X5 / X7 / Q8. Even Genesis did GV80 and GV80 coupe.
The top executives in Japan are sleeping at the wheel and don’t care. Yet Toyota has a bunch of different trucks, CUVs and SUVs.
The top executives in Japan are sleeping at the wheel and don’t care. Yet Toyota has a bunch of different trucks, CUVs and SUVs.
#7
A $100k Lexus is a hard sell any way you look at it. The Germans are willing to put out super low volume high powered V8tt engines just to destroy their competitors. Lexus will only offer the V6tt or the Tundra's iForceMax at best or the PHEV V6 from the TX. Lexus just doesnt have the wow factor to play in that segment. Perhaps if they electrified the V8tt from the upcoming whatever sports car, they will have a shot, but they wont do it.
Trending Topics
#8
Lexus Test Driver
A $100k Lexus is a hard sell any way you look at it. The Germans are willing to put out super low volume high powered V8tt engines just to destroy their competitors. Lexus will only offer the V6tt or the Tundra's iForceMax at best or the PHEV V6 from the TX. Lexus just doesnt have the wow factor to play in that segment. Perhaps if they electrified the V8tt from the upcoming whatever sports car, they will have a shot, but they wont do it.
They need a CAR based SUV on LS platform. It would appeal to the luxury/ performance SUV buyer rather than truck based offroad like GX.
#9
Super Moderator
It shouldn't replace the GX--there's a niche there that they're uniquely positioned for, and have leaned even further into with the latest generation. But there's a huge addressable market for people who are way more concerned with on-road performance than off-road capabilities, which they're just outright pretending doesn't exist.
#10
Lexus Test Driver
Lexus has left so much $$$$ on the table by not making a RWD based SUV on the LS platform that competes with GLE / GLS / X5 / X7 / Q8. Even Genesis did GV80 and GV80 coupe.
The top executives in Japan are sleeping at the wheel and don’t care. Yet Toyota has a bunch of different trucks, CUVs and SUVs.
The top executives in Japan are sleeping at the wheel and don’t care. Yet Toyota has a bunch of different trucks, CUVs and SUVs.
What's crazy is that Lexus can even offer a basic FWD-based turbo 4-cylinder crossover like the TX and still have people gobble it up even at $80K. There's no incentive to take any risks with a more niche bespoke expensive platform when they can crank out such a nice profit margin from what is essentially a reskinned Highlander.
#11
Lexus Test Driver
They won't because it'll run into the same problem as the GS, which is that it will be utterly cannibalized by "lesser" vehicles like the RX and TX just like the ES did to the GS and now maybe even the LS. The LS platform packaging is woefully inefficient and that will translate to a crossover variant as well, so you will be buying a vehicle the length of a Range Rover but with the interior volume of an RX.
What's crazy is that Lexus can even offer a basic FWD-based turbo 4-cylinder crossover like the TX and still have people gobble it up even at $80K. There's no incentive to take any risks with a more niche bespoke expensive platform when they can crank out such a nice profit margin from what is essentially a reskinned Highlander.
What's crazy is that Lexus can even offer a basic FWD-based turbo 4-cylinder crossover like the TX and still have people gobble it up even at $80K. There's no incentive to take any risks with a more niche bespoke expensive platform when they can crank out such a nice profit margin from what is essentially a reskinned Highlander.
#12
Lexus Test Driver
#13
Lexus Champion
There's a solid inverse relationship between how engaging a Lexus product is and how well it sells. LC and the F cars are probably near the bottom. ES, RX, NX are the hot sellers. At this point I'm convinced most Lexus buyers are actively offended by the thought of RWD.
#14
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
#15
Pit Crew
Lexus has left so much $$$$ on the table by not making a RWD based SUV on the LS platform that competes with GLE / GLS / X5 / X7 / Q8. Even Genesis did GV80 and GV80 coupe.
The top executives in Japan are sleeping at the wheel and don’t care. Yet Toyota has a bunch of different trucks, CUVs and SUVs.
The top executives in Japan are sleeping at the wheel and don’t care. Yet Toyota has a bunch of different trucks, CUVs and SUVs.
But Lexus won't change because people keep buying whatever they put out.
They sold a hair under 7,000 LX600s last year in the US. They hadn't sold that many since 2008--first year of the 200 series. Execs see that and think they're knocking it out the park even though its partly due to the LC200 going away, I'm sure.
Speaking of the 200 series, the LC250 has now sold 3600 units in 2 months on sale. That's more than most ANNUAL LC200 sales.
They've now found a way to double LX sales, probably wind up with 10x Landcruiser sales, and maintain GX/4Runner sales.
They'll introduce that 750h or whatever next year and probably get up to 8 or 9k in sales. They do not care about Lexus enthusiasts.
ON THE OTHER HAND--all this success could mean they should give us a niche performance product. But I'm just a crazy dude on the internet