2006 GS My seperate thoughts, since the informative 36 pg thread is not enough
01-09-04, 08:36 AM
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I just put some numbers together. From 1989 and 1992, the first three years, lexus sold 280,405 cars (exported to the U.S.) That is amazing.. with only three car series (ES, LS and SC, the SC only being around for one year at this point.)
01-13-04, 02:52 AM
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Here are some projected upcoming Toyco / Lexi models in the piplines still:
- FTX (aka Tundra2005)
- Camry replacement
- IS300 / Supra replacement
- LS replacement
- GST fighter
The FTX should spawn off several derivatives including a new Sequoia, maybe Land Cruiser and LX470 to be competive against the new Escalades, Navigators, and Armadas in the world. It should also coincide with a relaunch of a big beefier V8, first made for truck duty, then later refined for Lexus consumption (think GS450 / LS450 perhaps), not to mention the Hybrid versions thereof.
The Camry replacmeent will also spawn off quite a few vehicles from its new platform, including 1) ES300 2) Avalon 3) Highland 4) RX330 5) Solara.
As for the IS300 / Supra, I'm more inclined to think that somehow the GS platform will sever the basis for the new IS and Z-fighting Supra. Makes more sense, as Toyota is really into platform sharing for more cheaper commodity vehicles (sort of the FM chassis in Nissan). I'm sure the new 3.0L 245hp v6 will be shoehorned into their, with possibly a hybrid awd version as a hi-po option.
- As for the LFS (aka next LS) and HPX (next GST fighter), somehow i think they're a shared platform that will be the real showstopper of this new Lexus next gen marque. I'm inclined to think the new LS will debut either the new V8 or hybrid V8, that will be shared with the GS (remember how the ES330 gained the new engine after intially just being the 300).
This only makes business sense as a profitable company. Personally I'd love to see more hp since i'm a car nut kinda guy, but after ownership now of an LS, I don't think it'd make much difference from an ownership perspective, more so braggin rights amongst friends...
- FTX (aka Tundra2005)
- Camry replacement
- IS300 / Supra replacement
- LS replacement
- GST fighter
The FTX should spawn off several derivatives including a new Sequoia, maybe Land Cruiser and LX470 to be competive against the new Escalades, Navigators, and Armadas in the world. It should also coincide with a relaunch of a big beefier V8, first made for truck duty, then later refined for Lexus consumption (think GS450 / LS450 perhaps), not to mention the Hybrid versions thereof.
The Camry replacmeent will also spawn off quite a few vehicles from its new platform, including 1) ES300 2) Avalon 3) Highland 4) RX330 5) Solara.
As for the IS300 / Supra, I'm more inclined to think that somehow the GS platform will sever the basis for the new IS and Z-fighting Supra. Makes more sense, as Toyota is really into platform sharing for more cheaper commodity vehicles (sort of the FM chassis in Nissan). I'm sure the new 3.0L 245hp v6 will be shoehorned into their, with possibly a hybrid awd version as a hi-po option.
- As for the LFS (aka next LS) and HPX (next GST fighter), somehow i think they're a shared platform that will be the real showstopper of this new Lexus next gen marque. I'm inclined to think the new LS will debut either the new V8 or hybrid V8, that will be shared with the GS (remember how the ES330 gained the new engine after intially just being the 300).
This only makes business sense as a profitable company. Personally I'd love to see more hp since i'm a car nut kinda guy, but after ownership now of an LS, I don't think it'd make much difference from an ownership perspective, more so braggin rights amongst friends...
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