2010 Lexus Hybrid drawings
04-10-08, 02:29 PM
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I understand that the Prius is designed with the best possible aerodynamics in mind to help fuel efficiency. The Lexus version, getting a "luxury" badge, however, should afford to trade a little bit of aerodynamics for a sleeker/sexier exterior shape. Something like the Honda FCX concept should be a nice compromise between aerodynamics and a reasonably good looking/sleek design.
The rendering in the magazine above will definitely not do it for Lexus that's for sure.
I do like the idea of keeping the Prius affordable by leaving the Li-ion batteries only to Lexus hybrids though. Makes good economic sense to me.
The rendering in the magazine above will definitely not do it for Lexus that's for sure.I do like the idea of keeping the Prius affordable by leaving the Li-ion batteries only to Lexus hybrids though. Makes good economic sense to me.
I am with you, we didn't buy the Prius not because it did not have luxury features as it had Nav, back up Camera and push button start as well as leather, we did not buy it because it was UGLY! If they make the same as a Lexus, we would simply say No again, however, the L alone with a nice style would definetly sell my wife!
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= "hybrids out the wazoo"
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If the car looks anything like that drawing, it will be a big mistake. So many potential hybrid owners in general are not biting because the Prius is one of the most visually polarizing vehicles on 4 wheels. Why must fuel efficiency come in such an unappealing/polarizing package? I really hope Lexus plays it safe with this dedicated hybrid design. If they make it look anything like the IS or ES, they will have a big hit on their hands. However, if they simply make it an upscale Prius, they will be making a big mistake in my opinion.
I don't think Lexus owners care about making the "green statement" that Toyota designers think Prius owners want to make. They want luxury features in an upscale package with added fuel efficiency.
Please Lexus, don't give us a luxury car that looks like a cheese wedge with an "L" badge
I don't think Lexus owners care about making the "green statement" that Toyota designers think Prius owners want to make. They want luxury features in an upscale package with added fuel efficiency.
Please Lexus, don't give us a luxury car that looks like a cheese wedge with an "L" badge
04-12-08, 10:13 AM
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If the car looks anything like that drawing, it will be a big mistake. So many potential hybrid owners in general are not biting because the Prius is one of the most visually polarizing vehicles on 4 wheels. Why must fuel efficiency come in such an unappealing/polarizing package? I really hope Lexus plays it safe with this dedicated hybrid design. If they make it look anything like the IS or ES, they will have a big hit on their hands. However, if they simply make it an upscale Prius, they will be making a big mistake in my opinion.
I don't think Lexus owners care about making the "green statement" that Toyota designers think Prius owners want to make. They want luxury features in an upscale package with added fuel efficiency.
Please Lexus, don't give us a luxury car that looks like a cheese wedge with an "L" badge
I don't think Lexus owners care about making the "green statement" that Toyota designers think Prius owners want to make. They want luxury features in an upscale package with added fuel efficiency.
Please Lexus, don't give us a luxury car that looks like a cheese wedge with an "L" badge
That is one of the reasons Lexus hybrids now have more hybrid badges and now have BLUE Lexus emblems. To show they are hybrids.
Odd? Maybe, but that is what people want. I will say I'm scared how this thing will look as a Lexus.
04-12-08, 12:59 PM
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I think it's fine for them to stand out in a crowd, but at least make them stand out in a good way. Lexus should really stick to L-finesse for this dedicated hybrid. Make it stand out, but make it attractive as well.
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