Hybrids take priority over performance for Toyota in the U.S.

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02-24-09, 01:31 PM

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Don't get me wrong, I think Toy/Lex is doing a great job, but like Coco-bun I see no reason not to make a fun hybrid.

Really, if you could pick efficient & boring v. efficient & fun, what would you pick? Seriously now ...

Yes, I agree a fun hybrid would round out the product line nicely. It would entice somebody like me that has no interest in the current 'yota hybrids.

02-24-09, 01:40 PM

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Honda is going to produce the CR-V or CRZ thing hybrid that should be fun. I think its a good move.

Currently the sportiest hybrid is the GS 450h!

02-24-09, 03:24 PM

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...and remember when we thought the high-performance letter for Lexus was going to be the 'h' lineup...but with the HS 250h it's apparent the trend towards hybrids as efficiency is holding sway.

02-24-09, 04:45 PM

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I want a fun hybrid. But, I don't see Toyota offer their hybrids with anything but a CVT. And that isn't fun for me.

02-24-09, 07:36 PM

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CVT does take a lot of getting used to.

02-24-09, 07:57 PM

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I want to see a hybrid Lexus with DSG that makes 35 mpg avg and about as sporty as the 2IS.

Am I asking too much?

02-24-09, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ffpower

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/23/h...ta-in-the-u-s/

ffpower says: This is not looking good for the Suby/Toy FR coupe and the LF-A

You figure? I think those two will come regardless. Besides, not because it isn't a priority, does not mean that it's not in the cards.

02-24-09, 09:02 PM

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I want to see a hybrid Lexus with DSG that makes 35 mpg avg and about as sporty as the 2IS.

Am I asking too much?

Yes..............

02-24-09, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ffpower

I want to see a hybrid Lexus with DSG that makes 35 mpg avg and about as sporty as the 2IS.

Am I asking too much?

That'd be amazing if any car company can do something like that... Sporty + efficiency? How do you say no...

02-25-09, 01:17 PM

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How about the IS 350? Doesn't that count for a flash of fun also, or at least half of one?
And didn't the new president of Toyota confirm continuation of LF-A development?

02-25-09, 03:50 PM

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Maybe it'll take the CR-Z hybrid to get Toyota going. After all, it won't be a cheap sports car if it were to be a hybrid sports car; the CR-Z will take care of that. The FT-HS will be in the 30s-40s if I had to guess.