MPLexus301

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Agree...not so much merit in an X6ish thing

Hopefully it happens soon. I think the European Rav4 is a bit smaller than the American Rav4, is that correct? I wonder which platform it would be built on, since the US Rav4 is almost as big as an RX.

spwolf

probably Euro one which will likely be a bit bigger for next gen as it is a bit too small for europe today.

MR_F1

Great writeup, but I can't agree with needing to follow the Germans or anybody else for that matter into every new market niche. IMO, I really don't see Lexus needing MORE SUVs... and vehicles like the X6 are absurdly retarded. More vehicle types catering to specific markets, yes.. definitely. Maybe even sharing their own unique platform.

That's just my point of view though, I'm sure most would disagree.

bsl888

I think Lexus just need to expand each size class with a coupe. IS coupe (not just convertible), GS coupe, and LS flagship coupe. Look at Mercedes, there's C coupe, E coupe, and S coupe. Two doors do not sell well but are stylish and should be easy to design and manufacture.

rominl

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and usually bigger margin too. just look at the price of the e coupe and the cl (based on s). but at the same time though, i think it's more important to have a completely separate coupes, which could be even slicker. the sl, the 6 series

MPLexus301

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I think IS and GS coupes/convertibles are a no brainer and almost HAVE to happen. I can see an LS coupe going either way since it's SO low volume. I would like to see them position the SC as an SL/XK competitor, and I'd also like to see a smaller one, something a la SLK and Z4, possibly based on the FRS?

rominl

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yup, something like slk or z4 would be great imho