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Old 05-14-12, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Sulu
Exactly!

I wish Toyota/Lexus offered true wagons instead of pseudo-SUVs like the RAV4 (Corolla wagon) Venza (Camry wagon) or RX (ES wagon). Give me a wagon that sits lower to the ground -- lower centre of gravity, better handling and easier entry/exit all at once!
Lexus should bring back the IS sportcross wagon.

IS 250/350 sportcross (wagon) and an F version of it...
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^^ really? that was a huge disaster. After the IS300 sport wagon, I don't see lexus taking that risk anytime soon. And if it is going to be anything like that old model, I wouldnt want them to
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actually there's been rumor floating around that the wagon will return due to the A4 and 3-Series variants
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it would return only because of Europe, where in some markets Wagons sell better than sedans (Germany)...
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Originally Posted by RXSF
^^ really? that was a huge disaster. After the IS300 sport wagon, I don't see lexus taking that risk anytime soon. And if it is going to be anything like that old model, I wouldnt want them to
I have a friend who purchased an IS 300 sportwagon and she loves it. I like it as well.

I think Lexus could pull off a great IS 350 sportwagon. The 2IS style is up to par so I believe the 3IS will be awesome with the new spindle grill. Throw in an awd version and I think Lexus could have a hit with the IS sportwagon to go against the BWM 3 series wagon and Audi A4 wagon. The 3IS variant lineup could have alot of potential if Lexus brought to market:

IS 250/350 Sedan
IS 250/350 Coupe (fixed hardtop)
IS 250/350 Convertible
IS 250/350 Sportcross (wagon)
IS 300h
IS 200d

IS F

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Old 05-15-12, 03:39 PM
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We kinda do already have a wagon sorta, if you wanna call the CT200h a wagon. may not be a long as a wagon but its the closet thing Lexus has to offer.
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Originally Posted by AJL0365
We kinda do already have a wagon sorta, if you wanna call the CT200h a wagon. may not be a long as a wagon but its the closet thing Lexus has to offer.
new that's a Hatchback
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There's so little interest in wagons here in the U.S. that mfgrs. go out of their way to call them everything but a wagon.

IMO it's good they sell in Europe and some of the brands still offer them here. Maybe in time they'll catch on again here.
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
new that's a Hatchback
That's correct. The CT 200h is a luxury hybrid four door hatchback.

A wagon is basically a sedan or stretched sedan with a d pillar which has a lower center of gravity. Obviously not as tall as an SUV (sports utility vehicle).

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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
new that's a Hatchback
I know it's a hatchback, just saying that's the closet thing Lexus has to a wagon is the CT.
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Forget an IS wagon, we need a baby RX!
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