What if Lexus made a sub RX LUV based off of RAV4?
#121
A large chunk of people who buy SUVs have NO need for them and just prefer a tall vehicle that can usually hold more people/luggage than a sedan, but is not a minivan/truck. Honestly, how many people do you think will take their very capable Range Rovers or LX down to the Appalachians for a fun mountain climb?...
To me, the CUV/SUVsegment in America is one of the most emotionally driven segment because it deals with people who are image concious. They wanna look utilitarian, stylish, and drive tall AND take an MPG hit. But they will never use what the vehicle can actually offer. Slap on a luxury badge, and the thing will sell like hot cakes. *cough* Mom, if you're reading this, I'm talking about you.. *cough*
Case in point? RX creating the luxury CUV segment. I predict the baby NX will give booming sales. If the RX sells great, cheapen it and give it a smaller alternative = a recipe for sales success.
#122
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Anyone think that Lexus would throw a diesel engine in a new CUV? Audi Q-5,and Mercedes GLK will now have diesel engines available for the North American market. The torque in those engines is impressive,as is the fuel economy. Diesel cost here in South Jersey is not that much more than Premium gas.
Well, here's hoping that some time Lexus will give us diesels in the SUV,CUV segment.
I'll be first in line.
Well, here's hoping that some time Lexus will give us diesels in the SUV,CUV segment.
I'll be first in line.
#123
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Well Honda now uses the CR-V platform for the incredibly average RDX that has less tech and features than a Ford Escape or Hyundai SUV so surely Lexus can figure out how to use the Rav-4 platform.
Hell Audi has a Q1 as well and BMW has a X1 now.
It is not luxurious, it is well done. A 20-30k car cannot be built to a luxurious price point as its not in the luxury price point. You might have a well built interior but luxury? No way.
Hell Audi has a Q1 as well and BMW has a X1 now.
I disagree on the interior. In Buick trim, IMO, it is quite luxurious, and has both the Quiet Tuning and Active Noise Cancellation. But, not having driven one (yet), I will agree on the engine....at least on paper. 1.4 liters, even with a turbo, is not very impressive for a Buick-badged product, although the same vehicle, in decontented form, is sold in Europe as the Chevy Trax and Vauxhall Mokka.
#124
Anyone think that Lexus would throw a diesel engine in a new CUV? Audi Q-5,and Mercedes GLK will now have diesel engines available for the North American market. The torque in those engines is impressive,as is the fuel economy. Diesel cost here in South Jersey is not that much more than Premium gas.
Well, here's hoping that some time Lexus will give us diesels in the SUV,CUV segment.
I'll be first in line.
Well, here's hoping that some time Lexus will give us diesels in the SUV,CUV segment.
I'll be first in line.
#125
Nope, doubt you'll ever see a Lexus diesel, especially stateside. So you're going to be in line for quite a while.
#126
yeah, they dropped it... probably never again diesel, but NX will have a hybrid and small turbo petrol... lexus already registered NX200t and NX300h.
#127
Anyone think that Lexus would throw a diesel engine in a new CUV? Audi Q-5,and Mercedes GLK will now have diesel engines available for the North American market. The torque in those engines is impressive,as is the fuel economy. Diesel cost here in South Jersey is not that much more than Premium gas.
Well, here's hoping that some time Lexus will give us diesels in the SUV,CUV segment.
I'll be first in line.
Well, here's hoping that some time Lexus will give us diesels in the SUV,CUV segment.
I'll be first in line.
#128
It is not luxurious, it is well done. A 20-30k car cannot be built to a luxurious price point as its not in the luxury price point. You might have a well built interior but luxury? No way.
I can't comment on the Encore's sound-isolation yet, but I plan to drive one soon...and perhaps do a review.
#129
#132
did you drive limited or?
#133
Yup, Limited AWD model - blue on black Softex. I loved it but for me to buy one, I'd need 1) more power 2) that open space in the passenger side dash to be closed and 3) less black plastic on the exterior.
Overall though, it was really a great drive. It feels like a sporty mini-RX. Loved it!
Overall though, it was really a great drive. It feels like a sporty mini-RX. Loved it!
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