New GS spied? Or maybe ES
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They won't offer the ES in AWD, Lexus wants you in a RX. Why would you want a sedan when you can have the utility of a crossover and its larger interior space. They could do all that with the Avalon/Camry twins too, but why would they? You should head over to the Highlander for that and if you need a light urban commuter, the RAV.
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The next ES will use the TNGA platform which supports AWD.
There's potential for Lexus to upmarket the ES with an AWD variant to take over the GS's role in the lineup.
Then again, what will compete with the A6, 5 Series and E class? I don't suppose Lexus will pull an Acura and try to cut it with FWD biased AWD...
There's potential for Lexus to upmarket the ES with an AWD variant to take over the GS's role in the lineup.
Then again, what will compete with the A6, 5 Series and E class? I don't suppose Lexus will pull an Acura and try to cut it with FWD biased AWD...
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The next ES will use the TNGA platform which supports AWD.
There's potential for Lexus to upmarket the ES with an AWD variant to take over the GS's role in the lineup.
Then again, what will compete with the A6, 5 Series and E class? I don't suppose Lexus will pull an Acura and try to cut it with FWD biased AWD...
There's potential for Lexus to upmarket the ES with an AWD variant to take over the GS's role in the lineup.
Then again, what will compete with the A6, 5 Series and E class? I don't suppose Lexus will pull an Acura and try to cut it with FWD biased AWD...
But it could be the GS becomes a Panamera/CLS/A7 competitor.
But if you have the RWD platform, why not just rebody two cars: a GS sedan and an A7 competitor.
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The next ES will use the TNGA platform which supports AWD.
There's potential for Lexus to upmarket the ES with an AWD variant to take over the GS's role in the lineup.
Then again, what will compete with the A6, 5 Series and E class? I don't suppose Lexus will pull an Acura and try to cut it with FWD biased AWD...
There's potential for Lexus to upmarket the ES with an AWD variant to take over the GS's role in the lineup.
Then again, what will compete with the A6, 5 Series and E class? I don't suppose Lexus will pull an Acura and try to cut it with FWD biased AWD...
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The ES and GS surely overlap, but cutting the GS in favor of the ES to solve this problem is the worst possible option.
But it could be the GS becomes a Panamera/CLS/A7 competitor.
But if you have the RWD platform, why not just rebody two cars: a GS sedan and an A7 competitor.
But it could be the GS becomes a Panamera/CLS/A7 competitor.
But if you have the RWD platform, why not just rebody two cars: a GS sedan and an A7 competitor.
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They won't offer the ES in AWD, Lexus wants you in a RX. Why would you want a sedan when you can have the utility of a crossover and its larger interior space. They could do all that with the Avalon/Camry twins too, but why would they? You should head over to the Highlander for that and if you need a light urban commuter, the RAV.
AWD ES is coming id bet.
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One of the main reasons why SUVs are so popular today (though not the only reason, by any means) is that manufacturers simply won't make enough AWD sedans and coupes. I've said, many times over.....you cannot sell what you do not produce.
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For instance 3/C/A4 fleet/bottom spec is priced at Avensis/Passat prices, not at IS prices. Same goes for A6/5/E most sold models - leather, nav, led, 2.0d with 180-200hp is priced at IS prices and not GS prices.
I dont see Genesis doing anything in Europe really. Too many different markets, Hyundai usually sells on big discounts and rock bottom prices here, their previous tries sold only few units in the UK. Also petrol engines are a no-no.