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I wouldn't be so sure about that. The LS is virtually invisible in the market now. Toyota beancounters can be ruthless. Not really considered much of a flagship any more.
I said it all along The LS line will be cancelled and move to a crossover based vehicle. That will be the flagship.
Why though?
LS
-MY21 was suppose to be the year that Lexus showcases their fully developed Level 2 autonomous platform debut at the Summer olympics
-MY21 LS was just leaked online with a new RC-F inspired face, which I also assume the interior would be revised as well
-LS rides on a modular rear wheel drive platform. Development Costs are well distributed
LQ
Just rumors of what it could be.
So far it seems the LS has more longevity as their Flagship more then the LQ
I wouldn't be so sure about that. The LS is virtually invisible in the market now. Toyota beancounters can be ruthless. Not really considered much of a flagship any more.
The RC-F and GS-F have entered the chat lol
I have heard that phrase way too often (mostly dealers sales folks), that Lexus would cut an underperforming vehicle....so far besides the recently departed GS, dont know of any Lexus model that really goes away when sales hit the floor. Lexus actually has skewed to absorbing their losses regardless of market demand.
Luxury sedans are dead in the US, with the exception of the S-Class and to a much smaller extent, the 7-series.
They just don't sell. I hate it, I've never had anything other in my life than a sedan. But it is what it is.
It would be extremely hard to justify a new LS in the sedan style. . But turning the LS into a UX style hatch would be a huge hit. Most of the younger generation will view crossovers and suvs as the true flagships of a brand. Lexus already claims the LC. LX and LS are their flagships.
It would be extremely hard to justify a new LS in the sedan style. . But turning the LS into a UX style hatch would be a huge hit. Most of the younger generation will view crossovers and suvs as the true flagships of a brand. Lexus already claims the LC. LX and LS are their flagships.
You keep on referring to "UX style hatch"...do you mean to imply a UX type vehicle or just the general crossover?
You keep on referring to "UX style hatch"...do you mean to imply a UX type vehicle or just the general crossover?
So, the UX (only in my opinion) is like a crossover between a car and a crossover. Does that make sense? If you park next to one, its like a tall hatch back, but not a crossover like a Rav4...That is where I see this LQ going..
Unless thats what the concept looks like its not going to be what the LQ is going for.
From looking at the concept and reading what people at Lexus have been saying about it, my guess is its going to be something along the lines of the Audi Q8. Sort of a "crossover-car" but not really like the UX.
If you haven't driven a Q8 by the way you should, they ride great...Audi is making some really great riding vehicles right now, best in the industry IMHO.
So, the UX (only in my opinion) is like a crossover between a car and a crossover. Does that make sense? If you park next to one, its like a tall hatch back, but not a crossover like a Rav4...That is where I see this LQ going..
Thats still a crossover...I get what your saying though. Low slung GT/sporty crossover.
04-26-20, 02:02 PM
The LS line will be cancelled and move to a crossover based vehicle. That will be the flagship.
