C&D: Harrier Could be a Perfect Fit for US
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Midsize 2 row's have been growing again. Grand Cherokee, Murano, Santa Fe and Edge now find the Blazer and Passport, and Atlas Cross Sport creating more action once again. I think something like this Venza/Harrier could likely end up replacing Avalon.
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Never enough in the mindsets of today's automotive executives.
Midsize 2 row's have been growing again. Grand Cherokee, Murano, Santa Fe and Edge now find the Blazer and Passport, and Atlas Cross Sport creating more action once again. I think something like this Venza/Harrier could likely end up replacing Avalon.
Midsize 2 row's have been growing again. Grand Cherokee, Murano, Santa Fe and Edge now find the Blazer and Passport, and Atlas Cross Sport creating more action once again. I think something like this Venza/Harrier could likely end up replacing Avalon.
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Toyota absolutely can, it's just do they believe the net corporate sum of their buyers, who are likely mostly split between RAV4's and Highlanders currently and maybe a handful of 4Runner buyers and some current Avalon intenders, will be more positive with the introduction of this 2-row Midsize SUV? We've already discussed to no end that Highlander is already on the smaller end of the 3-row competitive. I have my own friends who have RX-L's used simply as a 2 row with better cargo room than the current RX.
So would they move enough buyers out of RAV4's into this Harrier/Venza (and presumably it would be more profitable) and also potentially move some people down out of the Highlander, which could potentially reduce revenue and profits based on positioning, to make a net positive contribution to the overall corporation?
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I also think they could put effort (though little, from their current parts-bin), into making this a bit of a real sporty, from their line up of family-oriented, SUVs to make it stand out for the younger generation/families. I'm clearly not saying making it a hot-rod SUV like the BMW X or MB AMG, but they could have an SUV with some decent driving dynamics for a younger generation. This would at least be a refreshing welcome than just another, stodgy SUV.
A subtle stock body kit, not overly priced like a TRD kit, slightly larger sway bars, at least a little less wheel gap.
What's not to like.
A subtle stock body kit, not overly priced like a TRD kit, slightly larger sway bars, at least a little less wheel gap.
What's not to like.
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