Lexus USA chief Mark Templin defends LFA pricing (plus other Lexus future bits)
#16
My gut feeling, however, is that it's earmarked for Lexus, and that it's meant for the small, RAV4-derived crossover. I agree with many of you that Lexus shouldn't really build this, but, from what I've read, Lexus Europe is clamoring for a sub-RX SUV crossover. A TX 250, for example, may well wind up being a Europe-only model, just like the early years of the 1st-gen IS, or as CT may wind up if the official Lexus survey feedback is mostly negative about bringing it to the U.S.
#17
Unfortunately I believe all the LFA's in Japan will be sold before they are released.
But it does look promising for the future of lexus, I am certainly hoping they come out with a super luxury sedan that will completely top the LS600 and with the LFA selling like they will ,I don't see why they can't make an ultra luxury model that has a bit more size to it even if it is a lot more expensive.
But it does look promising for the future of lexus, I am certainly hoping they come out with a super luxury sedan that will completely top the LS600 and with the LFA selling like they will ,I don't see why they can't make an ultra luxury model that has a bit more size to it even if it is a lot more expensive.
#18
Actually, there is one other significant post-CT trademark filing: TX. That one was filed by Toyota corporate without specifying a marketing division and without a follow-up number, so it could theoretically be going to Scion.
My gut feeling, however, is that it's earmarked for Lexus, and that it's meant for the small, RAV4-derived crossover. I agree with many of you that Lexus shouldn't really build this, but, from what I've read, Lexus Europe is clamoring for a sub-RX SUV crossover. A TX 250, for example, may well wind up being a Europe-only model, just like the early years of the 1st-gen IS, or as CT may wind up if the official Lexus survey feedback is mostly negative about bringing it to the U.S.
My gut feeling, however, is that it's earmarked for Lexus, and that it's meant for the small, RAV4-derived crossover. I agree with many of you that Lexus shouldn't really build this, but, from what I've read, Lexus Europe is clamoring for a sub-RX SUV crossover. A TX 250, for example, may well wind up being a Europe-only model, just like the early years of the 1st-gen IS, or as CT may wind up if the official Lexus survey feedback is mostly negative about bringing it to the U.S.
#19
As far as a SportCross replacement, rumor has it that the 3rd-gen Lexus IS will have a sportwagon variant...
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If Lexus feels the cute ute market will explode....then a TX might come...for now the sales are not supporting entering the segment....
Another thought is the next 4RX might get bigger and gain a 3rd row and then the TX is brought around the same size as the 1RX.
In Europe believe it or not, SUV sales are exploding and saloon (sedan) sales are getting hurt b/c of it. A TX 250h might fit the bill
Another thought is the next 4RX might get bigger and gain a 3rd row and then the TX is brought around the same size as the 1RX.
In Europe believe it or not, SUV sales are exploding and saloon (sedan) sales are getting hurt b/c of it. A TX 250h might fit the bill
#21
I totally agree that this would make TX more enthusiast-friendly (and a more direct rival to BMW's upcoming X1, X3 and Mercedes' GLK), yet every rumor I've read over the years speak in terms of a Lexus "cute-ute" being a RAV4 derivative. Perhaps TX would be derived from the shorter 5-seater/2-row RAV4 more prevalent in other world markets, and not the North America and Japan-only (as the Toyota Vanguard) stretch 7-seater. This would follow the Lexus RX/Toyota Highlander pattern of making the Lexus variant a shorter 5-seater and the Toyota a longer 7-seater.
As far as a SportCross replacement, rumor has it that the 3rd-gen Lexus IS will have a sportwagon variant...
As far as a SportCross replacement, rumor has it that the 3rd-gen Lexus IS will have a sportwagon variant...
I would be very surprised if the next gen IS has a sportwagon variant, but it's possible, since sportwagons still sell well in Europe. You know what, I think an AWD ES wagon with sport package would be kinda cool . It'd be a nice way to expand the ES line, too
#22
If Lexus feels the cute ute market will explode....then a TX might come...for now the sales are not supporting entering the segment....
Another thought is the next 4RX might get bigger and gain a 3rd row and then the TX is brought around the same size as the 1RX.
In Europe believe it or not, SUV sales are exploding and saloon (sedan) sales are getting hurt b/c of it. A TX 250h might fit the bill
Another thought is the next 4RX might get bigger and gain a 3rd row and then the TX is brought around the same size as the 1RX.
In Europe believe it or not, SUV sales are exploding and saloon (sedan) sales are getting hurt b/c of it. A TX 250h might fit the bill
#23
Thx for sharing the info about the TX...possibly the first Lexus to share the abbreviation with a US state... ...vs. the talked about JX, VX...although CT (hmm, Connecticut) shows the "T" letter being added to the lexicon.
Hearing the RAV4 connection makes me a bit fearful of what this vehicle would look like, but given how the LF-Ch went past forecasts of a very Toyota-esque design, and had its own L-finesse look, I'm hoping that should they go this route, such a model will be as unique, not Sai/HS 250h similar.
Hearing the RAV4 connection makes me a bit fearful of what this vehicle would look like, but given how the LF-Ch went past forecasts of a very Toyota-esque design, and had its own L-finesse look, I'm hoping that should they go this route, such a model will be as unique, not Sai/HS 250h similar.
#25
http://wot.motortrend.com/6583150/au...for/index.html
90 out of 150 of the US allocation for the LFA have been already taken up, according to MT.
2009 LA: More Lexus LFA Details Emerge, 90 of 150 U.S.-Bound Cars Spoken For
Here in the U.S., the LFA will go on sale just over a year from now in the first quarter of 2011. So far, Kwong says that Lexus already has 90 solid orders in the states, effectively cleaning out the first year's allotment. In all, 150 LFAs will be sold in the U.S., so if you're still on the fence, you'll need to get your order in before the last 60 are gone.
Behind the USA, Japan will receive the largest allotment of LFAs with 110 to 120 selected to stay in the home market. Europe will get 60 to 70, Canada will get less than 10, and South Africa will get two or three. The last 150 cars will be divided up amongst other world markets including China and the Middle East.
Read more: http://wot.motortrend.com/6583150/au...#ixzz0Z3nRttEf
Here in the U.S., the LFA will go on sale just over a year from now in the first quarter of 2011. So far, Kwong says that Lexus already has 90 solid orders in the states, effectively cleaning out the first year's allotment. In all, 150 LFAs will be sold in the U.S., so if you're still on the fence, you'll need to get your order in before the last 60 are gone.
Behind the USA, Japan will receive the largest allotment of LFAs with 110 to 120 selected to stay in the home market. Europe will get 60 to 70, Canada will get less than 10, and South Africa will get two or three. The last 150 cars will be divided up amongst other world markets including China and the Middle East.
Read more: http://wot.motortrend.com/6583150/au...#ixzz0Z3nRttEf
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