Originally Posted by G Star

Can't wait for the LC, surprised there is so little chatter on CL about it.

Originally Posted by bitkahuna

but they're not really conservative at all... the spindle grill, the 2GS (400) back in its time was radical, the LF-A was definitely NOT conservative, the RX created its own market segment for years, way ahead in hybrid tech... and as you say, they've launched many firsts, although sometimes those firsts just aren't that great (like the parking assist). so they march to their own drummer that's for sure, but when you say they're conservative, to me that means they're often just 'slow' to do things OTHER makers do (diesel in europe, turbos worldwide, they have relatively small product selection and option packages / choices).

they are what they are. they're unique, excellent quality, not for everyone, but well placed in most cases and hard to compare with other brands, which is smart when you're still the 'up start' that took on europe!

Originally Posted by dseag2

Well said. I would also add that Infiniti and now even Acura offer the ability to use a **** or a touchscreen.

On another note, younger buyers are much less brand-loyal than they used to be, which will play out in a very interesting way with brands like Mercedes and BMW (and maybe even Lexus) where clients came back year after year and traded up to whatever was available. I think that is why MB and BMW are offering so many variations in every model of vehicle. It is a way for them to capture every possible segment of the market, even if it is niche. Who needs an X6? Somebody out there.