Comments on: Lexus to produce compact SUV? http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:36:39 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357423 A4 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:54:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357423 and yeah it may fit inside an enclave but when was the last time you could rip an enclave around a track and have fun with it? the EX35 is built for excitement, just like the G35. and yeah it may fit inside an enclave but when was the last time you could rip an enclave around a track and have fun with it? the EX35 is built for excitement, just like the G35.

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357422 A4 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:53:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357422 the EX35 starts at $35k it shouldve started at $29k but its still a great car the EX35 starts at $35k
it shouldve started at $29k
but its still a great car

]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357370 jackjimturkey Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:59:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357370 global: "The interior will feature soft baby seal leather seats and African rhino ivory inserts. They'll call it the Priapism." Funnier than shit! global: “The interior will feature soft baby seal leather seats and African rhino ivory inserts. They’ll call it the Priapism.”

Funnier than ****!

]]> By: Z06ified http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357320 Z06ified Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:57:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357320 I don't understand why people like these types of vehicles. They are nothing more than tall riding cars with hatchbacks. They've pretty much given up all of the "utility" of a traditional SUV, so why not just go back to a regular sedan or hatchback? They can't tow much, they can't hold much stuff because they're smaller, and they can't even go offroad well. Why do people need tall riding cars? Is it to compensate for something else they are lacking? I don’t understand why people like these types of vehicles. They are nothing more than tall riding cars with hatchbacks. They’ve pretty much given up all of the “utility” of a traditional SUV, so why not just go back to a regular sedan or hatchback? They can’t tow much, they can’t hold much stuff because they’re smaller, and they can’t even go offroad well. Why do people need tall riding cars? Is it to compensate for something else they are lacking?

]]> By: SwerveEarly http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357303 SwerveEarly Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:23:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357303 Another tall AMC gremlin that will be the X3s bitch. Just name it what it is, a Lexus RAV4. Another tall AMC gremlin that will be the X3s bitch. Just name it what it is, a Lexus RAV4.

]]> By: Veda http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357295 Veda Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:57:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357295 MikeFX: I only include NAV in any vehicle configuration if it comes with additional safety features (lane departure, pre-brake, etc) which I deemed are important enough to include in my purchase. I was just doing a comparison on the similarly priced CUV's. There's no way I'm getting a huge-ass Enclave or MKX... MikeFX: I only include NAV in any vehicle configuration if it comes with additional safety features (lane departure, pre-brake, etc) which I deemed are important enough to include in my purchase. I was just doing a comparison on the similarly priced CUV’s. There’s no way I’m getting a huge-ass Enclave or MKX…

]]> By: DeansterTJ http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357265 DeansterTJ Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:41:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357265 Man, that SUV pictured is small enough. Man, that SUV pictured is small enough.

]]> By: MikeFX http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357261 MikeFX Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:21:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357261 Secondly, most people will pass on the advanced tech options on the EX, and just get the AWD Journey with Premium package (which is a sweet setup), for $39,125 out the door. So your $45K number includes crap that the other cars don't even offer, except maybe if someone is stupid enough to pay $2,000 for in-car navi. Secondly, most people will pass on the advanced tech options on the EX, and just get the AWD Journey with Premium package (which is a sweet setup), for $39,125 out the door. So your $45K number includes crap that the other cars don’t even offer, except maybe if someone is stupid enough to pay $2,000 for in-car navi.

]]> By: MikeFX http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357260 MikeFX Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:17:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357260 Yes Veda, but the EX would fit inside the Enclave, with the 2nd row seats folded down of course. Not an even comparo, as even the bigger FX is still smaller than the Enclave. Yes Veda, but the EX would fit inside the Enclave, with the 2nd row seats folded down of course. Not an even comparo, as even the bigger FX is still smaller than the Enclave.

]]> By: Veda http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357257 Veda Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:32:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357257 AWD comparisons: Lincoln MKX 18mpg 41K (8.1sec 0-60) Buick Enclave CXL 18mpg 42.5K (8.2sec) Infiniti EX35 19mpg 45K (6.7sec) The EX35 costs more but faster and more fuel efficient. AWD comparisons:

Lincoln MKX 18mpg 41K (8.1sec 0-60)
Buick Enclave CXL 18mpg 42.5K (8.2sec)
Infiniti EX35 19mpg 45K (6.7sec)

The EX35 costs more but faster and more fuel efficient.

]]> By: Veda http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357256 Veda Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:30:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357256 1c3d0g: and everyone knows they're OEMs. 1c3d0g: and everyone knows they’re OEMs.

]]> By: RicardoHead http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357254 RicardoHead Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:37:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357254 I really like the EX but then I looked up the mileage on it (17/24) and honestly that is pathetic. The lambdas get that or better, offer more space and utility, and are solid as rocks, and decently loaded cost the same or less. Vehicles in this size range should be coming in at 21/28 or better in mileage. I really like the EX but then I looked up the mileage on it (17/24) and honestly that is pathetic. The lambdas get that or better, offer more space and utility, and are solid as rocks, and decently loaded cost the same or less. Vehicles in this size range should be coming in at 21/28 or better in mileage.

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357248 1c3d0g Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:44:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357248 Bosch > Denso. Everyone knows this. Bosch > Denso. Everyone knows this.

]]> By: Veda http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357243 Veda Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:58:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357243 1c3d0g, you mean lilke Bosch for Mercedes? 1c3d0g, you mean lilke Bosch for Mercedes?

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357231 johnnycanuck Tue, 05 Feb 2008 03:57:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357231 If there really is anyone truly excited by this announcement there's a job for you hanging out in dark, remote corners of strip malls wearing a trench-coat holding copies of 'Watchtower'. If there really is anyone truly excited by this announcement there’s a job for you hanging out in dark, remote corners of strip malls wearing a trench-coat holding copies of ‘Watchtower’.

]]> By: mazdaman http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357222 mazdaman Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:52:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357222 I think Toyota has done a good job of differentiating the RX from the Highlander. If they follow this pattern for a smaller luxury crossover based on the RAV4, then I think it will succeed in the market. I don't think many RX owners care if their vehicle is derived from a Toyota platform (or ES customers, for that matter), as long as it doesn't look or feel like a Toyota. I'm sure anyone who buys this proposed smaller model would feel the same way. I think Toyota has done a good job of differentiating the RX from the Highlander. If they follow this pattern for a smaller luxury crossover based on the RAV4, then I think it will succeed in the market. I don’t think many RX owners care if their vehicle is derived from a Toyota platform (or ES customers, for that matter), as long as it doesn’t look or feel like a Toyota. I’m sure anyone who buys this proposed smaller model would feel the same way.

]]> By: Kaizen http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357217 Kaizen Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:27:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357217 Lexus could base it off of the IS250 AWD or the GS350 AWD drivetrain. I just hope the thing doesn't look akward/midget-like like other small CUVs do like RDX, GLK, X3...etc. @ Dr Fill: I saw the production 2010 RX 2 weeks ago. I'm not quite convinced yet. Lexus could base it off of the IS250 AWD or the GS350 AWD drivetrain.

I just hope the thing doesn’t look akward/midget-like like other small CUVs do like RDX, GLK, X3…etc.

@ Dr Fill: I saw the production 2010 RX 2 weeks ago. I’m not quite convinced yet.

]]> By: DrFill http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357215 DrFill Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:22:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357215 THe RX will sell 8-10k a month. It would only drop if it became an Acura or Infiniti. THe next RX is sweet, having seen it. The RX is not a problem, but it's 40 large price, and consistent success, means it may be duplicatable, and a new kid can enter the block Buyers don't give a damn what platform it's on. DrFill THe RX will sell 8-10k a month. It would only drop if it became an Acura or Infiniti.
THe next RX is sweet, having seen it.
The RX is not a problem, but it’s 40 large price, and consistent success, means it may be duplicatable, and a new kid can enter the block
Buyers don’t give a damn what platform it’s on.
DrFill

]]> By: zoomzoomr http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357212 zoomzoomr Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:08:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357212 Lexus' problem is that their current RX (which has been rendered obsolete by the nearly identical Toyota Venza) is competing with CUVs based on RWD performance sedan platforms (X5, FX, etc), but it is based on a pedestrian FWD platform that also underpins the Camry/Highlander/Sienna/Venza/Lexus ES, not exactly the perceived prestige Lexus is aiming for. A smaller Lexus CUV based on the RAV4 would suffer the same perception problem. What they should do is create a smaller CUV based on the Lexus IS platform, and remake the RX from the GS platform. Sure, they would cost more, but wouldn't they have the credentials to back it up? Lexus’ problem is that their current RX (which has been rendered obsolete by the nearly identical Toyota Venza) is competing with CUVs based on RWD performance sedan platforms (X5, FX, etc), but it is based on a pedestrian FWD platform that also underpins the Camry/Highlander/Sienna/Venza/Lexus ES, not exactly the perceived prestige Lexus is aiming for. A smaller Lexus CUV based on the RAV4 would suffer the same perception problem. What they should do is create a smaller CUV based on the Lexus IS platform, and remake the RX from the GS platform. Sure, they would cost more, but wouldn’t they have the credentials to back it up?

]]> By: DrFill http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357201 DrFill Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:42:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357201 The RX will be redone next year, grow, and will add a 3rd row RX doesn't know acceptable Kick-ass it does pretty good, doh! DrFill The RX will be redone next year, grow, and will add a 3rd row
RX doesn’t know acceptable
Kick-ass it does pretty good, doh!
DrFill

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357194 1c3d0g Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:35:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357194 Uhm, who cares? It's still going to be an overpriced POS Toy Ota filled with crap Denso parts. And mentioning BMW, Infiniti, Acura, Audi or Mercedes-Benz in the same sentence is an insult to these car makers. Uhm, who cares? It’s still going to be an overpriced POS Toy Ota filled with crap Denso parts. And mentioning BMW, Infiniti, Acura, Audi or Mercedes-Benz in the same sentence is an insult to these car makers.

]]> By: Veda http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357193 Veda Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:34:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357193 What can be any smaller than the RX? Plus smaller vehicle means less features and interior equipment. I already thought the RX as being borderline acceptable on luxury. What can be any smaller than the RX? Plus smaller vehicle means less features and interior equipment. I already thought the RX as being borderline acceptable on luxury.

]]> By: DrFill http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357191 DrFill Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:23:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357191 Funny! DrFill Funny!
DrFill

]]> By: global_lightning http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357190 global_lightning Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:16:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357190 Bah, I'm waiting for the Lexus rebadged Prius. The interior will feature soft baby seal leather seats and African rhino ivory inserts. They'll call it the <a>Priapism</a> Bah, I’m waiting for the Lexus rebadged Prius. The interior will feature soft baby seal leather seats and African rhino ivory inserts. They’ll call it the Priapism

]]> By: sharpie http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357176 sharpie Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:14:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357176 This segment is growing and this is proof that Toyota does pay attention to market trend, unlike a few other companies . . . This segment is growing and this is proof that Toyota does pay attention to market trend, unlike a few other companies . . .

]]> By: MY Si http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357173 MY Si Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:01:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357173 This sounds like a great idea granted Lexus dosent price it out of the competition. a smaller S.U.V.\C.U.V. will keep up with the likes of BMW's X3 or that strange GLK. Plus F-Tuning could make this one hell of a little scooter. I have always loved Lexus's contemporary styling so i know that it will be styled right. This sounds like a great idea granted Lexus dosent price it out of the competition. a smaller S.U.V.\C.U.V. will keep up with the likes of BMW’s X3 or that strange GLK. Plus F-Tuning could make this one hell of a little scooter. I have always loved Lexus’s contemporary styling so i know that it will be styled right.

]]> By: AxeHead http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357172 AxeHead Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:57:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357172 It better get good gas mileage - should put a baby diesel with turbocharger in it. It better get good gas mileage – should put a baby diesel with turbocharger in it.

]]> By: DrFill http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357167 DrFill Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:27:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357167 Somebody's gotta show 'em how it's done! 'Bout friggin' time! Infiniti EX bombed. DrFill Somebody’s gotta show ‘em how it’s done!
‘Bout friggin’ time!
Infiniti EX bombed.
DrFill

]]> By: bolex http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357157 bolex Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:03:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357157 boring. so there gonna slot this between a rav4 and 4runner? then theres a highlander....forget it, too many of these toyota suv's to keep count just as long as you know there 'green'---whatta joke! boring. so there gonna slot this between a rav4 and 4runner? then theres a highlander….forget it, too many of these toyota suv’s to keep count just as long as you know there ‘green’—whatta joke!

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357149 A4 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:44:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357149 yeah rsg but the RDX and EX35 both have $30,000 ish price points, and both Nissan with the Murano and Honda with things like the Pilot can get up well into that price range as well. The base price on a rav4 is much lower, and the base price on this would be at the top end of the rav4. yeah rsg but the RDX and EX35 both have $30,000 ish price points, and both Nissan with the Murano and Honda with things like the Pilot can get up well into that price range as well. The base price on a rav4 is much lower, and the base price on this would be at the top end of the rav4.

]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357146 jackjimturkey Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:40:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357146 based? based?

]]> By: rsg http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357144 rsg Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:38:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357144 "The SUV would likely be based on the Toyota RAV4. However, Lexus is still evaluating if they would be able to deliver the brands expected features at a price point of about $30,000." Ummm, no. Anybody seen the sticker on these Toyota SUV's lately? 4 Runners and Highlanders in the high 30's, low 40's. A loaded Rav4 is almost 30K. “The SUV would likely be based on the Toyota RAV4. However, Lexus is still evaluating if they would be able to deliver the brands expected features at a price point of about $30,000.” Ummm, no. Anybody seen the sticker on these Toyota SUV’s lately? 4 Runners and Highlanders in the high 30’s, low 40’s. A loaded Rav4 is almost 30K.

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357140 A4 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:29:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357140 I like the EX35, you cant beat a G35 with a hatch. I like the EX35, you cant beat a G35 with a hatch.

]]> By: CA36GTP http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html/comment-page-1#comment-357138 CA36GTP Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:22:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-to-produce-compact-suv.html#comment-357138 It'll be bland, and America will love it. Me, I like the RDX. It’ll be bland, and America will love it.

Me, I like the RDX.

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