Lexus GS Sedan Not Going Anywhere, Will Continue Sales in North America

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder...I think the rear is the best part, lol.

Okay, two cliche's at once.





The blue and black RS7s below aren't mine, although I wish. 600 HP practical hatchbacks. Simply amazing.

zeusus

But sorry gang, the A7 is horribly ugly, what year is that back end from? 1975?

It's not the year that's the problem with the A7. It's that the $70,000 A7 has the same backend as the $22,000 Passat. On the road they are completely indistinguishable. And that is why Audi has to fight for cache in the US.

zeusus

But sorry gang, the A7 is horribly ugly, what year is that back end from? 1975?

It's not the year that's the problem with the A7. It's that the $70,000 A7 has the same backend as the $22,000 Passat. On the road they are completely indistinguishable. And that is why Audi has to fight for cache in the US.

zeusus

But sorry gang, the A7 is horribly ugly, what year is that back end from? 1975?

It's not the year that's the problem with the A7. It's that the $70,000 A7 has the same backend as the $22,000 Passat. On the road they are completely indistinguishable. And that is why Audi has to fight for cache in the US.

zeusus

But sorry gang, the A7 is horribly ugly, what year is that back end from? 1975?

It's not the year that's the problem with the A7. It's that the $70,000 A7 has the same backend as the $22,000 Passat. On the road they are completely indistinguishable. And that is why Audi has to fight for cache in the US.

I cannot find the article but Audi themselves admitted the A7 rear was a weak point and their redesign would be better (which has debuted and is up for debate). I don't have an issue with it to be honest and every owner I've talked to loves their A7/S7RS7. In particular many RS7 owners tell me its the best car they ever owned.

Lexus really should enter this market, it is very profitable (using many existing parts) and is a big image maker.

I cannot find the article but Audi themselves admitted the A7 rear was a weak point and their redesign would be better (which has debuted and is up for debate). I don't have an issue with it to be honest and every owner I've talked to loves their A7/S7RS7. In particular many RS7 owners tell me its the best car they ever owned.

Lexus really should enter this market, it is very profitable (using many existing parts) and is a big image maker.

I cannot find the article but Audi themselves admitted the A7 rear was a weak point and their redesign would be better (which has debuted and is up for debate). I don't have an issue with it to be honest and every owner I've talked to loves their A7/S7RS7. In particular many RS7 owners tell me its the best car they ever owned.

Lexus really should enter this market, it is very profitable (using many existing parts) and is a big image maker.

I cannot find the article but Audi themselves admitted the A7 rear was a weak point and their redesign would be better (which has debuted and is up for debate). I don't have an issue with it to be honest and every owner I've talked to loves their A7/S7RS7. In particular many RS7 owners tell me its the best car they ever owned.

Lexus really should enter this market, it is very profitable (using many existing parts) and is a big image maker.

Ian Schmidt

It's not the year that's the problem with the A7. It's that the $70,000 A7 has the same backend as the $22,000 Passat. On the road they are completely indistinguishable. And that is why Audi has to fight for cache in the US.

I can see how many general market consumers can perceived that similarity.

mikeavelli

I cannot find the article but Audi themselves admitted the A7 rear was a weak point and their redesign would be better (which has debuted and is up for debate). I don't have an issue with it to be honest and every owner I've talked to loves their A7/S7RS7. In particular many RS7 owners tell me its the best car they ever owned.

Lexus really should enter this market, it is very profitable (using many existing parts) and is a big image maker.

I think we would still know its bad, without Audi having to admit it but its nice to know they did.

There is no question the A7's rear was badly executed, perhaps they thought they were going to be bold and just caught on the wrong trend.

Ian Schmidt

It's not the year that's the problem with the A7. It's that the $70,000 A7 has the same backend as the $22,000 Passat. On the road they are completely indistinguishable. And that is why Audi has to fight for cache in the US.

I can see how many general market consumers can perceived that similarity.

mikeavelli

I cannot find the article but Audi themselves admitted the A7 rear was a weak point and their redesign would be better (which has debuted and is up for debate). I don't have an issue with it to be honest and every owner I've talked to loves their A7/S7RS7. In particular many RS7 owners tell me its the best car they ever owned.

Lexus really should enter this market, it is very profitable (using many existing parts) and is a big image maker.

I think we would still know its bad, without Audi having to admit it but its nice to know they did.

There is no question the A7's rear was badly executed, perhaps they thought they were going to be bold and just caught on the wrong trend.

Ian Schmidt

It's not the year that's the problem with the A7. It's that the $70,000 A7 has the same backend as the $22,000 Passat. On the road they are completely indistinguishable. And that is why Audi has to fight for cache in the US.

I can see how many general market consumers can perceived that similarity.

mikeavelli

I cannot find the article but Audi themselves admitted the A7 rear was a weak point and their redesign would be better (which has debuted and is up for debate). I don't have an issue with it to be honest and every owner I've talked to loves their A7/S7RS7. In particular many RS7 owners tell me its the best car they ever owned.

Lexus really should enter this market, it is very profitable (using many existing parts) and is a big image maker.

I think we would still know its bad, without Audi having to admit it but its nice to know they did.

There is no question the A7's rear was badly executed, perhaps they thought they were going to be bold and just caught on the wrong trend.

Ian Schmidt

It's not the year that's the problem with the A7. It's that the $70,000 A7 has the same backend as the $22,000 Passat. On the road they are completely indistinguishable. And that is why Audi has to fight for cache in the US.

I can see how many general market consumers can perceived that similarity.

mikeavelli

I cannot find the article but Audi themselves admitted the A7 rear was a weak point and their redesign would be better (which has debuted and is up for debate). I don't have an issue with it to be honest and every owner I've talked to loves their A7/S7RS7. In particular many RS7 owners tell me its the best car they ever owned.

Lexus really should enter this market, it is very profitable (using many existing parts) and is a big image maker.

I think we would still know its bad, without Audi having to admit it but its nice to know they did.

There is no question the A7's rear was badly executed, perhaps they thought they were going to be bold and just caught on the wrong trend.

sl0519

carmaker1 pointed out in the other thread the GS will continue on only for another year and then will be discontinued.
Hopefully they keep their words faithful and eventually bring us a 5GS.

More precisely, he said:

Carmaker1

To echo what @spwolf somewhat said, yes there will be a 2019 GS 350 and GS-F in U.S./Canada. The GS-F will stay in production a little longer, but the GS 350 is discontinued next year. There will only be a MY 2020 GS-F and MY2021.

Other rumors suggest both GS 350 and GS F for 2019 and 2020 model years for U.S. and Canada.

So
No hope for new generation

maiaramdan

So
No hope for new generation

I wouldn't go that far. I'd say little hope. Or maybe it skips model years and comes back as something loosely-related, just as SC died in 2010 and kinda-sorta returned as LC in 2017.

I think Lexus is keeping the GS for now because there is no equivalent in its lineup, they are working to implement an AWD powertrain on the new ES .

The All-New Crown just began it's sales with a very strong number 40,000 pre-order

It's on the all new GA-L platform RWD Mid-size Sedan and has the 3.5L multi-stage Hybrid, 2.5L 220hp Hybrid, and 2.0L Turbo

IMO as long as this car exists the GS will never discontinued





















There would be a re-skinned GS of this !!

Is the Future of the Lexus IS & Lexus GS in Doubt?

Maybe, maybe not.

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Is the Future of the Lexus IS & Lexus GS in Doubt?

Maybe, maybe not.

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Is the Future of the Lexus IS & Lexus GS in Doubt?

Maybe, maybe not.

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Is the Future of the Lexus IS & Lexus GS in Doubt?

Maybe, maybe not.

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cougar126

I think Lexus is keeping the GS for now because there is no equivalent in its lineup, they are working to implement an AWD powertrain on the new ES .

I think the Lexus GS is actually going to stay. Especially with this confirmation and the Toyota Crown already going on sale. The GS is essentially just a Toyota Crown reskin. They can make the GS easily.

Lastly - this is a quote from the article, "The Lexus GS has been an important part of the Lexus line-up since 1993 and we value its role as a sports sedan,"
If Lexus is keeping the GS around until the AWD Lexus ES shows up, then the quote above wouldn't make any sense. Because a AWD ES is not a sports sedan. If Lexus truly values the role of the "sports sedan", as they put it, they should know the Lexus ES AWD would not be a sports sedan. The thing is - the Lexus ES with AWD will never replace the GS with RWD/AWD. The Lexus GS will still have far superior handling capabilities and driving dynamics.

Well, I mentioned that in the Ford thread. IS and GS are too close similar and do not sell in high enough numbers.


What exactly is the purpose of IS and GS, and even RC? If this can be defined, probably a case for these cars can be made. Otherwise, they are done. See Ford and Infiniti.

Well, I mentioned that in the Ford thread. IS and GS are too close similar and do not sell in high enough numbers.


What exactly is the purpose of IS and GS, and even RC? If this can be defined, probably a case for these cars can be made. Otherwise, they are done. See Ford and Infiniti.

Well, I mentioned that in the Ford thread. IS and GS are too close similar and do not sell in high enough numbers.


What exactly is the purpose of IS and GS, and even RC? If this can be defined, probably a case for these cars can be made. Otherwise, they are done. See Ford and Infiniti.

Well, I mentioned that in the Ford thread. IS and GS are too close similar and do not sell in high enough numbers.


What exactly is the purpose of IS and GS, and even RC? If this can be defined, probably a case for these cars can be made. Otherwise, they are done. See Ford and Infiniti.

IS I think is a pretty good on-boarder. It's a better one if there's also a GS though :)

Also, it's less of a thing now, but what automaker can resist gunning for the 3 Series? Even though pretty much everyone agrees there are better options now.

IS I think is a pretty good on-boarder. It's a better one if there's also a GS though :)

Also, it's less of a thing now, but what automaker can resist gunning for the 3 Series? Even though pretty much everyone agrees there are better options now.

IS I think is a pretty good on-boarder. It's a better one if there's also a GS though :)

Also, it's less of a thing now, but what automaker can resist gunning for the 3 Series? Even though pretty much everyone agrees there are better options now.