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That decision would need to have already been made if we're expecting a new model in 3 years. Product development doesn't move that fast.

Not sure if I agree. The GS450h certainly wasn't designed to maximize fuel economy.

Yep, Q7 and Cayenne are on MLB.

My industry connections (including the German ones) agree about this early round. The Mercedes EQC, the Audi EQC, BMW iX3, etc. that are on adapted ICE platforms certainly will. The dedicated EV platform ones that are coming along around 2022 will be a different story. Anyways, I just hope...

By the time 2022 rolls around we'll have seen a dramatic increase in public charging stations. That you can bet on. Regardless, the conventional S-class sedan will have a PHEV version as well. They've actually already sold a PHEV S-class (S550e) here in the past, but was sold in very small...

They're going to have to go bigger than that. Mercedes is dropping their all electric EQS in 2022.

Agreed. I find it personally frustrating to see Lexus like this because I know there's no shortage of talent. I'd love to see Lexus reestablish themselves as a product leader with this next generation of vehicles.

They all share the same design language, so that point is moot. This is true along with increased C-class sales. The GLC also sells better than its predecessor GLK. Regardless, they all have a very close family resemblance so the styling is resonating.

You definitely shouldn't speak for all millenials, as we're of differing opinons. Also Mercedes' average buyer age has declined in the last 5 years, so apparently their styling is resonating with younger people after all.

Hi- long time no see! Just wanted to mention the Sienna mules have been finally spotted:

I voted for 5LS too. I can wait for whatever you come out with next though, it's always such a pleasure to learn from your insight. Really cool stuff.

No one is sitting on their hands. BMW still has the M5 Competition coming and Mercedes will be introducing the AMG [X]73 models on the AMG GT 4-door. The M5 is already getting plenty of traction, it's AWD now. :) You're truly splitting hairs at that point, they're all brilliant. Yet you...

- Has it though? Because the sales say otherwise. They are still very strong. And you're really underestimating the power of the brand if you think one generation is going to cause BMW to fall off its perch forever. If this new 3-series shows the BMW mojo they'll be just fine. Brands like this...

You'll note I didn't quote your entire post. I had no desire to go into this "Lexus is so close to Mercedes-Benz" part of your post because I didn't feel like launching on a distribe of why I disagree. The only point I cared to debate is the part I quoted, which is that BMW is falling off. This...

Now this is something I agree with.

Are you arguing against a point I didn't make? Seriously, go look at the reviews of the new-generation X3- they're uniformly positive. Even Consumer Reports. You seem to assuming I meant that the X3 is going to outsell the NX, which I would never expect it to given that it starts $6,000 above...

I disagree with this actually. The new BMW X3 has gotten absolutely brilliant reviews, and with the X5 and X7 debuting this year I expect strong BMW sales to continue. Mercedes will answer back when the new GLE and GLS hit the streets next year.

I see no mention of whether the Benz had Magic Body Control- that would affect handling. Also interesting they left acceleration out. Either way good showing for Lexus.

Motor Trend isn't my favorite mag, but felt this was worth posting.

This is CR we’re talking about, they definitely do not have a love affair with German automakers. I too can’t wait to see this in person. I have very mixed opinions about the exterior styling so I’m looking forward to continued exposure.