This is what i am saying.The hammered door scuff plates require 7000 strikes each to finish. That's 28000 strikes per car and probably takes a full day of work per plate. Considering the salary these people are earning a $5000 charge sounds like a bargain.
Just found out Porsche charges $2930 to put custom color LEDs into door scuff platesThis is what i am saying.
Some of this stuff is genuine art.
V35A hybrid is on the way. There's also the electrified TTV8 in the LFR but I'm not sure if it'll be shared with other models.upgraded engines over what is currently offered
I disagree. They are completely different beasts. The design of the Century alone puts it in a different bracket, let alone the craftsmanship that went into it. The only thing that holds it back is the platform its built on. Lexus should've brought the LF-1 Limitless to market. It would've allowed them to move upmarket in terms of luxury and performance to better compete with the likes of the Bentayga, Cayenne, Range Rover, etc... The LF-1 would've complemented the LX as the unibody & body on frame SUV flagships. It actually would've brought in new customers as the LX will always have its customers. I know it would've been an absolute hit in the GCC for people that didn't need the offroad capability of the LX.will be viewed as more of a status symbol flagship than the Century SUV
They are different but only one of them is truly a beast.V35A hybrid is on the way. There's also the electrified TTV8 in the LFR but I'm not sure if it'll be shared with other models.
IMO the LX is a refresh (esp interior) away from absolute flagship level.
I disagree. They are completely different beasts. The design of the Century alone puts it in a different bracket, let alone the craftsmanship that went into it. The only thing that holds it back is the platform its built on. Lexus should've brought the LF-1 Limitless to market. It would've allowed them to move upmarket in terms of luxury and performance to better compete with the likes of the Bentayga, Cayenne, Range Rover, etc... The LF-1 would've complemented the LX as the unibody & body on frame SUV flagships. It actually would've brought in new customers as the LX will always have its customers. I know it would've been an absolute hit in the GCC for people that didn't need the offroad capability of the LX.
Perhaps they could revive the LF-1 on the revised TNGA-L platform but that remains to be seen. What we do know is that Lexus is building a flagship BEV on the new platform in 2026.It's a shame that isn't happening but maybe something else might evolve in that direction?..
I couldnāt agree more. I hate playing the waiting game waiting for them to fix what shouldnāt have been a problem in the first place. Something like the LX shouldāve had the hybrid powertrain + some features and an interior that doesnāt look like an afterthought at launch.It is just a shame that so many things seem one facelift away from this or that.
Would have been nice to have it dialed in as close to absolute flagship level from day 1.
I wasn't talking limousine application. In fact my main issue with the VIP LX is I feel it's a wasted opportunity as they only focused on the rear.The VIP LX you are talking about needs at least 20 cm wheelbase stretch to match the cabin space of the Century SUV, which is not that spacious either. At that point you just get a Sequoia. Lexus has always been caught in this dilemma that to have enough space the LX should better be based on Sequoia, but it doesn't have the ultimate QDR and offroad capability that LX customers demand.
BOF platforms are just not ideal for chauffeured limousine applications. The Americans just brute forced the problem by making their flagship SUVs impractically big. Over 3.3m in wheelbase and 5.5m in overall length is not only unusable off road but also extremely hard to maneuver on road.
I would absolutely do a Century as an onroad SUV for daily driving.Toyota Chairman Thinks $167K Century SUV Will "Suit Younger People"
Akio Toyoda believes the Toyota Century SUV will attract a younger clientele as well as people who are not fans of the traditional sedan.www.motor1.com
Young people couldn't afford a Century. The few that can buy Teslas Rivians and Lucids.
I would take this 10 out of 10 over thoseYoung people couldn't afford a Century. The few that can buy Teslas Rivians and Lucids.
Rather children minds in adult bodies.Everyone who buys a Rivian or a Lucid are well into their adulthood.