Omg the video got taken down! Basically, what @ssun30 said above is what was stated in the video.
hah... i ff through it 2 hrs ago, but didnt have time to play it all!
Omg the video got taken down! Basically, what @ssun30 said above is what was stated in the video.
The video said
1) SR, SR5 & Limited base engine will be V6TT
2) Hybrid V6TT will be optional in SR, SR5 & Limited but base in TRD & Platinum
3) Crew Cab & Double Cab are here to stay
4) Different bed lengths
5) gave us this sketch as the side silhouette
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That's it so far
They have a private test track. I doubt we will see many leaks.
If the LC F gets canceled, how can we be sure about this one not being cancelled? The article @Gecko posted about Cadillac, they cancelled the Omega platform for the XT6.
And if according to what @ssun30 about TMC viewing the TNGA-L as mistake, why would they continue with the LF-1 based on this platform? Isn't it more profitable to one up the next RX as they did with the ES to replace the GS? Except the first gen. RX, every other was already coupe-ish.
The LX/GX are niche vehicles, those that needed more than 5 seats, can now choose the RX L. LX/GX are proper off-roaders, so I imagine no crossshoping between these and German CUVs, rather between American Trucks/SUVs.
But for a RWD LF-1, who will be the target buyer? Only the buyers of RWD IS/GS/LS, low selling models. Why would the usual RX buyer upgrade to an LF-1 if ther is no significant difference, except RWD and V8, for which that buyer might not care, just as those did not care about the GS compared to the ES?
With best sellers all being FWD based (UX, NX, RX), what does RWD based layout of the LF-1 bring to the portfolio? Other than TTV8 performance, which might not be crossshopped by German CUV buyers?
If on here many believe Genesis GV60 and GV70 are not enough to establish the brand, why would the LF-1 be enough? And is it really missing? BMW X8 M is coming with +750 PS hybrid. What is the LF-1 with its 'underpowered' 650 PS TTV8 going to do?
Has Lexus cancelled the LF-1, just as the LC F?
I mean if they are only going to make cars for what their current audience has they are going to go out of business rt? Isn’t the idea to bring new customers in and excite current owners to one day own a model that is above them? Lexus can dominate the RX and ES segment (prolly NX as well) but don’t they want to have consumers that stay for life and go through all the stages?LF1 would expand market. Would be aiming to take away from other ultra lux SUVs. Nobody shopping an RX is buying a loaded LF1, generally.
If the LC F gets canceled, how can we be sure about this one not being cancelled? The article @Gecko posted about Cadillac, they cancelled the Omega platform for the XT6.
And if according to what @ssun30 about TMC viewing the TNGA-L as mistake, why would they continue with the LF-1 based on this platform? Isn't it more profitable to one up the next RX as they did with the ES to replace the GS? Except the first gen. RX, every other was already coupe-ish.
The LX/GX are niche vehicles, those that needed more than 5 seats, can now choose the RX L. LX/GX are proper off-roaders, so I imagine no crossshoping between these and German CUVs, rather between American Trucks/SUVs.
But for a RWD LF-1, who will be the target buyer? Only the buyers of RWD IS/GS/LS, low selling models. Why would the usual RX buyer upgrade to an LF-1 if ther is no significant difference, except RWD and V8, for which that buyer might not care, just as those did not care about the GS compared to the ES?
With best sellers all being FWD based (UX, NX, RX), what does RWD based layout of the LF-1 bring to the portfolio? Other than TTV8 performance, which might not be crossshopped by German CUV buyers?
If on here many believe Genesis GV60 and GV70 are not enough to establish the brand, why would the LF-1 be enough? And is it really missing? BMW X8 M is coming with +750 PS hybrid. What is the LF-1 with its 'underpowered' 650 PS TTV8 going to do?
Has Lexus cancelled the LF-1, just as the LC F?
If TTV8 is cancelled, LF1 come with TTV6 only. What engine will power the hybrid? TTV6 Hybrid from Sequoia/Tundra/Landcruiser?
With LS and LC barely selling, Crown selling only in JDM, MIrai 2 only a hyrdogen sepcial, how profitable is TNGA-L/N for only one RWD model, not related to BOF RWD models?
TTV8 is not cancelled.
Waiting on response is killing me lol can’t they just like come out with already. How long do you need to test an engine? 10 plus years come Lexus just come out with it already!Do you have an updated source after recent rumors?
Waiting on response is killing me lol can’t they just like come out with already. How long do you need to test an engine? 10 plus years come Lexus just come out with it already!
Do you have an updated source after recent rumors?
Yeah I don't want to minimize what COVID is doing to the world cause yes new car models and V8 engines aren't important at all in the grand scheme of things but as we try to continue with life as best we can Lexus needs to come out of this quickly. Every new model a competitor comes out with just makes Lexus's product line so much worse. From technology to engines to interior design on some of these "older" models ie GX and LX we need new models and quickly. This V8 is definately needed in multiple models and really for the brand's respect they need it. Gone are the days where they are just so much more reliable than everyone else. You need to have a top end model line. These V6 just don't cut it as top model engine. V8's might not be around forever but for the next decade they will be.I'm pretty sure Lexus themselves said that the TTV8 is going to continue. It's going to be in their race cars and will be in other Lexus models. We would have seen it this month if it wasn't for the stupid COVID-19 pandemic. 🤬🤬
And again, the LC F is put on hold (or temporarily shelved). We don't know if it's 100% cancelled yet.