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[spwolf]

@Joaquin Ruhi i found this tidbit from Autocar, surely from lexus uk

The arrival of the ES and UX will begin a cycle during which 70% of the UK line-up will be renewed by the end of 2019.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/lexus-aiming-uk-sales-boost-es-saloon-ux-crossover

I know you like to speculate on new models, so speculate away!

 

[Joaquin Ruhi]

@Joaquin Ruhi i found this tidbit from Autocar, surely from lexus uk


https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/lexus-aiming-uk-sales-boost-es-saloon-ux-crossover

I know you like to speculate on new models, so speculate away!

:blush::grinning: You know me quite well, don't you?

I'm actually quite surprised by that quote. To my knowledge (and per info previously posted here by Carmaker1), unless LC F, LC convertible or LS F are launched by the end of 2019, the only news expected by then is the just-launched RC facelift and mid-life refreshes for RX and GX (with the latter not even sold in most of Europe).

 

[spwolf]

:blush::grinning: You know me quite well, don't you?

I'm actually quite surprised by that quote. To my knowledge (and per info previously posted here by Carmaker1), unless LC F, LC convertible or LS F are launched by the end of 2019, the only news expected by then is the just-launched RC facelift and mid-life refreshes for RX and GX (with the latter not even sold in most of Europe).

So we have:
CT
UX
IS
NX
ES
RX
RXL
RC
RCF
GS ?
GSF ?
LC
LS

So i guess 11 cars... 70% is 7?
- ES
- UX

- IS
-RX
-RXL

-RC
-RCF

?

 

[Joaquin Ruhi]

So we have:
CT
UX
IS
NX
ES
RX
RXL
RC
RCF
GS ?
GSF ?
LC
LS

So i guess 11 cars... 70% is 7?
- ES
- UX

- IS
-RX
-RXL

-RC
-RCF

?

2019 calendar year unveilings for 4IS and 2NX are somewhere between iffy and unlikely, given that (again, per Carmaker1), they're not expected to go into production until July 2020 as 2021 model year. Some rumors have suggested the production LF-1 reveal at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, but that, too, seems a mite early for its predicted Fall 2020 / 2021 MY start of sales. I don't have clear-cut choices to replace 4IS nor fill in that last question mark, but I think LC F and/or LC convertible are my likeliest choice(s).

 

[spwolf]

2019 calendar year unveilings for 4IS and 2NX are somewhere between iffy and unlikely, given that (again, per Carmaker1), they're not expected to go into production until July 2020 as 2021 model year. Some rumors have suggested the production LF-1 reveal at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, but that, too, seems a mite early for its predicted Fall 2020 / 2021 MY start of sales. I don't have clear-cut choices to replace 4IS nor fill in that last question mark, but I think LC F and/or LC convertible are my likeliest choice(s).

There is small refresh coming to the IS, so that is why I wrote MMC... they will call it refreshed even if it has small changes.

But RC maybe is coming this year?

So one missing link might be new CT? With Corolla Hatch coming out this year, CT is perfect for next.

 

[Joaquin Ruhi]

There is small refresh coming to the IS, so that is why I wrote MMC... they will call it refreshed even if it has small changes.

Are you sure about that? Per Lexus USA's 2019 Lexus IS Press Kit:

What’s New: 2019 Lexus IS

New Standard Features:

• Revised ECU programming on rear-wheel drive IS 300s for improved throttle response, optimized transmission shifts and quicker turbocharger response

New Optional Features:

• Triple beam headlights
• Lexus Enform Remote (smart watch and Amazon Alexa skill integration)

Color Changes:

• Liquid Platinum replaces Silver Lining Metallic

Hardly what I'd call a significant refresh. And, with the 2020 model year widely believed to be the 3IS's last, I don't see any notable changes then, either.

But RC maybe is coming this year?

Yes, the RC refresh would definitely count. It's already made its motor show debuts in Europe (Paris) and North America (Miami).

So one missing link might be new CT? With Corolla Hatch coming out this year, CT is perfect for next.

I wonder what will happen with CT. In North America, UX is deemed its replacement. Will Japan and Europe eventually follow suit? Or is there enough demand in those markets for Lexus to develop a 2CT?

 

[spwolf]

Are you sure about that? Per Lexus USA's 2019 Lexus IS Press Kit:

Hardly what I'd call a significant refresh. And, with the 2020 model year widely believed to be the 3IS's last, I don't see any notable changes then, either.

Yes, the RC refresh would definitely count. It's already made its motor show debuts in Europe (Paris) and North America (Miami).


I wonder what will happen with CT. In North America, UX is deemed its replacement. Will Japan and Europe eventually follow suit? Or is there enough demand in those markets for Lexus to develop a 2CT?

Lexus EU has already stated numerous times that there will be next CT.