Lexus Says It Will Take Years To Catch The Germans In US Sales Race

They need NEW products. Their entire lineup is so boring and calculated but there's no passion in it (aside from the LF-A and IS-F). Where is their Z4/SLK fighter? Or a mini SUV along the lines of the GLK or X1? Things like that make the difference and add consumer appeal to the brand.

— Willis (View Profile)

Posted on 6/14/2012 2:33:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

DetNews real headline: Lexus Looks for Big Surge in Sales
009's spin: Lexus Says It Will Takes Years To Catch Germans In US Sales Race
Nowhere in the article does it say that statement or anything like it. Where do you come up with this nonsense?

— thetruth01 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/14/2012 2:37:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 8   

I thought that Lexus reigned supreme when it comes to U.S Auto sales? I guess boring and lame can only take you so far?

— LexSucks (View Profile)

Posted on 6/14/2012 5:38:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5   

“I don’t believe we’re going to put up the numbers,” said Tim Morrison, vice president of sales for Lexus, in part because “the Germans have much more extensive product lines.”

Indeed, BMW, Mercedes and Audi have been flooding dealers with all manner of new models in recent years and Morrison cautioned that, “I don’t think you’re going to see us match that.”

and then there's this big IF. an average age of 50! wooohoo! getting the younger grandmothers....

If the new ES succeeds it could see an average buyer age of around 50, almost a decade younger than the current model.

— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/14/2012 7:44:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6   

mostly boring cars for people who don't like to drive and just want a value-priced luxury car...why are there SO many posts about this brand?

— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/14/2012 7:45:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -7   

Lexus needs a small crossover based on the Next Gen Toyota RAV-4 coming out next year that is a tick bigger and better looking then the cute-ute it is replacing.
They also need to get in the game with an electronic suspension system like Delphi is using in Cadillac and Ferrari to make the things ride good so they won’t eliminate their customer base but also handle well to attract new customers.
They need to throw anti roll bars in the chipper shredder like they did on the McLaren MP$-12C…these technologies are not out of reach or all that wacky expensive but they can help inject some excitement in the undrpinnings of future models.
They also need to steel the Audi Stylist that went to Kia and pony up some cash on their stupid designs.
I would also hire Peter DLorenzo to fix their god awful marketing campaign…
They also need MORE POWER and turbochargers with smaller engines to meet better fuel economy targets and direct injection across the board.

— pennfootball (View Profile)

Posted on 6/15/2012 9:11:19 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I dont even concider Lexus a luxury brand. 90% of the countries its sold as Toyota. Lexus RX = Toyota Harrier
lexus IS = Toyota Alteza. in US the only reason they change name to Lexus is because no one will pay over 30k for a toyota. and if you look closely the new Lexus interiors are just a little above toyota. like most lexus have hard plastic lower door panels now. and the new 2013 ES even has hard plastic glove box and lower dash pannels.

— saala (View Profile)

Posted on 6/15/2012 2:35:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

there are a lot of toyota/lexus joint clones still in some markets. BTW did you check the hard plastics used in RX and 2013 ES ? the whole door panel below armrest is hard and ES is even worse. luxury cars are not suppose to have hard plastic PERIOD

— saala (View Profile)

Posted on 6/15/2012 11:54:56 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

IM BACK AGENT 009, AND I SEE YOURE STILL UP TO THE SAME OLD BULLCRAP TO SAY THE LEAST. MR HYUNDAI LOVER HIMSELF, NO PUT DOWN TO THE KOREANS BUT THEY FIRST NEED A NAME CHANGE TO BEGIN WITH CAUSE THAT NAME SOUNDS SOMEWHAT GENERIC...ESPECIALLY KIA. I DONT CARE HOW MANY CARS THEY SELL OR HOW MUCH YOU AND THE EXPERTS COMPARE A HYUNDAI AGAINST A TOYOTA OR, GOD FORBIDS A LEXUS, THE JAPANEESE (INCLUDING OTHER TOP JAPANESE AUTOMAKERS) HAVE THE REAL GIFT....ESPECIALLY LEXUS!!! YOU AINT SEEN NOTHIN YET, BECAUSE THE CLOSER HYUNDAI GETS THE MORE TOYOTA/LEXUS WILL TURN UP THE HEAT!!!

— lexworld (View Profile)

Posted on 6/16/2012 9:05:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

OH AND FORGET ABOUT THAT LIE THAT LEXUS SAYS IT WILL TAKE YEARS TO CATCH UP WITH THE GERMANS...DUDE IT ALL COMES DOWN TO WHO HAS THE MOST CASH AND AS YOU CAN SEE BY THESE LAST TOYOTA & LEXUS COMMERCIAL...MR TOYOTA CAN PUT HIS MONEY WHERE HIS MOUTH IS: HE WHO HAS THE CASH, THE ADVERTISEMENT DOMINANCE & ENGINEERING PROWESS WINS...PERIOD. NOT TO MENTION THE RECRUITING POWER & INFLUENCE THIS CO. HAS. "MAN U NEED A SERIOUS DOSE OF REALITY"!! TOYOTA IS THE WORLDS MOST POWERFUL AUTOMAKER...NO ROCKET SCIENCE NEEDED THERE!!

— lexworld (View Profile)

Posted on 6/16/2012 9:14:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Lexless relies way too much on their small SUV which lacks identity and charisma. It is just a grocery getter and nothing more. They have allowed their entire line to be nothing more than a Toyota with more chrome and better fake wood in the cabin.
Lexless has lost their way and lost.

— skytop (View Profile)

Posted on 6/17/2012 1:27:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3