Lexus Dealers Now Demanding A Subcompact Crossover

If American dealers get their way, Lexus’ planned subcompact crossover — first shown in concept form last year — won’t be the strictly Europe-focused proposition the brand’s parent company intended.

The UX concept, introduced at the 2016 Paris Auto Show, shares its architecture with the Toyota C-HR and is already scheduled for production. We’ll see the model debut in Geneva next March. Lexus Europe is positioning the model as a new entry point for the brand’s utility lineup, designed to appeal to urbanites used to navigating tight spaces.

cidflekken - 12/4/2017 2:50:46 PM

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What, the NX isn't small enough or cheap enough? Just started RAV4's from your dealerships, then.

ilovecar2015 - 12/5/2017 10:51:08 AM

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Actually, QX30, Q3, GLA all are smaller and started around $3.5K below the NX, so yes there is a market out there for Lexus. They probably going to make the NX bigger in the next generation to fit the segment more.

MDarringer - 12/4/2017 6:45:44 PM

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This is an OBVIOUS product for USA Lexus dealers.

wilfred - 12/4/2017 8:53:19 PM

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Well if they can sell a $30k RAV4 for $40k (NX), why not sell a CHR for $30k? Just hope they ditch the CVT!

quizz - 12/4/2017 10:51:41 PM

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The NX is small enough.

Dexter1 - 12/5/2017 5:59:41 AM

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Dealers should be demanding something that isn't visually offensive!

MDarringer - 12/5/2017 8:25:20 AM

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As long as it sells...and the Lexus look sells.