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Lexus boss reveals future plans, GS-F, 1-series rival and IS cabrio
With sales expected to top more than a million units worldwide within the next two to three years, Lexus is planning a host of new models to help keep the momentum going.

First up is the replacement for the RX crossover, due early next year, but after this comes a host of new ‘F’ performance models including a production version of the LF-A supercar concept as well as a new entry-level model. Read Article



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hao420hao420 - 4/7/2008 9:48:39 AM
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Sweet, GS-F gonna carrie V10.

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MattBMattB - 4/7/2008 12:27:18 PM
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And you base this prediction on what?


lexusis350lexusis350 - 4/7/2008 10:05:32 PM
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Well, why would they put a V8 in it? The GS 460 has a V8. It's only obvious that a GS-F would have a V10+ or else a supercharged/turbocharged V8.


PorschinatorPorschinator - 4/8/2008 3:28:25 PM
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Lexus can easily bore out the current V8 or make new V8 with larger displacement. I highly doubt it will be a V10. V10 will be in the LF-A if it ever comes out.


07G35J07G35J - 4/8/2008 3:47:40 PM
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It would make sense for the GS to carry a V-10. The IS-F competes against the BMW M3, so the GS-F would have to compete against the M5.


MattBMattB - 4/8/2008 5:14:10 PM
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It could just as easily carry a turbo or supercharged V8. I'm not saying it WON'T have a V10, I was just inquiring as to the source of the first poster's prediction.


VISOVISO - 4/8/2008 11:32:12 PM
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What are you guys smoking at Motor Authority? Lexus will not top million units worldwide in the next few years. You are talking a 500,000 unit increase in two or so years. Are you nuts! Not only is this not possible from a business sense, Lexus is a nothing outside of the US, Tawain, Japan, and South Korea. It cannot even crack 40,000 units in Europe. Million units in several years? Seriously, who told you this bunk!




EL34EL34 - 4/7/2008 9:59:25 AM
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Copy cat, next.

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_43LE_43LE - 4/7/2008 10:13:15 AM
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I missed you EL34, just got back from vacation. Good to see that you're still providing us reasons to laugh at you! next.


NotjustlexNotjustlex - 4/7/2008 10:23:23 AM
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So if it has 4 wheels and a drivers seat it is copied. ASS!


lexusis350lexusis350 - 4/7/2008 10:10:51 PM
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I think the IS-F has already done pretty well. I just saw one on the road two days ago. Let me tell you, the IS-F is incredible in person. It has so much more detail than pictures of it let on.... It's truly a great looking vehicle. And it sounded great too. I wouldn't be surprised if the GS-F came out within the next five years.

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Htay7500Htay7500 - 4/7/2008 11:07:21 AM
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this is beat the M5 and M3, those silly german pos!! BMW can burn to the ground, Lexus is the new leader!!!! yahhh trick yahhh trick!!!!!

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lexusis350lexusis350 - 4/7/2008 10:14:02 PM
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<<crickets chirping>>


BMW4me4everBMW4me4ever - 4/7/2008 11:45:11 AMView My AgentSpace
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lmao ... htay you absolutely kill me. The IS-f is 0 for 4 vs the M3, but you state the GS-F will kill the BMW.

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Htay7500Htay7500 - 4/7/2008 12:14:18 PM
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... I hope you know what sarcasm is...


r15mohdr15mohd - 4/7/2008 7:21:47 PM
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still keeping tabs...

the is-f is 0 for 4....well so is the c63/rs4 vs the m3. find a new hobby badge-boy!


BMW4me4everBMW4me4ever - 4/7/2008 7:24:43 PMView My AgentSpace
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r15 isnt that like calling the kettle black. If anyone on here, you are one of the biggest badge boy's. At least I have owned more than a dozen of them. I always try to keep an open mind. Hard to do on here with the lexus fanboi's crying foul every given opportunity. The magazine is biased, they are comparing the wrong cars, blah blah blah ....


Htay7500Htay7500 - 4/7/2008 12:15:40 PM
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lexusis350lexusis350 - 4/7/2008 10:16:26 PM
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Sorry; pet peeve: it's "you're" funny, not "your" funny.

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MattBMattB - 4/7/2008 12:30:53 PM
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I will be interested to see the GS-F...we'll see if Lexus can produce a viable M5/E63/RS6 competitor. I'm not going to say that the Lexus will or will not be superior because no real details have been released yet, but it will certainly face tough competition.

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LexusKindaGuy12LexusKindaGuy12 - 4/7/2008 1:20:05 PM
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i doubt the GS-F will be coming out anytime soon. i believe it getting redesigned in 2010-2012 and that is when it will probably come out. No use putting a new engine etc etc on an alread 4 year old model

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PerformanceGuyPerformanceGuy - 4/7/2008 1:21:51 PM
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It will be good for Lexus to build a 1-series fighter, as I don't see many higher end car companies entering at that level.

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AnthonyAnthony - 4/7/2008 1:56:52 PM
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They should wait on the next-generation GS for a GS-F. The new 5-Series/M5 and E AMG will be here shortly. I'm sure Lexus has already begun development of the next GS anyway, they should try and build a GS-F first and then dumb it down for the lesser models, like I believe the Germans do.


AnthonyAnthony - 4/7/2008 1:59:16 PM
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That first one wasn't really a reply to you, but anyway, Audi and Mercedes have been producing small compact cars for their home markets for a while now. The A2/A3 and A- and B-Class models are small 1-Series competitors. They just wont ship them to North America.


KeyserSozeKeyserSoze - 4/7/2008 2:06:08 PM
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I doubt that lexus will ever build a 1 series fighter, becuase there simply is no need to do so, Toyota fills that gap!Remember that companies like BMW and other brands require these type of cars to boost sales and keep them from going into the red. With toyota they can afford not to let Lexus have a 1 series competitor, and besides there is a Toyota hatchback that competes directly with The VW GOLF/RABBIT. OPEL/OPC FOCUS ST etc..a segment that BMW has entered with the 1 series because it is very lucrative!

Just yesterday I was reading an article where lexus officials stated that they will simply not go into one series territory.

Here is a part of the article.
Kevin Flynn,GM for lexus SA.
"Several brands have produced products at the lower end of the luxury market,the danger is that these offerings could weaken the luxury status of the marque in an effort to make the brand more affordable"
"Our strategy is not to play in the grey areas occupied by other brands, but only position ourselves higher in the respective segments we compete in.
We will never do the same kind of volumes as some of our competitors,as a result,but we'd rather maintain a more exclusive feel"



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07G35J07G35J - 4/8/2008 3:54:04 PM
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Interesting article. Where did you read that? I'd like to read the whole thing.


enthusiastx11enthusiastx11 - 4/9/2008 10:53:57 AM
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"Remember that companies like BMW and other brands require these type of cars to boost sales and keep them from going into the red."

you're so smart! except that the 1-series a low-volume vehicle. and bmw is one of the most profitable auto companies on the planet. (ooops, guess you were WRONG)


enthusiastx11enthusiastx11 - 4/9/2008 11:07:03 AM
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"Several brands have produced products at the lower end of the luxury market,the danger is that these offerings could weaken the luxury status of the marque in an effort to make the brand more affordable"

so how do you explain the ES--just a rebadged camry (same chassis, powertrain, just some new leather and body panels)? it accounts for 25% of lexus sales. and the IS250 is 80%+ of IS sales--just an underpowered little car with a cramped interior and a new badge.


huu76huu76 - 4/7/2008 6:31:44 PM
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Let the Germans have the budget segment Lexus, that's what the STi is for since apparently the 1-series is all about handling and driving dynamics (whatever).

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enthusiastx11enthusiastx11 - 4/9/2008 11:08:56 AM
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yeah...the germans are doing great in the budget segment: SL, S, CL, GL, G, E, CLK, AMG versions, 7-series, 6-series, M cars, 5-series, X6, X5, etc. etc.




enthusiastx11enthusiastx11 - 4/9/2008 11:11:05 AM
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meanwhile, lexus is dominating the upper end with the ES, IS and RX which total over 75% of sales.


huu76huu76 - 4/7/2008 6:35:52 PM
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You know you're the benchmark when companies adopt your own internal philosphy. The term is "Lexification" and as stated in other forums, BMW has decided to go this way and are turning there cars into highway cruisers/city runabouts instead of improving driving dynamics.

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enthusiastx11enthusiastx11 - 4/9/2008 11:11:57 AM
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it's funny how stupid you are. ; )


lexusrox123lexusrox123 - 4/9/2008 5:54:10 PM
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really, so is that why he was boosted up so much?


adamsaf723adamsaf723 - 4/7/2008 11:37:08 PM
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Also... new GX in 2010.
LS is going to have AWD later this year.
IS, ES, and LS get a refresh this year.

The GS-F won't be for another few years.
1-Series competitor is news to me though.

The new RX though is supposed to feature a new Navigation (I guess Gen 6) with some mouse-like control... so I'm told. It will also be pushed further into the console to reduce glare.

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lexusrox123lexusrox123 - 4/8/2008 8:58:35 AM
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isnt LS600h already AWD?


adamsaf723adamsaf723 - 4/8/2008 7:32:10 PM
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I've been told the next RX is going to look very much like the current IS, but bigger... I guess the same as how the LS and LX look similar.

I'm not sure if the AWD will be the same as the 600hL's, but it will definately not be very common in the Southern region.


S2000VS911S2000VS911 - 4/8/2008 1:07:39 AMView My AgentSpace
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i request the brochure from lexus & they sent me a normal IS Series... is the offical IS-F brochure not ready printed ?

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ejcfejcf - 4/8/2008 1:38:24 AM
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I laughed when I read Kevin Flynn's statement regarding "exclusivity" and "volume" at Lexus. Who is he kidding? Toyota/Lexus is ALL about volume...it's their mantra. He is speaking through his ass, just like most of the executives at Toyota and Lexus. Several years ago during a new product launch I asked why Lexus did not have a performance division to rival BMW's M and Mercedes' AMG. I was told that Lexus would never offer such a division because it was too expensive and outside their target customer (i.e. the 50+ crowd). So how does Lexus explain the IS-F and any other forthcoming F badged cars?
BTW: I would counter that the BMW 1 Series is not a downmarket car in anyway, especially in the pricing of either model. Personally, I'd like to see a small, stylish, luxury/sport car for sale in the U.S. that is not German or Asian produced. Alfa-Romeo anyone?

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answeranswer - 4/8/2008 1:22:48 PMView My AgentSpace
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Does it hurt when you think?

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lexusrox123lexusrox123 - 4/8/2008 5:25:07 PM
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then dont buy it if you think that way

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ejcfejcf - 4/8/2008 1:53:32 PM
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GoObama08, I was referring to the 1 Series models offered in the U.S. market, which is where luxury brands are so concerned about their "image". If the U.S. decides to start taxing vehicles based on engine displacement, weight or emissions (as they do in other parts of the world), my guess is we'll see more choices. And no, I've never been to Europe before. Isn't that near China?

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lexusrox123lexusrox123 - 4/8/2008 6:08:00 PM
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i admit it. the thought of a LS-F is kinda funny...lexus better fix the "numb steering" thing or else i'll be mad

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MattBMattB - 4/8/2008 8:07:39 PM
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I'd be very interested to see an LS-F vs. S63AMG comparison if and when an LS-F comes out.


ReasonReason - 4/8/2008 6:08:33 PM
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Whatever powerplant they use, I sure hope they move in a whole new direction than their current "L-Finesse" motif. The GS and IS which are to be the most sporting models currently look like they were squeezed out of a tube or out of something more anatomical. Let's hope they quite building these safe designs and incorporate a lot more tenacity in their future offerings.

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lexusrox123lexusrox123 - 4/9/2008 5:51:05 PM
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oh my gosh you are SO stupid! I mean, a cadillac? volvo? are you kidding? they dont even compare to an LS!

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ChicaneShooterChicaneShooter - 4/9/2008 11:03:41 PM
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LOL!

yep. not only that, but a full boat TOYOTA camry or avalon would be a better choice!



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enthusiastx11enthusiastx11 - 4/9/2008 11:09:47 AM
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if the GS-F shows up at as many auto shows as the LF-A, it should be produced by the 2014 model year at the earliest.

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answeranswer - 4/9/2008 11:47:44 AMView My AgentSpace
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Sadly, I have to agree with you there.


ChicaneShooterChicaneShooter - 4/9/2008 11:10:14 PM
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at least, when it DOES appear, like most lexi it will be PERFECT right out the gate.

unlike the rushed out to instant phlops like the Phaeton, Maybach, new Thunderbird, Fiero (when all the bugs finally worked out, the model was sick and DYING!), etc... need i go on?

Lexus never lets beancounter and marketing dept deadlines get in the way of PERFECTION. first time out.




JUGNUJUGNU - 4/9/2008 4:18:40 PMView My AgentSpace
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Toyota having 1 series competitor is much better idea than Lexus having one. As it will give Toyota both 1 series competitor and those 'lost pure sports models'.

Lexus should make and fully concentrate on bigger and exclusive models like IS coupe/cabrio, RX, GS-F and LF-A.

JUGNU

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