Carbon82 Moderator April 10, 2019 Share April 10, 2019 Teaser... Can you make out what will LM look like with the above photo? Here is one more. Can't imagine a thing? OK, this is the obvious one... Yes, it look like a badge-engineered Toyota Alphard. And here are some nice CGIs. The car will be officially unveiled during the upcoming Shanghai Motor Show, on 16 April. Stay tuned for more info. ↡ Advertisement 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beregond Supersonic April 10, 2019 Share April 10, 2019 remind me of vellfire 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic April 10, 2019 Share April 10, 2019 Just get a Toyota and saves the money. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Supersonic April 10, 2019 Share April 10, 2019 (edited) This could be one of the worst cases of badge engineering. Edited April 10, 2019 by Volvobrick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear April 10, 2019 Share April 10, 2019 I'd like a teaser pic of the interior; how it has been "lexus-ed" up. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vratenza Supersonic April 10, 2019 Share April 10, 2019 Why wait for reveal? Already on the road.... 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon82 Moderator April 11, 2019 Author Share April 11, 2019 It maybe business opportunity for many part retailer... Remember the 1st and 2nd Gen RX, where most Harrier owners willingly paid thou$and$ to have theirs Lexus-ified? Why wait for reveal? Already on the road.... Chiong one no count. I'd like a teaser pic of the interior; how it has been "lexus-ed" up. Probably will be based on the top spec Alphard. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beregond Supersonic April 11, 2019 Share April 11, 2019 This could be one of the worst cases of badge engineering.If just change the badge then its very fake. But maybe chassis engine gear box same. Modifying on suspension and adding extra leathers and better sound proofing Still can close 1 eye accept 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Moderator April 11, 2019 Share April 11, 2019 I guessing this car will have a list price of at least $300k? Bearing in mind RX350L close to that price already. I suppose it will be positioned above RX350L as it’s a luxurious MPV afterall? 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangoElite 6th Gear April 11, 2019 Share April 11, 2019 Prefer the LX Lots of them in Jakarta 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheefarn 5th Gear April 11, 2019 Share April 11, 2019 The sole engine for this lame Lexus van is the same 3.5L V6 and 6AT as used in the Alphard high spec models. Most equipment will be the same too. Toyota really thinks the Lexus badge can sell by itself. Hence they don't even bother to try hard... Just get the Alphard 3.5L V6 model if you want this lame Lexus 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theoldjaffa Hypersonic April 11, 2019 Share April 11, 2019 and i thought that Lexus and Toyota are now distinct cars in their own right, no longer just rebadging like the Harrier/RX and Altezza/IS, Windom/ES or Aristo/GS. gonna see more "fakers" soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0y0ta Supercharged April 11, 2019 Share April 11, 2019 and i thought that Lexus and Toyota are now distinct cars in their own right, no longer just rebadging like the Harrier/RX and Altezza/IS, Windom/ES or Aristo/GS. gonna see more "fakers" soon. If re-badge can sell 10,000 more units in China at double the margin... why not 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiyotakamli Supersonic April 12, 2019 Share April 12, 2019 Prefer the LX Lots of them in Jakarta Or buy landcruiser? My friend in batam drive one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey2011 5th Gear April 14, 2019 Share April 14, 2019 and i thought that Lexus and Toyota are now distinct cars in their own right, no longer just rebadging like the Harrier/RX and Altezza/IS, Windom/ES or Aristo/GS. gonna see more "fakers" soon. I think it is common. Heard the same for a continental car from somewhere. "Audi costs more, and is supposedly the more luxurious car belong to the same manufacturer, share platforms, systems, engines and in most regards are almost identical (Tuareg - Q7, A3 - Polo, etc). better finish on the Audi 2000 VW Passat Wagon nearly the same under the hood as the 1999 Audi A6 Avant Quattro that replaced it. AWD Passat with Tiptronic instead of front wheel drive with manual 5-speed transmission, it would be almost exactly the same. strip an old Passat, notice build quality in the B5/C5 generation and don’t see any differences." 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toeknee_33 Turbocharged April 14, 2019 Share April 14, 2019 and i thought that Lexus and Toyota are now distinct cars in their own right, no longer just rebadging like the Harrier/RX and Altezza/IS, Windom/ES or Aristo/GS. gonna see more "fakers" soon. Maybe the re-badging is just to meet specific market (as in country or region) demands and not for global sales? And the volume is small and cannot justify an investment in a whole new model? I suspect this abomination is for China, where perhaps there's a need for a super luxurious people carrier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon82 Moderator April 16, 2019 Author Share April 16, 2019 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic April 16, 2019 Share April 16, 2019 Really degrading the lexus brand. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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