New Lexus LX Coming To Detroit Auto Show
The bad news, though, is that the LX and the Toyota Land Cruiser will take a year off in 2012, victims of declining sales or excess inventory in the U.S. pipeline, though the Land Cruiser has seen the worst of it. Through November, Lexus has sold 2,843 LX models, while Toyota had managed to move just 1,497 Land Cruisers.
What that means for the future of the Land Cruiser remains uncertain. At a starting price of nearly $70,000, the Land Cruiser is a tough sell even in a healthy economy, especially when the more prestigious Lexus version starts at just $10k more.
Details on the changes to the LX are lacking, but it’s reasonable to expect some exterior styling tweaks and improvements in fuel economy, since the current Lexus LX 570 only delivers 12 mpg city and 18 mpg highway. Even the Cadillac Escalade does better than that in the city, and Infiniti’s rival QX56 bests the Lexus LX in both city and highway fuel economy.
We’ll give you more updates on the new Lexus LX and the fate of the Toyota Land Cruiser as part of our comprehensive Detroit Auto Show coverage.
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It's not for everyone, but I'd call it one of the most under-rated vehicles on the planet.
it means that the majority of the people looking into this range of vehicles isnt going to go more off road than a curb, sandy grass or a puddle. hence the need for an original sized Rav4 that caters for the small family. Muych the same way that the Dualis has stepped in and is eating up sales
On the flip side, I understand that people are downsizing and want better fuel economy. However, I wish the world was still a place where men had nuts and used their trucks for their intended purpose, so there would be more demand in the market for vehicles with exceptional offroad capabilities from the factory.
Now, these awesomely, capable off roaders are nothing more than low volume niche vehicles. The examples referenced here have simply transformed into over priced luxury capsules.
RAV4, for hauling small families
Highlander, for hauling large families
FJ Cruiser = old 4Runner
4Runner = for those who want to look rugged in comfort
Land Cruiser = for those who want to look rugged in comfort while impressing the neighbors.
None of the SUV's you listed are bad vehicles, but the only one that is truly rugged and affordable is the FJ.
Going out on a limb here, but I always thought Toyota should offer a solid front axle option for hardcore off-road enthusiasts that want the extra toughness and capability that one would offer, and maybe steal a few die hard customers from the Wrangler crowd at the same time. If Toyota ever offered something like that, I would be in line for it.
Regardless, here's to hoping the FJ has a future.
all others are Soft Roaders.....the 4 runner i believe is the HiLux here in Oz, and yes i agree it went from rugged offroad 4x4 ute thAt was favoured by tradesmen, peacekeepers and 3rd world dictators armies to a point to point quote taking tradesmans car. It didnt help it here in Oz that with the huge discounts offered on it due to it still being classified as a truck and was heavily subsidised by the government, regular families were snapping up the 4 door and crew cabs as work cars but were perfectly suited to on road work. the've all become people ferries
To this day they are extremely hard to find, and hold their value very well because of their capability and rarity.
WOW! Hefty price indeed! I have to admit though, their attention to detail, choice of parts/driveline components, and engineering are all impeccable!
The only way I could see spending that much money on a vehicle like that, is if I was bored and simply had too much money laying around. I'm not quite fortunate enough to have that problem yet.
Even so, I may rather build my own, for much, much less money, and the pride in knowing I built it.
My '92 Pathfinder w/ a 3" lift and a few performance mods is currently serving me quite well in the off-road department. It has almost 300k miles (original motor, etc.) and is still going strong, and I have done everything myself :)
anyways...the LR Defendor 2 door is available here in Oz and although pricey is the first port of call if i wanted a serious offroader. The FJ's can still be picked up her reasonably easily the only problem being that have been usually thoroughly thrashed to pieces, either off roading, or as a surfer truck. the drivetrain is usually shot too. Although one of my mates had one and it was a fun yet bone shattering experience haha
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