If not the future of luxury sport utility vehicles, it certainly hints at a future for full-size Lexus crossovers, but we'll have wait in order to see exactly where the brand is going, GS aside. How long? It doesn't sound like Lexus will keep its fans in waiting too long, at least according to Payne.
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| Will Lexus one day derive the same passion among its followers as brands such as BMW, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche? (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
"As I mentioned earlier," he continued, "Lexus is in the second wave of its growth, and you will see many more examples of our new brand direction in the months ahead."
Will Lexus one day derive the same passion among its followers as brands such as BMW, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche? Other that those that get passionate about perfection, and there are many turned on by the nameplates superb build quality, Lexus is only now tuning into the need to offer dynamic performance and dramatic, yet elegant styling. When it does, and the brand's LF-X crossover, LF-S sedan, LF-C retractable hardtop coupe, and LF-A sports GT concepts become reality, or at least models that closely resemble their chiseled, albeit fluid lines are sold in Lexus dealerships, the moneyed will flock to its showrooms, platinum cards in hand.