Toyota launching the Lexus brand. EDIT : Plans put on hold!

vineethvazhayil · 6th May 2009, 17:12

I sat in a Lexus only once. was a chauffeur driven one and it was in Dubai. I think it was a GS (didn't really have the time to check what car it was.. terribly drunk!), but from the size of it I think it was a GS. I got blown away by the luxuries on offer. Inspite of being in a state where I wouldn't have expected to remember so much, the stuff was too good to forget! If I were to compare it to a BMW 5 (the same range so to say), the luxuries inside were miles ahead of the BMW! I haven't driven the Lexus, but I'm sure for anyone who wants to drive the BMW would be the obvious choice. But if you are going to be chauffeured around, the Lexus is ultimate!

f450 · 6th May 2009, 18:19

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Originally Posted by GTO

That's where an unbiased medium like Team-BHP steps in. Neutral awareness

True, which is why we all come here.

undead · 7th May 2009, 10:51

To make this thread a little more interesting , I am posting some of the pictures of the Lexus Brand cars taken in Tokyo.

This is the SC 430

Next - IS 250

undead · 7th May 2009, 10:57

LS 600 hL

RX 350 & RX 450

GS 350

tortoiseNhare · 7th May 2009, 12:20

Anybody remember Harshad Mehta? I first heard of Lexus when the stock market controversy due to late Mr. Mehta raged Indian economy; Mr. Mehta used to travel in a Lexus.

fx45 · 7th May 2009, 12:33

frankly speaking i dont like any of these new gen lexus designs. hate them all...

The 1st Gen RX 300 was so awsome looking, the second is a bit okay but this third generation is a disaster..

same goes for the GS.. first and second were awsome but the third one is not that great.

I feel the new gen toyota ( some of them) are okayish but the design theme of new toyota's and lexus alotgether are as ugly or more uglier than the highly criticised Bangle designs..

ALthough the real BANGLE is no more at BMW.. but i think there is some Asian Bangle hiding somewhere in the design studios of Toyota and Lexus in Japan

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cooldude1988765 · 7th May 2009, 12:36

The rx also do well. For lexus to be successful in india every model should have a diesel variant.
OT:does the prado have a diesel variant in india ?

f450 · 7th May 2009, 15:10

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Originally Posted by undead

RX 350 & RX 450

Very nice pics....the RX somehow reminds me of the CR-V. It will sell well in India IMO. How much is it priced at?

Btw, no pics of the ISF? :(

avishar · 7th May 2009, 17:08

The Lexus all share a very srong family look,which isnt all that bad.Yeah Toyota has to thank Harshad Mehta who had made Lexus pretty infamous.But also bollywood played its part in promoting the brand.

undead · 7th May 2009, 17:49

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Originally Posted by f450

Very nice pics....the RX somehow reminds me of the CR-V. It will sell well in India IMO. How much is it priced at?

Btw, no pics of the ISF? :(

These were the only cars displayed in the Toyota Exhibition.. Its open everyday for public to take a look at it , sit inside and take pictures.

fx45 · 7th May 2009, 23:41

where is this toyota exhibhition? i dont think this looks like INdia

equinox22 · 8th May 2009, 01:41

Those pictures are taken in Tokyo.

nishant_kingpin · 8th May 2009, 02:29

Launching Lexus would bring in added competition to the hot Indian Luxury market. We are already abuzz with the possibility of the JLR coming over, with Lexus in Indians are going to be spoilt for choice.

Its been a dream to own these cars in the country, the biggest grudge that I have so far is not being able to lay my hands on one so far. Am sure I will be in the running to convert one of my cars to a Lexus. Target 2010

GTO · 8th May 2009, 12:38

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Originally Posted by cooldude1988765

OT:does the prado have a diesel variant in india ?

Expected soon (though soon seems to have a different meaning in Toyota-speak

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Y@SH · 27th November 2011, 14:02

Source: AI Facebook Page

Hormazd sorabjee's latest tweet

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Toyota finally bringing Lexus to India. But not before 2013. Over a year needed to set up dedicated Lexus dealers.

Good news for people waiting for Lexus to officially enter the Indian shores.
Do you think Lexus will be able to compete with the likes of Audi, Bmw and Mercedes, considering that mostly their cars will be a CBU?

6th May 2009, 17:12	#31
vineethvazhayil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,513 Thanked: 456 Times View My Garage	I sat in a Lexus only once. was a chauffeur driven one and it was in Dubai. I think it was a GS (didn't really have the time to check what car it was.. terribly drunk!), but from the size of it I think it was a GS. I got blown away by the luxuries on offer. Inspite of being in a state where I wouldn't have expected to remember so much, the stuff was too good to forget! If I were to compare it to a BMW 5 (the same range so to say), the luxuries inside were miles ahead of the BMW! I haven't driven the Lexus, but I'm sure for anyone who wants to drive the BMW would be the obvious choice. But if you are going to be chauffeured around, the Lexus is ultimate!
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undead Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bhavani - Komarapalayam Posts: 1,193 Thanked: 179 Times	To make this thread a little more interesting , I am posting some of the pictures of the Lexus Brand cars taken in Tokyo. This is the SC 430 Next - IS 250 Last edited by undead : 7th May 2009 at 10:52.
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7th May 2009, 10:57	#34
undead Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bhavani - Komarapalayam Posts: 1,193 Thanked: 179 Times	LS 600 hL RX 350 & RX 450 GS 350
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7th May 2009, 12:20	#35
tortoiseNhare BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Guwahati Posts: 536 Thanked: 90 Times	Anybody remember Harshad Mehta? I first heard of Lexus when the stock market controversy due to late Mr. Mehta raged Indian economy; Mr. Mehta used to travel in a Lexus.
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7th May 2009, 12:33	#36
fx45 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,823 Thanked: 384 Times	frankly speaking i dont like any of these new gen lexus designs. hate them all... The 1st Gen RX 300 was so awsome looking, the second is a bit okay but this third generation is a disaster.. same goes for the GS.. first and second were awsome but the third one is not that great. I feel the new gen toyota ( some of them) are okayish but the design theme of new toyota's and lexus alotgether are as ugly or more uglier than the highly criticised Bangle designs.. ALthough the real BANGLE is no more at BMW.. but i think there is some Asian Bangle hiding somewhere in the design studios of Toyota and Lexus in Japan ....
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7th May 2009, 12:36	#37
cooldude1988765 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,042 Thanked: 194 Times	The rx also do well. For lexus to be successful in india every model should have a diesel variant. OT:does the prado have a diesel variant in india ?
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avishar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: kolkata/bangalore,india Posts: 2,901 Thanked: 4,143 Times	The Lexus all share a very srong family look,which isnt all that bad.Yeah Toyota has to thank Harshad Mehta who had made Lexus pretty infamous.But also bollywood played its part in promoting the brand.
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7th May 2009, 23:41	#41
fx45 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,823 Thanked: 384 Times	where is this toyota exhibhition? i dont think this looks like INdia
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8th May 2009, 01:41	#42
equinox22 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago/Pune Posts: 165 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Those pictures are taken in Tokyo.
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8th May 2009, 02:29	#43
nishant_kingpin BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 335 Thanked: 4 Times	Launching Lexus would bring in added competition to the hot Indian Luxury market. We are already abuzz with the possibility of the JLR coming over, with Lexus in Indians are going to be spoilt for choice. Its been a dream to own these cars in the country, the biggest grudge that I have so far is not being able to lay my hands on one so far. Am sure I will be in the running to convert one of my cars to a Lexus. Target 2010
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