PerformanceSound
Well-Known Member
Define expensive. With inflation, weak currency, EV propaganda, and decline in sports car market….almost every premium sports car from any manufacturer will start in the high $60k to mid $70k soon anyhow. I don’t think the Toyota will necessary be “based” on the Lexus. I believe it will be a global platform that each brand will have to cater to their niche audience. TMC will say to Toyota and Lexus teams, “here you go, a modern sports car chassis that no matter what…it will have a base cost of x amount of money. What you decide to do with it from here, will dictate it’s sale price.” As I have said before, I believe the Lexus will have ICE/Hybrid and full electric variant, while the Toyota variant will have ICE and possibly ICE/Hybrid. The Lexus will get everything….I mean EVERYTHING! The Toyota will get enough to be competitive. Different sheet metal obviously, and if what I understand is true….different powertrains for both brands. I don’t believe the Lexus will get an inline engine at all.Sounds expensive if the A100 is based on a Lexus.
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