Lexus LF-A unveiled Options

[celicaST]

finally

something about the front looks off, but overall pretty nice

[Keiri]

I think the point that guys are trying to reach across is... why would a company with already questionable sales due to economic downturn is out there making super cars??? It would be like kia all of a sudden turning around and producing lamborgini-like car.

Part of Toyota's lack of sales, especially from an enthusiast view, is a lack of exciting cars; too many cookie cutter Corollas and Camrys. The LF-A acts as a "halo" car in a couple ways; it's a car that speaks for the brand and provides an elusive image that they've lacked and some/many of the developments procured from the project will slowly trickle into future Toyotas. Even if it doesn't sell really well the fact it exists means Toyota's serious about bringing back excitement and it will get people interested in the brand...even if they can't afford the car, hate the car, or exclaim about the price...it means they're talking about Toyota.

Just my .02 cents.

[soulshadow]

I think the point that guys are trying to reach across is... why would a company with already questionable sales due to economic downturn is out there making super cars??? It would be like kia all of a sudden turning around and producing lamborgini-like car.

Part of Toyota's lack of sales, especially from an enthusiast view, is a lack of exciting cars; too many cookie cutter Corollas and Camrys. The LF-A acts as a "halo" car in a couple ways; it's a car that speaks for the brand and provides an elusive image that they've lacked and some/many of the developments procured from the project will slowly trickle into future Toyotas. Even if it doesn't sell really well the fact it exists means Toyota's serious about bringing back excitement and it will get people interested in the brand...even if they can't afford the car, hate the car, or exclaim about the price...it means they're talking about Toyota.

Just my .02 cents.

Toyota is shifting more into the Truck lines now and heavier or more usable vehicles vs the fun and fast cars. The only reason why the corollas and Camry's fail is because they use a lot of parts made in America now and as far as I know we Americans are lazy in whatever we do so stuff eventually fails.

[jimmykay]

Toyota is shifting more into the Truck lines now and heavier or more usable vehicles vs the fun and fast cars. The only reason why the corollas and Camry's fail is because they use a lot of parts made in America now and as far as I know we Americans are lazy in whatever we do so stuff eventually fails.

Wait a second...
keiri isn't talking about any kind of mechanical failure on the part of the Camry/Corollas. I have no clue how you made the jump to American made parts breaking more. its about providing a goal for the company. People see these extravagant cars and say, wow, I really want an LF-A, but I can't afford one. But I can afford an FT-86 since its made by the same company and should have the same design spirit behind it.

I personally, would love a new Corvette, but cant afford one right now. And because of that, I have given other affordable Chevy products a second look. Basically, a Halo model like that is more of a showpiece. Your could think of it as a rolling billboard.