Comments on: Two Lexus models for Malaysia in 2007 http://paultan.org/2006/12/11/two-lexus-models-for-malaysia-in-2007/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Fri, 25 May 2012 10:38:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: zanggief http://paultan.org/2006/12/11/two-lexus-models-for-malaysia-in-2007/#comment-57857 zanggief Tue, 12 Dec 2006 22:35:18 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/12/11/two-lexus-models-for-malaysia-in-2007/#comment-57857 what a great competitor for the luxury player especially d bmw & mb......but need some time to establish their brand..... what a great competitor for the luxury player especially d bmw & mb……but need some time to establish their brand…..

]]> By: motorhead http://paultan.org/2006/12/11/two-lexus-models-for-malaysia-in-2007/#comment-57841 motorhead Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:16:42 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/12/11/two-lexus-models-for-malaysia-in-2007/#comment-57841 Go toyota... can't wait 2 see the prices.... mesti dasat pny... but sure some msians can buy one... i tgk saja bolelah.. can feed my eyes oso..... Hail toyota!!! Go toyota… can't wait 2 see the prices…. mesti dasat pny… but sure some msians can buy one… i tgk saja bolelah.. can feed my eyes oso…..

Hail toyota!!!

]]> By: transformer http://paultan.org/2006/12/11/two-lexus-models-for-malaysia-in-2007/#comment-57832 transformer Tue, 12 Dec 2006 15:49:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/12/11/two-lexus-models-for-malaysia-in-2007/#comment-57832 tax down???? hopefully.... every Malaysian citizen also hope so... harga kereta turun! harga minyak turun! but gaji tetap naik lo! maybe if this tax down(import duty) then the other tax(Sales Tax or ED or Income Tax) going up! Lets keep our finger crossed! tax down???? hopefully…. every Malaysian citizen also hope so…

harga kereta turun!

harga minyak turun!

but gaji tetap naik lo!

maybe if this tax down(import duty) then the other

tax(Sales Tax or ED or Income Tax) going up!

Lets keep our finger crossed!

]]> By: offroader manix http://paultan.org/2006/12/11/two-lexus-models-for-malaysia-in-2007/#comment-57758 offroader manix Tue, 12 Dec 2006 01:09:21 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/12/11/two-lexus-models-for-malaysia-in-2007/#comment-57758 Well, since UMW can bring such cars at that price tag.....I think next year tax definitely down......it a sign of better cars for our market. Well, since UMW can bring such cars at that price tag…..I think next year tax definitely down……it a sign of better cars for our market.

]]> By: mitlanevo http://paultan.org/2006/12/11/two-lexus-models-for-malaysia-in-2007/#comment-57717 mitlanevo Mon, 11 Dec 2006 16:22:56 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/12/11/two-lexus-models-for-malaysia-in-2007/#comment-57717 Lexus LS?? Still acceptable, maybe a "luxury" price tag or "luxury" performance, but lack of "luxury" exterior appearance compared to BMW, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, and..........Maybach, haha~ out of topic, sorry..... Lexus LS?? Still acceptable, maybe a "luxury" price tag or "luxury" performance, but lack of "luxury" exterior appearance compared to BMW, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, and……….Maybach, haha~

out of topic, sorry…..

]]> By: ckengyo http://paultan.org/2006/12/11/two-lexus-models-for-malaysia-in-2007/#comment-57708 ckengyo Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:54:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/12/11/two-lexus-models-for-malaysia-in-2007/#comment-57708 i've saw alot of harrier convert 2 the lexus logo. but no matter how completed they change their car's logo, the airbag still show their toyota root. yet no mark levinson ice. i've saw alot of harrier convert 2 the lexus logo. but no matter how completed they change their car's logo, the airbag still show their toyota root. yet no mark levinson ice.

]]> By: ingolstadt http://paultan.org/2006/12/11/two-lexus-models-for-malaysia-in-2007/#comment-57700 ingolstadt Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:16:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/12/11/two-lexus-models-for-malaysia-in-2007/#comment-57700 It would not be the RX. The new Harrier was in Malaysian market for more than 2 years. Those who want it, would have bought it; god some would have even 'upgrade' themselves to the Murano. (**upgrade = change one every 2 years). It would most definitely be the IS, since the E90 was just launched, new C-class is on the horizon, it would be a good shot to have a Lexus IS, priced cheaper than the German trios, with better specs and the promise of Jap reliability. It will be the perfect timing to undercut them. It would not be the RX. The new Harrier was in Malaysian market for more than 2 years. Those who want it, would have bought it; god some would have even 'upgrade' themselves to the Murano. (**upgrade = change one every 2 years).

It would most definitely be the IS, since the E90 was just launched, new C-class is on the horizon, it would be a good shot to have a Lexus IS, priced cheaper than the German trios, with better specs and the promise of Jap reliability. It will be the perfect timing to undercut them.

]]> By: kington http://paultan.org/2006/12/11/two-lexus-models-for-malaysia-in-2007/#comment-57698 kington Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:32:44 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/12/11/two-lexus-models-for-malaysia-in-2007/#comment-57698 For Lexus, the RX is definitely a must, but the one that's really selling is the softer 2.4 litre model and if i'm not mistaken the only RX available is the RX330 and the hybrid model. Hence i doubt many would fork out the much higher extra premium for the RX330, not forgetting the higher road tax and fuel it commands. Of course, those who can afford it will have no problems, unlike mortals like me.... sigh.... The LS, if competitvely priced should give the S and the 7 a fight for its money. True, its heritage is nowhere near the Merc or the Beemer especially when you consider just how good the new big Merc is. Tech, spec, style and comfort has never been better packaged in a three pointed star. The Beemer on the other hand, while being slightly older, is still pretty well packaged and offers its drivers, handling that is second to none in its class. The LS however, maintains itself as the more refined in its class, comfort at any speeds is now heaps better, thanks to its revised air suspension (the Europeans get that option) and of course, being Japan's biggest car (bar the Toyota Century with its V12 engine - a JDM model) still offers tech specs that are comparable with the Merc's. To me, The ES has always been a flop, being the Lexus-fied Camry and trully, serves no purpose as a FWD comfy cruiser. I doubt they'll bring it here. The IS250 would be fun, but the CKD 320i will still be cheaper, i guess, so only Lexae fans may apply. The GS has always been my favorite, somehow, and it would be nice to see the hybrid model here, which is capable of supercar sprint figures. I fell in love with the GS soon after i chanced upon a custom-made twin turbo unit of the 2nd gen GS400 in OZ...absolute scorcher on the straights and it swept corners in superb fashion thanks to its Bilstein-tuned suspension. For the UMW - Lexae team, all the best and i hope youguys do well here, just make sure your service and technicians pay more attention towards attending your customers' needs, and not your target of the day... like your Toyota comrads. For Lexus, the RX is definitely a must, but the one that's really selling is the softer 2.4 litre model and if i'm not mistaken the only RX available is the RX330 and the hybrid model. Hence i doubt many would fork out the much higher extra premium for the RX330, not forgetting the higher road tax and fuel it commands. Of course, those who can afford it will have no problems, unlike mortals like me…. sigh….

The LS, if competitvely priced should give the S and the 7 a fight for its money. True, its heritage is nowhere near the Merc or the Beemer especially when you consider just how good the new big Merc is. Tech, spec, style and comfort has never been better packaged in a three pointed star. The Beemer on the other hand, while being slightly older, is still pretty well packaged and offers its drivers, handling that is second to none in its class.

The LS however, maintains itself as the more refined in its class, comfort at any speeds is now heaps better, thanks to its revised air suspension (the Europeans get that option) and of course, being Japan's biggest car (bar the Toyota Century with its V12 engine – a JDM model) still offers tech specs that are comparable with the Merc's.

To me, The ES has always been a flop, being the Lexus-fied Camry and trully, serves no purpose as a FWD comfy cruiser. I doubt they'll bring it here. The IS250 would be fun, but the CKD 320i will still be cheaper, i guess, so only Lexae fans may apply.

The GS has always been my favorite, somehow, and it would be nice to see the hybrid model here, which is capable of supercar sprint figures. I fell in love with the GS soon after i chanced upon a custom-made twin turbo unit of the 2nd gen GS400 in OZ…absolute scorcher on the straights and it swept corners in superb fashion thanks to its Bilstein-tuned suspension.

For the UMW – Lexae team, all the best and i hope youguys do well here, just make sure your service and technicians pay more attention towards attending your customers' needs, and not your target of the day… like your Toyota comrads.

]]> By: kendo http://paultan.org/2006/12/11/two-lexus-models-for-malaysia-in-2007/#comment-57692 kendo Mon, 11 Dec 2006 09:50:04 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/12/11/two-lexus-models-for-malaysia-in-2007/#comment-57692 Why is that Japan car prices still HIGH, despite we have sign - Msia-JAPAN Tax Tree Import Agreement! Why is that Japan car prices still HIGH,

despite we have sign – Msia-JAPAN Tax Tree Import Agreement!

]]> By: Francis KethoN http://paultan.org/2006/12/11/two-lexus-models-for-malaysia-in-2007/#comment-57688 Francis KethoN Mon, 11 Dec 2006 08:45:14 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/12/11/two-lexus-models-for-malaysia-in-2007/#comment-57688 Lexus always have the luxurious car design cum sporty look, not to compare to those German's BMW, Just taking comparisom between Honda, Toyota and Hyundai, Lexus always has the best design among them in sense of my feeling..Simplicity but aggresive. Saw a Lexus model yesterday parking, Whole white and...Cool! Lexus always have the luxurious car design cum sporty look, not to compare to those German's BMW, Just taking comparisom between Honda, Toyota and Hyundai, Lexus always has the best design among them in sense of my feeling..Simplicity but aggresive. Saw a Lexus model yesterday parking, Whole white and…Cool!

]]> By: tariq http://paultan.org/2006/12/11/two-lexus-models-for-malaysia-in-2007/#comment-57684 tariq Mon, 11 Dec 2006 07:19:26 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/12/11/two-lexus-models-for-malaysia-in-2007/#comment-57684 The 2007 LS and Camry do share some good looks, but under that skin,they are two different animals.definitely targeted for two different market segments. The 2007 LS and Camry do share some good looks, but under that skin,they are two different animals.definitely targeted for two different market segments.

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