Lexus Dealers Demand a Minivan
A large group of Toyota– Lexus dealers in Japan are petitioning the company to bring a new vehicle into showrooms: a minivan.
One of the largest dealers in Japan says that Lexus can pave the way for luxury minivans, just like the company kickstarted the premium crossover segment with the RX. The dealer complained about having to shuttle his colleauges in his Toyota Alphard van (seen above), which doesn’t offer the same level of luxury as the LS, or a Lexus van would.
Dealers throughout China, Japan and other parts of Asia have also been asking for a van, to complete the Lexus lineup.
Before you get your hopes up however, Lexus executive made it clear that they don’t want a minivan.
[Source: Automotive News]
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Maybe if the Lexus GX and LX didn't suck so much, a normal big crossover would be a great substitute for either of those and instead of a minivan.
I would absolutely love to have a luxury minivan in the US market. Unfortunately I am confined to a wheelchair. And I only have limited choices of minivans to purchase. The US market is ripe for luxury minivans. In my humble opinion.