September 12, 200718 yr highlander sequioia 4 runner GX LX land cruiser and GM has too many models? GM has too many SUV's? seems like some serious market overlap to me i can't tell any of those vehicles apart wasn't this supposed to be the downfall of GM? Edited September 12, 200718 yr by regfootball
September 12, 200718 yr It does seem like everyone wants to jump on the former "Big Three" about this issue and stay oblivious to the fact that Toyota has actually managed to do the same thing trying to nudge its way to number one. Somehow, Toyota has been able to dodge the bullets so far. Maybe after they obtain their goal of reaching (and maintaining) their number one status, the media and naysayers will try to expose some of their shortcomings. I understand that the company is fearful of a backlash; it seems that it goes with the territory of being number one. Someone will try to discredit your right to be there. I think it's unfortunate that it happens, but it will be nice to see the heat on Toyota for a change instead of one of the home team players. Edited September 12, 200718 yr by cire
September 12, 200718 yr Think we have it bad? This is the Vanguard, right now just for the Japanese market. Its 'slotted between the RAV4 and Highlander,' but its really a 7-seat RAV4. Talk about overlap.
September 12, 200718 yr Author Think we have it bad? This is the Vanguard, right now just for the Japanese market. Its 'slotted between the RAV4 and Highlander,' but its really a 7-seat RAV4. Talk about overlap. i can't tell the difference!!!!!!!!!
September 12, 200718 yr highlander sequioia 4 runner GX LX land cruiser and GM has too many models? GM has too many SUV's? seems like some serious market overlap to me i can't tell any of those vehicles apart wasn't this supposed to be the downfall of GM? You walked right into this one...... Equinox TrailBlazer Tahoe Suburban Torrent Envoy Yukon Suburban XL Acadia VUE OUTLOOK Enclave Escalade Escalade ESV H2 H3 Toyota....six models split amongst two divisions.... GM....sixteen models split amongst seven division.....
September 12, 200718 yr Toyota does have a lot of SUV's. 6 to be exact (pretty good for the greenest automaker right?). At first glance they seem to overlap, but they each have their place... it's a question of whether or not covering every base is the best strategy, especially for an automaker trying to uphold its green image while maintaining a full lineup of SUV's. The RAV4 is the smallest seating 5, comes with a transversely mounted 4cyl or 6cyl. The Highlander is mid-sized, seating 5-7, comes with a transversely mounted 6cyl. The 4 Runner also seats 5-7, but is differentiated from the Highlander in that it comes with a larger V6 or a V8, which are longitudinally mounted. It is marketed as an off-roading vehicle. The Sequoia is a full-size SUV, seats 8, comes with a V8. The FJ Cruiser is also marketed as an off-roader like the 4 Runner, but only seats 5 and only comes with a V6. The Land Cruiser is pointless in the Toyota lineup, since it's so expensive. If anything, the 4Runner and FJ seem to overlap, cause Toyota doesn't really need both if you ask me. In the Lexus lineup, they have 3. The GX and LX, IMO, could be combined into one model. LX/Land Cruiser sales total around 300-400 per month, so they aren't exactly Toyota's hottest sellers.
September 12, 200718 yr The Land Cruiser either needs to move up to Lexus, become the FJ Cruiser (call it Land Cruiser instead), or be killed. There is no market for a $50,000 Toyota-branded SUV, especially with the Sequoia here. The rest of Toyota's SUVs all kind of have a place, just like GM and Ford have them spread out to cover all areas. I don't really understand the 4Runner though...it seems like another that could probably be axed. Give the Highlander a V8 option and kill the 4Runner.
September 12, 200718 yr The Land Cruiser either needs to move up to Lexus, become the FJ Cruiser (call it Land Cruiser instead), or be killed. There is no market for a $50,000 Toyota-branded SUV, especially with the Sequoia here. The Land Cruiser and LX are pretty much the same vehicle, and they both sell at abysmal rates. They could be eliminated quite easily IMO.
September 12, 200718 yr Toyota actually has 9 SUV's for 3 divisions...probably half of them are just pointless overlaps.
September 12, 200718 yr You walked right into this one...... Equinox TrailBlazer Tahoe Suburban Torrent Envoy Yukon Suburban XL Acadia VUE OUTLOOK Enclave Escalade Escalade ESV H2 H3 Toyota....six models split amongst two divisions.... GM....sixteen models split amongst seven division..... Yeah because the Equinox, Enclave and Escalade all overlap with each other. A year ago you might have an argument using the GMT360s, but most of them are dead now. Reg is talking about 6 very similar SUVs. You'll notice the RAV4, and RX aren't in his list.
September 12, 200718 yr Clearly Toyota needs to shutter some divisions, Scion needs to go, Lexus needs to go and they need to trim down the Toyota lineup to 4 models like it was a few decades ago when they were more prosperous. Celica, Corolla, Corona and Tacoma. What else do you need? Also Toyota needs to be re-re-named TOYOPET. Recipe for success right there... and ALL four models to be RWD.
September 12, 200718 yr Clearly Toyota needs to shutter some divisions, Scion needs to go, Lexus needs to go and they need to trim down the Toyota lineup to 4 models like it was a few decades ago when they were more prosperous. Celica, Corolla, Corona and Tacoma. What else do you need? Also Toyota needs to be re-re-named TOYOPET. Recipe for success right there... and ALL four models to be RWD. I can't tell if you are being facetious or delusional. Edited September 12, 200718 yr by moltar
September 12, 200718 yr Oh I know... but perhaps just as GM was the dominat giant of 1957 and now is having difficulty perhaps Toyota will in a few decades be on death's door. I can only hope that people start opening their eyes. I think Toyota truly is THE most overrated brand out there... Quality is job # 4,268,925 Sales are job # 1 - 4,268,924
September 12, 200718 yr Author You walked right into this one...... Equinox TrailBlazer Tahoe Suburban Torrent Envoy Yukon Suburban XL Acadia VUE OUTLOOK Enclave Escalade Escalade ESV H2 H3 Toyota....six models split amongst two divisions.... GM....sixteen models split amongst seven division..... wanna play that game? highlander sequioia 4 runner GX LX land cruiser RAV 4RX Matrix that's 9 for 2 divisions Edited September 12, 200718 yr by regfootball
September 12, 200718 yr Author Yeah because the Equinox, Enclave and Escalade all overlap with each other. A year ago you might have an argument using the GMT360s, but most of them are dead now. Reg is talking about 6 very similar SUVs. You'll notice the RAV4, and RX aren't in his list. ^^^ thanks for being wise and getting it. unlike others.
September 12, 200718 yr wanna play that game? RAV 4 RX Matrix that's 9 for 2 divisions FJ CruiserI would call the xB a mini crossover too
September 12, 200718 yr highlander sequioia 4 runner GX LX land cruiser and GM has too many models? GM has too many SUV's? seems like some serious market overlap to me i can't tell any of those vehicles apart wasn't this supposed to be the downfall of GM? Don't you have anything better to do than to start these $h!-disturbing threads just to create attention. Every time I come onto this forum to check up the latest automotive news, I see you starting stupid bashing threads like this. This is becoming boring, that's why I replied to this non-sense. Grow up, you're like thirty-nine years old, stop acting like a seventeen year old gossip queen. Yeah because the Equinox, Enclave and Escalade all overlap with each other. A year ago you might have an argument using the GMT360s, but most of them are dead now. Reg is talking about 6 very similar SUVs. You'll notice the RAV4, and RX aren't in his list. True that, but having the same trucks under GMC and Chevy is still point-less, it should be either Chevy or GMC, you choose GM.
September 12, 200718 yr Don't you have anything better to do than to start these $h!-disturbing threads just to create attention. Every time I come onto this forum to check up the latest automotive news, I see you starting stupid bashing threads like this. This is becoming boring, that's why I replied to this non-sense. Grow up, you're like thirty-nine years old, stop acting like a seventeen year old gossip queen. True that, but having the same trucks under GMC and Chevy is still point-less, it should be either Chevy or GMC, you choose GM. Agreed...it seems reg is bored and trying to stir up trouble. It's a pointless argument, since given their worldwide success, Toyota is obviously doing many things right... the same argument of many overlapping models could be easily leveled at GM...it's not as bad as it used to be when C-P-O-B had a lookalike generic model of almost every FWD platform, but the various brands still have some overlap.
September 12, 200718 yr True that, but having the same trucks under GMC and Chevy is still point-less, it should be either Chevy or GMC, you choose GM. No. And the rationale behind having Chevy and GMC has been justified to death.
September 12, 200718 yr I would argue that GMC no longer rebadges. The newest GMC (Yukon/XL, Sierra, Sierra HD) are not rebadges, they have distinctive sheetmetal.
September 12, 200718 yr Author the whole point to the thread is to get people's opinions and discussion on whether toyota is doing the very same thing GM has gotten crucified for in the past. its a bonda fide question the press is not asking. some folks seem to think so. the others, are drinking the koolaid it seems. the evidence is clear. toyota has too many models overlapping. the decline has begun. Edited September 12, 200718 yr by regfootball
September 12, 200718 yr the evidence is clear. toyota has too many models overlapping. Well, speaking of cars, the Avalon has to die in some way. It truly offers nothing over the Camry or ES except even more comical lines.
September 12, 200718 yr Author the avalon does the defecto steering column, no? i think i read a press release that said that was a good thing.
September 12, 200718 yr some folks seem to think so. the others, are drinking the koolaid it seems. the evidence is clear. toyota has too many models overlapping. It seems as though you've already made up your mind on the subject.
September 12, 200718 yr Author It seems as though you've already made up your mind on the subject. you're not proving otherwise. give honda credit, their models don't really overlap.
September 13, 200718 yr If anyone wanted to see exactly they stacked up size-wise to each other: Model...................Length.......Wheelbase....Seats...Engine(s) Toyota RAV4.............181.1 in.....104.7 in.....5,7.....4-Cylinder, 6-Cylinder Toyota Highlander.......188.4 in.....109.8 in.....5,7.....6-Cylinder, 6-Cylinder Hybrid Toyota FJ Cruiser.......183.9 in.....105.9 in.....5.......6-Cylinder Toyota 4Runner..........189.2 in.....109.8 in.....5,7.....6-Cylinder, 8-Cylinder Toyota Sequoia..........203.9 in.....118.1 in.....7,8.....8-Cylinder Toyota Land Cruiser.....192.5 in.....112.2 in.....8.......8-Cylinder Edited September 13, 200718 yr by Farkas
September 13, 200718 yr you're not proving otherwise. give honda credit, their models don't really overlap. As far as I know, you can post a topic on here when you already have an opinion about it.
September 13, 200718 yr If anyone wanted to see exactly they stacked up size-wise to each other: Model...................Length.......Wheelbase....Seats...Engine(s)Toyota RAV4.............181.1 in.....104.7 in.....5,7.....4-Cylinder, 6-CylinderToyota Highlander.......188.4 in.....109.8 in.....5,7.....6-Cylinder, 6-Cylinder HybridToyota FJ Cruiser.......183.9 in.....105.9 in.....5.......6-CylinderToyota 4Runner..........189.2 in.....109.8 in.....5,7.....6-Cylinder, 8-CylinderToyota Sequoia..........203.9 in.....118.1 in.....7,8.....8-CylinderToyota Land Cruiser.....192.5 in.....112.2 in.....8.......8-Cylinder So, remove the Sequoia and you have a maximum spread of 10 inches over 7 SUVs? Rav4, Highlander, RX, FJ, 4Runner, Land Cruiser, LX
September 14, 200718 yr I would argue that GMC no longer rebadges. The newest GMC (Yukon/XL, Sierra, Sierra HD) are not rebadges, they have distinctive sheetmetal. Yeah, I see your point, it's gotten better. the whole point to the thread is to get people's opinions and discussion on whether toyota is doing the very same thing GM has gotten crucified for in the past. its a bonda fide question the press is not asking. some folks seem to think so. the others, are drinking the koolaid it seems. the evidence is clear. toyota has too many models overlapping. the decline has begun. No, the whole point of your thread was, to start another nerveracking Toyota bashing debate. No one is drinking kool aid here relax. the avalon does the defecto steering column, no? i think i read a press release that said that was a good thing. See there you go again, there is no such thing as good press when it comes to car makers having defects in their cars. As for the comment that was posted I think by Flybrian, you have a point about the Avalon as being point less. However, I think it's for people who want something between a Camry, and a Lexus. Although, I might argue that for similar money, you can get an ES. As the for SUV debate, I believe that there are many. However, they all run on different platforms. The RAV4 is off a stretched Corolla, the Highlander off a stretched Camry, the Land Crusher is off it's own, and the Sequoia is off the Tundras (with or without the snapping camshafts :-P). Oh yeah, I forgot the 4RUNNER, which runs off the Hilux if I'm not mistaken. It all depends what the customer wants, I think it's a matter of choice. Although, if we have the Sequoia, then why do we get the Land Crusher for? Might as well rename the Sequoia into the Land Crusher badging. However, one might argue that the GMC/CHEVY debate might be a matter of customer's choice. Some perfer GMC, some might chevy, you choose.
September 14, 200718 yr Hey Reg... Smallest to Largest: Escape/Mariner.....Rav4 Edge....................FJ Cruiser MKX.....................RX Taurus X..............Highlander Flex.....................4Runner Mountaineer.........GX Explorer...............Land Cruiser Navigator.............LX Expedition............Sequoia
September 14, 200718 yr B.V. You have managed to illustrate how LAME Ford is but the point still remains.
September 14, 200718 yr Matrix and xB crossovers/SUVs? LMFAO! Give it up, please. If anything in the Toyota SUV lineup needs to be axed, it's the Land Cruiser. I think the sole reason it's kept is because of its history. Other than that, it's useless. The Sequoia could also be called useless since it barely sells but I'll wait for the next-gen. Edit: Small crossover: RAV4 Midsize crossover: Highlander Midsize SUV: 4Runner Large SUV: Sequoia Niche SUV: FJ Cruiser Midsize luxury crossover: RX Midsize luxury SUV: GX Large Luxury SUV: LX If anything, Lexus should (and will) have a true entry-level luxury crossover (just like the other luxury divisions) and possibly a large crossover (like Benz). Toyota may need a large crossover (like Lambda quads). I see bases covered and little overlapping. Edited September 14, 200718 yr by sciguy_0504
September 14, 200718 yr Author B.V. You have managed to illustrate how LAME Ford is but the point still remains. no $h!. everyone knows ford has too many SUV's. the point of the thread is to show ludicrous toyota's multiple SUV fest is.
September 14, 200718 yr i can't tell the difference!!!!!!!!!That's because there are two different RAV4s—the swb, hatchback A3 A sold in Japan and Europe, and the lwb wagon A3 B sold in the US and Australia, and now in Japan as the Vanguard.Let's have another look at Toyota's model proliferation: sedans: Subcompact Belta/Yaris Soluna/Vios Compact Corolla (Export) Corolla (Domestic) Corolla (US) Allion Premio IS Belta Progres Midsize Avensis (Europe) Camry (US/Japan/Australia) Camry (Asia) Altis (Daihatsu) GS Crown (fleet) Crown Athlete/Royal/Majesta Mark X Large Avalon LS Fullsize Century SUVs Mini Terios subcompact Terios/Be-Go Rush compact Rav4 (3/5-door hatch) Rav4/Vanguard (Wagon) Midsize Highlander (crossover) Harrier/RX (crossover) 4Runner/Hilux Surf Land Cruiser 120/Prado Fortuner Large Land Cruiser 130 Land Cruiser 70 LX Sequoia Vans Sienta Sienna Noah/Voxy Wish Corolla Verso Porte Move Move Latte Tanto Atrai Coo/Materia bB xB HiJet Rusa Hiace (Japan) HiAce (Europe) Estima/Previa/Tarago Avanza Innova Isis Ipsum/Avensis Verso Mark X Zio Ractis QD200 Alphard (that's 26 vans but nowhere near that many sizes or types) Edited September 26, 200718 yr by thegriffon
September 15, 200718 yr Author wow. i didn't realize HOW redundant their worldwide lineup is. for that many models, you'd think they'd sell MORE cars.
September 15, 200718 yr wow. i didn't realize HOW redundant their worldwide lineup is. for that many models, you'd think they'd sell MORE cars. Sssshhh! Don't even say that.
September 15, 200718 yr I would say both GM and Chrysler are guilty of WAYYYYY too many overlapping markets, SUV products being the most blatant. Toyota is doing what the saying says... "When in Rome..." :wink: Whatever they are doing, they are doing it with success.
September 16, 200718 yr wow. i didn't realize HOW redundant their worldwide lineup is. for that many models, you'd think they'd sell MORE cars. Jee.... North American mentality of numbers numbers numbers sales sales sales. They just have so many models because of the different markets they cover. Plus, not all countries are as first world as Canada and the US, so not that many people can afford to go off and buy new cars.
September 17, 200718 yr Jee.... North American mentality of numbers numbers numbers sales sales sales. They just have so many models because of the different markets they cover. Plus, not all countries are as first world as Canada and the US, so not that many people can afford to go off and buy new cars.That excuse only accounts for a few models—Lexus and the Avanza and the Innova. Most of these are sold in a single market. Many of the rest exist because of manufacturing inflexibility and internal politics. Many models exist purely because an earlier model missed the mark on size, styling or price, yet for some reason both models enter a second generation, partly because to spread out the models they were given to different dealer networks in Japan, partly because someone is more likely to get what they want asking for another midsize, 7-seat BOF SUV, compact MPV, or minivan etc. rather than fix the existing product. After all "We can afford it".
September 17, 200718 yr All those models and not a single one I would ever want - amazing. :AH-HA_wink:
September 17, 200718 yr Of course Toyota isn't alone, there has never been a single asian model I have ever wanted.
September 17, 200718 yr Of course Toyota isn't alone, there has never been a single asian model I have ever wanted. Really not one Asian Model? Are you sure?
September 17, 200718 yr Of course Toyota isn't alone, there has never been a single asian automobile I have ever wanted. There, fixed.
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