So the CL was always basically the TL's coupe. With TL and TSX becoming one TLX could anyone get behind the idea or see the potential to debut a CLX or something along those lines? I think it would really bolster their lineup, consider Infiniti has the G37 and Lexus has the RC. I dont think a CLX could really play on even terms but its absence would be more conspicuous than its presence!
What if it wasn't the size of a sedan though? Acura could make a 2 seater or at least a 4 or 5 seater that wasn't sedan sized. It could ad some excitement to their lineup.
Think about the segment. 3 series/4 series coupe, C-class/C-coupe (not sure if it will be coming back, but surely!), G37 well Q50 now/Q60, A4/A5 coupe, IS/RC Coupe...
see the thing about Acuras positioning is they have always, well not alwyas but as of the last 20 years say, operated in the pseudo-luxury, entry level segment. They've always appealed to 20 somethings and early 30 something young professionals climbing the ladder.
What kind of cars are these people buying now? 4 coupes, a5's, G37's... If Acura is serious about sticking around they need to reclaim what was once theirs
yes but closing that product gap is also going to move them up in price. And if they're competing on the same price level as germans people will go german. They need to build the best car at their price point, they're not even doing that...
yes but closing that product gap is also going to move them up in price. And if they're competing on the same price level as germans people will go german. They need to build the best car at their price point, they're not even doing that...
It's like they just want to create something thats good enough and release it, not try to set some bar in the industry or do something ground breaking.
It's like they just want to create something thats good enough and release it, not try to set some bar in the industry or do something ground breaking.
but then why should anyone buy an Acura. If you're going to compete at a certain price level, lets say arbitrarily $35K. If there are 2 cars priced at $35K, one is the bar setting benchmark, the other is Acura's me too effort, which one would you choose.
Would you honestly buy the worse vehicle because of some kind of brand allegiance or will you be buying bang for buck?
yes but closing that product gap is also going to move them up in price. And if they're competing on the same price level as germans people will go german. They need to build the best car at their price point, they're not even doing that...
