Lexus IS, RC and CT axed in Europe because SUVs
When current stock of the Lexus IS saloon, RC coupe and CT hatch have been sold in Europe these models will disappear from the brand’s range.
When current stock of the Lexus IS saloon, RC coupe and CT hatch have been sold in Europe these models will disappear from the brand’s range.
The 2021 Nissan Magnite was initially designed to be a Datsun (just look at the grille), but is now Nissan’s first sub-4m SUV for India.
Lexus was launched in Europe in 1990 with just one model, the LS, and while it redefined the luxury saloon its sales were modest.
The Nissan Magnite is a new small and affordable SUV that fits in below the Kicks and Juke, and is aimed at developing markets, like India.
Although Ford is bringing more American models to Europe (Mustang, Explorer, etc), there are no plans to launch Lincoln there.
Ford has dumped 1.5L turbocharged gas (petrol) engine from the Mondeo range because of Europe’s strict CO2 emissions rules.
The 2021 Hyundai i20 N has rally car styling, and is looking to take sales from the Ford Fiesta ST and Volkswagen Polo GTI.
You can probably blame emissions rules for the European 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 having less power than its US cousin.
The 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport has almost Golf R levels of power and improved looks, but is still FWD.
The 2021 Honda Accord is a minor facelift. See what’s different (and the same) in this side by side comparison.