Lexus Stops Commonization with Toyota

At present, all models that Lexus put into production are common to Toyota's platform, such as ES and Camry, GS and Crown, GX and Prado. In the industry, brands represented by Audi are also achieving the production of multiple models through the common platform. For Lexus, whether or not it will continue to strengthen its production with Toyota's platform in the future, Mr. Qian Guohao, deputy general manager of Lexus China, revealed to Netcom recently: “Lexus will not adopt a modular platform, although the cost of current models is higher. , but it also makes each car unique and unique."

For Lexus models, Qian Guohao said: "One platform and one engine are obviously problematic for all models. Lexus produces engines that will be aimed at different models," and will therefore form unique features for each Lexus model. At this stage, the MQB modular platform adopted by the Volkswagen Group can change the wheelbase and length of the vehicle on the basis of the fixed position of the engine module, thereby realizing the highly derivative, convenience and cost advantages of the modular platform. . Audi's wide range of models will share with the public the platform and powertrain.

Modular architecture has gradually been adopted by major car companies. For example, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volvo and Cadillac have all completed the development of a modular architecture and gradually launched new models on the market. Among them, Mercedes-Benz has launched two pre-drive MFA and rear-drive MRA modular structures for a number of models to integrate previously complex platforms and effectively reduce development costs. Lexus products that are not built with a modular architecture in the future have unique characteristics, but they have a very slight trend compared with the development cost, development cycle, and model derivative of the modular architecture.