New Lexus CUV at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show

Lexus is Going to Unveil the New Lexus

There have been plenty of rumors swirling around about the next crossover that Lexus is going to be producing, and it seems that all the rumors will be put to rest at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show where the CUV or crossover utility vehicle will be displayed. While there are no exact specs released on the vehicle yet, experts have a general idea about what to expect out of the new crossover that Lexus is working on.

Only time will tell whether or not Lexus goes ahead with their production, but let's go ahead and take a look at the expectations that experts have for this new vehicle, and the possible motive behind producing such a thing for Lexus.

What is the CUV?

It is believed that the CUV is going to be a smaller SUV than any that Lexus has released so far. This could have good implications for both cost and gas mileage of the vehicle. There is a rumor that this CUV is going to be built on top of the Toyota RAV4 architecture, which could leave it looking relatively similar to the smaller crossover so sells so well from Toyota.

The new model is most-likely going to be a hybrid, which should boost the gas mileage to a higher level than any of the current SUVs that are offered by Lexus.

Keeping Up with the Competition

It makes sense for Lexus to be releasing this type of vehicle for production, because of the smaller SUVs that are being released by its competitors. There is the BMW X1 and the Audi Q3 that are both vehicle types that don't really have matches at Lexus currently. By producing these CUVs, Lexus can offer an alternative to these other models, and produce something that people have been clamoring for, which is a more fuel efficient SUV from Lexus.

Another Motive for the Kentucky Facility

The need for new CUV production could be another reason that Toyota jumped at the chance to expand their Georgetown facility to begin producing Lexus vehicles as well. While they won't be producing CUVs in Kentucky, they could be clearing out room at their Japan facilities to start making the CUVs back home. By sending the work over to Georgetown instead, there will be space open in the facility, and that means that they could avoid putting up a new facility to produce the CUVs when the time comes to release them.

As an increased demand for these smaller CUVs increases, it only makes sense for Lexus to make an appearance in the market as well, and grab a piece of that business. After all, a Lexus fan is going to pick their CUV over something offered by BMW or Audi, but they don't have that luxury until the new models are finally released.

Everyone at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show will be waiting with baited breath for the brand new CUV offering that Lexus is most likely going to show off.