This kinda all goes back to Japanese Luxury makers simply having no originality of their own. Think about it. Their entire business model is based upon offering similar vehicles with similar options at slightly below whatever the Germans are charging, with the acceptable concessions for the target price itself (kinda…

@Evil J:

@philipmein: Yes, they are good at what they do. What we're trying to point out, is that Toyota's product line would make a perfect fit for Sears BrandCentral, or the Home Depot, or any place quality brands like Maytag or Frigidaire are sold!

The Reason why there's a Carpocalypse is because not enough OEM's build cars like these.

Wait a minute. First, everyone complains about Hybrid technology being in small, ugly appliances that elicit no driving excitement, and now Toyota actually flirts with the idea of putting the technology into what sounds like a decent looking, decent performing car - and you complain?

@rip:

All I can say is; finally.

Hmm. Anyone taking bets on how long it will take GM to realize they nobody wants to buy a $50,000 Saab and pile on the rebates?