Doug DeMuro Can't Stop Praising R2

[CrazyOne]

If it delivers the range, the Toyota Highlander will be a bigger threat to R2 than BMW. I think BMW will maintain its current market share overall.

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[sparked]

If it delivers the range, the Toyota Highlander will be a bigger threat to R2 than BMW. I think BMW will maintain its current market share overall.

Speculation is that 2027 Highlander starts at $55k so it would compete more with the EV9 as a 3 row. Looks like it will easily get optioned up into the 60s. Although on specs like battery size and charging, it looks like it will be similar to R2.

 

[CrazyOne]

Speculation is that 2027 Highlander starts at $55k so it would compete more with the EV9 as a 3 row. Looks like it will easily get optioned up into the 60s. Although on specs like battery size and charging, it looks like it will be similar to R2.

I think R2 and Toyota will be priced very similarly. While it competes with EV9, lot of people don't want a KIA for various reasons. Looks like they are valid as KIA has ongoing, unresolved issues with dc-dc converter. I wouldn't want either as they both usually cut corners with safety.

A vehicle with high perceived stellar reliability and an additional third row is very appealing.

 

[drivetorun]

I think R2 and Toyota will be priced very similarly.

I'd guess that the AWD version of the Highlander EV will start at ~$53k. These are the current base MSRP + dest for Toyota's EV AWD SUV line-up:

C-HR: $38,450
BZ: $41,350
BZ Woodland: $46,750

Maybe Toyota squeaks the FWD Highlander in under $50k, but I highly doubt the AWD version will stay under that threshold.

 

[CrazyOne]

I'd guess that the AWD version of the Highlander EV will start at ~$53k. These are the current base MSRP + dest for Toyota's EV AWD SUV line-up:

C-HR: $38,450
BZ: $41,350
BZ Woodland: $46,750

Maybe Toyota squeaks the FWD Highlander in under $50k, but I highly doubt the AWD version will stay under that threshold.

I expect long range AWD versions of R2 and Highlander to cost around $55k. Any higher and they are unlikely to sell in meaningful numbers.

 

[TemporarilyOutofStock]

The iX3 is going to be a hit, but man I can’t stand how pretty much any modern BMW looks.

Can you imagine the pack the stealerships are gonna add on the top of these ‍‍‍ minimum $10k probably.

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