But it hasn't made any decisions just yet
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From the Camry to the RAV4 and even the Tacoma, Toyota
has been a sales juggernaut over the last couple of years. But as
demand begins to flatline, the Japanese automaker is considering making a
few changes. According to Automotive News, that may even include killing off certain models.
Unlike Ford,
Toyota reportedly has no plans to eliminate its sedan lineup in the
U.S. It is, however, seriously considering getting rid of less popular
vehicles such as coupes and convertibles.
"We are taking a hard
look at all of the segments that we compete in to make sure we are
competing in profitable segments and that products we sell have
strategic value," said Jim Lentz, Toyota's North America CEO, in an
interview with Automotive News.
Lentz didn't say which
models may be on the chopping block in the U.S., but the 86 seems like
an obvious target. Sales are down nearly 40 percent for the year, and
while it's outsold the Nissan 370Z by about 500 units, Mazda's
sold more than twice as many Miatas. We also wouldn't be surprised to
see the Yaris hatch go, either. Adding the Mazda-based Yaris iA to the
lineup helped boost sales last year, but currently, year-to-date sales
are down about 38 percent.
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