Originally Posted by velfarretokyo
Toyota's day in the sun won't last forever. Although smaller companies like Mitsubishi, Honda, and Mazda can't revamp their line-ups like Toyota, it doesn't mean they can't make great cars to compete. Nissan's done an incredible job of changing what was a stoic line-up 5 years ago, with laughable attempts of luxury cars and sports cars to having a great line-up today. I only hope that the recent influx of sporty midsize cars will spur Honda into offering a sportier Accord model eventually. Even Toyota has the Camry SE, smoked headlights and all!!!
Um, we can pretty much bet that a "mainstream" segment will exist in society. So we can also pretty much bet that Toyota will be around to cash in on that.
As you can see, they're on the leading edge of hybrids, could probably develop a hydrogen system overnight if they haven't already, and rumor has it that Lexus is working on a bona-fide division to compete with ///M and AMG. So they're not just sticking to the mainstream. Even Scion can be used for proof of that.
Yes, Toyota is uber-successful. And everybody is saying it can't last. I would tend to disagree. Toyota is not known for the drastic changes in target market, vehicle design, and financial/management trouble that has plagued other car makers.
Toyota may fall one day. But I'm betting none of us will be around to see it happen.