Don't they cannibalize themselves every year then by coming out with the same model, year after year? I think the latter point may hold some sway, but I disagre

Don't they cannibalize themselves every year then by coming out with the same model, year after year? I think the latter point may hold some sway, but I disagree with your first. Every car company has been chasing Lexus the past 10 years in this price range and they could have done something similar.