Lexus Trademark Filings Hint at Future ES Models (ES 500e???)
05-13-24, 01:57 AM
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Next gen IS will be EV only, won't be 2025, likely to be 2026. We already know what it looks like:
2026 release for the 2027 model year?
At least finally, a RWD-based chassis...
05-13-24, 05:18 AM
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EV only as BEV vs plug in / hybrid?
05-13-24, 01:17 PM
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EV only as BEV vs plug in / hybrid?
Yes.
It will use e-TNGA dedicated BEV chassis.
05-13-24, 05:01 PM
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Yes.
Not so sure I buy that. But we shall see!
05-13-24, 06:35 PM
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The IS would be the first to use the e-TNGA platform on the Lexus side.
05-13-24, 09:53 PM
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Not so sure I buy that. But we shall see!
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The IS would be the first to use the e-TNGA platform on the Lexus side.
bZ and RZ450e already uses e-TNGA platform.
05-14-24, 12:57 AM
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bZ and RZ450e already uses e-TNGA platform.
Ok - second on the Lexus side
05-14-24, 01:01 AM
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I'm also confident that the LS as a sedan is no more, will be replaced by that big SUV EV on the right hand side, similar to what Toyota did with the Century.
05-14-24, 01:30 AM
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thats the TZ 450e and 550e
05-14-24, 02:16 AM
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thats the TZ 450e and 550e
Could be end of the LS badge. As the “S” is for sedan.
05-14-24, 09:48 AM
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Could be end of the LS badge. As the “S” is for sedan.
I wonder if "Z" codes for anything on dedicated e-TNGA platform, or only high riding wagon tailgates on dedicated e-TNGA platforms?
05-17-24, 07:54 AM
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The IS would be the first to use the e-TNGA platform on the Lexus side.
If you notice, in Kirk's video, he mentions an HZ. My guess is that it won't even be called "IS" anymore.
05-17-24, 09:47 AM
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If you notice, in Kirk's video, he mentions an HZ. My guess is that it won't even be called "IS" anymore.
Interesting.
The HS was a compact FWD-based sedan.
The IS was a compact RWD-based sedan.
So a HZ should be a compact FWD-based on e-TNGA platform?
However, the photo above looks RWD-based.
05-17-24, 09:51 AM
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If you notice, in Kirk's video, he mentions an HZ. My guess is that it won't even be called "IS" anymore.
IMO, I wouldn't put a lot of stock in those videos.
05-17-24, 09:52 AM
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maybe to assist all this speculation a psychic should be consulted.
05-13-24, 01:57 AM
