Future Lexus roadmap in Japan
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Future Lexus roadmap in Japan
Came across this report that details the future Lexus roadmap in Japan.
http://shiftdown.ddo.jp/
Google translation: (note that "rec suspension" = Lexus)
http://translate.google.com/translat...language_tools
Here's my summary of the roadmap according to the report:
2005:
July 26th: IS250/350 (next Altezza)
July 26th: GS350/430 (next Aristo)
December: ES350 (next Windom)
2006:
May: GS450h (hybrid model of next Aristo)
August: LS460 (next Celsior)
August: IS350C (convertible model of next Altezza)
2007:
March: LS600h (hybrid model of next Celsior)
May: IS500TMG (V8 model of next Altezza)
May: LX600h (hybrid model of next Land Cruiser)
December: GT450 (new model, a FR F1 commemoration sports car)
December: L600 (new model, a Japanese Maybach)
Hmm so TMG is the name that Lexus comes up with for the performance division? Wonder what it stands for...
http://shiftdown.ddo.jp/
Google translation: (note that "rec suspension" = Lexus)
http://translate.google.com/translat...language_tools
Here's my summary of the roadmap according to the report:
2005:
July 26th: IS250/350 (next Altezza)
July 26th: GS350/430 (next Aristo)
December: ES350 (next Windom)
2006:
May: GS450h (hybrid model of next Aristo)
August: LS460 (next Celsior)
August: IS350C (convertible model of next Altezza)
2007:
March: LS600h (hybrid model of next Celsior)
May: IS500TMG (V8 model of next Altezza)
May: LX600h (hybrid model of next Land Cruiser)
December: GT450 (new model, a FR F1 commemoration sports car)
December: L600 (new model, a Japanese Maybach)
Hmm so TMG is the name that Lexus comes up with for the performance division? Wonder what it stands for...
Last edited by XeroK00L; 05-03-05 at 11:52 AM.
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Originally Posted by XeroK00L
Came across this report that details the future Lexus roadmap in Japan.
http://shiftdown.ddo.jp/
Google translation: (note that "rec suspension" = Lexus)
http://translate.google.com/translat...language_tools
Here's my summary of the roadmap according to the report:
2005:
July 26th: IS250/350 (next Altezza)
July 26th: GS350/430 (next Aristo)
December: ES350 (next Windom)
2006:
May: GS450h (hybrid model of next Aristo)
August: LS460 (next Celsior)
August: IS350C (convertible model of next Altezza)
2007:
March: LS600h (hybrid model of next Celsior)
May: IS500TMG (V8 model of next Altezza)
May: LX600h (hybrid model of next Land Cruiser)
December: GT450 (new model, a FR F1 commemoration sports car)
December: L600 (new model, a Japanese Maybach)
http://shiftdown.ddo.jp/
Google translation: (note that "rec suspension" = Lexus)
http://translate.google.com/translat...language_tools
Here's my summary of the roadmap according to the report:
2005:
July 26th: IS250/350 (next Altezza)
July 26th: GS350/430 (next Aristo)
December: ES350 (next Windom)
2006:
May: GS450h (hybrid model of next Aristo)
August: LS460 (next Celsior)
August: IS350C (convertible model of next Altezza)
2007:
March: LS600h (hybrid model of next Celsior)
May: IS500TMG (V8 model of next Altezza)
May: LX600h (hybrid model of next Land Cruiser)
December: GT450 (new model, a FR F1 commemoration sports car)
December: L600 (new model, a Japanese Maybach)
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAH BABY!!!!
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This is my first time seeing the name LX600h. I wonder what the GT450 and L600 are. So the IS500 is real? Very exciting..if this source is creditable.
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The GT450 and L600 both have question marks at the end on the site. I'm guessing they just posted rumours.
Most of what they posted we knew about already, but it's nice to see some times to them. I remember Rock saying the new ES would arrive next Spring ... but this site says December .... hmmmm
The LX600h rumour has been out there for quite a while now .... just like a Tundra hybrid. I wonder though how will they both fare in heavy off roading use
If all of these are true, than all I can say is WOW ... that means the GT450 is the production model of the LF-A ... and if guessing by the name, the car has a 4.5L engine (V8, or V10) .
Also, that could mean the L600 is the "Lexus super sedan" that's supposed to be a step above the LS. It seems logical it would be a Maybach level car.
Most of what they posted we knew about already, but it's nice to see some times to them. I remember Rock saying the new ES would arrive next Spring ... but this site says December .... hmmmm
The LX600h rumour has been out there for quite a while now .... just like a Tundra hybrid. I wonder though how will they both fare in heavy off roading use
If all of these are true, than all I can say is WOW ... that means the GT450 is the production model of the LF-A ... and if guessing by the name, the car has a 4.5L engine (V8, or V10) .
Also, that could mean the L600 is the "Lexus super sedan" that's supposed to be a step above the LS. It seems logical it would be a Maybach level car.
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Originally Posted by TRDFantasy
The GT450 and L600 both have question marks at the end on the site. I'm guessing they just posted rumours.
If all of these are true, than all I can say is WOW ... that means the GT450 is the production model of the LF-A ... and if guessing by the name, the car has a 4.5L engine (V8, or V10)
Last edited by XeroK00L; 05-03-05 at 12:24 PM.
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Originally Posted by xravexboix
TMG = Toyota Motor Gangsters? lol
TMG... what does AMG stand for? I'm guessing we just replace the A w/ "Toyota" =D
TMG... what does AMG stand for? I'm guessing we just replace the A w/ "Toyota" =D
So... TMG = Toyota Motoring God?
Last edited by XeroK00L; 05-03-05 at 12:37 PM.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
I will personally go to Japan and slap the people who decided to call Lexus performance division "TMG" if that is the name. What a horrible name
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Originally Posted by XeroK00L
Yeah... You'd think that Lexus wants to do away from anything with a Toyota name in it. TMG actually sounds like "Toyota's imitation of AMG". Not good.
That's probably just the current 'stand in' title until the real name is thought up... and hopefully Lexus reads this forum (I believe they do, for future insight and see what we like/dont like) and change the name if it was the going name.