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07-24-09, 04:22 PM
#121
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Thats exactly what I am talking about, who would have thought of a producing a 40 thousand dollar luxury economy car. If the HS succeeds, Lexus would have indeed pull another rabbit out of their hat. They will open up a whole new segment in the auto industry much like they did with the crossover years ago.
What do you want, a mini LSXXXh for $35K?
Some dealers other than lexus must have to PAY YOU to buy one of their cars, b/c there are a lot worse cars out there for the same money with a lot less luxury and refinements...
07-24-09, 04:43 PM
#122
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137 watts is pretty low power for a 10 speaker sound system in a Lexus... of course power ratings are about meaningless anyway but if Lexus is rating it consistently with its other systems, that sounds kinda low.
This is new for Lexus? Is it not even in the LS460? I assumed that especially with their smart key systems being standard in most (all?) of their vehicles, that key-assigned memory variables would be something they'd done ages ago. Most of the competition has had that feature for a few years now and Lexus seemed to be leading the way, at least with smart key technology... but apparently not memory systems.
My 07 335i does all of the above plus every single adjustable variable in the information center goes on a key by key basis (things like when to the doors auto lock, what do the daytime running lights do, etc), last selected info center readout is retained (if I like to see instant mpg and she likes to see miles til empty) audio settings including radio station settings, last station/audio source selected, volume, EQ settings, etc. Really nice if two people prefer the stereo to sound two different ways.
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"and a new memory system that allows individual driver settings for seat, power tilt/telescopic steering wheel, outside mirrors and air conditioning settings to be recalled automatically by individual key fobs."
My 07 335i does all of the above plus every single adjustable variable in the information center goes on a key by key basis (things like when to the doors auto lock, what do the daytime running lights do, etc), last selected info center readout is retained (if I like to see instant mpg and she likes to see miles til empty) audio settings including radio station settings, last station/audio source selected, volume, EQ settings, etc. Really nice if two people prefer the stereo to sound two different ways.
07-24-09, 09:20 PM
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This is new for Lexus? Is it not even in the LS460? I assumed that especially with their smart key systems being standard in most (all?) of their vehicles, that key-assigned memory variables would be something they'd done ages ago. Most of the competition has had that feature for a few years now and Lexus seemed to be leading the way, at least with smart key technology... but apparently not memory systems
07-24-09, 11:22 PM
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I read a review of the HS today and the person reviewing the car stated how impressed with how big the car was. It weighs in at 3700 pounds . Its almost as heavy as my GS350 and it only make something like 187hp
07-24-09, 11:28 PM
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PRESS IS SAYING: Lexus developing BMW 1-Series rival
The BMW 1-series will be seeing some new competition come September.
Our esteemed colleagues over at Autocar are reporting that Lexus is currently developing a 1-series rival that will be debuting as a concept car at the Frankfurt motor show later this year.
Now, is it fair to label the premium C-segment in Europe strictly the domain of the BMW 1-series? What about the Audi A3 or the Mercedes B-Class, even? Well, BMW surely doesn't mind that short-handing and they do seem to be fairing quite well in that segment, anyway.
What does Lexus have planned? Other than outright plagiarizing BMW's design?
According to Autocar, the Lexus model will be based on the U.S. market-only HS250h, which is a hybrid with a 2.4 liter gasoline/petrol engine. That car produces a total of 187 hp with the addition of the electric motor output. The European model may carry the name CS or BS. It will be a front-wheel drive and come exclusively as a hybrid but will not be built on the same platform as the HS250h.
Autocar's source says that Lexus executives thought the European C-segment "too lucrative not to be in".
But no diesel? Sold only as a hybrid? Okay...
The source also says the concept which will debut at Frankfurt will be a close match to the real version, which will see its production model debut at Geneva in 2010. The car will likely go on sale in the fall of 2010.
Source: autocar
Our esteemed colleagues over at Autocar are reporting that Lexus is currently developing a 1-series rival that will be debuting as a concept car at the Frankfurt motor show later this year.
Now, is it fair to label the premium C-segment in Europe strictly the domain of the BMW 1-series? What about the Audi A3 or the Mercedes B-Class, even? Well, BMW surely doesn't mind that short-handing and they do seem to be fairing quite well in that segment, anyway.
What does Lexus have planned? Other than outright plagiarizing BMW's design?
According to Autocar, the Lexus model will be based on the U.S. market-only HS250h, which is a hybrid with a 2.4 liter gasoline/petrol engine. That car produces a total of 187 hp with the addition of the electric motor output. The European model may carry the name CS or BS. It will be a front-wheel drive and come exclusively as a hybrid but will not be built on the same platform as the HS250h.
Autocar's source says that Lexus executives thought the European C-segment "too lucrative not to be in".
But no diesel? Sold only as a hybrid? Okay...
The source also says the concept which will debut at Frankfurt will be a close match to the real version, which will see its production model debut at Geneva in 2010. The car will likely go on sale in the fall of 2010.
Source: autocar
07-24-09, 11:31 PM
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