Lexus Finally Makes A Decision About Aging IS Sedan
01-10-20 | 01:14 PM
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01-10-20 | 01:20 PM
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terrible news.for those who say lexus has lost their way with a third refresh... I dont think so. this is typical for the company. to drag out a platform as long as possible to milk residual profit. look at the Sequoia/Tundra/4Runny/LX/GX/Sienna. for the vehicles not primarily their bread and butter (Highlander/RX, Camry, Corolla, ES) they have always done this. But their lack of innovations from the engine standpoint is inexcusable, no matter how good their 2GR engine is.
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01-10-20 | 01:27 PM
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I'm fine with them using the current platform/chassis, as it still handles well. So if they do that, with new engines, significantly updated styling, interior updates, and new tech, then I think it's fine. If it's limited to a new grill and the addition of AA/CP and such, then I view it as a signal that it will likely be the last IS and that they don't see the value in investing in it anymore, much like they've done with the GS.
01-10-20 | 01:40 PM
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Awd is totally unneccessary with a good set of winter tires, and much less an alternative to a real RWD sedan.
01-10-20 | 01:41 PM
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I'm fine with them using the current platform/chassis, as it still handles well. So if they do that, with new engines, significantly updated styling, interior updates, and new tech, then I think it's fine. If it's limited to a new grill and the addition of AA/CP and such, then I view it as a signal that it will likely be the last IS and that they don't see the value in investing in it anymore, much like they've done with the GS.
01-10-20 | 01:47 PM
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terrible news.for those who say lexus has lost their way with a third refresh... I dont think so. this is typical for the company. to drag out a platform as long as possible to milk residual profit. look at the Sequoia/Tundra/4Runny/LX/GX/Sienna. for the vehicles not primarily their bread and butter (Highlander/RX, Camry, Corolla, ES) they have always done this. But their lack of innovations from the engine standpoint is inexcusable, no matter how good their 2GR engine is.
01-10-20 | 02:23 PM
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Ah yes, that makes sense. 2nd refresh leads to the 3rd version. Thanks!
Only other thing that I have to add is, while I believe this may indeed be true, it is just a rumor at this point. I haven't seen any confirmation from Toyota/Lexus, so I think the thread title is a bit misleading.
Only other thing that I have to add is, while I believe this may indeed be true, it is just a rumor at this point. I haven't seen any confirmation from Toyota/Lexus, so I think the thread title is a bit misleading.
01-10-20 | 03:36 PM
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Why not Turbo the V8 like AMG does with the C63? WTF are they doing over there? A 340M will smoke an GSF, their M3/4 is not even in the same league performance-wise. Don't even get me started on the C63/S, there is nothing in the current Lexus line up keeping up with that.
01-10-20 | 03:49 PM
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Why not Turbo the V8 like AMG does with the C63? WTF are they doing over there? A 340M will smoke an GSF, their M3/4 is not even in the same league performance-wise. Don't even get me started on the C63/S, there is nothing in the current Lexus line up keeping up with that.
01-10-20 | 03:54 PM
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01-10-20 | 04:15 PM
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Somebody already put that V8 in the current Gen IS , or how about just re-design the car and make it fit then. While their at it, make the grill smaller. Lexus is lazy and seems to have given up on performance.