Auto-Spies claims LF-S is next IS not GS...dangit!
01-29-04, 08:57 PM
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Auto-Spies claims LF-S is next IS not GS...dangit!
yeah may belong to the IS forum, but dangit, I own a GS. ;-)
Just picked this up from Auto-Spies....
As we predicted in our Detroit Auto show issue, the LF-S concept that everyone was expecting to be the next GS, is really the next IS330.
Our Lexus sources also told us, that Lexus is planning make more changes across all their products much sooner than their previous plans used to dictate.
The good news? All products will be redesigned by 2007-08 model year.
The bad news? The next 12 months will be pretty quiet as far as introductions are concerned.
Other highlights of the new Lexus product strategies moving forward:
1. Look for AWD to be an available feature on almost every product they make.
2. A model that will slate ABOVE the LS430 (S55/S600/760li competitor?)
3. A performance division ala AMG, that will build performance versions of all their vehicles where appropriate, is in the process of formation as we speak.
4. A REAL 3-series competitor in the IS.
5. Sedan, coupe, convertible and all-wheel drive IS’s will be available.
6. THANK GOD!!!! Future Lexus models won’t be variants of Japanese models!
7. When the next LS hits the market, it will once again trump the S-class substantially in price/luxury/performance.
8. If it’s possible, they’re working on taking the dealership experience to the next level again!
9. A Mercedes GST competitor.
10. A separate Infiniti FX competitor
Just picked this up from Auto-Spies....
As we predicted in our Detroit Auto show issue, the LF-S concept that everyone was expecting to be the next GS, is really the next IS330.
Our Lexus sources also told us, that Lexus is planning make more changes across all their products much sooner than their previous plans used to dictate.
The good news? All products will be redesigned by 2007-08 model year.
The bad news? The next 12 months will be pretty quiet as far as introductions are concerned.
Other highlights of the new Lexus product strategies moving forward:
1. Look for AWD to be an available feature on almost every product they make.
2. A model that will slate ABOVE the LS430 (S55/S600/760li competitor?)
3. A performance division ala AMG, that will build performance versions of all their vehicles where appropriate, is in the process of formation as we speak.
4. A REAL 3-series competitor in the IS.
5. Sedan, coupe, convertible and all-wheel drive IS’s will be available.
6. THANK GOD!!!! Future Lexus models won’t be variants of Japanese models!
7. When the next LS hits the market, it will once again trump the S-class substantially in price/luxury/performance.
8. If it’s possible, they’re working on taking the dealership experience to the next level again!
9. A Mercedes GST competitor.
10. A separate Infiniti FX competitor
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Huge News For All Lexus Owners!!!
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WTF is going on. So, isd the pic everyone is calling the new GS, really the IS?
WTF is going on. So, isd the pic everyone is calling the new GS, really the IS?
01-30-04, 08:39 AM
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I've never known Autospies to be correct about any of their "insider info" yet. Why should this time be any different? Weren't they the ones that predicted the "radically restyled" '04 LS430 and posted incorrect pics of the new GS???
I wouldn't get too excited about it until I hear it from a RELIABLE source. They seem to be like the National Enquirer of the auto industry. What's next?... the '07 Lexus Amphibious Vehicle?
I wouldn't get too excited about it until I hear it from a RELIABLE source. They seem to be like the National Enquirer of the auto industry. What's next?... the '07 Lexus Amphibious Vehicle?
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