4GS mega thread (UPDATED; preview drives, specs, more interior pics)
#1201
They are very heavily road tested but in the past more so for comfy then sport. The IS F was the most heavily tested car in history until the LFA. I think we can assume they will inject more sport in the cars so the road testing will be different, more on track then on road. FYI the new Lexus NAV voice recognition is a huge upgrade over what we have.
Also Mr. Toyoda is having a new driving facility built that emphasizes sport.
Sz thank for the info and that sounds like something we have speculated and something we heard recently, more hybrid options within a range instead of just one hybrid engine.
If they drop the V-8, it makes sense to offer a base hybrid, then base V-6, then a high power V-6 hybrid then a GS F. Won't please some people but to me its better than just offering one high power hybrid like today.
Also Mr. Toyoda is having a new driving facility built that emphasizes sport.
Sz thank for the info and that sounds like something we have speculated and something we heard recently, more hybrid options within a range instead of just one hybrid engine.
If they drop the V-8, it makes sense to offer a base hybrid, then base V-6, then a high power V-6 hybrid then a GS F. Won't please some people but to me its better than just offering one high power hybrid like today.
Testing on racetracks wont help with this since racetracks are much smoother than city streets.
#1202
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I just hope they drive it on bad roads. All the German car manufacturers have eliminated any shake, vibrations and rattles. Lexus hasn't. And I don't think Lexus left it there deliberately. I have eliminated the rattles in my GS, but it still has too much shake and vibration of interior components if I drive over bumpy roads.
Testing on racetracks wont help with this since racetracks are much smoother than city streets.
Testing on racetracks wont help with this since racetracks are much smoother than city streets.
i would say lexus is just about the same as germans now, whereas in the past, lexus was noticeably better
#1204
What about rigidity?
#1205
Lexus Fanatic
so you're saying the germans were always worse in terms of noise harshness and vibration........ ?
i know german cars sound awful when they're beat up, but I had the impression that the interiors were drum tight
#1206
Lexus Fanatic
Hi Everyone! Just been at the dealer for tire sensor change (second in a row) and had a little disucssion with the guys there. They told me that the 4GS will come in q1 2012 (at least here in Europe). The styling will be more or less the same as the present but the front lights will be more like the LS's and they will stay under one glass instead of the two per side of the 2GS and 3GS.
Sz
Sz
well damn. if that's how it turns out, it will lose its trademark look.
and as some are guessing, it might even look like a CT in the front.
#1207
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i don't want to talk about rigidity coz' i have a m3 which is far better than the gs350 in that sense. but i am talking from my previous experience with lexus and also from other germans i have driven, rattles and squeak? about the same (now).
#1208
Yes but most of the noises in my car are related to rigidity. When the body flexes it makes noises. It doesn't happen over simple bumps or lane markers.
#1209
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that can be a cause, but from my experience, a lot more noises (especially rattling) are from panel to panel fit and finish, which often times create a constant noise and not occasional problems when you go over bumps, etc... those noises imho are actually more "acceptable". hearing a rattle at all times no matter what speed you are that, that's annoying
#1210
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One of our European members reports the GS there will offer 2 hybrids, a high MPG one in the 200hp or so range and then a high power hybrid in the 400hp range. The GS also loses its quad lamps
Now in Europe Lexus will be hybrid only so it makes sense to hear that there. Not sure would we get both here.
Now in Europe Lexus will be hybrid only so it makes sense to hear that there. Not sure would we get both here.
#1211
Lexus Fanatic
without quad lamps, it loses character.
imagine transplanting the CT face....I guess it's ok, but it looks plain toyotish.
even worse, wearing an HS face.
I chopped some for chits and giggles.
imagine transplanting the CT face....I guess it's ok, but it looks plain toyotish.
even worse, wearing an HS face.
I chopped some for chits and giggles.
#1213
Lexus Test Driver
Have faith in Lexus. They've always made the front end of the GS look good. Even without quad lights, it's possible. BTW, the last pic with the grafted HS looks clean! Can you chrome out the grille?
#1214
Super Moderator
Actually, I think the 3GS aged really well(even better than the 2GS), still looks sharp today
And I like the GS450h with the new hybrid grill too(the only Lexus hybrid grill acceptable to me).
But yes, I hate that the quad lamps will be gone ...
And I like the GS450h with the new hybrid grill too(the only Lexus hybrid grill acceptable to me).
But yes, I hate that the quad lamps will be gone ...