What do you think will be the future of the IS...hell..cars in general..with president B.O's new MPG standards (avg 35 mpg)

 

well for IS, they can use Camry frame & engine (hybrid), and slap on sleek body w/ .25 air drag to meet the standard. OR lower the speed limit.

 

all they need to do is go from na to a turbo setup and they will gain the mpg they need along with a 7 speed tranney

 

Its no biggie 35 mpg is not far fetched and beside we need to improve our tech and become better!

 

Yes, similar concerns were voiced years ago regarding the current standards.

 

Now is probably a good time to buy an ISF 'cause they will never make this car anymore.

 

How funny would a Mustang Cobra Hybrid sound? haha...not gonna happen with V8 and up

 

They would have fake recorded sound. There's an electric car that actually do that...can't remember which one.

 

finally.

 

My answer to the question is simple. Technology will get us there, it always has, and always will. I mean, who would have dreamed that we would have 500+ HP Corvettes running around that get 25MPG. It was unheard of 20 years ago. Manufacturers have figured out a way to massively increase HP and weight without affecting economy. They need to reverse this logic, and when they do, you'll begin to see, that 35mpg is nothing. They'll be forced into it, but technology will lead the way.

 

^it'll be tough IMO, because they'll have to increase both HP and fuel economy the same time. but definitely do-able.

 

Say hello to the IS Hybrid, and goodbye to your trunk.

 

they might finally come out with an hydrogen sports car.. that would be good.. future is either in electric or hydrogen.

 

thats why i'm probably going to buy an IS-f next year, drive and then keep it.

 

I see a future, albeit way beyond 2016, where all cars will be electric. They will go at least 400 miles between charges and be recharged at local at local “plug-in” stations in the same time it now takes to fill up a tank. And, of course, the power source for recharging will be from wind or nuclear power plants. Then OPEC and big oil will no longer have a hold or our economy and we can tell them to go pound sand.

Of course, the mods that future CL members can select from will change. No more need for air intakes, turbos, or shifting kits. Mods will be for motor enhancements, light shows and fake exhaust notes.

Tint options will change too. All glass will be electrically charged, and on command the driver will select a percentage to dim. That will be great when you see a cop; just flip a switch and your 5% disappears!

Alas, it’s shame I won’t be around to see it.