The 2014 Lexus IS is expected to make its official debut at the 2013 NAIAS in Detroit
11-20-12, 11:26 AM
#586
GS350 is awesome engine... I have yet to see turbo 4 that is better, including in MPG. I doubt they will do turbo 6, as it doesnt make any sense for GS350 replacement.
But sure, we could wait... if we wait until 2015, then we can wait until 2018 I guess when brand new 5GS might get released!
Well maybe 2021 when facelift comes out and.......
:-)
But sure, we could wait... if we wait until 2015, then we can wait until 2018 I guess when brand new 5GS might get released!
Well maybe 2021 when facelift comes out and.......
:-)
11-20-12, 11:47 AM
#587
And also that so far, 4cly turbos are nothing special compared to 3GR-FSE.
All those Ecoboost's are not doing anything good in reviews at all. Under average real life MPG and acceleration.
Good thing is easily chippable I guess but thats about it... however if you chip it, you lose the fuel advantage.
I am sure they will get there, but i have read so many reviews, and it seems like it is cool feature for PR, but not in real life. Of course this is against US spec 2.5l 4cly and above...
11-20-12, 11:54 AM
#588
11-20-12, 11:59 AM
#589
Lexus Champion
This is a shot of the refreshed HS for Japan:
http://lexusenthusiast.com/2012/11/1...ming-to-japan/
How close is the next IS front end to that?
http://lexusenthusiast.com/2012/11/1...ming-to-japan/
How close is the next IS front end to that?
11-20-12, 01:13 PM
#591
11-21-12, 12:49 AM
#595
Pole Position
i know you like it... i am just saying we can wait forever that way.
And also that so far, 4cly turbos are nothing special compared to 3GR-FSE.
All those Ecoboost's are not doing anything good in reviews at all. Under average real life MPG and acceleration.
Good thing is easily chippable I guess but thats about it... however if you chip it, you lose the fuel advantage.
I am sure they will get there, but i have read so many reviews, and it seems like it is cool feature for PR, but not in real life. Of course this is against US spec 2.5l 4cly and above...
And also that so far, 4cly turbos are nothing special compared to 3GR-FSE.
All those Ecoboost's are not doing anything good in reviews at all. Under average real life MPG and acceleration.
Good thing is easily chippable I guess but thats about it... however if you chip it, you lose the fuel advantage.
I am sure they will get there, but i have read so many reviews, and it seems like it is cool feature for PR, but not in real life. Of course this is against US spec 2.5l 4cly and above...
Truth is that a large capacity NA 6 cylinder still can't be matched for its near-electric throttle response and smoothness.
11-21-12, 01:06 AM
#596
I would assume that UK will get Hybrid for sure, just the question of price remains... in Europe, it should be around €5k more expensive than 2.5l.
11-21-12, 08:26 AM
#598
hybrid should be a lot better. 68 MPG UK and 220bhp. Not only better mpg but faster due to electric motors giving it boost.
I have not driven IS250 but I did drive GS250 and it is dead slow until you spin it above 4000rpm which is annoying for sedan... with Hybrid, you get boost of 50hp anytime you press gas, from electric motors... so even when driving at low speed, if you kick it, you get 50hp right away.
I have not driven IS250 but I did drive GS250 and it is dead slow until you spin it above 4000rpm which is annoying for sedan... with Hybrid, you get boost of 50hp anytime you press gas, from electric motors... so even when driving at low speed, if you kick it, you get 50hp right away.
11-21-12, 08:49 AM
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Im really a petrol fan never driven a hybrid and dont no how they work etc not to worried about performance just need a comfy ride i have a evo 9 for week end blast and the need for speed lol
11-21-12, 09:17 AM
#600
in that case, hybrid is even comfier... while getting easily 50%+ better real life mpg...