180kW =~ 241hp, obviously to be one up on the 328i's 240hp.

 

Nice Vid! Looks like the interior design is still the same and no major change to infotainment.. Although the digital gauge has a new reader..

 

I believe that's for turbo engine only.

It has power tilt/telescopic steering wheel column + lane departure assist + memory system on the F-Sport!!!!

 

it's a digital boost gauge for the turbo

 

Yeah but JDM cars always have different available options.

 

It would have been awesome if these turbo models came in a manaul shifting rather than automactic with paddle shifters. Car would be 10x more exciting to drive.

 

I wonder how soon after release there will be turbo upgrades and someone breaking 500whp.

 

To be fair though, there are only a limited amount of enthusiasts that would want to have to manually shift their Lexus. I love driving stick and even had a manual 2IS but I wouldn't want a stick for only 240hp. I'd rather take it for what it is, a luxury sedan.

 

Should be more concerned about cracking the ECU.

 

You have a good point, but I was speaking on the behalf of the enthusiasts that look at the car as a sports sedan rather than just a luxury sedan. I would totally be interested in a manual 3is turbo.

 

What I dont understand why its still so 'slow' I mean with that much more torque its a lot closer to the V6 in terms of power suspect less weight, why is the 0-60 time so much lower than the 350 still?

 

yea my understanding is thats available on the 2015 already over there.

 

I am guessing this is related to marketing reason. I think Lexus is aiming to complete with BMW but not affect the sale on 350. If the 200t's performance come to close to the 350, there is no point to sell 350.

 

https://lexusenthusiast.com/2015/07/...00-awd-sedans/

 

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