Redesigned 2017 Lexus IS
04-23-16, 06:59 AM
#106
Pole Position
Take a look at companies like BMW and Infiniti on how they handled their recent mid-life refreshes for the 3 series (340i B58 motor replacing the 335i N55 motor) and Q50 (new V6TT).
If the true successor to the 2GR motor is good and ready, this would be the perfect time to unveil that powerplant and re-ignite attention to the 3IS which has been slowly declining in popularity since its initial release.
If the true successor to the 2GR motor is good and ready, this would be the perfect time to unveil that powerplant and re-ignite attention to the 3IS which has been slowly declining in popularity since its initial release.
04-23-16, 07:28 AM
#108
Take a look at companies like BMW and Infiniti on how they handled their recent mid-life refreshes for the 3 series (340i B58 motor replacing the 335i N55 motor) and Q50 (new V6TT).
If the true successor to the 2GR motor is good and ready, this would be the perfect time to unveil that powerplant and re-ignite attention to the 3IS which has been slowly declining in popularity since its initial release.
If the true successor to the 2GR motor is good and ready, this would be the perfect time to unveil that powerplant and re-ignite attention to the 3IS which has been slowly declining in popularity since its initial release.
Personally, I'd like to see a IS300 AWD with a non turbo 3 liter rather than that detuned 3.5 and perhaps a IS300T F Sport. If we don't get that with this refresh, we'll probably get it next year, if not the year after. It's definitely coming.
I'd crap my pants if they decide to do a 3 liter twin turbo IS-F
04-23-16, 10:59 AM
#109
For now it is probably the same engine, but a new more powerful engine is welcome. I would prefer if Lexus can work with Mazda in getting a technology similar to the sky active which will push the engine to 350-360 hp and a huge increase in torque. Additionally they could push the MPG much better than any TT v6.
04-24-16, 08:03 PM
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04-24-16, 08:03 PM
#115
I'm keeping my Lex , the new one is good but not that much of an improvement over ours. The only thing I really like is the bigger screen.
, the new one is good but not that much of an improvement over ours. The only thing I really like is the bigger screen.
Last edited by AMNss; 04-24-16 at 08:10 PM.
04-24-16, 08:17 PM
#119
Lexus Test Driver
They botoxed the headlights. Now too tall. Slim was better for a sportier look. Need to see what they did with the non-F-Sport model.
Last edited by Fizzboy7; 04-24-16 at 08:20 PM.
04-24-16, 08:17 PM
#120
Link to all the information you need. Screen is now 10.3 inches.
http://www.carscoops.com/2016/04/lex...-facelift.html
Last edited by FSportDRM; 04-24-16 at 08:22 PM.