View Poll Results: What should the next LS go after?
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Next Lexus LS (2018 model)
#1021
Lexus Fanatic
Several other brands have pedestrian detection, and the Mercedes E-class will move the steering wheel the required amount to avoid said pedestrian as long as it feels you beginning to steer that direction. I guess it's nice the LS will do the entire song and dance automatically, if that's how I'm understanding it works.
#1023
Lead Lap
Its funny when it comes to these automated driving aids. Each manufacturer has one piece of the puzzle...MB does one thing that Tesla doesn't do, and the argument has always been low speed maneuvering and reacting to unexpected things, such as a pedestrian walking out. Well, now Lexus has that piece. Put them all together at some point and you'll have a self driving car lol
#1024
Lexus Fanatic
Its almost like they're doing it this way by design...perhaps so no one automaker takes on all the potential for liability if it all goes wrong lol
#1025
#1026
Lexus Test Driver
More likely it will be engine in next gen GS F / RC F and standard cars have a 2.0 4cyl turbo with about 300hp plus hybrid options that make 350-400hp.
#1027
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (2)
Its funny when it comes to these automated driving aids. Each manufacturer has one piece of the puzzle...MB does one thing that Tesla doesn't do, and the argument has always been low speed maneuvering and reacting to unexpected things, such as a pedestrian walking out. Well, now Lexus has that piece. Put them all together at some point and you'll have a self driving car lol
#1028
Lexus Test Driver
Anyone know when the current 5.0 V8 will be retired - in 10 to 15 years the GSF, RCF, and LC500 will be awesome cars as long as gas price stay cheap. Last of the great NA V8s!
#1029
Lexus Fanatic
Seeing that they just put it into the LC, its going to be a while.
I wonder what the thought process was there, why not put the TTV6 in the LC as well...I'd say it wasn't ready, but its not like the LC is at dealers either...
I wonder what the thought process was there, why not put the TTV6 in the LC as well...I'd say it wasn't ready, but its not like the LC is at dealers either...
#1030
Lead Lap
I think the LC needed an "emotional" powerplant and the V8 was the best solution.
#1031
I'm disappointed. I loved the current generation car the minute I first saw it. I really WANT to like any Lexus because they make very refined vehicles. Note the vehicles we own now in my signature, and I have owned two GS 350s. But the new LS just doesn't move the needle far enough forward for me. In fairness, neither have some of the new BMWs and Audis, and I have/do own some of those brands.
Based upon what im seeing I'd be more inclined to save $20k and buy the new Genesis G90.
Based upon what im seeing I'd be more inclined to save $20k and buy the new Genesis G90.
#1033
Lexus Fanatic
I think the car looks better in videos, check out this video from TFL Car:
Two things of interest:
1. No more power seat belt anchors (you'll see in the pictures). The LS is the only flagship car that has these, S Class doesn't even. LS has always had these and they're memory linked which I have always liked a lot. (FFWD to 2:22)
2. This is a biggie....they are studying AWD, but at launch it is only RWD. Very interesting. If this is true I think this is a huge deal, customers here and elsewhere really have become accustomed to AWD luxury cars, and it will be the only car in the segment that doesn't come AWD. (FFWD to 1:43).
I really have gotten used to the AWD, RWD only would be another huge roadblock to me purchasing one.
Two things of interest:
1. No more power seat belt anchors (you'll see in the pictures). The LS is the only flagship car that has these, S Class doesn't even. LS has always had these and they're memory linked which I have always liked a lot. (FFWD to 2:22)
2. This is a biggie....they are studying AWD, but at launch it is only RWD. Very interesting. If this is true I think this is a huge deal, customers here and elsewhere really have become accustomed to AWD luxury cars, and it will be the only car in the segment that doesn't come AWD. (FFWD to 1:43).
I really have gotten used to the AWD, RWD only would be another huge roadblock to me purchasing one.
#1035
Lexus Fanatic
Lexus is going after the Porsche Panemara crowd while also going after S-class, 7series and the usual suspects. The current LS460 is not in that category and a super quiet no thrill V8 is not enough for this crowd. Performance also is going to increase with a V6 as it will be lighter, but yet more powerful.
Everything being identical, a naturally aspirated powertrain will give less problems than a turbocharged one. The plumbing alone required for a turbo car complicates things a lot and introduces many potential problem areas as the car ages.
It's simple. The less parts you have, they less chance they have to fail.
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I am fully confident that this new Lexus LS V6 with Twin Turbo will be perfectly fine.