The New Lexus ES to Make Its Global Debut at Auto Shanghai 2015
#16
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
yes, like any MMC... but what they did to front is way more than expected. Its got some crazy lights. I thought they would leave it the same, to cater to older audience that ES caters to.
#17
Lexus Champion
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Misleading thread title, which is becoming an epidemic in the auto journalist field. This is not "the new ES," but a basic facelift. New lights, grille, and interior trim will be about it, so nothing surprising here. I'd be shocked if they added the new RX engine. Those who have bought the current ES have not complained about lack of power.
Usually New means new MY :-)... but in this case, it is MMC plus for FMC they would likely say "All New"
#18
Lexus Fanatic
I'd be shocked if it didn't have the same engine as the new RX does. No reason not to, its basically the same engine with direct injection.
So that means the refreshed GS needs more power...
So that means the refreshed GS needs more power...
#20
If they update that engines across the board it will be interesting, imagine a Camry V6 with 300 HP !
#23
Lexus Champion
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If it ends up having atkinson cycle, then they consider this basically part of their new engines, with everything basically new except for the block.
#27
Lexus Fanatic
The LS AVS has a Comfort mode.
I rode about 70 miles today in my buddy's new F Sport GS, I was struck by how well it rode even with the F Sport tuned AVS and the 19s. The AVS does a great job of not letting a firmer sportier drive detract from ride quality.
I rode about 70 miles today in my buddy's new F Sport GS, I was struck by how well it rode even with the F Sport tuned AVS and the 19s. The AVS does a great job of not letting a firmer sportier drive detract from ride quality.
#29
Lexus Champion
That would be 100hp / litre of displacement. Few engines can do that without forced induction. Engines that can typically are screamers, reaching peak hp at nosebleed-level rpms (very peaky engines with terrible torque curves).
#30
Lexus Test Driver
What a refreshing surprise.... new engine w/o a redesigned model. Reminds me of the 3GS 3.0 to 3.5 V6 one model year into it.