Lexus LC News
#1726
Pole Position
Here's a spy shot from a Lexus commercial shoot in Spain. Blue looks good on her!
https://www.clublexus.com/articles/l...spot-in-spain/
#1727
lol... thats pretty funny. Lexus does not have to compete with i8, but BMW does have to compete with LC and various different MB coupes that they never had answer to. Maybe one day, they currently preffer to spend money on new FWD platforms and 3cyl engines.
#1731
Pole Position
#1732
GS350 base $50,000
GS450h base $63,080
$13,080 difference
Possibility
GS500h base $65,000***
If the new powertrain is 450+hp, hybrid awd, and has a more powerful EV mode, I can see them being built at around $80,000 and being far more enticing than the special order only GS450h.
Let's see what they can do. It's exciting to be on the cusp of a new generation of Lexus powertrains again
#1733
Current
GS350 base $50,000
GS450h base $63,080
$13,080 difference
Possibility
GS500h base $65,000***
If the new powertrain is 450+hp, hybrid awd, and has a more powerful EV mode, I can see them being built at around $80,000 and being far more enticing than the special order only GS450h.
Let's see what they can do. It's exciting to be on the cusp of a new generation of Lexus powertrains again
GS350 base $50,000
GS450h base $63,080
$13,080 difference
Possibility
GS500h base $65,000***
If the new powertrain is 450+hp, hybrid awd, and has a more powerful EV mode, I can see them being built at around $80,000 and being far more enticing than the special order only GS450h.
Let's see what they can do. It's exciting to be on the cusp of a new generation of Lexus powertrains again
#1734
Possibly due to fuel economy sure. The 3.5L V6 hybrid setup in the LC500h is rumored to be north of 450hp, so whether Lexus decides to implement it elsewhere in the line and tune it differently is also an option. The current 5.0L V8 is a placeholder for future F powertrains and will serve as the base engine for the higher end models (LS500 and LC500 so far), all the while when some TTV8 finally comes to fruition it should be nearer the 600hp realm. Oh course Lexus will need to push performance luxury hybrids (like the LC500h) harder this time around, the GSh and LSh were neglected quickly . Regardless, 2016 should prove to be another great year for Lexus
#1735
Current
GS350 base $50,000
GS450h base $63,080
$13,080 difference
Possibility
GS500h base $65,000***
If the new powertrain is 450+hp, hybrid awd, and has a more powerful EV mode, I can see them being built at around $80,000 and being far more enticing than the special order only GS450h.
Let's see what they can do. It's exciting to be on the cusp of a new generation of Lexus powertrains again
GS350 base $50,000
GS450h base $63,080
$13,080 difference
Possibility
GS500h base $65,000***
If the new powertrain is 450+hp, hybrid awd, and has a more powerful EV mode, I can see them being built at around $80,000 and being far more enticing than the special order only GS450h.
Let's see what they can do. It's exciting to be on the cusp of a new generation of Lexus powertrains again
It is better for them to work on same GS450h and make it cheaper.
As to the US, simply GS500. or twin turbo V6.
Gas is becoming so cheap people dont care about 22 vs 28 MPG difference.
#1736
nobody is going to buy that... in US, people wont pay for the difference and in Europe it is too much.
It is better for them to work on same GS450h and make it cheaper.
As to the US, simply GS500. or twin turbo V6.
Gas is becoming so cheap people dont care about 22 vs 28 MPG difference.
It is better for them to work on same GS450h and make it cheaper.
As to the US, simply GS500. or twin turbo V6.
Gas is becoming so cheap people dont care about 22 vs 28 MPG difference.
As to the LC500h vs LC500 price tag, I really hope the 'hybrid premium' is not out of control or it'll be another like the LSh
#1737
But hey, lets hope. GS450h has two stage transmission thats really expensive to produce. Simpler system like in RX450h could do it good in countries it actually sells at.
#1738
Pole Position
Current
GS350 base $50,000
GS450h base $63,080
$13,080 difference
Possibility
GS500h base $65,000***
If the new powertrain is 450+hp, hybrid awd, and has a more powerful EV mode, I can see them being built at around $80,000 and being far more enticing than the special order only GS450h.
Let's see what they can do. It's exciting to be on the cusp of a new generation of Lexus powertrains again
GS350 base $50,000
GS450h base $63,080
$13,080 difference
Possibility
GS500h base $65,000***
If the new powertrain is 450+hp, hybrid awd, and has a more powerful EV mode, I can see them being built at around $80,000 and being far more enticing than the special order only GS450h.
Let's see what they can do. It's exciting to be on the cusp of a new generation of Lexus powertrains again
#1740