GS going to 3 engine lineup ala 5 series?
Guest
Posts: n/a
GS going to 3 engine lineup ala 5 series?
We know about the 245hp 3.0 V-6.
We know the GS V-6 in Japan will be the GS 350. We will not get this model this year
We know the GS 430 with 300hp is coming.
Lexus has clearly stated, it intends to go even more head to head with BMW and Benz (no mention of other brands). Lexus understands they have to offer more engine choices. Lexus also has stated they want to do much better in Europe, as Lexus in Europe is basically, lackluster.
The BMW 5 in American offers
The 184hp I-6 525
The 225hp I-6 530
The 325hp V-8 545
The I-6 engines WILL get a bump next year. THe 525 will have about 220hp and the 530 gets bumped in the 250 range or so. BMW offers tons of engine choices in Europe.
Lexus has stated a hybrid is coming in 2006 as a 2007 model. FLipside and I have confirmed this. So could it be
GS 300 245hp
GS 350 290-300hp? (the Avalon with the 3.5 has 280hp, 260lbs torque)
GS 430 300hp or possibly bump in power to 330 range
GS 460h, this name is now registered and will it couple a hybrid V-6 or V-8? I strongly think it will be a hybrid 3.5 V-6.
The IS will have a 3.5 liter option. The IS will also offer AWD and hybrids. So could the GS offer 3 engine choices next year?
We know the GS V-6 in Japan will be the GS 350. We will not get this model this year
We know the GS 430 with 300hp is coming.
Lexus has clearly stated, it intends to go even more head to head with BMW and Benz (no mention of other brands). Lexus understands they have to offer more engine choices. Lexus also has stated they want to do much better in Europe, as Lexus in Europe is basically, lackluster.
The BMW 5 in American offers
The 184hp I-6 525
The 225hp I-6 530
The 325hp V-8 545
The I-6 engines WILL get a bump next year. THe 525 will have about 220hp and the 530 gets bumped in the 250 range or so. BMW offers tons of engine choices in Europe.
Lexus has stated a hybrid is coming in 2006 as a 2007 model. FLipside and I have confirmed this. So could it be
GS 300 245hp
GS 350 290-300hp? (the Avalon with the 3.5 has 280hp, 260lbs torque)
GS 430 300hp or possibly bump in power to 330 range
GS 460h, this name is now registered and will it couple a hybrid V-6 or V-8? I strongly think it will be a hybrid 3.5 V-6.
The IS will have a 3.5 liter option. The IS will also offer AWD and hybrids. So could the GS offer 3 engine choices next year?
i still think lexus will just stick with the 2 engine options for now. i dn't think we will see the 350 here. it doesn't make much sense to me when the 430 is only having about 300hp. if they have a bigger more powerful v8 then we will see. and while lexus says that they will chase after bmw on engine options, i don't think that would be a good move -- yet
and about the hybrid, i think it would be hybrid v6 too. hybrid v8? if anything i think we should see it on the LS first
and about the hybrid, i think it would be hybrid v6 too. hybrid v8? if anything i think we should see it on the LS first
I thought the names trademarked last month were GS 350, GS 460, and GS 450h? Don't remember a GS460h.
I don't think we'll see the GS 300 remain in the lineup when the GS 350 arrives, and I'm pretty sure that the GS 430 will be succeeded by a GS 460.
I think we'll see a 280HP GS 350, a ~350HP GS460, and a 325-335HP GS450h (hybrid V6)
-Michael-
I don't think we'll see the GS 300 remain in the lineup when the GS 350 arrives, and I'm pretty sure that the GS 430 will be succeeded by a GS 460.
I think we'll see a 280HP GS 350, a ~350HP GS460, and a 325-335HP GS450h (hybrid V6)
-Michael-
Guest
Posts: n/a
Originally Posted by MPLexus301
I thought the names trademarked last month were GS 350, GS 460, and GS 450h? Don't remember a GS460h.
I don't think we'll see the GS 300 remain in the lineup when the GS 350 arrives, and I'm pretty sure that the GS 430 will be succeeded by a GS 460.
I think we'll see a 280HP GS 350, a ~350HP GS460, and a 325-335HP GS450h (hybrid V6)
-Michael-
I don't think we'll see the GS 300 remain in the lineup when the GS 350 arrives, and I'm pretty sure that the GS 430 will be succeeded by a GS 460.
I think we'll see a 280HP GS 350, a ~350HP GS460, and a 325-335HP GS450h (hybrid V6)
-Michael-
Lead Lap
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 661
Likes: 0
From: VA
Originally Posted by MPLexus301
I thought the names trademarked last month were GS 350, GS 460, and GS 450h? Don't remember a GS460h.
I don't think we'll see the GS 300 remain in the lineup when the GS 350 arrives, and I'm pretty sure that the GS 430 will be succeeded by a GS 460.
I think we'll see a 280HP GS 350, a ~350HP GS460, and a 325-335HP GS450h (hybrid V6)
-Michael-
I don't think we'll see the GS 300 remain in the lineup when the GS 350 arrives, and I'm pretty sure that the GS 430 will be succeeded by a GS 460.
I think we'll see a 280HP GS 350, a ~350HP GS460, and a 325-335HP GS450h (hybrid V6)
-Michael-
Trending Topics
Originally Posted by fever
What puzzles me is why would someone buy the rwd v8 if the hybrid, awd v-6 will run right with it and kill it in mpg?
I suppose Lexus will offer compeling choices nonetheless.
I suppose Lexus will offer compeling choices nonetheless.
ClubLexus Stories
Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe
Top 10 Most Confusing Things Lexus Has Ever Done!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Lexus ES Review: Lexus Re-Embraces Founding Principles
Michael S. Palmer
10 Lexus Bargains That are Cheaper Than a New Toyota RAV4
Joe Kucinski
8 Weirdest Things Lexus Has Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers
Joe Kucinski
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!
Joe Kucinski
Lead Lap
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 661
Likes: 0
From: VA
Originally Posted by fever
What puzzles me is why would someone buy the rwd v8 if the hybrid, awd v-6 will run right with it and kill it in mpg?
I suppose Lexus will offer compeling choices nonetheless.
I suppose Lexus will offer compeling choices nonetheless.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
