i wish Lexus had put a high reving 4 cylinder engine in our 250s instead
08-20-11, 11:32 AM
#1
i wish Lexus had put a high reving 4 cylinder engine in our 250s instead
why bother with the 2.5 V6? i'd rather have a high rev 4 cylinder motor like Honda used to make inside our 250s. being a V6 really hampers how the 2.5 motor revs. well, there's no perfect world, i'd gone with the 6-speed TSX had it not being a fwd car. oh well.
08-20-11, 12:06 PM
#4
I believe that toyota put a cap on the 4gr-fse. Looking at the bore x stroke, the fact that its direct injection, and other features, it can potentially go higher to about 7200 rpms with the right tuning and cam settings. But Mr toyota doesnt like regular passenger cars going over 6500. Maybe because of reliabilty or maybe because the gap between the 250 and the 350 will get smaller. Who knows...
A V6 will be smoother than any 4 cylinder, and that's probably what lexus wanted in their cars, smoothness.
A V6 will be smoother than any 4 cylinder, and that's probably what lexus wanted in their cars, smoothness.
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08-20-11, 12:42 PM
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A lot of people like to bash the IS250 for its performance, and praise the Acura TSX for its spunky I4 despite their equal power. The thing with the IS250 that most don’t realize, is that the 250 is more like a "4-cylinder" variant of the IS but with 2 extra cylinders to keep things smooth. It's neither the fastest nor the slowest, but one can't argue that the IS250 lacks a smooth, polished and refined powertrain befitting the Lexus badge. Compare that cross town rival Acura TSX with its buzzy little 4-banger. Both are entry level luxury/sport models, but the IS clearly comes out ahead with the smoother, more refined, and more polished feel. With more torque and the same mpg's as the TSX to boot! (21/30). That said, once you get up to speed, say cruising along at 70 MPH - the experience in the IS250 is exactly the same as it is with the IS350. There is no denying that the IS250 offers arguably the smoothest ride of all entry level luxury sedans available. The step up from a Corolla and Jetta and Elantra (etc) is an entry level IS and 3 Series (etc). Retaining the overall same dimensions with more power, luxury, sport and features in higher end base model cars than economical commuter cars. The 250 engine is intended to do what its meant to, and can only be improved by new technology and design. Like its 350 sibling, both are gems of engines no matter how old they are. In today’s market, consumers and regulations demand fuel economy alike while consumers also opt for the best car they can afford. 6 will always be smoother than 4 and you can’t change that.
08-20-11, 01:14 PM
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I just don't get people who try to compare Lexus with honda or other non luxury brand. If you don't like it, than don't buy it. If you can't appreciate what Lexus has done for the luxury and comfort, than you don't deserve to own one. That's just my thought
08-20-11, 01:29 PM
#13
i wasn't in the market for the 350 then, i came from an Evo X, if i need the speed i'd stick with the Evo. i was looking for a sporty, reliable and gas saver commute car and the choices were between the TSX and IS250. IS250 won due to its rwd and looks nicer than the TSX. TSX is not faster than the 250, but it just feels faster, the motor is more eager to rev and the 2.5 V6.
08-20-11, 01:34 PM
#14
A lot of people like to bash the IS250 for its performance, and praise the Acura TSX for its spunky I4 despite their equal power. The thing with the IS250 that most don’t realize, is that the 250 is more like a "4-cylinder" variant of the IS but with 2 extra cylinders to keep things smooth. It's neither the fastest nor the slowest, but one can't argue that the IS250 lacks a smooth, polished and refined powertrain befitting the Lexus badge. Compare that cross town rival Acura TSX with its buzzy little 4-banger. Both are entry level luxury/sport models, but the IS clearly comes out ahead with the smoother, more refined, and more polished feel. With more torque and the same mpg's as the TSX to boot! (21/30). That said, once you get up to speed, say cruising along at 70 MPH - the experience in the IS250 is exactly the same as it is with the IS350. There is no denying that the IS250 offers arguably the smoothest ride of all entry level luxury sedans available. The step up from a Corolla and Jetta and Elantra (etc) is an entry level IS and 3 Series (etc). Retaining the overall same dimensions with more power, luxury, sport and features in higher end base model cars than economical commuter cars. The 250 engine is intended to do what its meant to, and can only be improved by new technology and design. Like its 350 sibling, both are gems of engines no matter how old they are. In today’s market, consumers and regulations demand fuel economy alike while consumers also opt for the best car they can afford. 6 will always be smoother than 4 and you can’t change that.
