Lexus IS Next to Get Turbocharged 4-Cylinder
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I didn't catch that... As far as I know, I haven't heard about a 350 N/A replacement...
But if its going to happen I expect it to have Twins..
These motors are approaching on 10 years and Lexus knows they are way overdue for updates / upgrades.
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No, that is not the reason why. BMW is equally as luxurious as Lexus, but they offer 6 speed manual. Lexus has abandoned it because Lexus does not feel the sales number justify the production.
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Re-read all your posts...
I didn't catch that... As far as I know, I haven't heard about a 350 N/A replacement...
But if its going to happen I expect it to have Twins..
These motors are approaching on 10 years and Lexus knows they are way overdue for updates / upgrades.
~ Joe Z
I didn't catch that... As far as I know, I haven't heard about a 350 N/A replacement...
But if its going to happen I expect it to have Twins..
These motors are approaching on 10 years and Lexus knows they are way overdue for updates / upgrades.
~ Joe Z
Lexus could simply increase displacement to 3.7 or 3.8 and call it a day. 25-35 more hp would be a perfect mid cycle refresh. It would have to be far cheaper than making a whole new twin turbo engine too.
#38
In my opinion BMW is premium, not luxury. Lexus is above BMW, Merc and Audi.
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I'm not going to be disappointed if the updated 350 engine has twins but I would prefer a NA V6.
Lexus could simply increase displacement to 3.7 or 3.8 and call it a day. 25-35 more hp would be a perfect mid cycle refresh. It would have to be far cheaper than making a whole new twin turbo engine too.
Lexus could simply increase displacement to 3.7 or 3.8 and call it a day. 25-35 more hp would be a perfect mid cycle refresh. It would have to be far cheaper than making a whole new twin turbo engine too.
#42
On paper, the Turbo really is the best of both worlds. You'll get low displacement 4-cylinder fuel economy when you're not in boost, so you can take advantage of that on the highway, steady speed driving, even idling. That's coupled with a lot more power potential when you want it, and in those moments you'll pay for it in fuel but at least you have the option. Plus the engine may weigh less.
I actually jumped on the '14 IS350 because of the old engine. For $45k I wanted the quality that comes with years of working the kinks out, and took the "1st year risk" on the less important parts. I think Lexus will do an amazing job with their 2.0T because that's the reputation they have and they should know that the durability of this configuration really needs to be scrutinized, but even the 2.5 and 3.5 V6s had several design issues throughout several years of production (defective valve springs, fuel rail recall, IS250 carbon buildup, VVTi startup rattle).
The cool thing about Lexus is that they stood behind all of these issues.
I actually jumped on the '14 IS350 because of the old engine. For $45k I wanted the quality that comes with years of working the kinks out, and took the "1st year risk" on the less important parts. I think Lexus will do an amazing job with their 2.0T because that's the reputation they have and they should know that the durability of this configuration really needs to be scrutinized, but even the 2.5 and 3.5 V6s had several design issues throughout several years of production (defective valve springs, fuel rail recall, IS250 carbon buildup, VVTi startup rattle).
The cool thing about Lexus is that they stood behind all of these issues.
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Turbo engines will always have some lag. I agree that the N55 has almost no turbo lag when you drive around town, but the lag is quite noticeable when you step hard on the gas off the line. Would much prefer a super charger over a turbo.
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On paper, the Turbo really is the best of both worlds. You'll get low displacement 4-cylinder fuel economy when you're not in boost, so you can take advantage of that on the highway, steady speed driving, even idling. That's coupled with a lot more power potential when you want it, and in those moments you'll pay for it in fuel but at least you have the option. Plus the engine may weigh less.