IS200t Test Drive
#61
AVS alone would push to get the is350. Wondering if the 2017 changes would be significant enough for me to hold off for a 2016 model.
I had a 4 banger tsx which was about 204 HP. That felt more peppy than the is250 now. I guess i just have to test drive the is200t to see if the diff makes me want to make the move to that vs the 350.
Lexus really screwed everyone who got into a 2014 and 2015 models lol
I had a 4 banger tsx which was about 204 HP. That felt more peppy than the is250 now. I guess i just have to test drive the is200t to see if the diff makes me want to make the move to that vs the 350.
Lexus really screwed everyone who got into a 2014 and 2015 models lol
#62
Lexus Test Driver
IS200t Test Drive
Originally Posted by 2015isboy
AVS alone would push to get the is350. Wondering if the 2017 changes would be significant enough for me to hold off for a 2016 model.
I had a 4 banger tsx which was about 204 HP. That felt more peppy than the is250 now. I guess i just have to test drive the is200t to see if the diff makes me want to make the move to that vs the 350.
Lexus really screwed everyone who got into a 2014 and 2015 models lol
I had a 4 banger tsx which was about 204 HP. That felt more peppy than the is250 now. I guess i just have to test drive the is200t to see if the diff makes me want to make the move to that vs the 350.
Lexus really screwed everyone who got into a 2014 and 2015 models lol
#63
Lexus Champion
On non F Sport models, the change in steering feel is moved to Sport mode, rather than Sport + as on the F Sport models. I assume this is also true for the F Sport models that do not have AVS/Sport + (IS250 and IS200t).
Last edited by JDR76; 09-14-15 at 01:31 PM.
#64
Looking at my Signature. The reason I dont update my car because the 350 never get update. I dont care that 5hp. Lexus will update the 350 to the same as GS and wont launch the new engine or maybe iS300T till the next generation It seem to be!
Last edited by EthanV; 09-14-15 at 08:21 AM.
#66
Driver
Thread Starter
#67
But the CLA is a completely different design from Cx00. So, you did not answer the question. How can Lexus change the IS from RWD to FWD and not change the body / design one bit?
#68
Lexus Test Driver
If Lexus didn't have their F-Sport division, they would have never went FI because they find out people really do WANT performance & Luxury. Some people want JUST performance, Some people just want luxury ONLY and that's why they are offering so engine options on the IS (which is actually kind of annoying IMO but not enough to care)
As for Infiniti, The Q50 Eau Rouge is supposed to be their version of a GT-R sedan on Nissan's Luxury line (infiniti). The R35 is the only Skyline/GT-R that didn't come as a sedan so the Eau Rogue was supposed to make up for it in nissan's eyes but unfortunately still a concept.
#69
he BMW 2 liter turbo in the 3 Series has prominent lag and a peaky torque curve, smoother and quieter than the NX, but not as smooth and quiet as the Benz...
that quote above is not true just as fyi, the 2.0 bmw motor is a technical marvel. i love lexus so this is not a bmw or lexus thing... the 2.0 bmw is lag free, great nvh, in sport mode is fast, i avg 27 mpg after 3500 60/40 highway city, and get 40 mpg at 70 with cruise on...
that quote above is not true just as fyi, the 2.0 bmw motor is a technical marvel. i love lexus so this is not a bmw or lexus thing... the 2.0 bmw is lag free, great nvh, in sport mode is fast, i avg 27 mpg after 3500 60/40 highway city, and get 40 mpg at 70 with cruise on...
Good for a 4-banger, I could agree with.
#70
Lexus Test Driver
AVS alone would push to get the is350. Wondering if the 2017 changes would be significant enough for me to hold off for a 2016 model.
I had a 4 banger tsx which was about 204 HP. That felt more peppy than the is250 now. I guess i just have to test drive the is200t to see if the diff makes me want to make the move to that vs the 350.
Lexus really screwed everyone who got into a 2014 and 2015 models lol
I had a 4 banger tsx which was about 204 HP. That felt more peppy than the is250 now. I guess i just have to test drive the is200t to see if the diff makes me want to make the move to that vs the 350.
Lexus really screwed everyone who got into a 2014 and 2015 models lol
#73
Lexus Test Driver
#74
Just got back from test driving an is200t. First off, brakes do feel better than on my is250 when it was new. But the turbo lag is definitely noticeable. It's a full second, then you feel the torque. I expected that going in but it does not feel substantially faster until you get it going, typical for a turbo. Was able to get it on the freeway but only for about a 1/2 mile due to traffic conditions. It's not as noticeable on the freeway because I kept it in a lower gear so a higher rpm, but in stop and go driving you will feel the lag. So personally, it's a trade off, passing speed on the freeway vs the instant torque and then fade in power from a stop light. All about driving habits. But it's a huge difference in engine noise. It sounded a lot more forced especially when slowing down and shifting to a lower gear. The growl of the V6 is replaced by the more mechanical sound of the 4 cyl. Again, I t really depends on driving habits if you're considering upgrading. I would definitely look into an exhaust to drown out the 4cyl engine sound.
#75
Just got back from test driving an is200t. First off, brakes do feel better than on my is250 when it was new. But the turbo lag is definitely noticeable. It's a full second, then you feel the torque. I expected that going in but it does not feel substantially faster until you get it going, typical for a turbo. Was able to get it on the freeway but only for about a 1/2 mile due to traffic conditions. It's not as noticeable on the freeway because I kept it in a lower gear so a higher rpm, but in stop and go driving you will feel the lag. So personally, it's a trade off, passing speed on the freeway vs the instant torque and then fade in power from a stop light. All about driving habits. But it's a huge difference in engine noise. It sounded a lot more forced especially when slowing down and shifting to a lower gear. The growl of the V6 is replaced by the more mechanical sound of the 4 cyl. Again, I t really depends on driving habits if you're considering upgrading. I would definitely look into an exhaust to drown out the 4cyl engine sound.