2IS v. 3IS Help!
06-05-16, 06:50 AM
#31
The rear end gearing in the 3IS is less aggressive than the 2IS to help it get better mileage. Other than that the 3IS is superior to the 2IS in every way: steering, handling, ride quality, interior, seating, ergonomics. Handling is way better even with a smoother ride. Use our 2IS to run errands now and the differences are very apparent when using both cars.
06-05-16, 08:03 AM
#32
The rear end gearing in the 3IS is less aggressive than the 2IS to help it get better mileage. Other than that the 3IS is superior to the 2IS in every way: steering, handling, ride quality, interior, seating, ergonomics. Handling is way better even with a smoother ride. Use our 2IS to run errands now and the differences are very apparent when using both cars.
The 3rd Gen does handle better than the base model 2IS but the 2IS F-Sport models can hold their own against the newer 3IS F-Sport.
Motor Trend provided this interesting handling comparison between the 2011 2IS F-Sport vs the 2014 3IS F-Sport:
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...rt_first_test/
Originally Posted by Motor Trend
But we were scratching our heads again around the figure eight. The 2014 IS 250 with revised, F Sport-specific suspension could only find 0.85 g to 2011's 0.91 g, despite both cars utilizing Bridgestone Turanza ER33 grand touring summer tires (225/40-18 fronts and 255/40-18 rears). The new one trailed the older car by a hefty 0.9 second on a flying figure-eight lap, implying it's losing precious time in the corners. The root cause is up for debate. Maybe the 2014's 2.7-inch-longer wheelbase or 0.6-inch-wider rear track played a part.
06-05-16, 12:15 PM
#33
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