Will Toyota bring the IS300H to North America anytime soon?
10-07-16, 06:35 AM
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OP, don't count on an IS h in N.America, at least for this current gen.
It's my wish too and would buy one in a heartbeat. I'm waiting on the UX now to see if a hybid variant will come along. For now, I traded my IS 250 AWD a few months and "settled" for a used HS 250h as my daily hybrid commuter, averaging 7l/100km on 87 octane. It's no IS in the handling and looks department, but it's smooth, comfy, and quiet, and fairly cheap to buy used. Very pleased with it...
It's my wish too and would buy one in a heartbeat. I'm waiting on the UX now to see if a hybid variant will come along. For now, I traded my IS 250 AWD a few months and "settled" for a used HS 250h as my daily hybrid commuter, averaging 7l/100km on 87 octane. It's no IS in the handling and looks department, but it's smooth, comfy, and quiet, and fairly cheap to buy used. Very pleased with it...
Are you waiting for something to come to market that's radically different?
10-07-16, 09:14 AM
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One thing Toyota/Lexus is doing is watching to see how things fan out.
Eg, they waited to see if small capacity turbos would kick in.
They waited to see if their gasoline-electric hybrids would sell.
They are presently waiting to see if battery powered electric vehicles BEV's will go.
Now, they have realised that small capacity turbos are catching on, so the 2.0L four cylinder turbo is out, and watch out for V6 and V8 twin turbos.
Secondly, it takes longer for Toyota/Lexus to develop, because they do so more thoroughly for greater reliability.
Hence this long wait we are having right now for new platforms with high aluminium content, and small capacity turbos spreading into V6's and V8's.
Toyota/Lexus is very slowly introducing plug-in hybrids PHEV's with bigger batteries and bigger electric motors for both more power, and a longer electric range...
Eg, they waited to see if small capacity turbos would kick in.
They waited to see if their gasoline-electric hybrids would sell.
They are presently waiting to see if battery powered electric vehicles BEV's will go.
Now, they have realised that small capacity turbos are catching on, so the 2.0L four cylinder turbo is out, and watch out for V6 and V8 twin turbos.
Secondly, it takes longer for Toyota/Lexus to develop, because they do so more thoroughly for greater reliability.
Hence this long wait we are having right now for new platforms with high aluminium content, and small capacity turbos spreading into V6's and V8's.
Toyota/Lexus is very slowly introducing plug-in hybrids PHEV's with bigger batteries and bigger electric motors for both more power, and a longer electric range...
feels like they are already behind other brands.Tbh, they should put their 2.0 lite turbo engine in is300h along making it a plug in hybrid with a distance of around 50km(electric only) then we would see some sell figures
10-07-16, 01:27 PM
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Has Benz and Beamer done any turbocharged gasoline-electric hybrids?
10-07-16, 04:59 PM
#19
Yes. Just like the 330e, C350e, etc. But the 200t engine is already uncompetitive in performance with the rivals.
10-08-16, 02:23 AM
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Lexus better pull its fingers out.
10-09-16, 03:35 AM
#21
Lexus is essentially a SUV brand now, which they do quite well, with a few halo cars to help market edgy styling. With their SUV's seemingly selling well, vs Lexus sedans and coupes, there is no real need for Lexus to be interested in high performance vehicles, and invest in the technology. There is hardly any news coming out of Lexus these days. Plus there are plenty other brands who can offer the technology and performance. Alfa Romeo and new Infiniti (engines) for example, will work harder and offer more because they are reimagining their brands.
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