3rd Generation - Lexus IS 250/300h/350 Info & Specs
01-31-13, 12:23 AM
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US Specs to post #1. IS 300h not available in North America. For comparison purposes only.
Source: Lexus USA
Source: Lexus USA
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02-01-13, 08:36 AM
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38.2 inches of rear seat room is freakin' awesome! That is a huge jump from the second gen IS. I'm glad to see it grow because that was a serious pain point for me. Aside from the back seat being too small in the 2nd gen, it just contributed to the overall claustrophobic feeling of the 2nd gen car. It just felt way too small when all of the other cars in the competing category were larger.
02-01-13, 03:29 PM
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38.2 inches of rear seat room is freakin' awesome! That is a huge jump from the second gen IS. I'm glad to see it grow because that was a serious pain point for me. Aside from the back seat being too small in the 2nd gen, it just contributed to the overall claustrophobic feeling of the 2nd gen car. It just felt way too small when all of the other cars in the competing category were larger.
02-02-13, 03:40 PM
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With the same engine and transmission as last year, and 50lbs heavier, I assume that mileage won't be improving for the 3IS
02-02-13, 09:19 PM
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I'm gonna have to say that the 818mm is a typo because Lexus claims they're best in class in rear seat leg room and 32.2 inches is nothing to write home about. 38.2 inches on the other hand is def a lot of rear space. Considering how much they bragged about also reshaping the back of the front seat and all, I'm thinking 38.2 inches might actually be accurate. Of course, we don't know for sure until we get the official US specs but let's hope 38.2 inches is correct.
02-02-13, 11:50 PM
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90mm longer is really good for the back space. We went to Poland last year, 1500 miles all together, 4 fairly large guys and it was TIGHT. Rubbing all wrong.
So this new one will be HUGE improvement.
So this new one will be HUGE improvement.
02-05-13, 12:02 PM
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I'm gonna have to say that the 818mm is a typo because Lexus claims they're best in class in rear seat leg room and 32.2 inches is nothing to write home about. 38.2 inches on the other hand is def a lot of rear space. Considering how much they bragged about also reshaping the back of the front seat and all, I'm thinking 38.2 inches might actually be accurate. Of course, we don't know for sure until we get the official US specs but let's hope 38.2 inches is correct.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...1_FqVqM#t=135s
02-05-13, 11:04 PM
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02-06-13, 08:46 PM
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I'm gonna have to say that the 818mm is a typo because Lexus claims they're best in class in rear seat leg room and 32.2 inches is nothing to write home about. 38.2 inches on the other hand is def a lot of rear space. Considering how much they bragged about also reshaping the back of the front seat and all, I'm thinking 38.2 inches might actually be accurate. Of course, we don't know for sure until we get the official US specs but let's hope 38.2 inches is correct.
02-12-13, 10:14 AM
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Updated:
GSE30 - IS 250 - 2.5L V6 4GR-FSE (RWD) 6AT
GSE35 - IS 250 - 2.5L V6 4GR-FSE (AWD) 6AT
GSE31 - IS 350 - 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE (RWD) 8AT
GSE36 - IS 350 -3.5L V6 2GR-FSE (AWD) 6AT
AVE30 - IS 300h - 2.5L 4cyl 2AR-FSE (RWD) CVT *Not available in North America*
GSE30 - IS 250 - 2.5L V6 4GR-FSE (RWD) 6AT
GSE35 - IS 250 - 2.5L V6 4GR-FSE (AWD) 6AT
GSE31 - IS 350 - 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE (RWD) 8AT
GSE36 - IS 350 -3.5L V6 2GR-FSE (AWD) 6AT
AVE30 - IS 300h - 2.5L 4cyl 2AR-FSE (RWD) CVT *Not available in North America*
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03-03-13, 05:33 AM
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"*IS F & IS Convertible are carryover for 2014" - I believe I am trying to deny the obvious, but just to confirm, there will be no body changes for the IS-F upon the 2013 summer release of the IS 3G? My confusion lies within the fact that an IS-F was premiered on stage in Detroit as the star. Lexus is also parading an IS-F around California dealerships and most articles center around the IS-F. Can anyone tell me it ain't so?
03-03-13, 11:37 AM
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"*IS F & IS Convertible are carryover for 2014" - I believe I am trying to deny the obvious, but just to confirm, there will be no body changes for the IS-F upon the 2013 summer release of the IS 3G? My confusion lies within the fact that an IS-F was premiered on stage in Detroit as the star. Lexus is also parading an IS-F around California dealerships and most articles center around the IS-F. Can anyone tell me it ain't so?
As for the 2014 IS you are seeing at California dealerships, that's a 2014 IS 350 F SPORT. Not IS F.
