richng

Lexus needs some excitement in their line up. Even the ls is loosing ground to the 7 and S class

Sal Collaziano

Lexus isn't only losing ground - they're losing customers. I'm tired of my old fart mobile. My lease is up in July and I'm moving on after owning 6 Lexus vehicles...

tsopranoMB

"OLD FART MOBILE"?

well, the 2014 LS is quite eye pleasing..especially the F-Sport model!

the new RC coming out and NX both this coming fall will surely make it worth to stick around!

Sal Collaziano

Yeah, I need something more exciting. The 2014 is a nicer car but the drivetrain is the same old boring to me. I was CONSIDERING a GS F-Sport but I can't get rain sensing wipers in it? Why? Silly. I won't buy that car out of principle for that reason. It's stupid.

The RC-F does catch my eye but it's a little too small. A GS-F is a definite possibility but it's not here yet. I need more power in the LS before I buy it again. I'm currently on my third one...

Stereorob

Yep I have a SPIN card too! I'm going to a HUGE lexus testing facility in Miami next month for training. Really looking forward to going. Heard it's pretty cool! Anyways I'm hearing whispers that we might get a legit LS-F sometime around 2016! As well as a total redesign of the LS all the way across the board even sooner! (About time)

Diesel350

I wonder if the turbo charged engine will also make it in the 350?

The IS sports sedan will be the next product in the Lexus lineup to gain a turbocharged engine.


Speaking to AutoGuide today at the New York Auto Show a company representative confirmed that the new turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder announced for the NX crossover will soon be offered in the IS.

SEE ALSO: Lexus NX Revealed With Turbo, Hybrid Engines

Currently the base IS250 model makes use of an antiquated 2.5-liter V6 engine. Rated at 204 hp it’s not only down on power compared to turbocharged 4-cylinder rivals but it also offers inferior fuel economy.

The company rep who wished to remain anonymous said that the upcoming NX200t model will make 237 hp in production trim, while that number could be increased to closer to 250 for the IS.

SEE ALSO: 2014 Lexus IS250 Review

The new NX will also debut with a hybrid engine similar to that offered in the ES300h, making roughly 200 hp and delivering approximately 40 MPG combined. While an IS300h model is available overseas, Lexus has not said if it will be offered in North America.

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...-cylinder.html

jhs82

No IS hybrid to the US so far.

The GS250 will become GS200t.

Sal Collaziano

The 2.0T engine is surely good for a lot more power so hopefully it'll get a boost in the GS.

jhs82

I wouldn't hope for more than in the IS since it's replacing the 250.

spwolf

lots of torque in that engine, stark opposite to gs250 in europe... it will do mid 6s, good enough vs dog slow gs250

Sal Collaziano

GM has a 2.0 liter turbo engine producing 1000 horsepower (not in a production automobile, of course). These 2.0Ts can be extremely powerful and impressive. I'm happy to see Lexus getting comfortable with turbocharging...

John Coyle

This is good info! From over a year ago too. I posted my thoughts on the 2-liter turbo over the blog here.