AJ

So today,dealership finally brought the IS and i go see it and its a 300 with a 228hp V6 so i ask where's the 350,and they tell me that its for Europe and the US i never knew lexus even made a 300 for the 2IS , input ?

ISbb

Lexus CN has IS300 ONLY
Lexus UK has IS220d...etc.

MSMLexIS

It just went on sale as for the 350 america only.

Gojirra99

Actually, no IS350 in Europe either, just N.America, Japan, & some other countries. They are already selling a IS300 in China with the current new body style, so maybe it's the same car . . .

ISbb

In CN IS300 as in 2IS for sure there are out there for about a month or so

AJ

Thanks for the info guysguess that probably means no 350 for the GS either

AJ

Quick thought,why the hell wouldnt lexus give us the most powerful engines ? why make different engines for different parts ? doesnt make sense to waste money in different engine manufacture?

4TehNguyen

iTrader: (1)

again the 300 engine IS NOT the inline 6, its a higher displacement version of the GS300 new generation V6, other places get the 300 because they dont have the 350. If you live in north america and you want more power, go with a 350

AJ

i know,i said V6 but why not give the 350 worldwide ? as an option for those who want power .

Nextourer

It probably won't sell since those who see the 306hp IS350 wonder, why not spend a bit more and get the M3?

Besides, they had the IS200 so the IS250 is a logical step and a good upgrade from the IS200. In addition, they now have the IS220d.

4TehNguyen

iTrader: (1)

350 would probably be heavily taxed in Euro, theres very little large displacement cars, tax breaks are on diesels and smaller displacement cars, sucks for them

AJ

Atleast they should bring it to the Gulf,no tax and gas is cheaper than water.

4TehNguyen

iTrader: (1)

as the song goes...god bless the USA

eddo1

You can always buy the number 5 and replace the middle 0 and you'll have a IS350. J/k
Wonder if anyone is doing that since the body/wheel is all the same among the 250/350

gsrthomas

iTrader: (1)

Who the hell in China can afford a IS300???

I went to China and 90% of the people cant even afford car, yet alone a new Lexus!

They need to bring the 3.0 to the US and put it in the IS250!!