I hope those are chops because I don't like the changes. Tail lights look too busy and the head lights look crowded.

 

I see nothing wrong with producing a V6 version of this car in the states. The 3.5L V6 delivers 306hp and will get this car moving. Heck, the 2009 Jaguar XJ sedan churns out 300hp from its V8..

 

+1. Todays V6's are just as strong as Yesterdays V8's. If they do it though, then a sportier GS is necessary.

 

I can understand that, for most owners of the LS (a good majority of comfy slow riders, not most of the members on CL), a V6 would suffice.

However, it does pose a problem regarding prestige and exclusivity. I don't want the LS(350) to have the same image problem the Acura RL or Infiniti M. If the LS wants to cut costs, it should do so by making the base model less tech-savvy, instead of offering a weaker engine. What you end up with is the GS460. And there should NEVER ever be inter-brand competition by offering an LS350 similarly priced as (or lower than) the GS460.

My advice is not to water-down the LS, but to reinvent and invigorate the 4GS.

By doing so, Lexus will maintain the LS's reputation amongst the sea of luxo-limo-sedans, while the GS provides the similar amenities on a sportier chassis with the option for the V6.

 

In the current issue of C&D they test the Genesis with the 3.8 V6 and seem to prefer it over the V8. It costs less, is lighter, and matches the V8 in performance (0-60 and 1/4 mile) while getting slightly better gas mileage.

But as you said, in the LS's segment, prestige and exclusivity are very important, making a V8 seem mandatory..

 

The 3.5 V6 is strong enough for the LS. Funny but its performance will be like the old LS V-8s amazingly. Makes sense. A LS 450h would be great too.

 

I am tempted to delete your post b/c its so inaccurate and off base I pray no one reads it. That post is utterly RIDICULOUS and not even worth debating. BMW has a TWIN TURBO V-8 if you missed it and DaShocker has informed us the V-12 is indeed coming. Acura is not a luxury brand and the Q45 failed for 2 decades, let it rest.

Seriously, stop it.

 

Big deal, Mercedes has been doing V6's in top models in Europe for years.

But this thread wasted my time.

 

I also don't agree, but censorship in a non-communist nation is not necessary.

 

Absolutely not. BMW is considering ditching all new v8 development and sticking only to v6 with turbo charging.

http://www.nationalpost.com/cars/sto...b16b6ecb81&p=1

As for the Q and no flagship for Acura. Flagships like the current LS are done. The LS is a $75k car. Move it more upscale not down with a v6. Lexus can do so much more with the GS V6 and V8 if they move the LS into super flagship status.

 

Goodness, someone please confirm this to be a photoshop because that looks horrible. The Camry Hybrid-like tails on this car totally kill the look. Can lie with the front end, but not too excited about it. Don't agree with a V-6 in these cars, but understand that it may be needed in order to keep sales bolstered. Just nothing like having this big car and having the power of a V-8 on hand when needed; not that us LS owners really push the car that hard.

 

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The BMW 750i has a 4.4 V8 twin turbo...... care to explain that?

 

Reread what I posted from the National post. BMW is considering cancelling all new V8 development and only going with turbo charged engines. BMW clearly sees that current 7 series is going slightly down market. As for the LS, move it up to $100,000 territory.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/02/b...avor-of-fours/

This is older news from Autoblog.

 

hahahahaha, yup