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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 10:55 AM
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I was thinking the same thing. Twin turbos add to the weight and I also thought about the block and wondered if Lexus went back to the good ol iron block, which definitely packs in the pounds. Has anyone found any info on the new 2.0L block? I couldn't find any info
twin-scroll turbocharger not twin turbo

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Damn, really disappointed they went with the separate DRL on the headlights.
The GS F didn't give you any indication?!
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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
twin-scroll turbocharger not twin turbo



The GS F didn't give you any indication?!
thanks buddy
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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
The GS F didn't give you any indication?!
Personally speaking I don't dislike the disconnected headlights in the GS-F as much because of the triple-L LEDs that add sharpness to the sharp front end and the side ducts that don't make the spindle grille look like a pig snout.



The regular GS simply looks awkward with the dull single round LEDs and the snout.


The RC-F is how this look should be done right, with all shapes flowing cohesively from one to another.

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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 11:14 AM
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The F Sport and F lines have the mesh grill.

Non F-sport doesn't and the lower fog opening (looking like the camry) are probably why it's throwing everyone off.

After seeing the GS F, I really didn't expect this to look that much different though
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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by jadu
thanks buddy
No worries

As a funny, one of the test questions for NX certification is:

Which of the following is true of the NX 200t engine?
1. A twin-scroll turbocharger design virtually eliminates lag
2. Powerful electric motors are used to eliminate turbo lag
3. Two turbochargers are used to maximize performance and fuel efficiency
4. All of the above
5. 1 and 3 only



Originally Posted by ydooby
Personally speaking I don't dislike the disconnected headlights in the GS-F as much because of the triple-L LEDs and the side ducts that don't make the spindle grille look like a pig snout.

The regular GS simply looks awkward with the dull single round LEDs and the snout.

The RC-F is how this look should be done right
I think you'll like the GS450h which will have the LED option most likely (maybe even standard)
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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 05:59 PM
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Some Real life pics:






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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 06:08 PM
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They had an opportunity to leather wrap the airbag area of the steering wheel. I think some stitching would look really cool
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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 07:00 PM
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They had an opportunity to leather wrap the airbag area of the steering wheel. I think some stitching would look really cool
Ala LS460. Would have been a nice touch

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^^ yeah, like that, except the new steering wheels are looking much better. With the new circular airbag area, I was thinking something like the S class coupe's steering wheel.


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Originally Posted by RXSF
They had an opportunity to leather wrap the airbag area of the steering wheel. I think some stitching would look really cool
high standards my friend... it seems that 2.0t doesnt have option of wood steering wheel either.
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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by RNM GS3
Some Real life pics:







looks great... now i wouldnt get 2012 model which i planned.
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Originally Posted by spwolf
looks great... now i wouldnt get 2013 model which i planned.
Fixed for you. 2012 doesn't exist
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Fixed for you. 2012 doesn't exist
Yeah it does everywhere in the world except US

Question: Are the headlights single piece? If so my god how much would they cost if you need a replacement cluster? That probably means you have to order by color as well just like the previous S-class taillights before MCF

And I love the taillights, I don't know why tails are getting so much hate. They did as best as they could without retooling the whole rear quarter frame panel. I wish they redesigned the rear bumper to be more aggressive as tails.
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Originally Posted by Vladi
Yeah it does everywhere in the world except US

Question: Are the headlights single piece? If so my god how much would they cost if you need a replacement cluster? That probably means you have to order by color as well just like the previous S-class taillights before MCF

And I love the taillights, I don't know why tails are getting so much hate. They did as best as they could without retooling the whole rear quarter frame panel. I wish they redesigned the rear bumper to be more aggressive as tails.
Well then.. this rock looks like a comfy spot

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Old Aug 15, 2015 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Fixed for you. 2012 doesn't exist
as Vladi said, everywhere else, they go by production year, people dont know about MY's in the same sense, only about facelifts if they happen :-).


Then again, if some GS300h loses a lot of value after this facelift, who knows :-).

I do have to say once again that old non f-sport is simply too classic right now... boring and old people's car look compared to the rest of the lineup. Now IS looks out of place, and I hope they do something nice with it next year.

F-sports always look nicer imho and cant wait to see new F-Sport GS.
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