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Like the Germans, Lexus is going from naturally aspirated V8's to Twin Turbo Sixes? Better for MPGs but not easier maintenance-wise. We'll see if this rumor becomes fact.
Similarly back then, the GS-F was about 2years away from production when that leak happened and now we're 2yrs away from a potential 2018-2019 redesigned GS with new engine options...Very similar leak if you ask me! Almost points to a potentially credible possibility based on history!
Plus its based on the TNGA platform is a little suspicious. I can't imagine the LC's platform will only be used on the LC and LS. The GS and IS should be based on the LC's platform with less exotic materials. Less aluminum, more regular steel? The torque numbers seems to be in line with Infiniti's twin turbo v6 so that part might be true.
Good to hear rumours the next gen 5GS powered by 3.0 V6 Twin Turbos is coming a year earlier than normal in 2018 thereby reducing the current 4GS to only a 6 year model cycle.
However, I hope they stretch the 5GS' wheelbase from the current 2850 to 2990, rather than just the rumoured 2880 mm.
Sounds like Lexus is listening to the GS modders and tuners (and the German fans), a supercharged/dual-scroll turbo is hard to resist. It will definitely make BMW/Audi folks take a second look.
Good to hear rumours the next gen 5GS powered by 3.0 V6 Twin Turbos is coming a year earlier than normal in 2018 thereby reducing the current 4GS to only a 6 year model cycle.
However, I hope they stretch the 5GS' wheelbase from the current 2850 to 2990, rather than just the rumoured 2880 mm.
The longer wheelbase will definitely help with interior legroom (hopefully in the rear). This will keep GS owners from moving on to the roomier LS/ES models. Families are always growing and it would be nice for the GS to grow along with them.
Like the Germans, Lexus is going from naturally aspirated V8's to Twin Turbo Sixes? Better for MPGs but not easier maintenance-wise. We'll see if this rumor becomes fact.
You mean like the rest of the world, minus Acura and Lexus.
Like the Germans, Lexus is going from naturally aspirated V8's to Twin Turbo Sixes? Better for MPGs but not easier maintenance-wise. We'll see if this rumor becomes fact.
As some of the emerging real world driving articles about turbo-ed models are revealing, better fuel consumption is not at all a given. However, short-term boosts in h/p and torque are certainly the attraction with the German marques and Lexus needs to compete in that space. The comment about increased maintenance costs and potential durability issues are what mechanics have been saying for years. After all a mechanic is the person that deals with an engine on the back-end of it's usage profile.
That front grille, sure looks good. It is amazing how quickly the spindle grille has settled into our perceptions.
Like the Germans, Lexus is going from naturally aspirated V8's to Twin Turbo Sixes? Better for MPGs but not easier maintenance-wise. We'll see if this rumor becomes fact.
Yea but considering the Lexus Engineering Program takes ages to come to market, and ultra conservatively tunes these engines to make less power then the competition and add in extras that help make them reliable I dont see that being a crazy issue. Plus they lock their powertrain modules out so you cannot really mess up
Heck I`d say BMWs FI N20 4 cylinder models to be one of the most bulletproof base engines in a production BMW.
Again i think the only thing of a concern in any newer vehicle are the plethora of modules. You cannot really mess up an engine, but you certainly can mess up the brains of the operation, and as we all know, if you dont have a brain...
05-04-16, 01:00 PM
New Rumors on the 2018 GS
and 2018 would be the year my lease is up. 
