The 2014 Lexus IS is expected to make its official debut at the 2013 NAIAS in Detroit
08-11-12, 07:25 PM
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Thx for correction, (sorry joedaddy1) guess I was mixing it up with the first year 3GS that carried over the older 4.3 v8, plus that v6 was only around 1 yr in the 3GS too, so thought it was carry over.
Anyway, that v6 engine was short lived so wouldn't make sense for the IS, unless perhaps the engine is still used somewhere else in the world maybe.
Anyway, that v6 engine was short lived so wouldn't make sense for the IS, unless perhaps the engine is still used somewhere else in the world maybe.
08-11-12, 08:55 PM
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Thx for correction, (sorry joedaddy1) guess I was mixing it up with the first year 3GS that carried over the older 4.3 v8, plus that v6 was only around 1 yr in the 3GS too, so thought it was carry over.
Anyway, that v6 engine was short lived so wouldn't make sense for the IS, unless perhaps the engine is still used somewhere else in the world maybe.
Anyway, that v6 engine was short lived so wouldn't make sense for the IS, unless perhaps the engine is still used somewhere else in the world maybe.
but i dont think they will be using it in IS anymore since 250 is their cheaper option.
It will be IS250, IS300h and then IS350.
TerrySmith - GS250 already got improved transmission so there is no reason for IS250 not to get it too.... so it will probably be slightly better combo in next gen IS250.
08-13-12, 10:39 AM
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Thx for correction, (sorry joedaddy1) guess I was mixing it up with the first year 3GS that carried over the older 4.3 v8, plus that v6 was only around 1 yr in the 3GS too, so thought it was carry over.
Anyway, that v6 engine was short lived so wouldn't make sense for the IS, unless perhaps the engine is still used somewhere else in the world maybe.
Anyway, that v6 engine was short lived so wouldn't make sense for the IS, unless perhaps the engine is still used somewhere else in the world maybe.
08-13-12, 10:52 AM
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No, those said regions got the "GS300" only because their oil quality had been deemed not high enough to use direct injection reliably, so they got the 3GR-FE with port injection instead that outputs just 228hp, not the 248hp 3GR-FSE that the US-bound GS300 got.
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08-13-12, 11:28 AM
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Ah I think you're right. Never realized the 3GR-FSE did carry on in the GS300 in these regions. Thanks.
08-13-12, 12:23 PM
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could also be tarriffs or other taxes based on engine size caused local lexus to prefer smaller engine.
08-13-12, 03:33 PM
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If it's going to introduced in a few months already.
08-13-12, 04:46 PM
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I don't think Europe ever got GS350 if you don't count Russia. It was GS300 from 2005 to 2011.
I always thought that's because of the taxes and registration based on displacement in most European countries.
I always thought that's because of the taxes and registration based on displacement in most European countries.
08-13-12, 04:48 PM
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08-13-12, 04:59 PM
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There already have been test mules running since the spring, but if you mean prototypes, they are already in testing. For some weird reason spy photographs barely exist from Japan and only get here in the form of renderings or artist interpretations. Most of the Lexus prototypes are tested in Japan well in advance of testing in other regions. The only spied prototypes we see are the ones running around in Europe, West Asia, and the Americas. As for leaked photos, absolutely not as you will never see a leaked Lexus before any prototypes.
08-15-12, 12:56 AM
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I have now heard that there are apparently disguised XE30 prototypes testing around Torrance, CA, so we should expect spy pics hopefully soon. The person who said this is the same guy that said in March the 2013 LS would be a facelift, with a very accurate description of the changes. He turned out to be very correct and obviously works for Lexus.
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