5hp boost! I knew I should have waited

 

I'm excited to see what they do with the styling updates, but am fully prepared to see a lot of CL posters upset about lack of a major engine update. Count me in the group that expects to see nothing more than the change to the GS 2GR-FKS engine, with 311 hp.

 

I also think they're not going to change the 3.5L engine (other than that 5HP boost the GS got). BUT if they did update the engine..it would be very tempting for me to sell my IS350 to get the new one. I'd especially do it if they had a higher power version to compete with the 400 HP Q50.

 

This article is targeted to the China market, where they are making the announcement. It is very possible that 2.0T is the only engine offered there but the visual updates will likely carry across to all markets.

I hate to burst anyone's bubble, but given that Lexus just introduced two new engines, it is doubtful that there are major engine changes on the way.

 

New turbo six would probably be introduced in new LS and then it should trickle down to rest of the line up. I hope I'm wrong though but I would be happy even if they only reconfigure 2.0t engine to either boost performance or efficiency and make it up to par with competition.

 

Not sure its worth it to them. They have enough troubles selling RC-Fs and GS-Fs.

Furthermore, I think this is more a REFRESH as compared to REDESIGN. You're 1/2 way through a typical 7-8 yr design cycle, time to freshen it up.

 

Lexus USA on instagram is teasing it as a redesigned. So soon?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BEY4zMou...en-by=lexususa

 

Just picked up a 2016 350 F sport yesterday. >:[ No wonder they gave me such a great deal

 

i'm sure it's just the typical mid-cycle facelift. It's too early for a fully new design.

i'm glad they're ditching the amoebic headlights though. Lexus clearly saw the fault in the ugly headlight design since every headlight since the 3IS debut has had clean lines. The only part I hate about the 3IS exterior is the odd shape of the headlight...

Since I didn't get the F sport, this may be a good opportunity to get an even better front end conversion on the car!

 

Chinese media report all MMC as redesign, so most likely it'd just be a MMC. new headlights, taillights, new front and rear bumper, that's about it, and plus +5hp on the IS350. i do hope they adapt the widescreen for the navi.

 

The teaser pic looks amazing to me. I wonder how long before we can convert our '14-16 models?

 

Refresh No way they'll spend millions to Change a model completely only after 3 model years.

 

The main desired upgrade would be triple beam LED headlights. They are awesome!

 

i legit shed tears today when i saw this, i cannot wait to have the IS as my first car and this is just pure sex. but yeah i almost cried because this is defenitly the car im going to special order 9 months from now!!

 

IS350 should make 350 hp