2019 IS 300 revised ECU reprogramming
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2019 IS 300 revised ECU reprogramming
Haven’t seen this one talked about much.
Per Lexus’ press release, the largest change for the 2019 model year is this standard feature:
”Revised ECU programming on rear-wheel drive IS 300s for improved throttle response, optimized transmission shifts and quicker turbocharger response”
I went from an F30 BMW 328i RWD > 2019 IS 300 RWD. My aunt has a 2016 IS 200t that I thought felt lethargic (at least, last time I drove it) compared to the 328i, but I figured when I drove the IS 300 that I’ve just become accustomed to turbo lag at this point and/or lowered my expectations because I wanted out of my portly-engineered German pile of garbage.
Can anyone confirm placebo, or did Lexus actually make significant notable changes to how the computers handle the RWD IS 300 powertrain?
Per Lexus’ press release, the largest change for the 2019 model year is this standard feature:
”Revised ECU programming on rear-wheel drive IS 300s for improved throttle response, optimized transmission shifts and quicker turbocharger response”
I went from an F30 BMW 328i RWD > 2019 IS 300 RWD. My aunt has a 2016 IS 200t that I thought felt lethargic (at least, last time I drove it) compared to the 328i, but I figured when I drove the IS 300 that I’ve just become accustomed to turbo lag at this point and/or lowered my expectations because I wanted out of my portly-engineered German pile of garbage.
Can anyone confirm placebo, or did Lexus actually make significant notable changes to how the computers handle the RWD IS 300 powertrain?
Last edited by BrettKA7; Dec 1, 2018 at 05:41 PM.
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