https://autos.yahoo.com/amphtml/lexu...141000789.html

 

Heard this as well. Was thinking of the LC500 as my next car but will step up to the LCF if they make it.

 

https://lexusenthusiast.com/2021/02/...uct-onslaught/

 

dear god i hope this happens

 

This is my first post, so this has probably been discussed in detail somewhere else.

The biggest disappointment with my 2018 LS500 is the V6 Twin Turbo. Great engine, reliable, and truly quick from zero to 60. But the hesitation when accelerating from a rolling stop is frustrating, especially when I've miscalculated the speed of an approaching car. A V8 without turbos would certainly be a boost in this situation. Plus, it would it put it on the same footing as the S Class and BMW 7 Series, although those cars have several engine variants from which to choose.

Add to that a much more advanced technology system, comparable to the new S Class, and the LS may once again be a high end luxury car competitor. Now, it's sales are low in comparison to the other two, except in preowned situations.

Your thoughts?

 

Think many LS owners would echo this - the TT is good but not great (especially compared to the 4.6L V8) and you bring up a good point on the acceleration hesitation that all turbo engines suffer from.
Technology = I believe the "excuse" is the LS is 75% the price of a S-class but 90% just as good as an S-class. Apple Carplay was a big move, but a lot of the tech is still very traditional Toyota - outdated.

 

I want a PHEV option more than I want a V8. I've now owned 2 twin-turbo V6 vehicles and I hate the turbo lag, it gets old fast.

 

I don't think the size of the engine has anything to do with the hesitation. I think it's just how the computer is programmed. I've driven turbo 6 cylinders that are more responsive than the LS. But I do agree N/A engines have a more natural feeling acceleration.

 

Agreed I think the hesitation is just a Lexus trait, almost every single Lexus I've had has this issue in some way. This though is the worst I think, The engine has enough power I think for it to move, could it use more, well of course, but when its moving it is definitely moving.

 

the 2022 Land Cruiser VXR is coming with V6 twin turbo like the LS500. If Land Cruiser is no longer coming with V8 I find it hard to believe they’ll make any other Lexus/Toyota car with V8.

 

I own two twin turbo cars. The 18 LS500 rwd and a 21 911C2. I’ve never been in a more responsive car than the 911 and it all has to do with their computers and tuning.

I'm wondering if an aftermarket tune for our LS cars wouldn’t change the way it responds? This cars got plenty of power and full torque at 1800 rpm so it’s got everything going for it.

Im sure this hasn’t happened but has anyone tuned their LS yet?

 

Out of the many turbo cars I've driven the LS motor seems to be the worst by far. Very slow to respond and just feels anemic. I think it would be a terrible decision to put this motor in the new land cruiser/LX.

 

Aren’t they putting this new motor in future vehicles like the Tundra, Sequoia, etc? Hope they get the bugs worked out. The 5.7 in very dependable.

 

I'm keeping my 2014 Sequoia Platinum with the 5.7 until it literally becomes unrepairable which is not likely to happen with even basic maintenance. I'm also disappointed with the lag on the LS500 but I wonder if that pedal Commander helps at all?

 

I want to jump and agree with LexRuger.....it's a drive by wire trait by lexus
I notice it in all of my lexus (and even in my other toyotas) that I've owned so far: 99 GS300, 05 LS430, 05GX470, 98Sc400, '14 GS350, and lastly '16 NX200 (only turbo).

It helps when you put it in any sports mode, so in eco/normal mode , it feels like a slingshot...you get that pause then it takes off.

Device like the pedal commander... removes that initial hesitation, makes the throttle more responsive.