I think the LBX concept is pretty cool but I can see why their isn't a "fun" UX. It moved 12k units last year. The GX almost outsold it 3:1. I just don't think many people are dying to spend $50k on a Lexus the size of a Corolla. Acura can maybe make a case because there is some pent up demand for the Integra nameplate, but even then, I think they will struggle to keep sales high.
IMO, the UX needs more of an overhaul on packaging than anything else. The 5th gen hybrid update will be quite the improvement and I think make it a really great car*. Finding some way to make use of the entire cargo area would be a big step forward. Right now the non-hybrid battery is parked back there and that limits the space. The sloped rear glass also hurts.
*mainly because my wife has decided that she wants a UX 300h to replace her Clubman S haha. Should be here in May.
The new 8DAT was able to beat the shift time of the legendary ZF8HP and almost half the time of their standard 8AT (they kind of admitted their current 8AT sucks in this chart). Impressive. Please bring this transmission to more products!
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If they have such amazing engineering why are they still insisted using those outdated 6AT and 8AT?
Wait until they say something like āthis transmission is exclusively for their proper GR and F (and whatever they are going to call that hopped up LBX) cars that are powered by TMC's own enginesā.The new 8DAT was able to beat the shift time of the legendary ZF8HP and almost half the time of their standard 8AT (they kind of admitted their current 8AT sucks in this chart). Impressive. Please bring this transmission to more products!
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The new 8DAT was able to beat the shift time of the legendary ZF8HP and almost half the time of their standard 8AT (they kind of admitted their current 8AT sucks in this chart). Impressive. Please bring this transmission to more products!
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Cool graphic. Is this part of a spec sheet somewhere?The new 8DAT was able to beat the shift time of the legendary ZF8HP and almost half the time of their standard 8AT (they kind of admitted their current 8AT sucks in this chart). Impressive. Please bring this transmission to more products!
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Cool graphic. Is this part of a spec sheet somewhere?
I have the full press kit that's in English but could not locate this chart. Is there another that might be out there?Toyota used this in their press material.
I have the full press kit that's in English but could not locate this chart. Is there another that might be out there?
Thank you! Very helpful.
I think it was shown to the reviewers in Jarama circuit! If it's not already optimized for you, go to 18:11 on this video.
Thank you! Very helpful.
I think it was shown to the reviewers in Jarama circuit! If it's not already optimized for you, go to 18:11 on this video.
L3Dare I say......this 1.6T L4 with new 8AT sounds and feels better than their flagship V35A + 10AT