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Correct LEVI, it does sound like the front is RC/GS based which means the V-8 could possibly hit and a IS F/IS 500 might just be on the table.
I’ll also say this. Lexus just sell F-Sport hybrids. Look if the IS 300h F sport came and it got 40 MPG well that’s something the competition doesn’t offer. I would love that.
The RX And Ux get hybrid f sport but not the NX, ES, LS or now IS.
Why?
If you are going to be underpowered then leverage your class leading hybrid capabilities.
Your comment piqued my curiosity. I did a forums search for "trademarks" on posts written by @Carmaker1 . On average, trademarks are filed 24-30 months before a vehicle is to go on sale. There have been, however, exceptions in both directions. UX 200, UX 250h and the defunct UX 250 trademarks were filed 33.5 months before they went on sale, while LS 430 was filed belatedly after its public unveiling.@Carmaker1 is really the expert with that, and even @Joaquin Ruhi knows better than me. But I think they tend to be active 12-18 months before a car is announced....?
BMW has offered the 330e hybrid sedan with the full M sport package since 2017.I’ll also say this. Lexus just sell F-Sport hybrids. Look if the IS 300h F sport came and it got 40 MPG well that’s something the competition doesn’t offer. I would love that.
The RX And Ux get hybrid f sport but not the NX, ES, LS or now IS.
Why?
If you are going to be underpowered then leverage your class leading hybrid capabilities.
Looking at online opinions about Lexus in general and about this 'new' IS, overall the main criticism are noncompetitive powertrains, than infortainment. Most that are not trolls like this IS, have no issue with it being a facelift, but complain about the lack of new powertrains, more efficient/powerful, and that the interior is not updated to today's standards in design, which is all true.
If Lexus enthusiasts complain about it, what about others? The complainers are not FWD CUV buyers. At Infiniti, without competitive Q50/Q60/Q70/FX, even the FWD CUVs don't sell anymore.
Yes, I know, complainers are like a broken record... sorry...
The previous integrated screen looked so much better, but customers like stuck pads....sigh
BMW has offered the 330e hybrid sedan with the full M sport package since 2017.
I’d say that’s a direct competitor offering an equivilant option. Here is the recently completely redesigned all ne 2020 330e m sport
And yes I agree Lexus should offer F sport versions of all hybrids . Bmw also does X5 plug in hybrid m sportBMW 330e review: plug-in hybrid 3 Series driven Reviews 2023 | Top Gear
Let me guess – the ‘e’ in 330e stands for ‘electric’.Spot on. Although in this case it’s not entirely electric – this 330e is a plug-in hybrid. It’s a combination of four-cylinder petrol and a 112bhp electric motor sending a maximum of 288bhp to the rear wheels. The battery is now 12kwh (up from...www.topgear.com
5 and 7 series sedan plug in hybrid m sport and x3 30e msport suv
Contract employees though. Maybe including the ones that designed the new 4 and I4.They also just fired 6,000 people and are reducing wages on thousands more.
I don't understand what you said but it sounds scientific lol.The screen on the previous IS was not low, just as this one, but this one is closer to enable touch. Changing line of sight is faster and safer with periphal vision, than changing focus. Focus blurs peripheral vision more.
I don't understand what you said but it sounds scientific lol.