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I think there will be will be another trim above IS350 since they are marketing this car as the first one developed at Shimoyama. Which also brings to question, what else are they hiding there?
Yeah, it's definitely more of a "major overhaul" than a facelift. Agreed.urgh, they actually changed a lot on this car. Not sure if this can be called a facelift.
Rear door is completely different, fuel cap is different place.
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It is absolutely unheard up this day and age not one picture leaked. Nothing seen at the track. Nothing driven around. Just some magazine renderings.
I echo this too. Makes me believe the chatter here that the engines will go unchanged. When Lexus first announced this refresh, I think it was noted there'd be some performance upgrades, so I was expecting some much-need "umph" for this car, but who knows. It would seem if the engine or performance had been improved that yes, there'd be some leaked test track shots since the car would need to be tested. Not sure how much COVID-19 played a role in the lack of coverage though.
I'm thinking that this 2021 version is just a major cosmetic and tech overhaul (which isn't bad), but will still be missing that punch of power that the car really needs. We will really need the full redesign (if that even makes sense at this point) to see real performance.
It is absolutely unheard up this day and age not one picture leaked. Nothing seen at the track. Nothing driven around. Just some magazine renderings.
Since this isn't coming to Europe, it's just a bit of curiosity, but... Maybe IS350 carrying the old V6 will be the only one on offer? If I were Lexus and if I had an IS500 to offer (being a V8 or a V6TT) I'm sure I would be teasing it instead of the 350 to create more enthusiasm...
Even an hybrid variant would create more buzz than the old same IS350 moniker...
I really think Lexus is going to surprise us with this car. I believe we will get IS 300, IS 350, IS 500, and IS 500h. I think the IS 500 will be 3.5 ttv6 with hybrid tech as well. IS 500 should replace what GS usually offered. This is just a theory though.
It is absolutely unheard up this day and age not one picture leaked. Nothing seen at the track. Nothing driven around. Just some magazine renderings.
BMW is basically cheating with their range ratings. BMW PHEVs are extremely underpowered in EV mode so in real world usage the ICE has to come online. To reach the claimed range the driver has to drive very slow or use some gasoline.Next gen BMW PHEVs to have 62 miles of electric range. RAV4 Prime already has 42.
Maybe the 3.3IS hybrid+ will have 82 miles but from Alex on Autos, the RAV4 Prime suspension had been raised up to maintain similar ground clearance as the hybrid variant.
The unspoken truth is that the GS and IS cars based on the New N platform drive and handle very well, better than their direct German competition. It is their infotainment and dated powertrains that let them down.It's sort of crazy, i'm seeing positive reactions to this in comment sections, with a focus on the IS driving well.
I'm seeing people on car site comment sections expecting the new IS to be a great car to drive, and are saying Lexus is known for having great driving dynamics.
This is insane. What world are we in?!
The unspoken truth is that the GS and IS cars based on the New N platform drive and handle very well, better than their direct German competition. It is their infotainment and dated powertrains that let them down.