Official Lexus Future Product & Powertrain Megathread

[Gecko]

If we have a next-gen ES500h(only makes sense since we have a Crown Hybrid Max), I don't see where that leaves room for an IS500h on the same platform.

GA-K underpins everything from the RAV4 to the Crown to the Sienna, so size really isn’t an issue. A compact IS and a midsize ES are completely plausible on the same platform, just like Toyota already does.

 

[Levi]

GA-K underpins everything from the RAV4 to the Crown to the Sienna, so size really isn’t an issue. A compact IS and a midsize ES are completely plausible on the same platform, just like Toyota already does.

Every other car (CUV) on that platform sells in big numbers. Sedans not, so having two sedans will just split that volume for two models. FWD ES yet looks good because it is a long car, short IS will look terrible with long front overhang, some here (including me) already can’t support the longer front overhang of IS 500. I do believe a number of buyers own IS not for it being RWD, should it become FWD, sales will drop even more, so no point making it.

 

[carguy420]

Bruh don't even turn the IS into a fwd car, it's the last compact/sporty sized Toyota & Lexus sedan that's rwd based.

 

[deafcrump]

I think the GR GT3 concept is the LFAII, and the overall design looks like a Lexus, especially the rear end.
t tv
hellodear.in

 

[dylanfoos]

I think the GR GT3 concept is the LFAII, and the overall design looks like a Lexus, especially the rear end.
t tv
hellodear.in

It is. Will just be the phev version, not the electrified one we will see later in the decade.

 

[JustADude]

Yea we'll get HEV or PHEV version (whichever it is) but GT3 will get gas TTV8. I hope this V8 is good they've been developing this since before 2020, and likely will be revealed 2025 gives them 5< years to make this good.

 

[dylanfoos]

Yea we'll get HEV or PHEV version (whichever it is) but GT3 will get gas TTV8. I hope this V8 is good they've been developing this since before 2020, and likely will be revealed 2025 gives them 5< years to make this good.

Yup, 2025 looks promising! Wish I would be able to afford it! Hopefully we could see this V8 in other models...

 

[JustADude]

Yea need this in the LS or IS. Maybe LC 600 FSP but that would be nearly 10 years old by then

 

[dylanfoos]

Need some more "F" cars too...

 

[Kelvin2020]

Need some more "F" cars too...

We for sure need it

 

[JustADude]

Well the only F cars we'll be getting is ones that make no V8 sound, or any sound at all.🙃

 

[dylanfoos]

I am fine with something rather than nothing at this point, honestly...

 

[dylanfoos]

No new news yet on really anything the last few weeks... Anyone got anything?

 

[carguy420]

Lmao, after Italy openly mentioned that they are against the ban of producing and selling ICE cars by 2035, it's now Germany's turn to oppose the ban, even Poland and Bulgaria are against this ban.

Germany wants e-fuel ICE cars to survive the EU's 2035 petrol and diesel ban

Not all EU countries are aboard the 2035 Electric-Only Express

www.topgear.com

 

[F1 Silver Arrows]

WE WILL GET OUR VROOM VROOMS WOOHOOOOOOOO!!

 

[Ali Manai]

Lmao, after Italy openly mentioned that they are against the ban of producing and selling ICE cars by 2035, it's now Germany's turn to oppose the ban, even Poland and Bulgaria are against this ban.

Germany wants e-fuel ICE cars to survive the EU's 2035 petrol and diesel ban

Not all EU countries are aboard the 2035 Electric-Only Express

www.topgear.com

They finally woke upto reality i guess

 

[dylanfoos]

Little article about the uncertainty of the IS-F... https://bestcarweb.jp/feature/column/603780

This image was shared on Best Car.

 

[Ali Manai]

Although lexus is moving to bevs 2025 onwards could we also get an fcev?

 

[nt01]

Although lexus is moving to bevs 2025 onwards could we also get an fcev?

Hydrogen infrastructure is still not there yet, my 2021 Mirai has only done 8000 miles. The car is nice, but refueling is a nightmare.

 

[Ali Manai]

Hydrogen infrastructure is still not there yet, my 2021 Mirai has only done 8000 miles. The car is nice, but refueling is a nightmare.

Well Japan is investing a lot in hydrogen and it might make sense for the japanese market.
There are already rumours about crown sedan having an fcev powertrain so most likely parts of europe might get them too