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| Check out page 39 of the June 2004 issue of Motor Trend. They have an article titled "Future Lexi". Reports that "a new IS model follows the GS, also in 2006". Claims there will be a full range of models to challenge the BMW 3 Series: sedan, SportCross, coupe, and convertible. Reports there will also be AWD and optional 4.0L V8. There is a color drawing of the "IS Coupe". | |
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Run that SportCross thing by me again. Everything I've heard is that the best l'il RWD wagon out there dies with this current gen, and if a wagonesque IS appears next gen, it will be some BS AWD crossover based somewhat on the HPX for styling. Please tell me I'm wrong. Please. |
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- From the July 2004 issue of Car & Driver, p. 33: They discuss how upcoming IS350 will have the 300-hp V6 used by the next GS350. They say it "hits showrooms sometime in 2006." - From the July 2004 issue of Road & Track, p. 59: "the IS will grow in length and width and will offer a much more generous cabin" and will offer "several body styles powered by a choice of 6- and 8-cylinder engines."
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Replying to: riez (Jun 03, 2004 4:06 am) |
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| I would bet that it'll be competitively priced with the TL and G35. Looks like the 3-series is in for a serious challenge on multiple fronts (styling, power, handling, interior, pricing). | |
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Nah, if BMW just ups the HP, improves the interior, lower prices a bit and leave the rest alone, they'd kill everyone. But probably they'll Bungle it.
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Replying to: riez (Jun 03, 2004 4:06 am) Wow, the improvements from the current IS300 compared to the future IS350 is as radical as the improvements of the current G35 compared to the older G20! It would be amazing if prices of the IS350 would not increase much. If the price increase is substantial, then BMW would still hold the sport sedan market in an arm lock. |
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Count on the 3.0L V6, probably good for about 250 ponies. From there I would expect one more choice of larger displacement. By year two or three of the new model, I would expect the M/AMG rival (hopefully ditching the moniker "L-Tuned") that Toyota's been talking up. This is Lexus's growth vehicle. They've as much said that the vast bulk of brand expansion will be focused on this vehicle. I would expect them to go back into attack mode, with pricing on a given trim undercutting the 3er by a few grand at each comparable tier. Unfortunately, this ridiculous upsizing of the platform and the absence of a wagon means I have little use for Lexus next time round. No doubt, though, the bloating will appeal to the typical US buyer. |
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Replying to: saugatak (Jun 07, 2004 1:02 am) Seriously, though, look what happened with the new 5-series. I know the exchange rate is causing part of this, but I doubt they'd ever lower prices. And I think the next IS is going to have a much improved interior which was it's main deficiency (well, that and no 6th gear for better mpg). Bloated? I'm not sure... that's what the GS is for  I think a slight increase in size will be beneficial for it's sales (though not as big as the TL).
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They're increasing the width and wheelbase both by five inches! So much for "slight", says I... Unfortunately, I think it will increase sales in NA. Unfortunate only in that it greatly reduces my desire to own one. If I'd wanted anything that big, I would've taken the 540iT and called it a day. Getting harder to find honest to goodness premium compacts... 
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