"Tom McParland" (tommcparland)
04/23/2014 at 08:55 • Filed to: Lexus
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"Tom McParland" (tommcparland)
04/23/2014 at 08:55 • Filed to: Lexus | 2
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...according to !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , Lexus RC and GS models will be getting a 2.0T option next year. Now if only Lexus would have the stones to drop the 2.oT into the CT, combined with the hybrid power that could make for a mean and green hot-hatch.
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Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
> Tom McParland
04/23/2014 at 08:57 |
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Now I may want a another lexus besides the LFA
Party-vi
> Tom McParland
04/23/2014 at 08:58 |
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The CT F-Sport is a nice looking little hatchback.
Also, does this mean we're about to see Toyota bring back something fun and turbocharged like the Supra?
Jayhawk Jake
> Party-vi
04/23/2014 at 09:02 |
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It's such a shame the CT F-Sport is all show, no go.
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Tom McParland
> Party-vi
04/23/2014 at 09:03 |
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It would seem a waste to have a 2.0T at Toyota's disposal and not use it across multiple models. My guess is the next candidate would be the IS as the base V6 is pretty sad compared to the turb-4 competition.
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Tom McParland
> Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
04/23/2014 at 09:11 |
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You know if they dropped the 2.0T into the IS and gave us a 3 pedal option I think it would be a serious consideration over the 3 series.
philipilihp
> Tom McParland
04/23/2014 at 09:17 |
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Well... So much for their commercials mocking BMW for having 4 cylinders...
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Party-vi
> Jayhawk Jake
04/23/2014 at 09:20 |
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I know - I always "oooh" and "aaaah" until I remember it's a gutless hybrid :/
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Party-vi
> Tom McParland
04/23/2014 at 09:22 |
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If the 2.5L and 3.5L share architecture it is probably cheaper for Lexus to keep the 2.5L, unless they wanted to redesign the engine bay for an I4. Also, I had no idea the 3-Series competitor IS 250 starts at $36k! That's a few grand more than Audi and BMW.
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Tom McParland
> Party-vi
04/23/2014 at 09:23 |
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And it is no wonder you don't see that many IS cars on the road compared to the 3.
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Jayhawk Jake
> Party-vi
04/23/2014 at 09:31 |
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A Prius in a fancy dress...
ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)
> Tom McParland
04/23/2014 at 09:46 |
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Unfortunately, they won't offer 3 pedals anymore.
And while I love your idea for the CT, the issue is that Toyota uses their electronic throttle and it's horrid. They have so little tip-in programmed into it, I get angry every time I drive one. Presumably it's to tweak their MPG ratings and because they are scared of people touching the gas pedal now.
They probably will use the Turbo-4 in the IS because the 2.5 is a terrible engine and is outclassed by everything else it competes against.
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Tom McParland
> ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)
04/23/2014 at 09:48 |
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Yeah I knew the 3-pedal idea was a long shot...the take rate on 3-pedal BMW/Audi is really low, but they will keep offering them because of the popularity in Europe. Lexus doesn't have that global reach to justify the clutch. I had a feeling that 2.5 was just a stand-in until a nice turbo 4 could be developed.
RazoE
> Jayhawk Jake
04/23/2014 at 09:59 |
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No, this would be the fancy Lexus Prius
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Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
> Tom McParland
04/23/2014 at 14:35 |
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I agree I like the styling and it would have cheap power that would also have impressive luxury