Why is it that...

"Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur" (velocity860) 06/23/2014 at 23:18 • Filed to: Facepalm

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...the only sensible luxury brand anymore is Lexus, when it comes to naming their cars at least. Except maybe their hybrids, but whatever.

IS250 - 2.5 liter v6. IS350 - 3.5 liter v6. (and the new IS200t is a 2.0 liter I4 with a turbo)

ES350 - 3.5 liter v6. ES300h - 2.5 liter I4+ a big ole hybrid system

GS350 - 3.5 liter v6 (same with F sport). GS450h - 3.5 liter v6+ a big ole hybrid system.

LS460 - 4.6 liter v8 (same with F sport). LS600h L - 5.0 liter v8+ a big ole hybrid system.

and basically the same thing goes on with all their SUVs and such.

What do other companies do?

Q50 idrive25x s-line m-sport intelligent hybrid awd 4.0 L h - 2 liter turbo inline 4

scoob > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 06/23/2014 at 23:28

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Not only that, but they're still ranked the most dependable . For the 3rd consecutive year .

PheeNoIVI > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 06/23/2014 at 23:29

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I love me some Lexus. So sexy. I want an RCF when it comes out.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 06/23/2014 at 23:29

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Wait, how is tacking an H onto the model name not a sensible way to denote a hybrid model?

I really like the subtle blue aura around the badge on the hybrids though.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 06/23/2014 at 23:29

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BMW has one car that is correct! 320i - 2.oL Turbo

I guess technically, it should be BMW 320iT.

Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 06/23/2014 at 23:32

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I'm not having a problem with that, it's just that they make the number bigger than the engine size. Yes I know it's a hybrid, but can't it be an ES250h instead of a 300h?

scoob > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 06/23/2014 at 23:32

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He means the numbers are still higher than the actual size. Like the GS450h doesn't have a 4.5L engine.

Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur > scoob 06/23/2014 at 23:33

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And that's why the other day I had to pick up two of my friends. Both of their cars broke. Mine never breaks.

Rainbow > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 06/23/2014 at 23:47

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What is it with hybrids and blue logos, though?

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 06/24/2014 at 04:58

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I prefer Jag and Maserati's naming regimen. Nothing more than an 'S' denoting a faster car (or R-S for an even faster one). No bragging about displacement, just a discreet letter to let people who look closely know that it's bloody fast.

Brian Silvestro > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 06/24/2014 at 07:14

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GIB IS-F NOW