Lexus: IS News
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Okay, now 2 sources at Clublex and .NET have said the same thing about the next IS;
Posted: 13 Sep 2004 14:19 Confirmed info on the new IS.
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I am not sure if you guys have read this or heard about it but I thought it might be newsworthy as I heard it as offical Lexus information. Not spy mag bullshit.
The new IS is about one year away as a 2006 model. It will have a 2.5l V6 with 265hp and awd. A second engine will be offered, a 3.5l with 300hp, available as a rwd drive only. Lexus is saying they will never get beat by hp again. Also the price on the 265hp car is rumored to be about $30k.
Posted: 13 Sep 2004 14:19 Confirmed info on the new IS.
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I am not sure if you guys have read this or heard about it but I thought it might be newsworthy as I heard it as offical Lexus information. Not spy mag bullshit.
The new IS is about one year away as a 2006 model. It will have a 2.5l V6 with 265hp and awd. A second engine will be offered, a 3.5l with 300hp, available as a rwd drive only. Lexus is saying they will never get beat by hp again. Also the price on the 265hp car is rumored to be about $30k.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Okay, now 2 sources at Clublex and .NET have said the same thing about the next IS;
Posted: 13 Sep 2004 14:19 Confirmed info on the new IS.
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I am not sure if you guys have read this or heard about it but I thought it might be newsworthy as I heard it as offical Lexus information. Not spy mag bullshit.
The new IS is about one year away as a 2006 model. It will have a 2.5l V6 with 265hp and awd. A second engine will be offered, a 3.5l with 300hp, available as a rwd drive only. Lexus is saying they will never get beat by hp again. Also the price on the 265hp car is rumored to be about $30k.
Posted: 13 Sep 2004 14:19 Confirmed info on the new IS.
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I am not sure if you guys have read this or heard about it but I thought it might be newsworthy as I heard it as offical Lexus information. Not spy mag bullshit.
The new IS is about one year away as a 2006 model. It will have a 2.5l V6 with 265hp and awd. A second engine will be offered, a 3.5l with 300hp, available as a rwd drive only. Lexus is saying they will never get beat by hp again. Also the price on the 265hp car is rumored to be about $30k.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
werid u say that cause that is what other people are saying...
I am at this point so fucking lost, just bring the damn car next year.
I am at this point so fucking lost, just bring the damn car next year.
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ive yet to see toyota compete with any of the japanese automakers or germans in the horsepower wars, it seems fishy to me. look at toyota and what they did with the celica and the addition of the scion line. i could never see toyota/lexus doing something like this, lets see.
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Originally Posted by Infamous425
it'll beat the tsx
I believe it when I see it from Lexus. Knowing Infiniti and Acura, if the IS300 gets 300hp, they'll bump it up to 350hp
That is a sweeet car. It better do 0-60 in under 6! 
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
THat doesn't look bad. Me likey...
If that was an Acura you woulda ripped it a new asshole as being a Mazda knock off!! SOrry, but Mazda styling isn't very 'luxurious'. First the maxima/GS, now this.
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2006 Lexus IS
On Sale : Summer 2005
The IS 300 is being prepared for a full design change, and Lexus has been hinting at how it will look by way of concepts and such. The current inline-6 will most definately be ditched for a 3.0L Camry V6, with more power. There are plans for a convertible, possibly with a hard top. It is still possible that Lexus may go ahead with a V8 model in the future.
On Sale : Summer 2005
The IS 300 is being prepared for a full design change, and Lexus has been hinting at how it will look by way of concepts and such. The current inline-6 will most definately be ditched for a 3.0L Camry V6, with more power. There are plans for a convertible, possibly with a hard top. It is still possible that Lexus may go ahead with a V8 model in the future.
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Very interesting concept. The hard cuts and swoopy up swings in the profile are interestijng. It's a shame the c-pillar doesn't intergrate more gracefully into the trunklid... it's a very abrupt break. I don't like it as much as the G35C, but one thing is for sure; it won't be mistaken for anything else, and that speads volumes.
Originally Posted by stangg172004
i dont like it, but not cuz its a toyota, thats only part of the reason
Entry model price=2,500,000yen
2.5L V6 4GR-FSE 215ps@6400rpm, torque=26.5kg@3800rpm
with 6-speed AT and possibly 6-speed manual shift
Sport Version price=3,800,000yen
3.5L V6 5GR-FSE 300ps@6500rpm, torque=39.0kg@3800rpm
front tire=225/45R17, rear tire=255/35/R18
with 6-speed AT for 2006 model, and with BMW SMG-type manaul shift sometime near future
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Originally Posted by http://www.lexus.co.uk/
WORLD DEBUT FOR NEW LEXUS IS AT GENEVA MOTOR SHOW
The Lexus stand at the Geneva Motor Show in March will be packed with exciting new cars and engines signalling the beginning of a new era in Lexus history. On display will be:
World debut of the all new Lexus IS
Introduction of the first ever Lexus diesel engine
First European presentation of the LF-A concept 200mph sports car
The new GS executive sports saloon - on sale in April
The RX400h - the world's first performance hybrid SUV - on sale in May.
The New Lexus IS - World First
The new Lexus IS has its world premiere at the Lexus press conference on 1 March at 12:15pm. The car will feature the first ever Lexus diesel engine. Pictures and information about the new car will be revealed at the time.
The Lexus stand at the Geneva Motor Show in March will be packed with exciting new cars and engines signalling the beginning of a new era in Lexus history. On display will be:
World debut of the all new Lexus IS
Introduction of the first ever Lexus diesel engine
First European presentation of the LF-A concept 200mph sports car
The new GS executive sports saloon - on sale in April
The RX400h - the world's first performance hybrid SUV - on sale in May.
The New Lexus IS - World First
The new Lexus IS has its world premiere at the Lexus press conference on 1 March at 12:15pm. The car will feature the first ever Lexus diesel engine. Pictures and information about the new car will be revealed at the time.
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Originally Posted by pezones
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Diesel At Last For Lexus IS - - Source: AutoExpress
Sleeker, faster and now available with diesel power for the first time, the new Lexus IS promises to be a fiercer challenger than ever to BMW's 3-Series.
Set to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month, the Japanese car has an impressive engine line-up to match its sporty looks. The entry-level IS250 will be powered by a 215bhp 2.5-litre direct-injection V6, while the flagship IS350 will have a 315bhp 3.5 V6. The first diesel engine to be offered in the range is a newly developed four-cylinder 2.2-litre direct-injection turbo D-4D unit, with power being sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual. Petrol variants, however, will feature a sequential automatic transmission instead.
The new IS range is expected to hit British showrooms in early 2006, priced from around £19,000.
Set to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month, the Japanese car has an impressive engine line-up to match its sporty looks. The entry-level IS250 will be powered by a 215bhp 2.5-litre direct-injection V6, while the flagship IS350 will have a 315bhp 3.5 V6. The first diesel engine to be offered in the range is a newly developed four-cylinder 2.2-litre direct-injection turbo D-4D unit, with power being sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual. Petrol variants, however, will feature a sequential automatic transmission instead.
The new IS range is expected to hit British showrooms in early 2006, priced from around £19,000.