As ever manufacturers release no information, for fear of putting buyers of their current models !
The IS200 will be replaced next year, and will come with a Diesel; in 2006 it will also be fitted in the GS300.
So if I was in the market for a IS200, I would wait !!
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Also, apparently the straight 6 will be replaced by a V6.
Boo hoo.
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Thanks Arnold2 for your reply, as a matter of interest where did you source your info as I have been unable to trace anything via Google???
In an earlier report in Auto Express dated October 2002 it indicated that the engines could be ready by the back end of this year. It is the IS200 diesel in which I would definitely be interested.
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www.fleetnewsnet.co.uk/newshome/home_fullarticle/?...3
"No diesels in range until 2006
Lexus will not feature diesel-engined models in its range until 2006. The Japanese luxury manufacturer has opted to develop its own range of diesel engines which will debut in future IS and RX ranges."
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.... in which case they need a 4 cyl petrol engine in the range.
Emissions from the IS200 are very high which will is hurting sales to company car drivers.
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Is there nothing sacred?Now a coal burning Lexus.
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Is there nothing sacred?Now a coal burning Lexus.
a minor heresy, surely, given that there are now two diesel Jaguars?
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You do expect coal burning Fords.
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I got in touch with Lexus on this very subject recently:
"Thank you for your enquiry concerning low emission diesel / petrol engines for the Lexus IS200. At present we have limited information to give you. Lexus have been developing a new diesel engine from scratch because existing ones did not meet the Lexus requirements with regard to noise, vibration and other specifications. This development is nearly complete but the engines are not expected on the market before 2005. As yet I am unable to say which cars in the range will be included."
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