Lexus to launch A3 and 1 series competitor.

Yannis · 12-01-2005, 10:14 AM

Lexus to launch A3 and 1 series competitor.

Lexus will launch a small car to compete with the BMW 1-series and Audi A3 Sportback in Europe from 2008, reported Automobilwoche.

The Lexus BS will be based on the IS250 platform.

At launch, engines will be a 2.5 litre V6 with 208 horsepower, and a 177 horsepower diesel with D-Cat technology, the newspaper said.

A three litre six cylinder, 250 horsepower engine, and a hybrid version, will follow at a later date.

Source: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Snake Vargas · 12-01-2005, 10:24 AM

The Lexus BS? What were they thinking??!?

Ok, it's a rumour, but hey, let's hope they do some sort of research before proceeding..

Harry Plopper · 12-01-2005, 10:39 AM

Noone in Europe (except UK maybe) will buy an upscale Toyota.

Lexus should bulid its brand image in Europe firstly before launching a compact car in a very crowded segment (BMW, Audi, MB, Alfa Romeo; & Volvo, Saab, Cadillac also considering to enter this segment). And bring more diesel engines. Otherwise they will be limited to sales of 20-30k cars a year (e.g. BMW is selling 120k pieces of 1er anually).

Btw, Lexus is not doing great in Europe. Read - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Yannis · 12-01-2005, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Det news

This month in Italy, Lexus has been showing off its newest, hottest car, the little IS. The IS, which will sell in the BMW 3-series segment, has been designated as the spearhead in Lexus' moves to raise its profile in Europe. The car has captivating looks compared with the plain-Jane car it replaces. In fact it looks so good that you could almost call it the first sexy Lexus.

Lexus IS has "captivating looks"?

Yannis · 12-02-2005, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake Vargas

The Lexus BS? What were they thinking??!?

Lexus BullSh!t?

The Artist · 12-02-2005, 10:14 AM

Hey we are not allowed to say BS in its whole meaning.. WATCH out Yannis

By the way cool name

Yannis · 12-02-2005, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Artist

By the way cool name

- "What car do you drive?"
- "I 'm a proud owner of a Lexus BS!"

Merc1 · 12-02-2005, 10:43 PM

This has to be a joke. Lexus wouldn't give me something like this to play with.

M

cawimmer430 · 12-03-2005, 08:00 AM

People thought the name Cadillac BLS was bad, but this Lexus BS takes the cake. If I were Lexus, I'd be =

Also, a 208-hp engine is still ok, but a 250-hp 3.0 V6? I mean the market in Europe for a hot hatch of this size is very limited. How many Audi S3's do you think Audi sells yearly? Plus, 250-hp and possibly FWD will mean generous torque steer and not to great handling compared to a RWD layout. Also, a 177-hp diesel is good, but they need to offer a diesel that's rated below 177-hp to provide a more affordable version of the car to "the masses".

Audi4Life · 12-03-2005, 09:37 AM

bs is a good name

12-01-2005, 10:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
Yannis Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 7,198 My Mood: Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 1,229 Times in 701 Posts	Lexus to launch A3 and 1 series competitor. Lexus to launch A3 and 1 series competitor. Lexus will launch a small car to compete with the BMW 1-series and Audi A3 Sportback in Europe from 2008, reported Automobilwoche. The Lexus BS will be based on the IS250 platform. At launch, engines will be a 2.5 litre V6 with 208 horsepower, and a 177 horsepower diesel with D-Cat technology, the newspaper said. A three litre six cylinder, 250 horsepower engine, and a hybrid version, will follow at a later date. Source: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Snake Vargas Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 1,201 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Lexus to launch A3 and 1 series competitor. The Lexus BS? What were they thinking??!? Ok, it's a rumour, but hey, let's hope they do some sort of research before proceeding..

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Harry Plopper Oinky Wizard Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,740 Thanks: 75 Thanked 899 Times in 464 Posts	Re: Lexus to launch A3 and 1 series competitor. Noone in Europe (except UK maybe) will buy an upscale Toyota. Lexus should bulid its brand image in Europe firstly before launching a compact car in a very crowded segment (BMW, Audi, MB, Alfa Romeo; & Volvo, Saab, Cadillac also considering to enter this segment). And bring more diesel engines. Otherwise they will be limited to sales of 20-30k cars a year (e.g. BMW is selling 120k pieces of 1er anually). Btw, Lexus is not doing great in Europe. Read - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

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The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 11,442 My Mood: Thanks: 122 Thanked 723 Times in 454 Posts	Re: Lexus to launch A3 and 1 series competitor. Hey we are not allowed to say BS in its whole meaning.. WATCH out Yannis By the way cool name

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Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 4,955 Thanks: 363 Thanked 672 Times in 346 Posts	Re: Lexus to launch A3 and 1 series competitor. This has to be a joke. Lexus wouldn't give me something like this to play with. M

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cawimmer430 Contributor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mühldorf am Inn, Germany Posts: 6,249 Thanks: 2,362 Thanked 1,733 Times in 829 Posts	Re: Lexus to launch A3 and 1 series competitor. People thought the name Cadillac BLS was bad, but this Lexus BS takes the cake. If I were Lexus, I'd be = Also, a 208-hp engine is still ok, but a 250-hp 3.0 V6? I mean the market in Europe for a hot hatch of this size is very limited. How many Audi S3's do you think Audi sells yearly? Plus, 250-hp and possibly FWD will mean generous torque steer and not to great handling compared to a RWD layout. Also, a 177-hp diesel is good, but they need to offer a diesel that's rated below 177-hp to provide a more affordable version of the car to "the masses".

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