Japanese Sports Sedan Trifecta!

The editor mentioned that the G took the middle road. It doesn't have the performance of the LEXUS and nor has the touring capabilities of the Acura. Also mentioned that the Lexus hit 60 in 4.9 seconds and that it is faster than the "V-8 powered Audi S4". Not my words look at the video for yourself.

Did I hear it wrong?

1 = Lexus IS 350
2 = Acura TL Type S
3 = Infiniti G 35

— kart1 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/22/2006 11:29:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Hey...Lexus, probably underestimate it time for the IS350. Road and Track says it hit hit 0-60 in 4.9 seconds and that is faster than the "V-8 powered Audi S4". He also mention Lexus interior is the best in the industry.

Lexus

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2006 12:30:12 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Unless Acura comes out with a RWD vehicle,it will never be a serious competitor in the sport sedan category.remember a FWD vehicle with too much horsepower does not handle as well as RWD or AWD vehicle!!

— 2JZSoarer (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2006 12:56:30 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Of all those cars the Lexus IS350 is the only car I would consider buying.

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2006 1:40:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

Kart1 i believe one more magazine earlier reported the 0-60 of lexus at 4.9 seconds and the GS450h at 5.1 seconds.

BTW good to hear that from u,EL34.
U should atleast once test drive the IS350.It's really fast.

JUGNU

— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2006 1:54:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Can't wait for the write-up. Sounds like an interesting comparo.

I think the reality is that it just comes down to price or preference. There's really not a lot separating these 3 cars from themselves, or from the 3-Series.

— senorgato (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2006 1:55:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

The TL is due for a refresh soon and it wouldn't surprise me if SH-AWD became an option, or standard on the Type-S model. If not, then I'm sure the next TL will have it.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2006 2:58:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Here's a new review on the GS350. The main part is that the guy says the GS430 and GS450-h have adjustable suspension which takes care of the GS350's poorer handling abilities.

I'm sure the newest IS will have this feature, or just be tuned for sport from the outset.
http://www.thestar.com/Wheels/article/164486

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2006 3:01:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Lexus will always be better than Infiniti and Acura. That's because they are more aimed at the German competition, which is a really competetive area, where Acura and Infiniti are competing against each other. I consider Lexus in a higher class than Acura and Infiniti. But anyway, I agree with this video, it's one of the many reasons I bought my IS.

— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2006 9:37:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

If Lexus is bring out the up and coming IS-F with possibly 500 hp; then I think they should add more hp to the IS250. I think Lexus should bring the IS250 to 265 hp, the IS350 to 330/330 hp. I really truly think that Lexus will put close to or 500 hp in the IS-F.

Reason why, because the Current RS4 has 420 hp, rumor new M3 going to have 420+ hp, AMG63 rumor that it will have 450+ hp. And that not all, their rumor going around that the next CTS-V is going to have some where close 500 hp of it own. So it only make sense that Lexus will put close to 500 or 500 hp of it own in the IS-F.

Lexus

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2006 10:22:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Lately Road and Track has gotten the quickest times out of the 3 American magazines, this is the quickest time for the IS that I have ever seen, before 5.1 was the quickest IIRC.

— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2006 10:43:05 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Wilco, I definitely agree to what you have said, and hopefully they will do this soon. And don't forget the rumor Lexus GS460, and hopefully it will get 360-380 hp of it own. And the rumor GS-F, let hope this baby will get 500+ hp off it own. I have not figure out why Lexus has not make a GS350/460 coupe yet? I think the Lexus GS is one of the most beatiful and elegant four sedan out there. If.. and when they do decide to make the GS coupe, I know I'm going to order one for sure.

Lexus

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2006 1:11:49 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The title of this article was "...Trifecta!" Doesn't that sound like a Subaru vehicle?

— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/27/2006 1:56:37 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I was utterly suprised that the slightly updated (more like outdated) TL made that big of an impression to get 2nd place. Acura needs to get their priorities straight and do something about this entry level sport sedan battle. But 0-60 in 4.9 seconds is nothing new, I myself being an owner of an IS350, have seen lower trap times and 0-60 times with colder climates. Needles to say I need to move to a colder climate area with little to zero snow.

— AntiFanboy (View Profile)

Posted on 12/29/2006 10:23:34 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1