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Old 01-30-2011, 08:33 PM   #30
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Originally Posted by iff2mastamatt View Post
The Lexus has a 2.5L V-6. I think realistically the car will weigh ~2900-3100 lbs with the needed safety equipment and a proper interior. Also, Toyota will want this car to get AT LEAST 30mpg in the base; that doesn't come without any trade-offs. I would rather be pessimistic and have Toyota surprise me once they announce the production version.
I own 2IS myself. My car(AWD) is a hundred or 200 lb heavier than base model, and it's the heaviest car I have ever owned (SUV not counted). Realistically, 2IS is nowhere lighter than 3200lb.
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