Facelifted Lexus LS600h, GS450h and IS250 F-Sport Unveiled
Sep 2, 2009 | 08:29 AM
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From: californication
i like the GS grille the best out of the hybrid grilles.
Sep 2, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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From: San Francisco, CA
the IS above is the regular IS with the F sport package which is why it has the mesh grill. It will not be standard
Sep 2, 2009 | 09:14 AM
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From: Friend Zone
Not good for Lexus...
Sep 2, 2009 | 10:10 AM
Not a fan either, will have to wait to see in person. Since GSh in 07 was pretty much like a GS expect rims, hybrid badges and the blue 450h. 08/09 added the blue emblems. 2010 adds this grill.
Sep 2, 2009 | 10:13 AM
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From: md
Seriously those look like toyota's. What is up with Lexus and Acura and these ugly grill trends? Only the IS looks good.
Sep 2, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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From: Southeastern PA
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Originally Posted by
speedflex
I have to say that the LS grill makes it look more like a Toyota than ever. Somehow these updates are a step backwards to me.
+1. I don't like the GS grille at all, either.
Sep 2, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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From: CA
Not feelin' the LS face lift at all...
Sep 2, 2009 | 10:47 AM
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From: California
LS facelift = fail. The original one at least looked upmarket.
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Sep 2, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by
DustinV
My first thought when I saw the new grille was: "Don't let Acura influence you!"
acura is to beak, as lexus 'h' is to 'snout'.
Sep 2, 2009 | 11:34 AM
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From: Florida
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Originally Posted by
MPLexus301
Not good for Lexus...
Ouch bumper facelift was not the best idea. Not good at all. As far as the grill goes I can live with it, for sure original is better like hundred times.
Sep 2, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by
92 SC400
The IS-F is just not getting LSD? Do they currently only have an open differential? LSD should be an option for IS250/350s by now; at least a VLSD or something...
i don't think the M3 has an LSD option even, or didn't used to (lame), and it's not offered on Boxsters either, which SUCKS and us even more lame.
Sep 2, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by
1SICKLEX
2010 adds this grill.
looks more like gills than a grill.
Sep 2, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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From: NYC
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Originally Posted by
bitkahuna
i don't think the M3 has an LSD option even, or didn't used to (lame), and it's not offered on Boxsters either, which SUCKS and us even more lame.
The M3 has a Limited slip diff.
Sep 2, 2009 | 11:49 AM
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From: NO
They're getting milder...
Sep 2, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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From: MO
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Originally Posted by
tex2670
+1. I don't like the GS grille at all, either.
I'm missing the reason why the GS is getting a face lift in its final year before the redesign comes out.
