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Old 09-17-12, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by mordecai
Does this mean the end of the IS250?
nope... I was told few months back that there will be both IS250 and IS300h in Europe... IS300h will be high tech option that will cost 5k more, so they kept IS250 to be cheaper option.

Right now difference between GS250 and GS450h in Germany is 10k, so this fits right in the middle of that.
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Old 09-17-12, 08:36 AM
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Definitely an IS and IS Coupe design precursor
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Old 09-17-12, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by spwolf
thats what I thought as well, but then I re-read the UK press release and it says "D segment" about 20 times in the article, and in UK, D-segment is IS. Plus it is not big in the size.
The other thing too is I've been told what the IS coupe looks like and from what I was told, that doesn't look like it.

Flashback

http://www.insideline.com/lexus/lexu...e-in-2013.html

Lexus is likely to add a GS-based performance coupe to its lineup in 2013.
The new model will fill the gap left by the departure of the SC 430.
It will be designed to compete against the Audi A5/S5, BMW 6 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe.
 
Old 09-17-12, 08:39 AM
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I can't believe my eyes! Lexus really is going to gives us coupes.
Instead of considering leaving the brand they come up with this.
Way to go Lexus!
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Old 09-17-12, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
The other thing too is I've been told what the IS coupe looks like and from what I was told, that doesn't look like it.

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http://www.insideline.com/lexus/lexu...e-in-2013.html
might be another coupe :-)
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Old 09-17-12, 08:54 AM
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I think it looks very GSish, but guess we just have to wait unit September 27 for more info.
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Old 09-17-12, 09:10 AM
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I think the concept is cool, but more than anything I LOVE what this concept is previewing. And that is an aggressively styled coupe (or coupes). I seriously cant wait for the production version.
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Old 09-17-12, 09:16 AM
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GS coupe rendering VS new concept car.


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Old 09-17-12, 09:33 AM
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New video from Lexus UK

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Old 09-17-12, 09:34 AM
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it's good that lexus is finally making a true hard top coupe

but that rear end looks awful, especially at this angle....
just looks saggy and droopy, and narrow at the top.

Everything else up to the rear glass looks decent.
the spindle grille looks much better on this than the current GS.

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Old 09-17-12, 09:49 AM
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mid-size my @**, thats an IS coupe, cant wait to see the full specs and models, excellent job
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Old 09-17-12, 09:54 AM
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^^^ or maybe we just got used to seeing it so its not much of a shock.

Now regarding where the LF-CC is an IS coupe or GS coupe:
my take is its an IS coupe but sitting a step above (in price and fit/finish) the four door IS.
Im thinking along the lines of what bmw/Audi is doing with the 3 series/4 series line ups and the Audi A4/A5 lineups. In that case it makes sense, its still a D segment yet its more midsized than before.

the LF-LC could fit above a GS sedan as the GS coupe as a 6 series competitor / a7 competitor, but this is definately not that car.

And anyway an IS coupe is wayyyyyyy over due
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Old 09-17-12, 09:56 AM
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Quite aggressive looking, me like

I can't wait to see this on the road.
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Old 09-17-12, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Told you so

So don't believe my GS F talk if you want to lol. From my understanding new GS or SC coupe...still haven't named it. But yeah D-segment is the IS class so I am confused myself.
GS or SC coupe with a 4 bangers?
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Old 09-17-12, 10:07 AM
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If this is an IS coupe then I can't wait for the IS-F coupe. When it rains it pours!
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