rld14

Can't wait! New LS means lots of nice LS trades for me! (rubs hands with glee).

SNiiP3R

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If you look closely, you will see that it's the current body of the LS, and not the new design.
Why it's camouflaged? I don't know...

It seems that they are testing the new engine and suspension against the 7 series. They are using the current LS body as a test mule.

SW17LS

It's likely a combination of bodies. The trim and windows of the current car, portions of the new car. Very typical.

chromedome

I was hoping to see something like the fuel cell concept sedan but this thing is more an engineering mule. I've seen a few of the next gen Panamera test cars on the road, they don't have the crazy swirl camo but most seams are taped over and the rear lights are painted on. To me, that's the car the new LS has to beat, instead of always being a runner-up to the S Class.

Stereorob

hope this is just a mule.. if not I will be intensely disappointed.

Toys4RJill

Perhaps a V12 this generation.

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

the v12 version will include a unicorn.

GTSLEX

iTrader: (2)

Initial thoughts.... looks boring compared to german counterparts.

Lexus better up there power train and fix that nasty spindle grill or lexus going to be the next acura.

Toys4RJill

I find it very hard to believe that Lexus will not update the powertrains. I am sure there will be a V6 turbo and perhaps a V8 turbo. A V12 is very unlikely but would be something extra special. I hope they don't use the 5.0 that has been around forever.

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

i doubt the body reflects what the car will look like - they may be just testing drive train with a temporary body added somehow.

SW17LS

LOL..."looks boring".....this is a test mule in the current body covered in camouflage...lets hold the comments on the styling.

mmarshall

I doubt it. The Genesis was just completely redone a few years ago. And, believe me.....it gives several Lexus products a run for the money.

mmarshall

I agree with part of what you say, but on the other hand, if the auto companies weren't so insistent about disguising test-vehicles with all that (IMO unnecessary) bras, body-coverings, camouflage, etc...... there wouldn't be so much NEED for spy-shots and endless speculation on the forums. I personally think all this disguising is ridiculous. The auto companies should just put the proper body on the vehicle, test it, and that's it.....and stop acting like five-year-olds paying Hide-and-Go-Seek in Kindergarten.

onihc

iTrader: (1)

huge wheel gap...it's a Lexus

SW17LS

Why would car companies want to let everybody see their new model before its revealed? Remember this is a business. They need to be able to sell the current model, they want to build up excitement about a new model. They want people clamor of trying to see pictures of test mules because it creates excitement and chatter, and that's good for business.

On top of that, why give your competition advance knowledge of what you're developing?