What's your plan after the 4GS?
#91
As a quick update to my comment this morning. After posting about the Genesis, I got on a plane this morning for Baltimore. At the rental car counter all they have is a Genisis to rent me. It's the outgoing version. I just got to my hotel having put 100 miles on it. I agree it is dated and needed refinement but the new one seems to have addressed all the issues. I plan to drive one soon.
#92
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Speaking of an IS coupe for grown ups. I'd love to see a coupe based on the LS to compete with the S-Class coupe and 6-Series.
#93
#94
Oh no kidding? I hadn't read that yet. I wonder why they chose that platform instead of the IS given the similar interiors and a shorter wheelbase even than the IS.
#95
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Thread Starter
Originally Posted by jjdcsix
Not really. There are plenty of good pics on the RC forum. It is similar, but not the same. Interestingly, the car is actually built on a shortened GS platform.
The RC and IS share the same basic dashboard, steering wheel...
I'm surprised the new Hyundai Genisis is not getting any play here. It appears to be a hell of a car at a hell of a price. It just shows how much the badge is still putting off upper end buyers.
Perhaps an Equus to get an LS style car for GS money...but not a Genesis. I'd rather just keep my GS,
#96
Lexus Test Driver
Seats are different, dash layout is different, etc.. Although like others have said, it shares a shortened GS frame with the IS. Personally I think it looks similar to the MK4 Supra, which has held up really well over time from a design standpoint. Nobody gets tired of a long hood and a shortened canopy pushed to the rear. It's been iconic since Jaguar or whoever first put the elements together.
The front end, of course, is considered their "ultimate expression of the spindle grille" and combined with the nike LED's that aren't in the headlight housing, it's like seeing a supermodel with a black eye and a broken nose to me.
#97
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No, the dash is the same between the IS and RC. Some button layout is different, but the dash itself is the same dash.
RC Dash:
IS Dash:
The buttons on the steering wheel are different, gauge configuration is slightly different, console layout is different, but the dash is the same dash, and the wheel is the same wheel.
RC Dash:
IS Dash:
The buttons on the steering wheel are different, gauge configuration is slightly different, console layout is different, but the dash is the same dash, and the wheel is the same wheel.
#98
Thanks for sharing SW. I have seen angles of the RC that showed the differences. I honestly did not realize the basic dash is the same.
I thought I read the GS and IS were different platforms. My bad.
I thought I read the GS and IS were different platforms. My bad.
#99
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Thread Starter
Its definitely the same basic dash...the RC isn't really an "IS coupe" though, its really a distinct model in and of itself on the same platform...
#100
It is on my list, but I think the front end is hideous. It will depend on pricing and just how small the rear seat room is.
I'm surprised the new Hyundai Genisis is not getting any play here. It appears to be a hell of a car at a hell of a price. It just shows how much the badge is still putting off upper end buyers.
I'm surprised the new Hyundai Genisis is not getting any play here. It appears to be a hell of a car at a hell of a price. It just shows how much the badge is still putting off upper end buyers.
#101
No, the dash is the same between the IS and RC. Some button layout is different, but the dash itself is the same dash.
RC Dash:
IS Dash:
The buttons on the steering wheel are different, gauge configuration is slightly different, console layout is different, but the dash is the same dash, and the wheel is the same wheel.
RC Dash:
IS Dash:
The buttons on the steering wheel are different, gauge configuration is slightly different, console layout is different, but the dash is the same dash, and the wheel is the same wheel.
#102
Pole Position
For me, RC F, if I can get over that hump in the hood. The whole front end needs a refresh, IMO, but we'll see if black can mask its funkiness.
No more 4-doors for me, the next one is a coupe. The RC arrives just in the nick of time (lease is up in May 2015).
Love the GS handling, I just need more engine, I need a V8. I've been spoiled now, I need the sound and feel of a V8. haha
No more 4-doors for me, the next one is a coupe. The RC arrives just in the nick of time (lease is up in May 2015).
Love the GS handling, I just need more engine, I need a V8. I've been spoiled now, I need the sound and feel of a V8. haha
#103
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Thread Starter
Needs a refresh? It hasn't even been on the market one day lol
#104
Lexus Test Driver
While Kia and Hyundai are getting better, I'm sure Lexus will up their game too. Competition is good.
They really need to bump these horsepower though. A twin turbo 2GR would be nice.
They really need to bump these horsepower though. A twin turbo 2GR would be nice.
#105
I hope you're right. I almost pulled the trigger on an IS350 F a couple of weeks ago. Great price, right color and options, but holding out for the 2015s for ventilated seats and in hopes that they include that touchpad. The current mouse is my least favorite feature. If you're right about the gray finish, that would be a bonus too.