2014 LEXUS IS Official Debut Discussion (merged threads)

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01-09-13, 08:31 AM

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Overall very nice and aggressive. Not sure how I feel about the extra little "gills" right next to the spindle grill at the bottom.

I feel the same way too. I think it would have been much cleaner yet still aggressive if they eliminate those 2 extra holes.

The back, the side profile, and the interiors are just spot on!

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01-09-13, 08:33 AM

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2014 3IS Leaked Photos thread - Opinion and feedback welcome

Chinese website leaked photos of 2014 3IS. What you all think? Anyone doing trade ins or renewing leases?

Article on Lexus enthusiast here:
http://lexusenthusiast.com/2013/01/0...inese-website/

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01-09-13, 08:33 AM

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I like this so far...but the no foglight action on what looks to be an F SPORT model....uh oh.

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01-09-13, 08:35 AM

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Thank you for the visual comparo.

Lots of people always complain that the production version loses a lot of the concept's details.

It's great to see Lexus boldly and daringly push the envelope on design, especially for the IS, which needs to exhibit aggression and prowess.

Np....I agree here, Lexus really stuck to it's guns with the IS. The LF CC showcased future Lexus IS cues which were exaggerated but even the production form is pretty outlandish especially in F-sport trim.

It is obvious to see the LFA interior connection as well to the LF CC which showcased the future IS interior

This is an exciting car, exciting time and I think its going to do very well as it is truly distinctive.

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01-09-13, 08:35 AM

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Looks kinda like the GS. Agressive. I like the interior.

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01-09-13, 08:39 AM

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hmm...I'm not sure I like the tail. Looks a bit like TSX.

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01-09-13, 08:39 AM

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Anyone else catch the red stitching on the dash? The interior is looks very good and definitely an upgrade over the previous generation.

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01-09-13, 08:41 AM

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I actually like it sooooo much! like, EVERYTHING, but our current model still too sick to bring it down. Can't wait to see the official reveal next Tuesday

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01-09-13, 08:42 AM

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Thanks for posting the side-by-side pics with the LF-CC. Quite frankly, I am pretty shocked with how true they stayed to the concept...the production car is 85% the same

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01-09-13, 08:45 AM

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I like this so far...but the no foglight action on what looks to be an F SPORT model....uh oh.

You can always put your own

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01-09-13, 08:47 AM

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I could make that car look SICK!!

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01-09-13, 08:49 AM

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Thanks for posting the side-by-side pics with the LF-CC. Quite frankly, I am pretty shocked with how true they stayed to the concept...the production car is 85% the same

That's why every videos of them in the end saying "Pursuit of the Perfection."

And I like how the kept the 2IS's look. It can be identified it's IS model. Not like GS, everything had change.

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01-09-13, 08:50 AM

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Love it in WHITE

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In black, it makes the perfect batmobile. I simply cannot wait for this car to come out. I need one now!!!!

Agree but I love the White.

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01-09-13, 08:51 AM

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Well I'll be damned: http://www.autospies.com/news/DETROI...g-Debut-74194/

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01-09-13, 08:52 AM

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Love everything about the car, from the middle forward. The rear is ugly *** hell and the sideskirts look like they will leave no room for modification.

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