Redesigned 2017 Lexus IS
11-02-16, 10:49 PM
#466
11-03-16, 01:07 AM
#467
Lexus Test Driver
I can't see how anyone could interpret the front styling as attractive. It's obnoxious, lacks grace, balance, and symmetry. The bulging black plastic leading edges jutting out along the side air intakes is especially down-market. The rear is a slight improvement, but that's mainly due to the tailpipes. I'm baffled they kept the same F-Sport rims, when usually such pieces are almost always changed mid-model cycle. At least that USB color still looks as splendid as it did when first introduced.
All I can do is hope Lexus has a change of mind when the next IS debuts, but I'm not real confident. They are on a strange path right now.
All I can do is hope Lexus has a change of mind when the next IS debuts, but I'm not real confident. They are on a strange path right now.
11-03-16, 05:10 AM
#468
Instructor
This video confirmed for me that I don't like the front end - at all. The new insert pieces look cheap and like an afterthought. And....you can't put ppf on all of that stuff. At least currently, the only part of my front bumper that is unprotected is the grill. This front end will get eaten up by the road. It's a shame. 
11-03-16, 01:29 PM
#472
The refresh looks incredible. The new front is so dynamic and has a sports car presence now. Give me ultrasonic
blue, chrome delete, window tint, springs and gloss black f sport wheels and it's a killer daily driver. The new f sports with minor mods will draw second looks no doubt about it.
blue, chrome delete, window tint, springs and gloss black f sport wheels and it's a killer daily driver. The new f sports with minor mods will draw second looks no doubt about it.
11-03-16, 01:45 PM
#473
Lexus Test Driver
Originally Posted by ddvette9
The refresh looks incredible. The new front is so dynamic and has a sports car presence now. Give me ultrasonic
blue, chrome delete, window tint, springs and gloss black f sport wheels and it's a killer daily driver. The new f sports with minor mods will draw second looks no doubt about it.
blue, chrome delete, window tint, springs and gloss black f sport wheels and it's a killer daily driver. The new f sports with minor mods will draw second looks no doubt about it.
11-07-16, 04:40 PM
#477
Lexus Champion
11-07-16, 05:38 PM
#478
Lexus Test Driver
Lexus provides a full breakdown of the new 2017 IS in this video brochure.
https://youtu.be/I5ZcssHNkb4
https://youtu.be/I5ZcssHNkb4
Everything else looks really good... Except for those tail lights....
11-12-16, 06:22 AM
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when u do the drag over compare between luxury and f-sport notice the black vent brake duct parts are just covers
I personally like it without it, like on the original design
looks like tail-lights really have amber in them...
are the gauges more blue, or is it the camera doing things to white light?
I found that to be the case IRL vs pictures, which I found disappointing once I saw it IRL
when u do the drag over compare between luxury and f-sport notice the black vent brake duct parts are just covers
I personally like it without it, like on the original design
looks like tail-lights really have amber in them...
are the gauges more blue, or is it the camera doing things to white light?
I found that to be the case IRL vs pictures, which I found disappointing once I saw it IRL
Last edited by sirwawa; 11-12-16 at 06:25 AM.