The 2014 Lexus IS is expected to make its official debut at the 2013 NAIAS in Detroit
09-07-12, 11:38 AM
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The grill only has the illusion of being rectangular with rounded edges due to the covering, right? Obviously it has to be the angled spindle grill design underneath the covering correct?
09-07-12, 11:53 AM
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I'm looking very forward to this car. If they can apply the 4GS formula to the IS, I think the car will be a huge hit.
I'm hoping for:
- Weight reduction
- Revamped driving dynamics
- Updated engines
- Mini-GS styled interior with a cabin slightly larger than the 2IS
- Dramatic spindle front end
- ~230hp hybrid that can get 38+MPG
I'm hoping for:
- Weight reduction
- Revamped driving dynamics
- Updated engines
- Mini-GS styled interior with a cabin slightly larger than the 2IS
- Dramatic spindle front end
- ~230hp hybrid that can get 38+MPG
09-07-12, 01:03 PM
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Why would they want to road-test a car if it isn't equipped with the right road-contacting stuff? By using the wrong equipment the data they gather would be meaningless. There is enough evidence that this is the AWD version already: 17" rims, same width for 4 tires, huge wheel gap, all trademarks of the AWD version.
09-07-12, 02:59 PM
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Maybe its just me but after 20 years of black plastic "spy photos" I don't care much if at all. Just show me the car.
It is utterly amazing to see people bicker and argue and try to stand by some strong point with a camo mule and they have no inner insight to lead people to a strong conclusion.
I'm not even sure how the article says this car is sleeker when the current IS looks as sleek as anything and its 8 years old. I have a feeling the IS will sit more upright like the GS to offer more room that everyone who didn't buy one can stop *****ing about
It is utterly amazing to see people bicker and argue and try to stand by some strong point with a camo mule and they have no inner insight to lead people to a strong conclusion.
I'm not even sure how the article says this car is sleeker when the current IS looks as sleek as anything and its 8 years old. I have a feeling the IS will sit more upright like the GS to offer more room that everyone who didn't buy one can stop *****ing about
09-07-12, 02:59 PM
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I don't think those images you posted are even new or different, as they are the same ones I already posted from Motor Authority on the previous page. Hopefully we'll see some more that are up close soon. It's also rather ironic that it was caught right in front of a Toyota dealership.
We have more today...!!!! via MotorAuthority 
Rolling shots on the streets of SoCal...
2014 Lexus IS Spy Shots
"Prototype for the completely redesigned 2014 Lexus IS have been spotted in the U.S., and though they are heavily camouflaged a few key details about the upcoming sedan can be ascertained. We can clearly see elements of the car’s new spindle grille, which looks to be the most aggressive iteration of the corporate Lexus grille we’ve seen thus far.
The overall dimensions of the car haven’t changed much compared to the current IS, though the profile appears much more streamlined. The trailing edge of the roof has been masked with additional padding to hide the new shape, but we know from previous comments made by a Lexus exec that the design will be rather striking.
At the rear, we can see a sharp crease leading from the top of the fender to the trunk lid, as well as what could possibly be new inverted L-shaped tail-lamps inspired by the units on the LF-LC concept car. Beneath these is a pair of fairly conventional oval exhaust tips.
Though there are claims the 2014 IS will utilize a stretched version of Toyota’s rear-wheel drive platform underpinning the Scion FR-S and its Subaru BRZ twin, a more likely scenario would see the new IS ride on a shortened version of the GS’ platform. Giving credence to the latter was the sighting of early test mules for the new IS wearing a similar suspension setup to the one in the GS. This means that the new IS may feature adjustable damping and active rear steering, just like its bigger brother.
As for the powertrain lineup, a new four-cylinder engine is expected to replace the current IS 250’s 2.5-liter V-6, while the new IS 350 should pick up a version of the 306-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 found in the GS 350. Further down the track a new hybrid model will be launched, as will a high-performance IS F model, though it’s unclear at this point whether it will stick with a V-8 or downsize to a force-fed V-6.
Stay tuned as development progresses, and look for a debut of the 2014 Lexus IS at a major international auto show within the next six months or so."
Enjoy,
~ Joe Z
Rolling shots on the streets of SoCal...
2014 Lexus IS Spy Shots
"Prototype for the completely redesigned 2014 Lexus IS have been spotted in the U.S., and though they are heavily camouflaged a few key details about the upcoming sedan can be ascertained. We can clearly see elements of the car’s new spindle grille, which looks to be the most aggressive iteration of the corporate Lexus grille we’ve seen thus far.
The overall dimensions of the car haven’t changed much compared to the current IS, though the profile appears much more streamlined. The trailing edge of the roof has been masked with additional padding to hide the new shape, but we know from previous comments made by a Lexus exec that the design will be rather striking.
At the rear, we can see a sharp crease leading from the top of the fender to the trunk lid, as well as what could possibly be new inverted L-shaped tail-lamps inspired by the units on the LF-LC concept car. Beneath these is a pair of fairly conventional oval exhaust tips.
Though there are claims the 2014 IS will utilize a stretched version of Toyota’s rear-wheel drive platform underpinning the Scion FR-S and its Subaru BRZ twin, a more likely scenario would see the new IS ride on a shortened version of the GS’ platform. Giving credence to the latter was the sighting of early test mules for the new IS wearing a similar suspension setup to the one in the GS. This means that the new IS may feature adjustable damping and active rear steering, just like its bigger brother.
As for the powertrain lineup, a new four-cylinder engine is expected to replace the current IS 250’s 2.5-liter V-6, while the new IS 350 should pick up a version of the 306-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 found in the GS 350. Further down the track a new hybrid model will be launched, as will a high-performance IS F model, though it’s unclear at this point whether it will stick with a V-8 or downsize to a force-fed V-6.
Stay tuned as development progresses, and look for a debut of the 2014 Lexus IS at a major international auto show within the next six months or so."
Enjoy,
~ Joe Z