Carmaker1

A 2014 Lexus IS test mule has been caught in Europe making the rounds on a test track. It is expected to make its debut by the end of 2012, with sales starting sometime next year. Read here for more info.

blacksc400

iTrader: (4)

Finally!!!!

See how they have covered up the front bumper, maybe we can expect something similar to 4GS??

Carmaker1

Most definitely, but do these images stand out to you?

From Mr. Burns:

ot180

Doesn't look any different than the current style

G Star

iTrader: (2)

Yup, that is the whole point.

I guess their camo worked on you.

Hoovey689

iTrader: (16)

lol that's because its a "MULE". Uses a current body style to hide and test new power trains, tech, suspension etc..

ST430

Looks like this is just a powertrain mule. With the performance/gas efficiency of the new F30 328i, the IS has to get much more competitive than the old 2.5 mill. Hopefully this will debut in the new IS....

Carmaker1

I'm thinking they might be referring to the last two teaser images taken in December.

greg0126

iTrader: (2)

The car in the pics is also an IS350. Wonder what they changed under the hood and in the suspension.

Mr. Burns

A mule like this is usually the best indicator for any dimension changes in the car, and it doesn't look like the IS will be changing much.

Yep, as I've been saying all along, that's the new IS, and it seems to be little more than the current model with a spindle grill MCE, which is disappointing. Or not, considering I really like the look of the current IS but wish it was a bit more aggressive up front.

spwolf

i dont think they need to do much to exterior, it is still great and fsport predator will eat babies... inside needs GS type make over and hybrid model!

ot180

It appears I underestimated the sneakiness

SNiiP3R

iTrader: (3)

So what exactly are they testing ? I don't think the new IS will have the new engine and transmission. So, only suspension comes to mind....

KillaIS250

iTrader: (1)

That's why its a test mule - you don't know what they are testing

Allen K

iTrader: (4)

I vote for someone with a busted up IS wanted to track his car