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Old 01-15-13, 11:20 AM
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The non-Sport looks so much better. Lexus got it backwards with the front air intakes. They are larger on the non-Sport, which typically signifies more air being sucked in for higher performance/cooling. This should have been on the Sport model, but it's on the base model.
Old 01-15-13, 11:21 AM
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No one does launch videos better than Lexus Europe:

Old 01-15-13, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Burns
No one does launch videos better than Lexus Europe:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl_AazE6m50
Wow it looks pretty good.
Old 01-15-13, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by m34door
Oh does anyone have HP numbers?
they remain the same as the 2IS

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...is_first_look/
Old 01-15-13, 11:31 AM
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wow ... much better than the US reveal video lol.
Old 01-15-13, 11:34 AM
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Really nice ad! straight to the point.
Old 01-15-13, 11:35 AM
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looks so good. i hope these new pics shut the haters up
Old 01-15-13, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Burns
No one does launch videos better than Lexus Europe:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl_AazE6m50
Great video indeed. Yeah I really don't care for all the artsy fartsy bits in the US launch video. Just show us the car!!
Old 01-15-13, 11:39 AM
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Superb video from Lexus EU
Old 01-15-13, 11:52 AM
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I took a snapshot of the European launch video in 1080p, where you can definitely see the cooled seat button being an option at 1:07.

(Funny to note that the interior shot shown before this particular scene does not have the cooled seat button at 1:04.)
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Old 01-15-13, 11:53 AM
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no rear deck spoiler?
Old 01-15-13, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Shoganai
no rear deck spoiler?
Built in rear deck spoiler! ... looks almost like a WALD

Old 01-15-13, 12:09 PM
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I prefer the front grille on the non-F-Sport IS. I like the horizontal line dividing the top and bottom. I normally root for the F-Sport models but I think the non-F-Sport grille fits the 3IS much better.
Old 01-15-13, 12:16 PM
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Never mind my video snapshot showing the cooled seat buttons. Lexus Europe has lots more better pics on their Facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...9989309&type=1


Different wood panels, and for the first time, memory seats!!! (but only on the driver's side. )

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Old 01-15-13, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Burns
No one does launch videos better than Lexus Europe:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl_AazE6m50
i like non-fsport, but I have to admit that slowly F-sport is looking better and better, especially in this video.

what are those metal ***** in the corner next to the headlights, washers? They look cool.


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