View Poll Results: The new Face of Lexus? Your thoughts?
I love it, bold and gives Lexus a face
47
40.87%
I hate it and/or don't like it
21
18.26%
I don't mind but I prefer Lexus previous styling
14
12.17%
Indifferent, don't like/don't hate
10
8.70%
I hate anything Lexus does and am glad there is this option
1
0.87%
Thank GOD its not that dumbass Beak
12
10.43%
Still undecided, haven't made up mind
10
8.70%
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The Lexus "Spindle" Grill thread
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 94,159
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From: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
I won't necessarily say I HATE it. But I disliked it yesterday, I dislike it today, and I will dislike it tomorrow. Same with Audi, Mitsubushi, and the Acura parrot-beaks.
Last edited by mmarshall; Apr 8, 2014 at 09:22 AM.
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 94,159
Likes: 214
From: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
I am worried Lexus is following current trends that other manufacturers have been following. Audi starting the unique grille thing, Mitsubishi grabbed their version, Ford has their new scaffolding front, and now Lexus is trying the hourglass thing. This is dangerous business when everyone uses a extroverted grille to define a brand. It can get old, tiring, or obnoxious very fast. I much rather see Lexus keep a conservative approach and not follow what the flavor of the year is. Dangerous way of business.
I think it only looks good on the LS and RX. Acceptable on the GS.
I absolutely hate it on the IS and CT.
I guess as the size of the car gets smaller, the spindle grill gets uglier to me.
I absolutely hate it on the IS and CT.
I guess as the size of the car gets smaller, the spindle grill gets uglier to me.
Lead Lap
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,585
Likes: 24
From: Washington
To be honest I never really warmed up the spindle grill. I definitely don't like the GS and GX. I struggle with the IS; I love the car from certain angles and then from others I think the car has too much front overhang with the spindle accentuating it.
The LS, LX, ES, and RX look great to me though.
The LS, LX, ES, and RX look great to me though.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,019
Likes: 0
From: NSW
On a grand scheme I don't like the spindle grill.
Especially on the LS & ES. Just looks like an incredibly chessy afterthought..
Give me the handsome, elegant and beautiful waterfall type grill over these look at me grills any day.
Especially on the LS & ES. Just looks like an incredibly chessy afterthought..
Give me the handsome, elegant and beautiful waterfall type grill over these look at me grills any day.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,436
Likes: 231
From: Illinois
I am worried Lexus is following current trends that other manufacturers have been following. Audi starting the unique grille thing, Mitsubishi grabbed their version, Ford has their new scaffolding front, and now Lexus is trying the hourglass thing. This is dangerous business when everyone uses a extroverted grille to define a brand. It can get old, tiring, or obnoxious very fast. I much rather see Lexus keep a conservative approach and not follow what the flavor of the year is. Dangerous way of business.
Pole Position
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,599
Likes: 38
From: CA
I disagree, I love the F-Sport aggressiveness. At first, when the GS came out, I felt the same way that you did too, but ever since the IS came out and I saw it in person, I've loved the F-Sport styling.
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 67,644
Likes: 3,785
From: Maryland
In general I think the F-Sport spindles look better, with the exception of perhaps the LS which has the contrast grey bumper trim in between. But, it has really grown on me.
For instance RX vs F Sport RC, IS vs F Sport IS, F Sport looks much better IMHO.
For instance RX vs F Sport RC, IS vs F Sport IS, F Sport looks much better IMHO.
but each are entitled to their opinion. 