Originally Posted by LexsCTJill

That's correct. The current IS will hold over to MY 2013, in early 2013 the next gen IS will debut as a 2014 IS with the spindle grille.

Originally Posted by LexsCTJill

I have always liked the IS model. Both first gen and current. The cool thing is that the IS250 V6 is not platformed shared with any other Lexus or Toyota in America which is really cool in my opinion.

Originally Posted by Hoovey2411

The current IS rides on a shortened GS chassis and underpinnings

Originally Posted by J.P.

the source!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by spwolf

actually, it will probably be revealed late 2012, just like GS was, and start selling early next year.

Originally Posted by spwolf

actually, it will probably be revealed late 2012, just like GS was, and start selling early next year.

Originally Posted by spwolf

if 2013 IS doesnt get spindle, it only means that either there wont be 2013 IS (just like 2012 GS), or that it will simply be carry-over model...

OP makes it sound as if there will be new IS but not spindle, thats certainly not true.

Originally Posted by Squirrelz

Jill should clarify the first post so that people don't mistake the meaning if that is what he/she means. I thought the post was referring to the 3IS, not 2IS. I'd see why they wouldn't put a spindle on the 2IS, it is EOL already. 3IS? Spindle HAS to be on there. It is the new corporate look.

Originally Posted by raptor22

if #1 turns out to be true, then the 2013 MY would be the last model year for 2IS, and in that case, i can see Lexus not bothering with another front fascia update at the very end of the cycle and just hold off till 3IS. After all, 2IS has had two facelifts already.