2013 Lexus LS Unveiling
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I think the CT has the incomplete, or transforming version of the spindle grille, since the lines of the lower front air dam does not align with the upper, thereby not forming a true spindle shape. Released before the GS, it must have been designed when Lexus hadn't really decided on the next design theme, and then they saw the CT team's design and decided to make the shape more cohesive and call it the new theme. It's also why you don't see the CT in the short video of all the spindle'd models during the LF-LC debut.
Last edited by ydooby; Jul 26, 2012 at 01:39 PM.
lol 6hp sounds like a lot already. seriously, with today's engines, hp deviations from production can range 10hp easily. with those kind of changes, might as well say no change. even on the 4gs, lexus pretty much say it's the same drivetrain carryover (which i think is fine, btw)
we will see in 5 days if it really looks that much like the current ls (which means -- facelift? hahahaha... having fun here)
we will see in 5 days if it really looks that much like the current ls (which means -- facelift? hahahaha... having fun here)
My prediction is spindle grille, lights, BMW interior, firmer suspension for better driving dynamic, everything else carry over.
The new S-Class will kill this. Is good, time for a change, everything is a cycle, Lexus was up, MB down. Now MB is up, Lexus will be down.
The next 5LS should be awesome. Awesome-ness usually happens every other generation. Happened many times now: Awesome/Sucky/Awesome: W140/220/221, 993/996/997, R32/R33/R34, E30/E36/E46, F355/F360/F430, E39/E60/F10.........etc.
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You called it, is a big facelift. I always thought that will be the case too.
My prediction is spindle grille, lights, BMW interior, firmer suspension for better driving dynamic, everything else carry over.
The new S-Class will kill this. Is good, time for a change, everything is a cycle, Lexus was up, MB down. Now MB is up, Lexus will be down.
The next 5LS should be awesome. Awesome-ness usually happens every other generation. Happened many times now: Awesome/Sucky/Awesome: W140/220/221, 993/996/997, R32/R33/R34, E30/E36/E46, F355/F360/F430, E39/E60/F10.........etc.
My prediction is spindle grille, lights, BMW interior, firmer suspension for better driving dynamic, everything else carry over.
The new S-Class will kill this. Is good, time for a change, everything is a cycle, Lexus was up, MB down. Now MB is up, Lexus will be down.
The next 5LS should be awesome. Awesome-ness usually happens every other generation. Happened many times now: Awesome/Sucky/Awesome: W140/220/221, 993/996/997, R32/R33/R34, E30/E36/E46, F355/F360/F430, E39/E60/F10.........etc.
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same here, i brought this up a while back too but i don't know enough people behind mb to know for sure. the w222 looks somewhat similar to w221 now, unlike from w140 to w220 to w221
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How can u tell the difference ?
I cannot tell the difference between the new GS and the new ES, even when I glance at it for a while, it's really hard to notice any differences. The ES will canibalize the GS up market.
If the LS is too close to the looks of the GS and ES, the ES will canibalize the LS market as well.
very risky what lexus is doing.
I cannot tell the difference between the new GS and the new ES, even when I glance at it for a while, it's really hard to notice any differences. The ES will canibalize the GS up market.
If the LS is too close to the looks of the GS and ES, the ES will canibalize the LS market as well.
very risky what lexus is doing.
the ES will definitely sell better than the GS and LS it always has. not being able to tell the difference btwn. the GS and ES ???????
Last edited by sydtoosic; Jul 26, 2012 at 06:47 PM.
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Sucks its just a small refresh, but I like the styling MUCH BETTER than the GS!!!!
IMO besides the LFA, the CT is the best styled current Lexus model by far.
1st thing came to my mind when I saw the new LS pics
IMO besides the LFA, the CT is the best styled current Lexus model by far.
1st thing came to my mind when I saw the new LS pics
