hm, why would it be standard? It is probably part of some package.

 

I looove it! Everything flows perfectly.

Looks like the sport bumper is not a lip kit anymore. Happy to hear lexus heard us b$tched about that.

I pray to the lexus god that they keep the taillight design.......keeping fingers+toes crossed.

 

QUESTION: IS THIS THE 5LS OR A REFRESHED 4LS ??? I am confused. What I gather is that it is the 5LS but looks more like an extensive refresh of the 4LS

 

here are some much better shots

http://lexusenthusiast.com/2012/07/2...ls-spy-photos/

 

What's the source for those images?

 

I think it's more of a 4.5 or 4.75LS.

 

At least the changes arent TOO drastic of a change.

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/07...xus-ls460.html

 

Using your logic the 4GS is still a 3GS since it's the same engine and chasis.

In my book, a new styling change is a new generation. I do understand what you're getting at. I stopped counting and dividing the models a long time ago. Seems all the brands do so much model sharing the lines have become to vague to stick to generational divides.
I like how BMW and Porsche use numerical designations to seperate the models even if there are parts being shared from one model year to the next. The number assignment simply identify the current car.

 

^^ I thought the new GS was on a new chassis

 

Thanks for the side by side pictures!

 

Also, they couldnt remove the black smart access buttons on the exterior door handles when they were doing the refresh to make it touch sensitive like on other models?

 

^Im actually a fan of the black button lol...

Maybe its because Im so used to it

 

I agree that I like the black button too because the touch buttons always make me do a double take because I am not sure if I activated it. However, to be consistent with the rest of the lineup they should have made the switch

 

It's a heavy refresh of the 4LS.

It is.

 

Better look at the interior:



http://carstyleblog.com/lexus-ls-unveiled/