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Old 12-22-20, 12:18 PM
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It looks like, a lot of peoples are finding this updated IS very fine.
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Old 12-22-20, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by natnut
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM1slNRPRb8

From 10:41, the reviewer compares his driving impressions of the Lexus 2021 IS vs the Mercedes C-class, Audi A4, BMW 3 series and the Acura TLX. Seems like the revised suspension and chassis did its job.
This is not a review - this guy knows nothing about driving dynamics.

This is word for word his review while driving:
“Omg it sounds like it has 600hp, it is so much fun, OMG wow!!!!!” 😂

Chris Harris he is not....
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Originally Posted by natnut
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm1slnrprb8

from 10:41, the reviewer compares his driving impressions of the lexus 2021 is vs the mercedes c-class, audi a4, bmw 3 series and the acura tlx. Seems like the revised suspension and chassis did its job.
lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 12-24-20, 12:47 PM
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I saw the new IS350 in person for the first time, Lexus totally nailed the design, it looks muscular and much cleaner than the previous model, even the rear looks fine in person.

If I was in the market for a sport sedan, this will be on my radar for sure.
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Old 12-24-20, 01:02 PM
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[moderator note: please don't post a link with no explanation - this thread is pics of the new IS]

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-thread-2.html

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Old 12-24-20, 10:06 PM
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Pictures are great babaijebu. Everytime I look at this car, I see something other going on in the design. It's really great.
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Old 12-25-20, 07:29 AM
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really is a GREAT looking car now.
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Old 12-25-20, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
really is a GREAT looking car now.
Yes it is. Integrating the LED check mark into the main headlight makes the front much better looking.

Lexus refusal to update the engine is the only thing stopping me from buying this. It's a bummer.
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Old 12-25-20, 12:06 PM
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I'm really liking the styling of this car! Is this just a facelift of the 3IS? Like a 2nd facelift since there was one in 2017, right?
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Old 12-25-20, 12:43 PM
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i actually seem to be in the minority in that i like the 2017 refresh much better than i like this version of the car. like infinitely better.

i don't find it attractive at all, i think it looks bulky, and both the front and rear ends look awkward to my eye, particularly the hood-to-bumper crease that is so awkwardly integrated into a mishmash of design elements that i don't think are cohesive at all.

the car isn't going to sell, so lexus will either have to give it a sufficient power plant for anyone to find it relevant in the segment anymore, or let it languish until sales are absolutely nothing.
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Old 12-25-20, 01:06 PM
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looks sinister. Good work!
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Old 12-25-20, 03:37 PM
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Saw a new IS in the wild the other day. Looks fantastically sharp!!
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Old 12-26-20, 11:53 PM
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