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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 09:35 AM
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Does anyone know if Lexus is going to make an IS 2 door coupe in the near future? I would really like to know if their are any plans for that. If there is, is there any photos of it.

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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 10:01 AM
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No one knows that for sure, probably not even Lexus themselves, at this
point.. Also please try to be more specific in your message title, in the
future, thanks.
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 10:22 AM
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Isn't a hard top convertible version of the car coming out some time in 07?
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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Lexus told me 08 two door coming out
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 01:31 PM
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i know they're debuting the car at the detriot auto show, but it might not come to the US until late 07
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Who knows, Toyota may pull a surprise and show the coupe on Sunday during their press launch at the Detroit auto show. But then again, they may wait until a little later in the year as to not steal the thunder from the new LS.

Regardless, it seems highly likely there will be one as there's a hardtop/convertible expected as part of the model mix.
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by knox_sport
It seems highly likely there will be one as there's a hardtop/convertible expected as part of the model mix.
To be competitive with the new Gen 3-Series, which will debut a coupe and hardtop convertible, Lexus NEEDS to offer such models. They also need to introduce a third engine into the mix, which most people are guessing will be a 460 or 450h.
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Old Jan 7, 2006 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by VIP12
Does anyone know if Lexus is going to make an IS 2 door coupe in the near future? I would really like to know if their are any plans for that. If there is, is there any photos of it.

Thanks guys
that's pretty much a certainty, given that all of IS's competitors have a 2-door version (the 3 series, MB CLK, G35, Acura CL (temporarily out), Audi TT). Details are not yet available--it's unclear how far/different Lexus will carry the styling and performance. Supra is reportedly in the wings, as well as an ultra-performance vehicle in the 100k range.
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To some, the IS350 is already like a 4 door coupe
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Old Jan 7, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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I was told by the dealership while ordering mine that a coupe is in the works and that it will debut 3 model years after the sedan with a convertible following 1 year later. I guess we won't know for sure until the time comes.
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Originally Posted by knox_sport
Who knows, Toyota may pull a surprise and show the coupe on Sunday during their press launch at the Detroit auto show. But then again, they may wait until a little later in the year as to not steal the thunder from the new LS.
Oh well, the press conference is already over and they only showed the new LS.
Bummer (although the new LS is a beauty).
Looks like an IS and GS hopped in bed and this was the result.



It wouldn't make sense to upstage their premier sedan. I'll wager they'll show it in Geneva. They said they would announce the "technical" details of the new LS there and the hybrid version in Chicago. And since there isn't a snowballs chance they'll announce the new ES in Geneva, it would be the obvious spot to announce the IS coupe -- they need something to crow about -- and what better place than on the European's own turf.

We'll keep waiting...

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