What is up with the wheel gap space? For a car with such an aggressive stance it has unusual large amount of wheel gap space. Why did Lexus choose to do this? Could they have not extended the quarter panels. I love the exterior of this car, but this flaw is a true eyesore. After spending over 40k I should not have to buy a body kit or lower the vehicle to eliminate this design flaw? Anyone else agree or are you happy with the wheel gap?

 

I think it's fine with the sport.

The luxury vehicles are a bit more than I would like though.

 

eh, its not that bad. well, as bad as your making it out to be anyway

 

Just had to clarify, by luxury you mean the 17's and by sport you mean the 18's right?

 

another one is the lame *** ac adapter. How are we suppose to plug stuff in AND close the center console....

so lame

 

Wow. picky. I'd hate to hear what you think about an ACTUAL design flaw, like the location of the power outlet in the center armrest.

 

since everyone is being so picky, it actually isn't an "AC" adapter, its DC.

 

plug it in and leave it in the center console...

 

and don't put your arm there until your phone is done....

 

A "design" flaw would imply that something is functionally wrong with the car. There is nothing wrong with the car. You just happen to not like the wheel gap. No one forced you to buy the car either. Everyone will obviously have different tastes as to how they think a car should look and this is where the after-market products come into play. For MOST people, the gap is not a problem and for those who are unhappy with the "design" flaw have purchased lowering springs, larger wheels, and are anxiously awaiting body kits.

 

you should see the audi a4 with standard wheels. I think they're higher up and look funny. I didnt take notice of a big wheel gap for IS though, you should see the audi a4 's wheel gap

 

plug it in, leave it there, and CLOSE it then put your arm there...

Obviously he meant the outlet is in the center console so you can't leave the phone outside and have it closed at the same time.

 

 

I dont like the way the front gap is larger than the rear gap... due to the tire size, ah well.

 

Lexus isn't the only one that does it...gives room for travel with the softer suspension, but is common among a few other vehicles as well.

Below is the sport version of the MX-5, with 17s.