delete thread if its a complete repost

 

nah, it should be merged, since the other thread has only links, and we can't post it in for some reason.

 

looks like the only thing i would swap on my is would be the side view mirrors...other than that i'll stick with 06-08 styling

 

Hate the tail and new front bumper seems less aggressive. I'm glad I have 08.

 

Looks good up front. The larger central intake makes the dimpled/botox fog lights look more subtle. There is also a new step or ledge below the headlights and fogs. Rear taillights are so-so. I don't see it as an improvement, just different to be different. Sideview mirrors have more style. Dont' care for the new rims... they look blingy and overstyled. A deer hoof first came to mind for the spokes. Left tailpipe tip is still mounted off-kilter.

 

Anyone know what the interior changes are? (other then the stitching).

 

I am happy with the one I have now. Actually, exterior wise I like the current one better.

 

err... i like the mirror turn lens's BUT... rather than the wide dumbos we have it now appears they just stretched them longer keeping the same total amount of 'area'... *sigh* why couldnt we have isf mirrors

 

To each his/her own. But IMO, the styling is a little off and not as sharp or coherent with the IS design.
The front bumper looks bulkier and softer 
The fog light casing looks rounded and out of place.
The tail lights are not as sharp, they looked “jeweled” or girly.

I like the current 06-08 design much better.

 

the dash buttons are flat, and has more chrome trimming.

 

agreed. 06-08 just looks cleaner

 

Those are 18"s right? they are right? please say yes

 

yes they are.

 

 

Nice updates. I think the L-Finesse wasn't the best direction to take this model (Altezza) in the first place, so I'm not sure how much lipstick can be applied here. Toyota/Lexus has to reap what has been sown. I will say this freshening is certainly way more tasteful than the stylistic choices made for the IS-F.