Redesign for 2019? 2020?
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The IS is not going away anytime soon, RWD compact sport sedan is too important a segment to be left out of for any luxury carmaker. In fact, there is now rumours of a new engine 2.4 turbo for the new IS, meaning there will/might be different offerings of motor for same model, can hardly wait!.
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Today early press photos have been released of the refreshed 2019 Lexus RC, I wonder if any of these updates will make its way to the new IS. For instance check out the track pad and how it’s located in these pics. I wonder if the new IS Gen 4 will get this same type track pad which will be needed for Apple car play. I think these refreshed RC pics looks nice especially a much needed interior updates.
https://lexusenthusiast.com/2018/08/...exus-rc-coupe/
https://lexusenthusiast.com/2018/08/...exus-rc-coupe/
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Today early press photos have been released of the refreshed 2019 Lexus RC, I wonder if any of these updates will make its way to the new IS. For instance check out the track pad and how it’s located in these pics. I wonder if the new IS Gen 4 will get this same type track pad which will be needed for Apple car play. I think these refreshed RC pics looks nice especially a much needed interior updates.
https://lexusenthusiast.com/2018/08/...exus-rc-coupe/
https://lexusenthusiast.com/2018/08/...exus-rc-coupe/
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Today early press photos have been released of the refreshed 2019 Lexus RC, I wonder if any of these updates will make its way to the new IS. For instance check out the track pad and how it’s located in these pics. I wonder if the new IS Gen 4 will get this same type track pad which will be needed for Apple car play. I think these refreshed RC pics looks nice especially a much needed interior updates.
https://lexusenthusiast.com/2018/08/...exus-rc-coupe/
https://lexusenthusiast.com/2018/08/...exus-rc-coupe/
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I like the exterior updates though. No more bear claws on the rear bumper!
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They also cleaned up the center console around the a/c unit by adding that leather bolstering wrap instead of just bare metal plate. It looks much better, Yet I think the IS got this same thing when they updated the Navi screen size.
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From: Toronto
The interior got the same type of updates as the IS did in 2017. They are subtle but I think make it look a touch more premium. Exterior changes are obvious (front and rear lights are the biggest changes).
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Corrected myself -- 2016 gets the upgraded/updated subframe and diff. Not 2015. Of course. makes sense it would happen on a major update year.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...l#post10210681
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...l#post10210681
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2019 IS will be the same ! new design ? in my opinion i think the current design is SO COOL AND NICE already, not just cool but current design is Unique and no match to others, another reason i like Toyota/Lexus designer guys, they knew what i'm thinking in my head. I hope they'll keep this current design for another 6 years 
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