Merged 2021 IS re-design / refresh threads
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Pretty interesting debut - lotsa followers - I want one coz LSD & 19" wheels, but dunno how much I can get for 2015 IS350 FSport, RWD, 35k miles, red interior, new tires, 4-wheel alignment, and major PPF coverage.
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Townsend was a little over the top and really pushing it...he kept saying I can't wait to drive it too many times.
However without him...it seems the presentation would have lacked enthusiasm.
I think the F sport grill looks less aggressive, almost like Lexus heard people complain it was too big and too Alien looking, now it looks more streamlined, lower and with some added pieces on the side and bottom makes it appear smaller. I actually like it better. I now understand the side and rear better with this presentation and I see the coup like bend and I really like how the rear and rear sides make it look much more sportier and actually remind me a bit more of the RC rear quarter panel and how it blends into the rear. I like it a lot.
Of course Lexus won't build any F Sports with all the options, so you won't find what your looking for on any lot...they force you into placing orders and waiting 4 months. If you want say F Sport with the adaptive suspension and you want 10.3 screen and Mark Levinson, memory seats that will be a special order.
However without him...it seems the presentation would have lacked enthusiasm.
I think the F sport grill looks less aggressive, almost like Lexus heard people complain it was too big and too Alien looking, now it looks more streamlined, lower and with some added pieces on the side and bottom makes it appear smaller. I actually like it better. I now understand the side and rear better with this presentation and I see the coup like bend and I really like how the rear and rear sides make it look much more sportier and actually remind me a bit more of the RC rear quarter panel and how it blends into the rear. I like it a lot.
Of course Lexus won't build any F Sports with all the options, so you won't find what your looking for on any lot...they force you into placing orders and waiting 4 months. If you want say F Sport with the adaptive suspension and you want 10.3 screen and Mark Levinson, memory seats that will be a special order.
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Extremely underwhelming.
F Sport is now limited to 3.5l engine only.
The marketing woman stated there are 3 drivetrains in the video. Hybrid? Would be really cool to have an IS 300h F Sport in US.
The interior lower dash and door panel are total dealbreakers. I LOVE red interiors but that is way too much red. If it’s the same cheap lower panel plastic as the 2014-2020 IS, it will look horrific in person. Shiny red plastic.
Should have had either the TT V6 from the LS or the B58 from the Supra.
F Sport is now limited to 3.5l engine only.
The marketing woman stated there are 3 drivetrains in the video. Hybrid? Would be really cool to have an IS 300h F Sport in US.
The interior lower dash and door panel are total dealbreakers. I LOVE red interiors but that is way too much red. If it’s the same cheap lower panel plastic as the 2014-2020 IS, it will look horrific in person. Shiny red plastic.
Should have had either the TT V6 from the LS or the B58 from the Supra.
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Originally Posted by EZZ
Why are they advertising at 0-60 in 6 seconds then? Seems weird.
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