Merged 2021 IS re-design / refresh threads
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F SPORT DYNAMIC HANDLING PACKAGE
ADD- DRIVE MODE SELECT WITH ECO, NORMAL, SPORT S, SPORT S+ AND CUSTOM MODES
- F SPORT HEATED ASH WOOD STEERING WHEEL
- F SPORT–TUNED ADAPTIVE VARIABLE SUSPENSION
- F SPORT 19-INCH SPLIT-SEVEN-SPOKE FORGED ALLOY MATTE BLACK BBS®[8] WHEELS
- CARBON FIBER REAR SPOILER
- TORSEN®[9] LIMITED-SLIP REAR DIFFERENTIAL
- ASH INTERIOR TRIM
- SMARTACCESS[10][11] CARD KEY
One can probably buy just the Black Wheels but I'm sure they'll be pricey as a stand alone option or available accessory wheel.
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Originally Posted by Xanadu350
Wow, check this out, I’ve never seen a video where someone has explained why Doug was wrong, ha I wonder if Doug has seen this?
We can nitpick about Doug all day but the reality is, a casual enthusiast will probably look at the car like Doug and may not be that interested in the 350. For the other 90% who aren't enthusiasts and like the looks of the car, they will get the 300. Lexus probably made the right decision financially as sedans are dying so why invest. The general criticism should be is why they don't update their powertrains across their entire lineup.
Edit: I would get the Is350 over the 330 anyway. Peaky 2L turbos aren't my cup of tea.
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I like this car in this color. I still don't think I'd pick this color, but looks good.
https://youtu.be/lsbIDNl_2i8
https://youtu.be/lsbIDNl_2i8
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Is this the new Cloudburst Gray?
Did anyone notice on Lexus build it now that they charge extra $425.00 for certain paint colors like Iridium and Cloudburst Gray, however if you choose Atomic Silver they don't charge you any extra. I thought that Atomic Silver was a premium paint like several layers of paint and warranted the extra prem charge but now there not charging for it. I wonder if that's because Atomic is not new anymore?
Did anyone notice on Lexus build it now that they charge extra $425.00 for certain paint colors like Iridium and Cloudburst Gray, however if you choose Atomic Silver they don't charge you any extra. I thought that Atomic Silver was a premium paint like several layers of paint and warranted the extra prem charge but now there not charging for it. I wonder if that's because Atomic is not new anymore?
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Glad to see they are keeping Atomic Silver alive. The longer I had my IS in Atomic Silver the more I was glad I ended up in that color. Originally I was looking at a car that was Nebula Gray with Rioja Red seats, but the car sold before I had a chance to get over to the dealership. Lucky me. 
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Glad to see they are keeping Atomic Silver alive. The longer I had my IS in Atomic Silver the more I was glad I ended up in that color. Originally I was looking at a car that was Nebula Gray with Rioja Red seats, but the car sold before I had a chance to get over to the dealership. Lucky me.
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Last edited by Xanadu350; Oct 25, 2020 at 09:47 AM.
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What are those really bright red lights on the console where the radio controls are? They look like airbag warning lights? Please tell me those can be turned off? That would be terrible to always be forced to see those glaring red bright lights, especially at night. There 3 of them in a row and there still light when he drives. There is also a bright yellow light to the right that is always on. Is this Atomic or Iridium? I need to see a video of the Atomic in action.
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We can nitpick about Doug all day but the reality is, a casual enthusiast will probably look at the car like Doug and may not be that interested in the 350. For the other 90% who aren't enthusiasts and like the looks of the car, they will get the 300. Lexus probably made the right decision financially as sedans are dying so why invest. The general criticism should be is why they don't update their powertrains across their entire lineup.
Edit: I would get the Is350 over the 330 anyway. Peaky 2L turbos aren't my cup of tea.
Edit: I would get the Is350 over the 330 anyway. Peaky 2L turbos aren't my cup of tea.