I don't put a lot of faith in Motor Trend, but for the last two years, they've been first out with next year's changes. Keep in mind this is still Motor Trend, and this is NOT the 3IS. (If any of this has already been covered, moderators please delete.)

"Lexus has dropped the manual transmission, presumably in the advance of the model's much needed makeover for 2014. The navigation and Lexus telematics software has been reworked. IS convertibles gain an F-Sport package and red interior option (wasn't this already available?), while the IS F springs for scratch-resistant clearcoat paint and more responsive suspension. An IS 250 Special Edition is new."

Hadn't heard about any of these changes, and the scratch-resistant paint sounds interesting. Hope that filters across the line.

 

All of that information sounds correct from what I've heard as well, at least about the 6MT and the navigation/radio.

Jeff

 

damn, was hoping for the manual transmission to come back, I wonder what feature will be new for the nav...

 

The only hope I have for the new IS model is the REAL PADDLE SHIFTER!! NOT the crappy GEAR LIMITER O:

 

Manual transmission ftw

 

Could be possible(For the 3IS) seeing as the FR-S got a version of the IS-F trany

 

No manual that suck, was hoping for a manual transmission for the 350.

 

They just wont get it right

 

^^^ they not considering younger folks anymore lol

 

This isn't really news. We all know the new IS will bow with the current Navigation system that the 2013 GS, RX, ES, and LX have. We also know it will have remote touch and a recessed navigation..

It will have the same set-up as the new GS. In drive the paddles act as gear limiters, but in S they will act as a real tiptronic

 

Was hoping to see an 350 f sport with 6 speed

 

This isn't about the 3IS, this is about the 2013 2IS getting a new navigation system with Lexus Enform.

Again: This thread is NOT about the 3IS. There is a thread for 3IS information, but this isn't it, lol. Who knows the manual transmission could be back for the 3IS, but it's now gone from the 2IS.

Jeff

 

LOL oh snap guess i also read it wrong though it said 3Is lol

 

there will be no 3IS until 2014....ugh

 

Yay for the no 3IS yet lol. My car isn't old yet.