Facelifted Lexus LS600h, GS450h and IS250 F-Sport Unveiled

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09-02-09, 08:29 AM

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i like the GS grille the best out of the hybrid grilles.

the slats are angled progressively.

the LS grille is disgusting, and gives the whole car a cheap toyota camry XL look.

09-02-09, 08:32 AM

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the IS above is the regular IS with the F sport package which is why it has the mesh grill. It will not be standard

09-02-09, 09:14 AM

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Not good for Lexus...

09-02-09, 10:10 AM

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Not a fan either, will have to wait to see in person. Since GSh in 07 was pretty much like a GS expect rims, hybrid badges and the blue 450h. 08/09 added the blue emblems. 2010 adds this grill.

09-02-09, 10:13 AM

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Seriously those look like toyota's. What is up with Lexus and Acura and these ugly grill trends? Only the IS looks good.

09-02-09, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by speedflex

I have to say that the LS grill makes it look more like a Toyota than ever. Somehow these updates are a step backwards to me.

+1. I don't like the GS grille at all, either.

09-02-09, 10:41 AM

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Not feelin' the LS face lift at all...

The IS-F is just not getting LSD? Do they currently only have an open differential? LSD should be an option for IS250/350s by now; at least a VLSD or something...

09-02-09, 10:47 AM

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LS facelift = fail. The original one at least looked upmarket.

09-02-09, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DustinV

My first thought when I saw the new grille was: "Don't let Acura influence you!"

acura is to beak, as lexus 'h' is to 'snout'.

09-02-09, 11:34 AM

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Not good for Lexus...

Ouch bumper facelift was not the best idea. Not good at all. As far as the grill goes I can live with it, for sure original is better like hundred times.

09-02-09, 11:36 AM

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The IS-F is just not getting LSD? Do they currently only have an open differential? LSD should be an option for IS250/350s by now; at least a VLSD or something...

i don't think the M3 has an LSD option even, or didn't used to (lame), and it's not offered on Boxsters either, which SUCKS and us even more lame.