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08-04-11, 08:59 PM

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I dig those fenders alot, very muscular and aggressive looking front. Something that I always liked about an IS and wished the 3GS had something similar.....

08-04-11, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 8SpdShift

I wonder if the GS-F's grille will be reminiscent of the blacked-out grille featured on the pre-production Toyota Aurion TRD...

The more aggressive GS 350 F-Sport Grill (a page or two back) is pretty much all we will see... I doubt a 3rd grill will make onto the GS-F..

But anything's possible..

Fenders do seem to carry some nice flares, like the current IS-F

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08-04-11, 09:18 PM

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Still quite shocked at how aggressive the front if this car is. Front end + LF-Gh sides and rear end will be an amazing combination.

Based on what we have seen and read, I really think Lexus hit a home run with this one

08-04-11, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by iggyhop9

I was kinda worried about this teaser after seeing the plain horizontal bars and the possibly body colored separator, but then I went back and looked at the photos from the numerous driving reviews from last week and saw immediately that this a base model GS250/350 with no F-Sport additions, which doesn't concern me because the only model I will consider buying is the GS-F. If you look at the review photos of the GS-450h, you'll see the lights are different and carry a 3 ring characteristic. Also, the grill has a black mesh design on the hybrid and different fog lights, which look loads better. Actually, I think whole front has a different body kit on it when it comes to the hybrid. It has protruding front that brings out, literally, the pinch design that is chrome outlined on the teaser. Unless you plan on getting the base 250/350, you probably won't have to deal with the plain front. For those who get the F-Sport, Hybrid, or *fingers crossed* GS-F, you'll be fine.

Looks pretty good so far, but I wish base models weren't so dumbed down. Especially in regards to wheel design. I understand that the margins on options are huge. So companies provide better looking wheels at a price, to push the consumer to upgrade, but when you are talking about luxury vehicles, to me it just hurts with the brand's image when I constantly see base models with cheap looking wheels on the streets. Do that with mainstream cars, but not luxury vehicles.

08-05-11, 05:28 AM

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looks hawt.

hope the car in that preview shot hasn't been artificially lowered as many glamor shots are.

08-05-11, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Mind18

Just imagine we get the 350 as a base car, other places get a 250 as a base car this generation.

I'm excited for it!

08-05-11, 07:51 AM

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Don't worry 19's will probably be an option for non F-Sport trims and most likely there will be some 20's as accessory.

08-05-11, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BNR34

It is hilarious how we are all so desperately want to see the new GS, but the truth is it will just be a scaled up CT200h, it will look 95% identical, it is just the new corporate face

Even the hood line, windshield shape and side mirrors almost looks identical!

Your post has some merit but creates disappointment. Let's hope this is not true.

08-05-11, 10:41 AM

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I think it looks better without the chrome continuing into the grill:

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08-05-11, 11:30 AM

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Isn't the picture just a photoshop job in the first place? Two weeks we'll see the real deal, I bet it surprises.

08-05-11, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TF109B

Isn't the picture just a photoshop job in the first place? Two weeks we'll see the real deal, I bet it surprises.

No it's the real deal. The picture is from Lexus, it is the front end of the 4GS not a photoshopped depiction.

08-05-11, 01:07 PM

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Hey, I went to the Lexus GS vehicle website and there is a "chat with Lexus" slide you can click. You click on it and it connects you to a representative. Here is a copy and paste of my convo:
TTho (Listening)
TTho: Welcome to Lexus Chat. How may I help you?

Demetrius S: Hi, I had question regarding the 2012 Lexus GS. Will there be one or will skip a model year?

TTho: Thank you for your interest in a Lexus vehicle.

TTho: May I have a moment to research your question ?

Demetrius S: No problem

TTho: Thank you.

TTho: Yes, there will be a 2012 GS. The fourth- generation GS has been redesigned inside and out and will feature a distinctive new grille.

Demetrius S: That's the issue. I see on the official Lexus website that there will be a fourth-generation GS, but the website says 2013. Will the 2012 be based on the third generation or fourth generation?

TTho: Lexus will reveal the all new GS on Thursday,August 18th in conjunction with the pebble beach concours d'Elegance. The 2012 model will be based on the fourth-generation.

Demetrius S: Oh, ok. So if I wanted to purchase the current 3rd generation, the 2011 model would be the last one of that cycle?

TTho: That is correct.

Demetrius S: Great. And everything else about the fourth generation with be revealed on the 18th?

TTho: The details have not yet been revealed. But, the press conference will also be broadcast live online and archived at http://www.LexusNewsroom.com.

Demetrius S: Ok, I guess I'll wait until then. Thank you for your help!

TTho: Your very welcome.

TTho: Thank you for visiting Lexus Chat. It was a pleasure assisting you. Please enjoy your day.

Demetrius S: You too.

So, I just found it interesting that the website says "2013", the reviews have been mixed between 2012 and 2013, and this Lexus chat says 2012. What do you guys think?