tonee8519

I hear some people say that the lexus IS sedan has somewhat of a coupe profile, any of you guys here agree?

PhilipMSPT

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Coupe profile? Yes. The slope of the front and rear windshields are steep, which is classically coupe-esque.

If the IS was a hatchback similar to that of the upcoming Rapide, that would be sexy...

IRCRomeo

I absolutely love that pic. I saw it in last months Motor Trend. I just would be concerned about getting gas on the car since the gas tank is located in an awkward position.

SerKevin

Wow!

That car is one sexy beast!!!

IS300eR

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ditto.

CoasterG

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And some more Rapide photos and info at:

http://www.topgear.com/content/featu...ries/01/1.html

Such a sweet car.

acsan

Yes, I agree. In fact, most people that have had the privilege to ride in mine initially think it's a two-door until they get into the back seats.

uschardcor

i've gotten in the habit of when i remove the gas dispenser from the inlet, i cup my hand under it to catch any drips. i'd rather have it on my hand and drive with the other hand than risk it

PhilipMSPT

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Funny, I've had a couple of relatives open the front door and instruct others to get into the rear seats. The weird thing is that it once happened in the daytime where you can tell the car had four doors.

Crazy Uncle James...

dngo27

one evening out, my friend j actually was moving the front setback forward so that he can let my other friend get into the back seat. i said 'uhhh, why not try the rear door'. true story, no lie. lol

socalJD

I don't understand this 4 door 'coupe' misnomer - is this a new marketing gimmick ??? In my book, coupes have 2 doors, sedan have 4 doors (not counting hatchbacks). I think MB was the 1st to use the phrase, referring to their CLS as coupe, which is a fancy way of saying look at our fugly 4 door with no rear seat headroom . . .

PhilipMSPT

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A coupe is a car that when all windows are rolled down, there is one open space from A to C pillars (or in other words, a lack of a B pillar).

The CLS and Rapide both have B pillars, so by definition, they are NOT coupes.

However, no matter what, they are both DAMN SEXY!!!

viettho

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man, if this car comes out, I would trade my is250 in for that one . it looks sexy . But it looks expensive, I might not have enough $$$ for that

PhilipMSPT

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Are you talking about the Rapide?

That's an Aston Martin.

It's estimated to run at about $250,000.

There's a two year interest wait list now.

You'll be able to get one by 2011, if you can afford one.

Good luck!!!

Oum'sIS

I can see that people would think that the IS looks like a 4door coupe in the same way as the CLS, but I dont really see traditional coupe styling. Maybe its just me...