View Poll Results: Will the 3IS get a real coupe? IS F coupe?
Yes it will get a real coupe and an IS F coupe
27
71.05%
Yes but only a coupe, no IS F
4
10.53%
No real coupe, just more hardtop droptops
5
13.16%
Lexus IS is the worst car ever
2
5.26%
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Lexus IS coupe could come as early as 2012
09-30-10 | 01:06 PM
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Lexus IS coupe could come as early as 2012
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/30/l...early-as-2012/
The Lexus GS is set to get a comprehensive redesign sometime next year, including thoroughly upgraded underpinnings that will for the basis of Lexus' next generation 5 Series fighter. Like the current GS platform, the new architecture will form the basis of the next IS, which in its current form is essentially a shortened and squished GS.
With that in mind, the next generation IS will follow shortly thereafter – likely sometime in 2012 – and in addition to the current sedan and convertible, Lexus could finally add an IS coupe to its lineup. Lexus recognizes that it hasn't had a credible player in that market for far too long, and with the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe around the corner and the two-door BMW 3 Series holding its own, the obvious question is why hasn't Lexus done it sooner?
According to our sources, it was easier for Toyota to make a business case for the IS cabrio, particularly given the SC430's imminent demise and Lexus' need for a drop-top offering to fill the hole. If the coupe does come to fruition – and we've been told in no uncertain terms that it's in the cards – expect the two-door IS to bow sometime in late 2012 or early 2013. And it's safe to assume an F version will arrive with in year of the coupe's debut.
With that in mind, the next generation IS will follow shortly thereafter – likely sometime in 2012 – and in addition to the current sedan and convertible, Lexus could finally add an IS coupe to its lineup. Lexus recognizes that it hasn't had a credible player in that market for far too long, and with the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe around the corner and the two-door BMW 3 Series holding its own, the obvious question is why hasn't Lexus done it sooner?
According to our sources, it was easier for Toyota to make a business case for the IS cabrio, particularly given the SC430's imminent demise and Lexus' need for a drop-top offering to fill the hole. If the coupe does come to fruition – and we've been told in no uncertain terms that it's in the cards – expect the two-door IS to bow sometime in late 2012 or early 2013. And it's safe to assume an F version will arrive with in year of the coupe's debut.
09-30-10 | 01:42 PM
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personally, i can see the 3rd gen IS having a coupe option, but i can't really see an IS F coupe (though it would compete directly with the m3 coupe). i like having it in sedan form and not having to get in, move the seat for passengers to sit in the rear, and then get back in. coupes make sense for those not really needing extra passengers, but i'll admit, they do look sexy. but with the hardtop IS 250/350 C, i think one can still get the benefits of driving with the top up (just like a coupe) as well as with it down.
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09-30-10 | 07:28 PM
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Yeah, the F tranny is much superior to anything with an antique clutch pedal... I'd expect to see something like a 7-speed version of the IS-F transmission in the 3IS (to compete with the 7-speed in the G and so they can keep the 8 speed for the actual F...more gear than that'd just be goofy)
09-30-10 | 10:55 PM
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09-30-10 | 11:27 PM
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From: Windy City
I can see a coupe, b/c cadillac brought it now, so that would make infiniti, cadillac, and bmw with coupes and sedans. I can DEFINATELY see an isf version just b/c the fact that cadillac has the cts v, and bmw with the m3.
