The 2014 Lexus IS is expected to make its official debut at the 2013 NAIAS in Detroit
#331
The wheel design on the ActiveHybrid 3 is clever because it's the closest thing you can get to real, aerodynamic dish wheels without looking dorky like this:
#333
By using your definition I find the wheels of the GS460 equally "similar" to the above two.
So is it OK for the next IS to sport "similar" wheels now that we've established that they had been used on the GS460 too?
Last edited by ydooby; 10-04-12 at 11:25 AM.
#335
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They are similar, they both have the 'blade' effect going on. The BMW's is going in a reverse direction than the Camry SE's, and it has some black. Other than that, they look very much alike. And the Honda wheels are almost dead on.
#336
Nice find, never seen those Accord wheels myself. They do look a lot more similar to the AH3 wheels in concept than those on the Camry SE, the point of which being the use of contrasting colors to create spokes that appear to be much slimmer than they actually are.
#337
Plenty of other cars use the same thing, some of them quite cheap, so I am not sure how are you equating that to the price.
#338
Ah I knew it has to be new because I've never seen these before. So Honda and BMW came up with the same solution to aesthetics and aerodynamics at the same time. Very interesting.
Really? I guess I've seen too few cars then.
Plenty of other cars use the same thing, some of them quite cheap, so I am not sure how are you equating that to the price.
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#340
Why shouldn't we? Recent Lexus camo'd prototypes had all been spotted with what eventually turned out to be production wheels. We need to get our voices heard before it's too late (if it isn't already).
Those wheels as seen on the IS hybrid prototype are NOT fit for a premium sport sedan (not even for an entry-level one), and I'm fairly sure this is a sentiment everyone here can agree on.
Those wheels as seen on the IS hybrid prototype are NOT fit for a premium sport sedan (not even for an entry-level one), and I'm fairly sure this is a sentiment everyone here can agree on.
Last edited by ydooby; 10-04-12 at 06:19 PM.
#342
Why shouldn't we? Recent Lexus camo'd prototypes had all been spotted with what eventually turned out to be production wheels. We need to get our voices heard before it's too late (if it isn't already).
Those wheels as seen on the IS hybrid prototype are NOT fit for a premium sport sedan (not even for an entry-level one), and I'm fairly sure this is a sentiment everyone here can agree on.
Those wheels as seen on the IS hybrid prototype are NOT fit for a premium sport sedan (not even for an entry-level one), and I'm fairly sure this is a sentiment everyone here can agree on.
they will probably have 5-6 different wheels depending on configuration.
#343
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Without sharing specifics the build of the IS has a lot of learnings from the LFA. Don't expect carbon fiber but the chassis will have a new process that promises incredible rigidity.
With Lexus dominating sporty cars from Asia not sure what the other brands points are as they get fluffier. Lexus will truly dominate from end to end. I love it
With Lexus dominating sporty cars from Asia not sure what the other brands points are as they get fluffier. Lexus will truly dominate from end to end. I love it
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Without sharing specifics the build of the IS has a lot of learnings from the LFA. Don't expect carbon fiber but the chassis will have a new process that promises incredible rigidity.
With Lexus dominating sporty cars from Asia not sure what the other brands points are as they get fluffier. Lexus will truly dominate from end to end. I love it
With Lexus dominating sporty cars from Asia not sure what the other brands points are as they get fluffier. Lexus will truly dominate from end to end. I love it