The 2014 Lexus IS is expected to make its official debut at the 2013 NAIAS in Detroit
10-06-12, 04:32 PM
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Let's not get ahead of ourselves yet gentlemen, the 3IS will only be a winner if it can dethrone the 3 series in sales. Driving dynamics alone does not sell cars, there is still a stigma out there amongst euro cars shoppers who is peculiarly bias towards the brand and would never consider their products no matter how good they are. I have a hard time conveying to these people the strides Lexus have been making; they simply will not buy an IS. I don't know how Lexus can eliminate or lessen that conundrum.
10-06-12, 04:43 PM
#347
Let's not get ahead of ourselves yet gentlemen, the 3IS will only be a winner if it can dethrone the 3 series in sales. Driving dynamics alone does not sell cars, there is still a stigma out there amongst euro cars shoppers who is peculiarly bias towards the brand and would never consider their products no matter how good they are. I have a hard time conveying to these people the strides Lexus have been making; they simply will not buy an IS. I don't know how Lexus can eliminate or lessen that conundrum.
10-06-12, 06:43 PM
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This is Infiniti's only shot it seems. They have the 2014 G to get it right, new 3-Series and ATS are out, cards have been played. The G35 coupe was a thing of beauty. The G37.. not so much. Very feminine looking, not to mention the terribly coarse VQ37. What a step backwards. Let's hope this new G get's them two steps forward. It will have to hit the ground running when it gets released otherwise it'll be forgotten quickly again. The 3IS is going to be WOT when it bows at dealers and it won't let up. It's already going to be the most aggressive (at least in F-Sport) design in the segment and if it drives like it's older 4GS brother, lights out.
Let's not get ahead of ourselves yet gentlemen, the 3IS will only be a winner if it can dethrone the 3 series in sales. Driving dynamics alone does not sell cars, there is still a stigma out there amongst euro cars shoppers who is peculiarly bias towards the brand and would never consider their products no matter how good they are. I have a hard time conveying to these people the strides Lexus have been making; they simply will not buy an IS. I don't know how Lexus can eliminate or lessen that conundrum.
The updated IS F, LFA, GS are all hailed for being great handling cars and the 3IS will continue that. The Lexus F-sport program has been a huge success in regards to reviews and sales.
We all know there is no such thing as a 3 series killer, well those of us with brains.
I expect the 3IS to be another shot to the competition that Lexus continues to build some new amazing drivers cars. Again, when yall hear about the way the IS is built compared to the competition it will blow you away.
10-06-12, 06:57 PM
#349
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10-06-12, 07:00 PM
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10-06-12, 07:59 PM
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If its speculation I always preface my thoughts with "this is speculation".
10-06-12, 11:06 PM
#354
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
10-07-12, 10:10 AM
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10-07-12, 01:08 PM
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Historically, I don't see Lexus winning sporty cars comparison tests and I mean based on pure raw objective performance numbers. Lexus always seem to be a step or two behind the competition.