The 2014 Lexus IS is expected to make its official debut at the 2013 NAIAS in Detroit
08-06-12, 05:27 PM
#61
I've been lucky enough to see the real thing (official picture). Looks sleek, and the side skirts sweep upward towards the rear fenders. Taillights are very sharp. No word on power train as Lexus (training event) only showed us pictures. Interior as guessed has the recessed navigation and remote touch as well as similar steering wheel to the GS and RX. Tail pipes are dual and come in slightly more inwards than current.
A lot of models probably won't have a navigation (option) but will have a multi media display with a decent sized screen. What's really neat is say when the iPhone5 comes out you can stream its new vectoring map straight to the screen, so there's really no need to buy the extra cost navigation.
The current model will soldier on as a 13 model for about half a year before making the change.
That's all I can think of right now
A lot of models probably won't have a navigation (option) but will have a multi media display with a decent sized screen. What's really neat is say when the iPhone5 comes out you can stream its new vectoring map straight to the screen, so there's really no need to buy the extra cost navigation.
The current model will soldier on as a 13 model for about half a year before making the change.
That's all I can think of right now
08-06-12, 05:44 PM
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Glad to hear that. Hopefully, 3IS to sit on shortened/modified current GS chassis than to sit on the old platform because driving dynamic of the new GS is better than its predecessor. Based on the spied shot of IS F convertible, it will have new suspension set up, but the chassis detail remained unknown.
Lexus should give 3IS a refreshed drivetrain with more power and fuel economy like they did with the current model, then update the 4GS drivetrain the year after.
I love how my 2IS looks, but there is no reason to keep the volume selling car for that long even the styling still ages pretty well. It needs to be refreshing and sleek. Back seat is cramped, but I don't really complain much about it because it's supposed to be a smaller GS, not a oversized RWD corolla.
Lexus should give 3IS a refreshed drivetrain with more power and fuel economy like they did with the current model, then update the 4GS drivetrain the year after.
I love how my 2IS looks, but there is no reason to keep the volume selling car for that long even the styling still ages pretty well. It needs to be refreshing and sleek. Back seat is cramped, but I don't really complain much about it because it's supposed to be a smaller GS, not a oversized RWD corolla.
08-06-12, 05:45 PM
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08-06-12, 06:04 PM
#64
IS250 and IS350 remain the same or slightly upgraded.... only new hybrid, IS300h is coming, supposedly 240hp my sources say. IS250 stays as lower cost option, as it will cost 5k less than IS300h.
08-06-12, 06:53 PM
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The "same body" description doesn't make sense. I think it's a mistake in translation. The 2014 should/will have an all new body.
Hoovey, how did the front look? Also, how different would you rate the entire car compared to the current model? IE, huge change, medium change, or smaller change? Lastly, on a scale of 1-10, how much did you like it?
Thanks
Hoovey, how did the front look? Also, how different would you rate the entire car compared to the current model? IE, huge change, medium change, or smaller change? Lastly, on a scale of 1-10, how much did you like it?
Thanks
08-06-12, 07:04 PM
#66
The "same body" description doesn't make sense. I think it's a mistake in translation. The 2014 should/will have an all new body.
Hoovey, how did the front look? Also, how different would you rate the entire car compared to the current model? IE, huge change, medium change, or smaller change? Lastly, on a scale of 1-10, how much did you like it?
Thanks
Hoovey, how did the front look? Also, how different would you rate the entire car compared to the current model? IE, huge change, medium change, or smaller change? Lastly, on a scale of 1-10, how much did you like it?
Thanks
08-06-12, 07:11 PM
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i think spindle will look really good on the is.
08-06-12, 07:51 PM
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Yes
I've been lucky enough to see the real thing (official picture). Looks sleek, and the side skirts sweep upward towards the rear fenders. Taillights are very sharp. No word on power train as Lexus (training event) only showed us pictures. Interior as guessed has the recessed navigation and remote touch as well as similar steering wheel to the GS and RX. Tail pipes are dual and come in slightly more inwards than current.
A lot of models probably won't have a navigation (option) but will have a multi media display with a decent sized screen. What's really neat is say when the iPhone5 comes out you can stream its new vectoring map straight to the screen, so there's really no need to buy the extra cost navigation.
The current model will soldier on as a 13 model for about half a year before making the change.
That's all I can think of right now
A lot of models probably won't have a navigation (option) but will have a multi media display with a decent sized screen. What's really neat is say when the iPhone5 comes out you can stream its new vectoring map straight to the screen, so there's really no need to buy the extra cost navigation.
The current model will soldier on as a 13 model for about half a year before making the change.
That's all I can think of right now
Hoovey ftw...a reputable source and gasp, Lexus owner that gasp, people know and have met and goes to meets. Really adds to credibility.
08-06-12, 08:00 PM
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Hoovey,
Any word if the new IS will have the torque vectoring AWD and DCT that Lexus has hinted at in the Lexus Advisory Board?
For the sake of predicting (and likely being wrong), I am hoping the 3.5 engine replacement is a 3.7 or 3.8 with 340 to 360 HP.
Any word if the new IS will have the torque vectoring AWD and DCT that Lexus has hinted at in the Lexus Advisory Board?
For the sake of predicting (and likely being wrong), I am hoping the 3.5 engine replacement is a 3.7 or 3.8 with 340 to 360 HP.
08-06-12, 08:01 PM
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gets a trick tranny
08-06-12, 10:13 PM
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The "same body" description doesn't make sense. I think it's a mistake in translation. The 2014 should/will have an all new body.
Hoovey, how did the front look? Also, how different would you rate the entire car compared to the current model? IE, huge change, medium change, or smaller change? Lastly, on a scale of 1-10, how much did you like it?
Thanks
Hoovey, how did the front look? Also, how different would you rate the entire car compared to the current model? IE, huge change, medium change, or smaller change? Lastly, on a scale of 1-10, how much did you like it?
Thanks
Either they will continue to soldier on with the older powertrains or take the opportunity to introduce new ones it's really anyone's guess still. We do know that the hybrid will be offered too so IS300h, a member suggested 240hp but I'm pretty sure it's the same 200hp like in the new ES300h. We'll see. One things for sure, if a new V6 bows in replacement for the 3.5L DI, it needs to be as refined. My biggest gripe with the G37 is the coarse sounding engine. I much prefer the VQ35. DCT would be nice, but at least a 8-speed with a true manual mode similar to the current GS's 6-speed with a true manual mode will suffice for me. But again this is all heresy.