The 2014 Lexus IS is expected to make its official debut at the 2013 NAIAS in Detroit
12-10-12, 11:00 PM
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First of all, the interior so far looks great, a cross between the CT200h and Lf-a. But the styling even though covered has the look of the current one and with that grill, looks like the new Nissan Altima. Waiting for the LF-CC though.
12-10-12, 11:33 PM
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Please forgive me if this has been posted, but here is some more detail about the upcoming hybrid variant of IS.
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/...t-luxury-sedan
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/...t-luxury-sedan
12-11-12, 01:55 AM
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The 3GS, RX and LS below look nothing like a Toyota, and they all sell at least relatively better amongst their peers than the new 4GS; there is no way the new 4GS can total 33,457 units in the USA within the next 2 weeks like the 3GS in 2005, and yet E Classes, 5 Series, and RX's are selling as well as ever.
Its the product.
Not the discounts, or the leasing, or the advertising, or the economy.
The most important factor is the product itself.
The RX's sat nav is wonderfully integrated into its dashboard, and that contributes/helps it to become top seller below...
Its the product.
Not the discounts, or the leasing, or the advertising, or the economy.
The most important factor is the product itself.
The RX's sat nav is wonderfully integrated into its dashboard, and that contributes/helps it to become top seller below...
GS and RX interiors can not compare, but not in the way you think :-).
I am sue you have have actually sat and used GS interior right? Since you cant be thinking RX is example Lexus while GS isnt, if you ever sat in one.... pretty unbelievable.
GS is everything Lexus should be, and RX is opposite of that.
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12-11-12, 02:42 AM
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well, honestly, if you think that RX is 5ES is what Lexus should be like, then I cant agree with you whatsoever.
GS and RX interiors can not compare, but not in the way you think :-).
I am sue you have have actually sat and used GS interior right? Since you cant be thinking RX is example Lexus while GS isnt, if you ever sat in one.... pretty unbelievable.
GS is everything Lexus should be, and RX is opposite of that.
GS and RX interiors can not compare, but not in the way you think :-).
I am sue you have have actually sat and used GS interior right? Since you cant be thinking RX is example Lexus while GS isnt, if you ever sat in one.... pretty unbelievable.
GS is everything Lexus should be, and RX is opposite of that.
12-11-12, 02:55 AM
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well, 2013 is exactly like you say (H), while 4GS is 2x better than 3GS... so the gulf is huge.
12-11-12, 06:53 AM
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They also need o change the exaust pipes to be sportier looking. The interior I think they will add the Trim - Annodized Aluminum ( some type same as current is f for the f sport version ). I had check out the thread 2014 rlx they got standard 3.5 with 310 horses power but not mention the 3.7 version yet. I bet the 310 horse 3.5 (base)for the TLX is what they will be put on for the next year redesign TL.. The 3.7 will get more power .Bmw 3 convertible got 320 horses. I Wonder if the IS gonna get a killer engine to surpass most of the competitors in the next few year.
12-11-12, 08:12 AM
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well, honestly, if you think that RX is 5ES is what Lexus should be like, then I cant agree with you whatsoever.
GS and RX interiors can not compare, but not in the way you think :-).
I am sue you have have actually sat and used GS interior right? Since you cant be thinking RX is example Lexus while GS isnt, if you ever sat in one.... pretty unbelievable.
GS is everything Lexus should be, and RX is opposite of that.
GS and RX interiors can not compare, but not in the way you think :-).
I am sue you have have actually sat and used GS interior right? Since you cant be thinking RX is example Lexus while GS isnt, if you ever sat in one.... pretty unbelievable.
GS is everything Lexus should be, and RX is opposite of that.
Peteharvey : different planet. He's got all the right to his own opinion BUT different planet lol.
12-11-12, 11:56 AM
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well, honestly, if you think that RX is 5ES is what Lexus should be like, then I cant agree with you whatsoever.
GS and RX interiors can not compare, but not in the way you think :-).
I am sue you have have actually sat and used GS interior right? Since you cant be thinking RX is example Lexus while GS isnt, if you ever sat in one.... pretty unbelievable.
GS is everything Lexus should be, and RX is opposite of that.
GS and RX interiors can not compare, but not in the way you think :-).
I am sue you have have actually sat and used GS interior right? Since you cant be thinking RX is example Lexus while GS isnt, if you ever sat in one.... pretty unbelievable.
GS is everything Lexus should be, and RX is opposite of that.
The interior styling is just the interior looks only.
The interior is a broader category that includes the quality of the materials used, and the quality of manufacture and assembly etc.
So yes, the interior of the GS, and even the interior of the IS is superior to the RX SUV.
The GS in particular has more expensive plastics, more expensive leather and superior quality stitching.
Even the IS has very good plastics, leather, and quality stitching - almost as good as the GS.
The RX naturally has the cheapest plastics, cheaper leather, and somewhat crooked stitching from my recent memory.
12-11-12, 12:02 PM
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This is a Lexus Forum, so we talk about the car - the 3IS.
When you talk about the 3IS, you are naturally voicing your opinions; that's normal.
This is not a Personal Forum - so please try to refrain from talking about other forum members.
Talk about the car - the 3IS.
We should also all refrain from talking about other people's opinions too.
We should be constructive and focus on voicing our own opinions on the car!!!
For example, you might voice that you don't like the extremely positive rake of the lower portion of the new 3IS dashboard, as it really is angled towards the driver's, and you prefer the negative rake of the 4GS dash etc etc...
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12-11-12, 01:53 PM
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that new IS interior is really nicely laid out even in camo, so i'm very optimistic about it!
12-11-12, 05:01 PM
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And don't get me started on the IS-F. I thought that car didn't have any shock absorbers.
12-11-12, 07:19 PM
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We have to learn to be positive and be constructive.
This is a Lexus Forum, so we talk about the car - the 3IS.
When you talk about the 3IS, you are naturally voicing your opinions; that's normal.
This is not a Personal Forum - so please try to refrain from talking
about other forum members.
Talk about the car - the 3IS.
We should also all refrain from talking about other people's opinions too.
We should be constructive and focus on voicing our own opinions
on the car!!!
For example, you might voice that you don't like the extremely
positive rake of the lower portion of the new 3IS dashboard, as it
really is angled towards the driver's, and you prefer the negative rake
of the 4GS dash etc etc...
[IMG]http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc381/peterharvey73/
i09.jpg[/IMG]
This is a Lexus Forum, so we talk about the car - the 3IS.
When you talk about the 3IS, you are naturally voicing your opinions; that's normal.
This is not a Personal Forum - so please try to refrain from talking
about other forum members.
Talk about the car - the 3IS.
We should also all refrain from talking about other people's opinions too.
We should be constructive and focus on voicing our own opinions
on the car!!!
For example, you might voice that you don't like the extremely
positive rake of the lower portion of the new 3IS dashboard, as it
really is angled towards the driver's, and you prefer the negative rake
of the 4GS dash etc etc...
[IMG]http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc381/peterharvey73/
i09.jpg[/IMG]
Just one example : you talk repeatedly about the unnecessary lines and clutteredness of the 4GS interior especially in comparison to the 6 series when it is patently obvious to the most casual disinterested observer that the reverse is true.
Saying the same old extreme views again and again in multiple consecutive posts does not make them any more valid or true. Nor does couching them in pseudo-factual or pseudo-intellectual terms make those statements any less bizarre or wtf.
Last edited by natnut; 12-11-12 at 07:25 PM.