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Old 01-10-13, 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by UpSideDown
Nah, then the gap between head lights and Nike LED will be even more noticeable on a dark color car. Try to change the color of the car to black and you will see. Especially when the headlights and the LEDs are switched on.

There must be a reason why Lexus shows the new car in white and not in other color...
i have no problem with separate LEDs... i think it might look really good in real life with 3D effect.

What I have problem is those bumper pieces going into lights, that just looks weird.

I think what he was trying to say that on these white pics, you dont see any details or lines properly. Which you really dont... it looks very melted here while it will be very chiseled in real life. But again, those lights just weird.
Old 01-10-13, 04:43 AM
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Lights on now!

I only think the black area in the rear could be better. The rest is very fine.
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Old 01-10-13, 04:46 AM
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I heard some people asking for the rear seat.
Here you go!

My only question is why the push start is so far away from the driver?
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Old 01-10-13, 05:16 AM
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so the F Sport wheels are not 19"? They dont look like 19" like what you get on the GS
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I've owned a IS250 and IS350.
This new style is gorgeous in and out.I haven't read anything yet on the engines yet.If horsepower/torque is the same it is a bit disappointing.
The last generation looks very dated now.
Old 01-10-13, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Joeb427
I've owned a IS250 and IS350.
This new style is gorgeous in and out.I haven't read anything yet on the engines yet.If horsepower/torque is the same it is a bit disappointing.
The last generation looks very dated now.
its the same just much nicer transmissions... IS350 should be very nice and IS250 will be... IS250 :-)
Old 01-10-13, 06:32 AM
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Like some parts but dash looks too busy. It reminds me of a early nineties cavalier. Love gauges, seats, and grille.
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Originally Posted by spwolf
its the same just much nicer transmissions... IS350 should be very nice and IS250 will be... IS250 :-)
Well,the IS350 3.5L is quick.The trans may make it a bit quicker.
I'd like to see the non F-Sport IS350 as I'm not a F-Sport option buyer..
Old 01-10-13, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Gearbangin
Like some parts but dash looks too busy. It reminds me of a early nineties cavalier. Love gauges, seats, and grille.
I guess LFA copied Cavalier :-)

because IS interior, especially upper part of the dash with those curves and those vents, is a copy of LFA...
Old 01-10-13, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by spwolf
I guess LFA copied Cavalier :-)

because IS interior, especially upper part of the dash with those curves and those vents, is a copy of LFA...
Why do we even bother?

Lexus knew the IS front end was going to stir it up...thats why they did it. What is funny is people are acting so shocked when Lexus said that the LF CC is a preview of the next IS design. Many members here with internal clues also stated the same thing.

3IS is shown and people are surprised? Maybe they didn't know about the LF CC
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Originally Posted by Joeb427
Well,the IS350 3.5L is quick.The trans may make it a bit quicker.
I'd like to see the non F-Sport IS350 as I'm not a F-Sport option buyer..
i forgot it will be 8 speed in IS350.
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Originally Posted by spwolf
i forgot it will be 8 speed in IS350.
I read the RX 350 F-Sport has the 8 speed and is a bit quicker than the RX non F-Sport and the RX F-Sport is 200 lbs heavier.


https://www.clublexus.com/forums/7690799-post28.html

RX 350 AWD 0-60: 7.8 seconds
RX 350 AWD 1/4 mile: 16.2 seconds
RX 350 AWD MPG: 18/24/20 MPG

RX 350 F Sport AWD 0-60: 7.7 seconds
RX 350 F Sport AWD 1/4 mile: 15.8 seconds
RX 350 F Sport AWD MPG: 18/26/21 MPG
Old 01-10-13, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Joeb427
I read the RX 350 F-Sport has the 8 speed and is a bit quicker than the RX non F-Sport and the RX F-Sport is 200 lbs heavier.


https://www.clublexus.com/forums/7690799-post28.html

RX 350 AWD 0-60: 7.8 seconds
RX 350 AWD 1/4 mile: 16.2 seconds
RX 350 AWD MPG: 18/24/20 MPG

RX 350 F Sport AWD 0-60: 7.7 seconds
RX 350 F Sport AWD 1/4 mile: 15.8 seconds
RX 350 F Sport AWD MPG: 18/26/21 MPG
journos reported it is significantly quicker than before, so they probably added one extra gear between 1st and 4th, so mid range will be more responsive.
Old 01-10-13, 07:58 AM
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Needs a rear lip spoiler!!
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absolutely not feeling it :s
Was so looking forward to the new IS but now.. disappointment
The interior is way too messy and crowded with different materials, shapes and colors. there is no serenity and it doesn't breath luxury. For me the materials for the radio look also cheap..
it's like they just randomly placed external devices and buttons.. like gps doesnt look integrated.. and whats up with the placement of the start/stop button?
compare this with the e-class or 3 series interior and you'll see what I mean.

I think the exterior has no elegance, if you told me this is the new KIA or Hyundai I would def believe it ..
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