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Old 01-19-13, 04:10 PM
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No, these cars are going to be identical to the production car.
Old 01-19-13, 04:13 PM
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Looks pretty good.
Old 01-19-13, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Xanadu350
Do you think all these cars we are seeing would be considered early production cars? I mean these cars must have been built what 2 months ago or earlier? So do think Lexus would make any changes when the cars go into production?

I'm also wondering these cars are showing ML but do they really have it or is it just a logo plate on these prod cars.
tiny changes can be made... as to the stuff like ML and other equipment, thats marketing decision, not engineering one.

As to the changes, Avalon introduced 3 months before start of sales and i noticed that they changed some of the plastics inside between that pre-production model and actual model on sale... nothing huge, but texture of the plastics on central console is different.
Old 01-20-13, 08:16 AM
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Does anyone know where all the front parking sensors are located I only see 2 on the front, are there 2 more hidden in the grill?
Old 01-20-13, 08:46 AM
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They're hidden in the grill, if you look close you can see them
Old 01-21-13, 09:16 PM
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i love it !everything about it !
Old 01-21-13, 09:20 PM
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We can't wait..... I'm thinking about it.....
Old 01-22-13, 06:18 PM
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On this episode of The Downshift, we talk with Junichi Furuyama, the new Chief Engineer of the Lexus IS about the radical changes to the new IS and the reinvention of the Lexus brand.


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Old 01-22-13, 07:22 PM
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thanks for sharing; it looks way better in videos than pics imo i love this car
Old 01-22-13, 11:18 PM
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The front looks great, especially the grill! The drls gotta grow on me. Where they went wrong was from the rear wheels on. What's up with that awkward upward swoosh? I get what they were trying to do, but they did it wrong! Then there is the weird "diffuser" hanging off the back like someone was trying to fit a body kit and didn't paint it. Hope they don't go to production with that. Finally the dashboard. Ugh. They really went wrong there. Same way I felt when I saw the dash of the LFA, disappointment! The instrument panel on the F-sport is awesome, I'd get the car just for that! The rest of the interior is great tho!
I'm kinda glad I'm not wanting to rush out and get one now since I just bought my IS last April. I guess I can wait till the next update. Although I haven't seen it in person yet!
Old 01-23-13, 09:26 AM
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First Drive: 2014 Lexus IS 350 Sport
Third-Gen Gem: We Get the First Crack at a Superfun Sportster










Tons of Photos in their Gallery...


Anyone figure out where "Bear Trap Rd." is.. ??


Enjoy,

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Old 01-23-13, 10:24 AM
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Wow!! Black one looks really good.
Old 01-23-13, 10:38 AM
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Black one makes this IS stand out as opposed to the white one used previously by Lexus.
Old 01-23-13, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 2SwiFt29
Black one makes this IS stand out as opposed to the white one used previously by Lexus.
YES..!! It just screams.. Look at me...!!!!

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Old 01-23-13, 11:10 AM
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Dammit Joe you're making me want this car more. I don't have any money.


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