Club Lexus In-Depth: 2014 Lexus IS & IS F SPORT - Photos, Video & Full Review
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Club Lexus In-Depth: 2014 Lexus IS & IS F SPORT - Photos, Video & Full Review
The list of new features are very extensive on the third generation IS so we’ll have to break up the full in-depth coverage on the 2014 IS in several parts as well as drive impressions on the road and on a race track. For now, here are just a handful of features for the 2014 IS:
- Bold new exterior sheet metal styling (taken from the LF-CC Concept) with the full signature Spindle Grille
- Separate headlamp & DRL LED assemblies
- Standard HID single projector headlamps
- Available LED twin projector headlamps Foglamps are standard on all models except F SPORT (USA).
- Foglights available on F SPORT in other world markets.
- Vortex Generators in key locations for aerodynamics and NVH
- New rigid unibody construction with front and rear subframes
- New suspension design with stiffer sway bars Drive Mode Select (Standard 3 Mode, Available 4 Mode for F SPORT).
- Available Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) for F SPORT.
- 8-speed Sport Direct Shift G Force Artificial Intelligence control (G-AI SHIFT) w/Lockup Torque Converter- IS 350 RWD Only
- Hybrid (IS 300h) available for select European & Asian markets only
- Intake Sound Generator for F SPORT models
- LFA-style LCD TFT Guage Cluster for IS F SPORT
- 60/40 Split Fold Down Rear Seats New Remote Touch Controller
- New Navigation Telematics Interface
- Standard Weather and Traffic Info Optional Navigation with New 3D Mapping
- Standard 7” Screen w/Display Audio Dual USB AUX Inputs
- Available 15 speaker 835 watt Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound
- Available Lane Departure Alert (LDA)
- Available Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) w/Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Available Automatic High Beam (AHB)
- Standard Auto Location Tire Pressure Warning System (AL-TPWS)
Last edited by flipside909; 03-25-13 at 10:50 AM.
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Product Specs: 2014 Lexus IS (PDF)
Models:
GSE30 - IS 250 RWD
GSE35 - IS 250 AWD
GSE31 - IS 350 RWD
GSE36 - IS 350 AWD
AVE30 - IS 300h RWD
Exterior Colors
8 Colors, 1 New (Atomic Silver), 1 Exclusive to F SPORT (Ultra White). Ultrasonic Blue is not available in the USA.
Interior Colors (IS Standard):
Flaxen
Parchment
Light Gray
Black
Seating Surfaces:
Standard NuLuxe
Optional Leather (Luxury Package Only)
Trim Color:
Matte Black (Standard)
DarkGrayWood (LuxuryPackage)
Brown Wood (LuxuryPackage)
Interior Colors (IS F SPORT):
Rioja Red NuLuxe
Light Gray NuLuxe
Black NuLuxe
*Leather is available in other Lexus world markets.
Trim Color:
Silver Metallic Trim (F SPORT)
Specs:
Suspension:
Hitachi Automotive Systems (Tokico)
Double Wishbone Front
Multi-Link Rear
Wheels:
17-inch double 5-spoke aluminum wheels
Available 18-inch split 10-spoke aluminum wheels (IS 250)
Available 18-inch 5-spoke aluminum wheels (IS 350)
Dark Graphite LFA inspired 18-inch split 5 spoke aluminum wheels(IS F SPORT)
Tires:
Bridgestone Potenza S001 (F SPORT)
Bridgestone Turanza ER33
Dunlop
Transmission:
A960E (IS 250 RWD)
A760H (IS 250 & IS 350 AWD)
AA81E - 8 Speed Sport Direct Shift w/Lockup Torque Coverter. (IS 350 RWD Only)
Drive Control:
3 Mode Drive Mode Select - IS Standard
4 Mode Drive Mode Select w/SPORT S+ & AVS - Available on IS F SPORT
Models:
GSE30 - IS 250 RWD
GSE35 - IS 250 AWD
GSE31 - IS 350 RWD
GSE36 - IS 350 AWD
AVE30 - IS 300h RWD
Exterior Colors
8 Colors, 1 New (Atomic Silver), 1 Exclusive to F SPORT (Ultra White). Ultrasonic Blue is not available in the USA.
Interior Colors (IS Standard):
Flaxen
Parchment
Light Gray
Black
Seating Surfaces:
Standard NuLuxe
Optional Leather (Luxury Package Only)
Trim Color:
Matte Black (Standard)
DarkGrayWood (LuxuryPackage)
Brown Wood (LuxuryPackage)
Interior Colors (IS F SPORT):
Rioja Red NuLuxe
Light Gray NuLuxe
Black NuLuxe
*Leather is available in other Lexus world markets.
Trim Color:
Silver Metallic Trim (F SPORT)
Specs:
Suspension:
Hitachi Automotive Systems (Tokico)
Double Wishbone Front
Multi-Link Rear
Wheels:
17-inch double 5-spoke aluminum wheels
Available 18-inch split 10-spoke aluminum wheels (IS 250)
Available 18-inch 5-spoke aluminum wheels (IS 350)
Dark Graphite LFA inspired 18-inch split 5 spoke aluminum wheels(IS F SPORT)
Tires:
Bridgestone Potenza S001 (F SPORT)
Bridgestone Turanza ER33
Dunlop
Transmission:
A960E (IS 250 RWD)
A760H (IS 250 & IS 350 AWD)
AA81E - 8 Speed Sport Direct Shift w/Lockup Torque Coverter. (IS 350 RWD Only)
Drive Control:
3 Mode Drive Mode Select - IS Standard
4 Mode Drive Mode Select w/SPORT S+ & AVS - Available on IS F SPORT
Last edited by flipside909; 03-26-13 at 11:29 PM.
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2014 Lexus IS Start Up Screen:
2014 Lexus IS F SPORT LFA-style guage cluster:
B-Roll of the 2014 Lexus IS provided by Lexus USA
2014 Lexus IS F SPORT LFA-style guage cluster:
B-Roll of the 2014 Lexus IS provided by Lexus USA
Last edited by flipside909; 03-25-13 at 12:07 PM.
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GSE30 - IS 250 - Silver Lining w/Flaxen NuLuxe -
GSE30 - IS 250 - Silver Lining w/Flaxen NuLuxe - Luxury Package
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It's only avaialble on F-Sport.
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flipside909,
I notice in the video, the LFA cluster this time is showing everything in metric and Celsius. I assume this is on the US car.
I assume the car can change units in the GPS and climate controls as well? Maybe can demonstrate that on video?
It's only avaialble on F-Sport.
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flipside909,
I notice in the video, the LFA cluster this time is showing everything in metric and Celsius. I assume this is on the US car.
I assume the car can change units in the GPS and climate controls as well? Maybe can demonstrate that on video?
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Thanks.
So F-sport with red leather is not leather but Nuluxe and 10 way power seat.
Nice to see 2 USB ports
No USB color...wtf.....
Curb weight is pretty similar for IS 350 RWD
10 cubic foot trunk? No wonder they had to make those seats drop
Overall I like it but not blown away like I thought I would be on paper. Will have to drive it I guess.
So F-sport with red leather is not leather but Nuluxe and 10 way power seat.
Nice to see 2 USB ports
No USB color...wtf.....
Curb weight is pretty similar for IS 350 RWD
10 cubic foot trunk? No wonder they had to make those seats drop
Overall I like it but not blown away like I thought I would be on paper. Will have to drive it I guess.
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It's only avaialble on F-Sport.
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flipside909,
I notice in the video, the LFA cluster this time is showing everything in metric and Celsius. I assume this is on the US car.
I assume the car can change units in the GPS and climate controls as well? Maybe can demonstrate that on video?
It's only avaialble on F-Sport.
------------------------------
flipside909,
I notice in the video, the LFA cluster this time is showing everything in metric and Celsius. I assume this is on the US car.
I assume the car can change units in the GPS and climate controls as well? Maybe can demonstrate that on video?
Thanks.
So F-sport with red leather is not leather but Nuluxe and 10 way power seat.
Nice to see 2 USB ports
No USB color...wtf.....
Curb weight is pretty similar for IS 350 RWD
10 cubic foot trunk? No wonder they had to make those seats drop
Overall I like it but not blown away like I thought I would be on paper. Will have to drive it I guess.
So F-sport with red leather is not leather but Nuluxe and 10 way power seat.
Nice to see 2 USB ports
No USB color...wtf.....
Curb weight is pretty similar for IS 350 RWD
10 cubic foot trunk? No wonder they had to make those seats drop
Overall I like it but not blown away like I thought I would be on paper. Will have to drive it I guess.
No USB for us, apparently it wasn't a popular choice so they ended up axing it for the USA.
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flip - whats the difference in real life between trunks of 2IS and 3IS? From pics I saw, 3IS looks bigger and deeper, and European specs are that it is actually bigger. So whats the difference between that and EPA?
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Thanks.
So F-sport with red leather is not leather but Nuluxe and 10 way power seat.
Nice to see 2 USB ports
No USB color...wtf.....
Curb weight is pretty similar for IS 350 RWD
10 cubic foot trunk? No wonder they had to make those seats drop
Overall I like it but not blown away like I thought I would be on paper. Will have to drive it I guess.
So F-sport with red leather is not leather but Nuluxe and 10 way power seat.
Nice to see 2 USB ports
No USB color...wtf.....
Curb weight is pretty similar for IS 350 RWD
10 cubic foot trunk? No wonder they had to make those seats drop
Overall I like it but not blown away like I thought I would be on paper. Will have to drive it I guess.
:-)))))))))
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What the hell Lexus? No USB, what the freaking hell!?! I am beginning to question their judgement, we are going to have 3 shades of silver and no USB? Hopefully they will reconsider this along with the stupid decision not to include fog lights on the f sport and put in that fake leather Not so sure I am even interested in this car anymore...
Sorry had to vent, looking like I may just buy mine out of it's lease.
Sorry had to vent, looking like I may just buy mine out of it's lease.