Redesigned 2017 Lexus IS
04-25-16, 05:36 AM
#151
Pole Position
Sigh. Ugly minor-model change IMO. I prefer the front and rear of the current car over the 2017 design. Lexus is starting to lose me here...The head/tail lights just dont make sense to me.
Finally they increase the infotainment screen! Should have been updated in 2015 though. Interior looks good overall.
Now give us more horsepower, torque, and gas mileage.
Finally they increase the infotainment screen! Should have been updated in 2015 though. Interior looks good overall.
Now give us more horsepower, torque, and gas mileage.
04-25-16, 06:39 AM
#152
Overall, looks nice. The new headlights and front bumper are nice. Interior changes are subtle. Rear exhaust and diffuser as good. I prefer the pre-facelift taillights though. I get a hint of Hyundai/Kia with the new taillights.
04-25-16, 06:54 AM
#153
Now it looks just like a GS f sport...
I would like to get the cup holder and hand rest. I wonder if they will fit right in.
I would like to get the cup holder and hand rest. I wonder if they will fit right in.
Last edited by jkonquer; 04-25-16 at 06:59 AM.
04-25-16, 06:55 AM
#154
I may still have the "honeymoon" effect in owning a '15 FSport, but the redesign looks to be a step back in everything except for the new NAV screen.
The front of the standard and FSport trims are almost identical, whereas the current model has distinct differences in the bumper design. Also think the front of the current FSport is much more aggressive than the redesign shown, and as for the rear taillights, still prefer the current model as it seems more aggressive too. The diffuser upgrade is OK, but personally never bothered me on the current model, so a moot point to me.
the sneak peaks had me thinking it was going to be very close, and as aggressive as the new GS FSport, but definitely doesn't fit the bill to that.
The front of the standard and FSport trims are almost identical, whereas the current model has distinct differences in the bumper design. Also think the front of the current FSport is much more aggressive than the redesign shown, and as for the rear taillights, still prefer the current model as it seems more aggressive too. The diffuser upgrade is OK, but personally never bothered me on the current model, so a moot point to me.
the sneak peaks had me thinking it was going to be very close, and as aggressive as the new GS FSport, but definitely doesn't fit the bill to that.
04-25-16, 07:51 AM
#155
Lexus Champion
I like it. Some nice changes here, and I really like the new grill on the non-F Sport model. I don't like that the non-F Sport seems to have lost its fog lights, though.
I'm also curious what happened to the seat heat/ventilation and steering wheel heat controls? Perhaps just not shown here, or did they get moved?
I assume the new generation nav system from the GS and RX is also added here to go with the new, larger screen. That would be a nice change and address a pretty major complaint with the 3IS.
Disappointed the F Sport didn't get new wheels, but I like the changes to the rear styling.
I'm also curious what happened to the seat heat/ventilation and steering wheel heat controls? Perhaps just not shown here, or did they get moved?
I assume the new generation nav system from the GS and RX is also added here to go with the new, larger screen. That would be a nice change and address a pretty major complaint with the 3IS.
Disappointed the F Sport didn't get new wheels, but I like the changes to the rear styling.
04-25-16, 07:54 AM
#156
Lexus Champion
04-25-16, 08:55 AM
#158
Lexus Champion
Take a look at companies like BMW and Infiniti on how they handled their recent mid-life refreshes for the 3 series (340i B58 motor replacing the 335i N55 motor) and Q50 (new V6TT).
If the true successor to the 2GR motor is good and ready, this would be the perfect time to unveil that powerplant and re-ignite attention to the 3IS which has been slowly declining in popularity since its initial release.
If the true successor to the 2GR motor is good and ready, this would be the perfect time to unveil that powerplant and re-ignite attention to the 3IS which has been slowly declining in popularity since its initial release.
Last edited by MWIS350; 04-26-16 at 12:42 AM.
04-25-16, 10:11 AM
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04-25-16, 10:29 AM
#162
Lexus Test Driver
What does everyone think about the face lift compared to the current year?
The comments on the link were pretty negative. Someone suggested that the new additional mesh on the front bumper would create more drag..worst fuel economy.
Also.. the rear tail lights that swoops down looks worst imo. The current year looks better..
Other than that.. I find the only huge update is the larger sceen, and cupholders that fits my freaking phone
04-25-16, 11:01 AM
#164
Good link.
What does everyone think about the face lift compared to the current year?
The comments on the link were pretty negative. Someone suggested that the new additional mesh on the front bumper would create more drag..worst fuel economy.
Also.. the rear tail lights that swoops down looks worst imo. The current year looks better..
Other than that.. I find the only huge update is the larger sceen, and cupholders that fits my freaking phone
What does everyone think about the face lift compared to the current year?
The comments on the link were pretty negative. Someone suggested that the new additional mesh on the front bumper would create more drag..worst fuel economy.
Also.. the rear tail lights that swoops down looks worst imo. The current year looks better..
Other than that.. I find the only huge update is the larger sceen, and cupholders that fits my freaking phone
I like it. The grill is bigger while the DRLs are pushed out more.
04-25-16, 11:03 AM
#165
