Redesigned 2017 Lexus IS
04-27-16, 08:30 AM
#212
Lexus Test Driver
Speaking of the new design that has the audio plate recessed between the side knee bolsters, I find it looks more luxury because of the hairline surface treatment on the plate and it blends the side knee bolsters well.
However, I prefer the pre-facelifted one as the audio plate visually floats. It is more unique. They change it probably because they need to accommodate the changes in other interior elements in order to give a more coherent look.
04-27-16, 08:37 AM
#213
Lexus Test Driver
I think the cup holders are a big eye sore and just downgrade the elegant class of the interior. It's a shame they could not hide them away yet still be functional.
I read an article on the 2017 IS today that said the headlights you see on the F Sport pictures just released will NOT be carried over into the U.S.
http://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/20...tag=CADf28c2b9
"It's also revised the headlight shape, but Lexus is quick to note that the coolest looking headlights are "not US spec." Bummer."
I read an article on the 2017 IS today that said the headlights you see on the F Sport pictures just released will NOT be carried over into the U.S.
http://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/20...tag=CADf28c2b9
"It's also revised the headlight shape, but Lexus is quick to note that the coolest looking headlights are "not US spec." Bummer."
04-27-16, 08:55 AM
#214
Well I'm no longer worried about the 2017 model looking a lot better than my 14'. The 10.3" screen is the only real winner here. The refreshed exterior is not worlds better, in fact I wouldn't say it's better at all. The headlights are less aggressive and more subdued and the exhaust tips are less sporty looking. The tail lights are ok but those front air ducts.. not sure what to think I'll reserve final judgement until I see the 2017 models in person.
I like the LFA/RCF/GSF inspired front side mesh (where the fog lights should be) but the integrated front air ducts... 
04-27-16, 10:27 AM
#216
Lexus Champion
I am thinking that it's quite possible that the whole nav system is upgraded to take advantage of the larger screen, as they did in the new RX and GS.
04-27-16, 10:59 AM
#218
Lexus Champion
04-27-16, 12:04 PM
#219
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Really nice to see the Audio/Climate plate fit between the knee bolsters now. Much more elegant
Really nice to see the Audio/Climate plate fit between the knee bolsters now. Much more elegant
the new center stack looks so much nicer.
04-27-16, 12:25 PM
#220
Racer
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best case scenario is will need only the Radio and possibly the Touch joystick
Worse case scenario, need Radio, touch joystick, amplifier and a whole gut rewire due to connector plugs and wiring pinout not matching up.
I will be looking into the conversion once wiring diagram is released for 2017 model in TIS and then keep eye out for crashed 2017's navi landing on ebay in a years time
04-27-16, 07:02 PM
#221
Can someone tell me what this means?
"New stitching on top of the meter hood enhances the sporty feel of the Lexus IS cockpit"
What is a meter hood? Are they saying the dash now has colored stitching? I don't understand.
"New stitching on top of the meter hood enhances the sporty feel of the Lexus IS cockpit"
What is a meter hood? Are they saying the dash now has colored stitching? I don't understand.
04-27-16, 07:09 PM
#222
My guess would be the part of the dash that floats over the cluster. A lot of super cars do that with carbon fiber
04-27-16, 07:38 PM
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04-27-16, 09:04 PM
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Good find. I wonder if it means only the single lens projector (assume it is LED!) as depicted in the non F-Sport model in the pictures will be US-spec. Or the existing twin lens LED projector will be carried over. Really interested to see how lights blend with the revised front bumper.
the pre-mmc looks better
04-27-16, 11:38 PM
#225
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don't like the headlights other than that everything looks good... i prefer the headlights that look like the NX or GS premium headlight these new headlights look kinda rice for some reason lol... also would prefer a more powerful powertrain...