Redesigned 2017 Lexus IS
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All this stuff is minor but helps 'tailor' the cabin a bit more. Take a look again at the two pictures, the plate no longer extends over the nuluxe material near the knees giving a taught look. The Naguri Aluminum has made it's way from the GS F-Sport. New 10.3" screen. New 'ENTER' buttons on Remote Touch as well as more padding on the wrist rest. Cupholder change. Steering wheel buttons now have the chrome touches like the RC has had since it's inception. Safety System+ now available. Again they are little things but it helps give a slightly more premium feel. Now if they would add back the damn sunglasses holder already... ![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
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I still don't like that dead empty space where the heated/ventilation switches were, there needs to be something there.
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Differences inside looks very minimal.. except for the larger screen. And now maybe a phone can fit in the cup holders!
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I believe the analog clock face is different as well. Also not circled is the new RTI with the enter buttons and padded rest.
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Yeah there is less chrome around the a/c vents on the 2017.
I want to see a closer pic of what the heated/ventilated seat controls look like in the knee bolster area it's hard to see them in these released pics.
I want to see a closer pic of what the heated/ventilated seat controls look like in the knee bolster area it's hard to see them in these released pics.
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So I've been keeping up with the thread upon initially commenting earlier on. So far from the comments here and else where I mostly get a negative vibe for the refresh. I'm actually in the market for a new vehicle by the end of this year and the Lexus IS is something that I am looking at. I know people are comparing the Lexus IS 3 vs 3.5. I don't have a 3IS, but some things I'm dissapointed in with the 3.5 is the engine still remaining at 306 HP. I thought they would increase that, but overall I like the design of the car atleast in the pictures. Sure the air intake in the front may just be too big, but I'd have to see it in real life. I don't know what to think of the taillights in this case the actual light how it curves downward. I don't know if I will like that. Otherwise my main consideration for the IS is RELIABILITY! Coming from a BMW X3 which is very non-reliable I am excited to look into Lexus. Reading comments makes me feel as if I should consider another car... Of course, I will myself look at this car in real life and draw my own conclusions, but it's always nice to hear different perspectives.
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So I've been keeping up with the thread upon initially commenting earlier on. So far from the comments here and else where I mostly get a negative vibe for the refresh. I'm actually in the market for a new vehicle by the end of this year and the Lexus IS is something that I am looking at. I know people are comparing the Lexus IS 3 vs 3.5. I don't have a 3IS, but some things I'm dissapointed in with the 3.5 is the engine still remaining at 306 HP. I thought they would increase that, but overall I like the design of the car atleast in the pictures. Sure the air intake in the front may just be too big, but I'd have to see it in real life. I don't know what to think of the taillights in this case the actual light how it curves downward. I don't know if I will like that. Otherwise my main consideration for the IS is RELIABILITY! Coming from a BMW X3 which is very non-reliable I am excited to look into Lexus. Reading comments makes me feel as if I should consider another car... Of course, I will myself look at this car in real life and draw my own conclusions, but it's always nice to hear different perspectives.
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I read comments on the BMW forums and all I see is a bunch of crap going wrong with the car and people making excuses and saying its the price they pay for the experience
Test drive the 3 series and then an IS350 F-sport back to back (make sure its in Sport + mode). The IS350 handles better but the 340 is faster. Also look at the new S4 coming out... that thing will be a beast!
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