Merged 2021 IS re-design / refresh threads
09-24-20, 08:04 AM
#676
We had a 2015 IS350 FSport AWD and now have a 2018 IS300 FSport AWD, so I can safely say we enjoy the IS model.
However, I am disappointed that Lexus did not do more with the 2021 IS. It would have been great if more powerful engine options were available.
I get it that Lexus probably does not sell enough of them to justify the investment. With that said, when our lease is up in a year we will likely look at BMW.
However, I am disappointed that Lexus did not do more with the 2021 IS. It would have been great if more powerful engine options were available.
I get it that Lexus probably does not sell enough of them to justify the investment. With that said, when our lease is up in a year we will likely look at BMW.
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E46CT (09-24-20)
09-24-20, 08:22 AM
#677
Yeah it's just hard for Lexus since the IS doesn't sell as well as the germans, and cars/sedans in general are shrinking in the marketplace, AND people are not buying cars due to covid. So that's a triple-whammy to Lexus coming out with a whole new IS model, or even ones with drastic powertrain changes
09-24-20, 08:42 AM
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My two contenders are the new IS and the CT4-V, both will be decently discounted and I know Lexus will be better built and more reliable, but the caddy has 325hp and 380tq for the same price so it ain't no slouch either
09-24-20, 10:36 AM
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09-24-20, 11:40 AM
#680
10:25 I was like oh crap he's going to lose control of the car...ha
This is one of the better reviews so far on the new IS, too bad he couldn't talk about the driving dynamics. The back up cam looks like pretty good resolution. He mentions it has a 6 speed trans so he must have the AWD version. I wonder how the 8 speed trans in the RWD version will differ in driving dynamics?
This is one of the better reviews so far on the new IS, too bad he couldn't talk about the driving dynamics. The back up cam looks like pretty good resolution. He mentions it has a 6 speed trans so he must have the AWD version. I wonder how the 8 speed trans in the RWD version will differ in driving dynamics?
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09-24-20, 01:30 PM
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09-24-20, 01:41 PM
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Yeah it's just hard for Lexus since the IS doesn't sell as well as the germans, and cars/sedans in general are shrinking in the marketplace, AND people are not buying cars due to covid. So that's a triple-whammy to Lexus coming out with a whole new IS model, or even ones with drastic powertrain changes
It can't be called a full redesign as the 2021 will still site on the same N chassis from 2013 debut... And will still carry over existing drivetrain and HP..
Maybe Lexus feels they are not in the HP game but more the reliability side of things..??
I don't know, we will have to wait and see how many they plan to produce and see the end of 2021 YTD sales data to see if the refresh brought in the numbers they are targeting for..
In Europe, Lexus IS model final year of sale will the 2020 units.
^^ That's a pretty interesting fact for the European class / segment.
Jan 3rd 2020 report data.
Joe Z
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RageRacerM (09-25-20)
09-25-20, 08:40 AM
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09-26-20, 01:04 AM
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ML was never available in any lot here in Los Angeles. Not even at Longo Lexus in El Monte, which is supposedly the largest on the West Coast. I had asked dealers a year or so ago and they all said ML was hard to find. If you're lucky, there'll be like 2 IS's in all of SoCal at a given time with it optioned out. No idea why dealers hardly to never ordered it for the IS's in inventory. Meanwhile, it is easier to find in the Midwest and East Coast if you just search. Never made sense to me.
09-26-20, 06:26 AM
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Yeah it's just hard for Lexus since the IS doesn't sell as well as the germans, and cars/sedans in general are shrinking in the marketplace, AND people are not buying cars due to covid. So that's a triple-whammy to Lexus coming out with a whole new IS model, or even ones with drastic powertrain changes
Maybe BMW didn't outsell Lexus like you feel the need to remind us constantly.
And yes, I am relishing every minute of this!!!! LMAO!!!
I'll admit it, this was a completely petty post...i'm not denying it.
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Xanadu350 (09-26-20)
09-26-20, 08:11 AM
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ML was never available in any lot here in Los Angeles. Not even at Longo Lexus in El Monte, which is supposedly the largest on the West Coast. I had asked dealers a year or so ago and they all said ML was hard to find. If you're lucky, there'll be like 2 IS's in all of SoCal at a given time with it optioned out. No idea why dealers hardly to never ordered it for the IS's in inventory. Meanwhile, it is easier to find in the Midwest and East Coast if you just search. Never made sense to me.
09-26-20, 08:30 AM
#690
Didn't mention this before, but I like the changes to the gauge cluster in the 350 Fsport
https://youtu.be/OX5Tl_hNuR0
https://youtu.be/OX5Tl_hNuR0
I have to say I'm impressed with the new more powerful ML system. It was hard to see the screen sometimes, maybe it was the angle or his polarized glasses?
Another great review and this one much different but appreciated.