jjbenzo

MY 13 looks like a good improvement on the current LS, but I guess I was under the impression it was suppose to be an all new model, not just a refresh. With that being said, I like the look of the F-Sport (minus the wheels). I hope that Lexus offers the black wood interior trim for the F-Sport and not just the aluminum. A car of this class should have multiple options across the board. I was also hoping the new model would have diamond pattern (quilted) leather. Mercedes, Audi (of course Bentey) use this design and I think it looks so much more luxurious.

Ap1_Alan

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This picture doesn't mean anything, it's a Lexus car used for the debut, not a production car (much like the 4gs shown in the pic below, and we know the GS doesn't sit that low). 0.4" isn't that much of a drop.

UDel

The front end looks better from the videos, I will have to see it in person to make a final judgement. The interior I am not a huge fan of. It looks too much like the GS and a little too spartan in the center, I was expecting something more dramatic but it is more of a major refresh then a new model. I think the current LS interior pulls off the big luxury sedan look better even if it is conservative, it is my favorite Lexus interior in the lineup. I don't think the new F sport interior looks good on a big luxury sedan. Most probably don't agree but I think the hybrid with all the light colored wood(bamboo grass) is the best looking iteration by far, it is the one iteration I really like. I still think the Audi A8 has the nicest interior in this class but I like the previous generation more, the S class interior does not impress me, the new 7 series interior looks pretty good but it is too close to the 5, the Equus front dash is really cheap/dated looking, Panamera interior is nice, Jag XJ interior is interesting but feels like it is missing something.

That metro reveal was very weird and totally wrong for a car like the Lexus LS.

bitkahuna

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great video. great job lexus!!! car looks great.

it's quite a change to see an LS portrayed as growling, and driven aggressively!

flipside909

The air suspension in the LS can be programmed to sit lower. You can alter in the aftermarket side, or have someone with a techstream manually/electronically lower it. F SPORT is 10mm lower than stock. 10mm, 1cm, .4 inches may not be much, but at least it's lowered from stock and it is officially stated in the specs. It's better than nothing.

BNR34

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I am just as skeptical as you, while 0.4" is a noticeable drop, I too don't think the production unit would sit that low.

It might be real though, as typically when Lexus fake the show stance, it is slammed with wheels spacers, this LS F-Sport is not slammed and don't have any spacers, so it could be real.

GiantsFan

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Factory air suspension ftw. No aftermarket springs/coils needed!!! lol

rominl

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it's a major refresh

LexusChris

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I feel like the new interior of the GS should be in the IS and the new LS should be for the GS, am I wrong? The LS dash just doesn't look like a fullsize luxury sedan no more inside and out. I think this looks like what should be a new GS. But I could be wrong when I see it in person i'll see.

Blastphemy

I love the exterior of the new LS, but I think the inside is boring and plain. After owning an Infiniti M, no other interior really compares. The LS doesn't even have all the cool screens like the Cadillac XTS C.U.E. system or the Tesla Model S giant iPad-thingy. The interior of the LS still feels like early 80s to me. But that's just my opinion.

flipside909

Here are some of the LIVE photos I posted on the Club Lexus Facebook Page during the event:


Theme of the evening #LexusAttracts


Lexus LF-LC:


Lexus LFA:


#LexusAttracts:


The man in charge of Lexus, Kiyotaka Ise:


Specs on the new 2013 Lexus LS F SPORT:


Miss Universe 2007 - Riyo Mori:


LS F SPORT w/LED Headlamps & Fogs:


LS F SPORT in Starfire Pearl:


LS F SPORT's Lexus Badged Brembo BBK:


Flush mounted headlamp washers:


LF F SPORT's new interior:


LED Headlamps & Turnsignals, new on 2013 LS:


LED Taillamps & Back Up Lamps:


Cool Neon Circle L & LS


Center Stage & City View Metreon San Francisco:



Gazoo Racing Driver Takayuki Kino$ita was also there but I missed the opportunity to take a pic of him.

BNR34

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FTW until you have to replace it at 50k miles and find out they are $1000+ each and you need 4 of them

Then you would love cheap aftermarket springs/coils again........lol

rominl

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gotta pay to play? same to be said for most luxury items

spwolf

why? They have more leather in the interior than their competition BMW/MB/Audi, both new GS and LS. I am not so sure how they could put that interior in $46k GS, when GS already blows competition out of the water with its interior.

bitkahuna

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great pics ryan, thanks!

anyone else notice the lexus logo on the front of the f-sport ls at least seems very faint? guess they want it less noticeable on the mesh grill?