2013 Lexus Is Revealed

[dis-lex-sic]

And the below IS3000h, while not confirmed if coming to Aust, it will not be seen in the US, i for one dont mind it. In an F-Sport trim, at 4.5 ltr /100km i may actually consider it (if it does make it's way to our shores).

Start considering....

[FrankyX]

Confirmed?

[dis-lex-sic]

[dis-lex-sic]

Confirmed?

Nothing has been confirmed yet........offically.

What colour 300 will you be getting :)

[dis-lex-sic]

I love the non F-sport look. I think a lot of people that didn't like the first pics of the F sport will like the other models.

[FrankyX]

Definitely Black, metallic if available, but won't decide until i drive both the 350 & the 300h. If the 4 cylinder is rubbish, as is in the RX270, then I'll go with the 350 F for sure.

[d_porkypine]

I'd definitely go for a darker colour. the 300h looks to be very interesting, more power than the 250 with less fuel usage.

but I think will definitely have to go for the 350 next. Need the power!!!!

exciting times coming up.

[kyo]

Hm... the new IS...

Mixed feelings, the headlight isn't in my taste, looks unique but unrefined IMHO.

Personally, I would prefer the new clean GS front end. Why can't Lexus they just stick with the one piece design!

A bit disappointed, hope it'll look better in real life. Hope lexus price it right.

[samsung001]

Price of new ISs should be similar to the current IS rite? Mid $70k would be the Drive away price for IS350 Fsport ^_^ ?

[Bowen Yong]

I reckon the design is too japanese, the front is ok but the rear looks like honda accord euro which is absolute nightmare..

[LEX51S]

results so far are pretty even.

[dis-lex-sic]

The more info I hear about this car the more excited I am getting.

It's going to be a good thing, no doubt.

Technology wise I think we are in for a treat.

[JML]

Not sure if anyone has posted this... but this clip about the new 3IS is interesting. It is actually growing on me now :)

[Ezo]

I still think they need a better range of engines and transmissions in order to beat BMW. Let alone how the public takes to the controversial looks (I like it though).

[neostars]

Front is okay - will grow on me.

Back angle view is shocking.

i predict lower sales than current Lexus.

It hard to look past the shell.

[Ezo]

The rear 3/4 view I found difficult initially, I got used to it the more I looked.

It's definitely a risky design and with Lexus stance too high with wheels too small (aside from IS F and LFA) I'm not sure such an extreme design will be pulled off mass-market. I hope I'm wrong.

[DJL]

I prefer the New Es...

[ilv1004s]

More and more u look at this thing it gets better

I really like it

Once you have digested the oulanderish looks

Its actually really nice

Im in for the next model

But most likely the rcf

Not the 4door

[PRV]

Hi like you ilv1004s, I love the new look but can't wait to see the coupe version.

[dis-lex-sic]

I still think they need a better range of engines and transmissions.

I'm guessing you haven't read about the new 8 speed with a g force sensor that detects when you are cornering.

[Ezo]

I still think they need a better range of engines and transmissions.

I'm guessing you haven't read about the new 8 speed with a g force sensor that detects when you are cornering.

Yes but I'm not sure that addresses the problem. There is a lack of consumer choice in engine and transmission options, particularly compared to BMW they state they are targeting.

[dis-lex-sic]

particularly compared to BMW they state they are targeting.

By "they" do you mean Lexus?

What statement are you referring to?

[Ezo]

By they I mean Lexus, with Junichi Furuyama (Chief Engineer) speaking for them when he specifically said that 3 series was best in class and that was who they were targeting with the new car.

I think the new IS will fall short of its goal (especially) if it can't address the lack of powertrain options.

[dis-lex-sic]

By they I mean Lexus, with Junichi Furuyama (Chief Engineer) speaking for them when he specifically said that 3 series was best in class and that was who they were targeting with the new car.

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Thanks for that Ezo, I hadn't read anything where Lexus had targeted any specific car.

Why would they ignore the Benz C class?

Won't there be 3 different engines & 3 different transmissions?

2.5 V6

2.5 hybrid

3.5 V6

8 speed auto

CVT

6 speed auto? (IS250?)

Apart from a manual what is missing that you want Ezo?

[Ezo]

I didn't think there was a 6 speed auto in the new IS?

Even if there is, there is no double clutch and no manual. Then the problem (very) limited engine choices (3, or 4 with IS F). And 2 body styles for the previous model, I'll give them 3 for this one.

The E90 3 Series had 10 engine specs and 3 or 4 transmission specs. Not to mention they were available in 4 body styles (or was it 5?).

I'm not mathematician but that is a massive difference in possibility.