So. Today i visited Sydney City Lexus and the awesome team down there. In 2006 when i was cruising around in my IS200 and saw the 2IS when it came out i said to myself. "I will have one of those" Now in 2013 the 3IS has landed and i look at it and think hmmm...
personally i dont like the exterior designing. Admittedly i do think the front grille does look better in person. (except for the pimple after thought HID washer) and i much prefer the sports lux set up. Getting in to the car (IS350 Fsport) the refinement is upto and above expectations as expected with a new Lexus.
But the interior "styling" is "out there" and doesnt really flow. its tacked on alot and very "square". a Blocky Mess!! and the screen in the dash is way too small for the space it occupies.
The Cluster in the Fsport is awesome!! LFA inspired moving tacho and effects are just awesome.
Initial First drive, Lexus quality perfection and refinement to suit. Power, nothing different to the current 350. Dynamic adaptive suspension as in the GS is great. With out experienceing spirited driving around bends i can not comment if the cornering is as marketed "a fun drive". The 8 speed transmission in a 233kw car seems to me pointless and sounds annoying. always changing gears.
First Impression, first drive, quick review, MY honest opinion. . . . I will be buying a GS in the future at time of my upgrade.