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Is This What The Facelifted 2009 Lexus IS Will Look Like?

Agent009 submitted on 8/14/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:32:23 AM

55 user comments | Category: Misc News | Source: | SOURCE: my.is

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IS member nyjinwoo, in his very first post, found a link to an Asian website (it is unclear to this author whether it's Japanese or South Korean) that contains multiple artist's renderings of what the facelifted '09 Lexus IS will look like and posted this on a 2nd-Gen IS250/IS350 General Discussion Forum thread.

The front end shot (which appears at the top of our story) shows that the grille, while maintaining the vertical bar motif, has fewer, thicker and more spread-out bars.

The most obvious exterior change shown in these illustrations is to the taillight inserts (see picture at right), with much-enlarged back-up lights which, in the right-side taillight, echo the shape of the "L" portion of the Lexus logo and, for the left-side taillight, wind up looking like a flopped mirror-image of this.

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Is This What The Facelifted 2009 Lexus IS Will Look Like?

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I'm so glad they got the Orange out of the tail lights... but it's pretty radical.

Hopefully they will look great in real life.

THANK GOD THEY GOT RID OF DESERT SAGE... if only they would get rid of Glacier Frost...
— adamsaf723 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 10:47:06 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7

look more up-scale now......
— hao420 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 11:21:27 AM | | Votes: -1

i'd have to disagree with you on the GFM color

glacier frost mica is a unique color and probably one of the better paints on a vehicle currently.

Lexus does produce some of the better color available as well, as well as finishes.

— r15mohd (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 3:32:15 PM | | Votes: 2

I think Glacier frost is an unnecessary color. It is too close to Starfire Pearl and Tungsten Pearl.

If they are going to do an off-white, they need to bring back Parchment.

I've also noticed there are like NO Breakwater Blue cars in development... I wonder if it is a sign that they are going to drop that color as well.
— adamsaf723 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 8:24:25 PM | | Votes: 1

boring car!!
— carguy68 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 10:48:14 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -18

Glad to see the 3 series will still be the best looking model in it's class.
— bmwman1963 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 10:48:54 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -21

Be sure to visit the nearest optometrist very soon, if you think that twinkie is better looking than this car.
— sector (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 12:55:10 PM | | Votes: 4

I don't see many changes here. Taillights are the same shape but just a different under the lens design. Side view mirrors have turn signals in them now A-La Lexus GS facelift. Rear head rests that lay forward for better rear visibility when seat is not occupied??? And a different front bumper???
— BimmerGuyFL78 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 10:50:49 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 8

I know the front end is being updated on the regular IS lineup. I've also heard the Instrument cluster is slightly diffrent.
— AMiodynski (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 10:54:22 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

More bling-bling for the gangbangers.

:-\
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 10:58:17 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -24

And more fodder for EL34. baaaa baaaa.
— _43LE (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 11:10:43 AM | | Votes: 10

Actually, you have that backwards...

Lexus is the vehicle of choice for academics, artists, architects, doctors, scientists etc,

BMW is for bankers, lawyers, sales men, pimps, pushers, porn producers and fiffttty cent.

or more simply:

Lexus = light side of the force

BMW = dark side aka the "Empire"
— sector (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 2:02:33 PM | | Votes: 0

Oh please.

In all of my 5 and a half years in college I remember one professor having a Lexus-it was an LS, he was Russian, and the head of the mechanical engineering department...I think. Having said that I don't remember any professors having BMWs.

There were a lot of Volvos and Audis driven by professors- it's Colorado there are practical considerations.
— cdoke (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 2:55:40 PM | | Votes: 2

I usually get a laugh out of EL34's comments, but this one was just stupid. No gangbanger would be seen driving an IS.
— gooch (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 3:51:44 PM | | Votes: 1

A Corolla with a different grill. Nice.
— 204E60 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 11:26:40 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4

So I suppose the outdated old man's E-ClassSmartFor2 looks better?
— silver1 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 2:07:48 PM | | Votes: 0

The IS is as much of a Corolla as a 3-Series is to a Mini-Cooper... not even comparable in size or class.
— adamsaf723 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 8:25:20 PM | | Votes: 0

Actually I would have to agree with 204E60! tail lights do resemble Corolla ones.

But rest of tha car is average.
Not a leader nor a Follower!
— RefuG (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2008 2:36:47 PM | | Votes: 2

EL34:

You should be happy gangbangers (and other poor folk) aren't driving prestigious brands like BMW or Mercedes because then they would just be bringing down the value of the cars just like they with home purchases back in the 70's or 80's. Remember? Back then (and even today) real estate agents would not want to sell homes in certain neighborhoods to these so called gangbangers/poor folk/lawnmower people, etc.)cause of fear that homes would lose their value. Can't you just let us enjoy our Toyotas? Pretty Please?
— AmazonPrinceIS350 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 11:27:12 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -13

Really, you're walking a thin line. Please stick to writing about cars.
— gooch (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 3:53:03 PM | | Votes: 2

Lexus dropped the ball not releasing the new 3.0.
Or getting the 350 a manual
DrFill
— DrFill2009 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 12:48:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

Both are never going to happen.
The gas mileage is too good in the IS250.
And the production cost to build such a limited production IS350 manual probably wouldn't benefit.

MAYBE, on the Coupe/Convertible... but that's a BIG maybe.
— adamsaf723 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 8:28:47 PM | | Votes: 1

Still a turd...
— Star (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 12:53:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

Yeah, a turd with more bling.

:-\
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 2:42:39 PM | | Votes: -3

MichaelTaylor,

no, I'm talking about the POS Lexus IS and the whore that aborted you in this world. Leave family out of this, scum. Somebody ban this useless POS MichaelTaylor. I don't care about his retarded comments about cars but I'm not going to allow some garbage to insult my family.
— Star (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 3:54:41 PM | | Votes: -1

I don't care about BMW, you tool. You can choke in your own saliva while cursing BMW, I don't give a damn, but make sure that you don't make this personal and more, make sure that you never involve other people's families in your demented rants. Keep your b***s**t related exclusively to cars.
— Star (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 4:44:35 PM | | Votes: -1

I WARNED you MichaePOSTaylor, but what to expect from an abortion like you. That whore, abominable slut that gave you birth must be really proud of you. I hope you die slowly in pain buried in human feces, pathetic excuse for a human being.
— Star (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 6:28:20 PM | | Votes: 2

Boost 4 taylor
— hao420 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2008 12:16:50 AM | | Votes: -4

Boost 4 taylor
— hao420 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2008 12:17:17 AM | | Votes: -4

its a nice looking car but the IS model looks like a straight ladies car
— 350zdon17 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 1:32:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

I don't like the way the rear end looks..... it is like a cross between a corolla and the "bangle butt".

Other than that, not horrible
— Targa (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 3:20:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

I dont get it: what is so special and/or thrilling about IS? I see them on the road, they just blend in with traffic.

Also, I don't really see what's different on these pictures from current model?
— vladyxa (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 3:56:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

The only reason somebody would turn the head in the direction of a Lexus is so they can spit on it.
— Star (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 4:55:18 PM | | Votes: -1

The IS really a great value. You get a lot of standard luxuries features at a very reasonable price. The IS could be a basis for what a true entry level Luxury sedan is.

On the flipside, it is outperformed and out classes as far as driving dynamics by the Germans.

The Second Gen IS was a great improvement over the original model.
— adamsaf723 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 8:32:17 PM | | Votes: 2

i honestly don't know how anyone takes MichaelTaylor serious, every single post he does no matter what the title of the article is he relates it to Lexus being the greatest car...he either works for a Lexus company, corporate or Lexus car dealer...no one would say this stuff even if they are a Lexus owner..."Put an IS next to say a Bugatti Veyron..." people would look at a IS before that comon that is straight nonsense
— 350zdon17 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 6:19:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

the only Lexus that has ever made my head turn is ummmmm...NONE
— 350zdon17 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 6:21:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

So which model year are you talking about with the NONE, and how was the gas mileage on it, I'm interested.
— sector (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 10:29:07 PM | | Votes: 1

none = IS,GS,LS,SC,LX,GX,RX><><><most boring luxuary brand
— 350zdon17 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2008 11:59:42 AM | | Votes: 0

Lexus only needs a couple hundred thousand heads to turn,and they get them every year,so you need not apply.
— truthpursuit (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 7:58:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Not really. Apparently those heads refuse to turn anymore lately.
— Star (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2008 8:43:10 PM | | Votes: 0

the only way I turn my head looking at a Lexus is if there is a sexy lady driving it
— 350zdon17 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2008 12:01:58 PM | | Votes: 2

Not much difference. I was originally considering upgrading from a Maxima SE to an IS250 6-speed, but I test drove one. I liked the car (and loved the interior), but was disappointed at the power from the V6 for 30 something large. The IS350 powerplant is awesome, but what the IS250 needs is about 30 more hp.
— ktu01 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2008 12:49:24 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

"Put an IS next to say a Bugatti Veyron or a Nissan GT-R and guess which car will turn heads? The IS. Enough said."

PUAHAHA!!

An car with Toyota bits in it compared to a Bugatti Veyron. Forget the GT-R or the IS, it will never have the presentation of a Veyron, lets be real here.
— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2008 9:06:30 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

correction: A car rather than An car.

Anyways MT is a troll.

"Wrong. Lexus L-Finesse design was created to turn heads. One of the most widely acclaimed and praised designs in recent years is the L-Finesse program. BMW can go take a hike."

- L-Finesse seems to be very feminine, like yourself. Women drive the IS & RX quite a bit where I live. We all know that you love men, you said it yourself a couple months ago. I'm not making fun of you, just reminding others what you said. :)

Lastly, don't be so immature and bring up someone's "MOM". It seems like you're the turd around here. The household troll is what you are.
— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2008 9:10:22 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

I think he's been riding the failboat for quite sometime.
— Htay7500 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2008 9:49:23 AM | | Votes: 3

Isn't L-Finesse a cheap shampoo and conditioner you buy at Wal-Mart?

I think my mom used that back in the 60's before the Breck Girl took over the market.
— weekendfun4too (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2008 12:00:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

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