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Photo Rendering: Lexus IS Coupe and Hard-Top Convertible

omarrana submitted on 8/3/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:19:13 PM

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Tag Links: Lexus, IS, Coupe, Convertible

“We are very excited about some of the upcoming developments for the IS Line, including the V8-powered IS-F and potentially, an IS coupe in the future.

” Those are the words of John Roca, Lexus’ Australia division manager, during the milestone sale of 5,000 IS sedans sold.

So now that the Lexus IS coupe is confirmed, we are expecting a hard-top convertible variant in the works as well. That will give Lexus strong ground to compete against BMW’s 3-Series sedan, coupe and convertible lineup...

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Photo Rendering: Lexus IS Coupe and Hard-Top Convertible

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A IS coupe would be nice.
— STJ88 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 4:55:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 8

that's wah u think
— printhan (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 5:33:39 PM | | Votes: -14

The car is not boring! Stop hating. This will be a BMW 335i killer. A shorter wheelbase means better handling. In short since the IS350 already kills the 335i on the track, the IS350 coupe is going to rape it over and over again. I love it!

Lexus!
— david989 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 7:07:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

David please throw yourself off of a cliff. Why the f--k didn't your mother abort you? God you are a waste of sperm!!
— bimmermike2 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 10:04:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6

the 335i styling keeps growing on me, it just kills me that it has no limited slip! After owning my turbo I am a boost junkie and hip to afm curves and the cheap power upgrades turbos supply. So sporting that inside tire spinning and spitting for traction as my perfect apex goes to waste makes me sad that BMW missed something so crucial :(
— SubarinaSpecB (View Profile)

Posted on 8/6/2007 1:41:48 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

zzzzzzzzz
— gsh23 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 6:23:24 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6

zzzzzzzzzzz
— xj13 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 6:33:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6

zzzzzz
— Flight152 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 7:16:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5

And the good thing about the IS coupe is that it wont look like the 3-serie.
— STJ88 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 7:44:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

The IS sedan doesn't look like the 3-series (and if it does, please note that the current IS came out before the current 3-series).
— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2007 3:12:19 AM | | Votes: 4

it did? It came out before April 2005?
— JRobUSC (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2007 8:14:35 AM | | Votes: -3

They both started production in 2006, but I remember the IS coming out before the 3-series.
— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/6/2007 2:53:52 PM | | Votes: 2

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...........zzzzzzzzzzzz
— elCHUY (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 7:47:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -8

The photo rendering from last year of the Lexus IS coupe and convertible look way better than this for sure.

Lexus is taking it time in making the coupe and convertible is because they want it to a be an instant hit.
— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 7:58:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

They'll need a lot of help!! Boring, non-fun to drive bitch car. Get some balls you Lexus bitches!
— bimmermike2 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 10:06:50 PM | | Votes: -14

not even old news...just old rumors.
— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 8:49:56 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

IS was shining when it just came out, but it looks a bit yesterday already now, to me.
the biggest enemy for design, is time.
— dayday (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 9:05:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

Kopy Kat of BMW.

It's that Lexus web of deceit I tells ya!
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 9:52:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4

LEXUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!
— 528i (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 10:16:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -10

not bad, but rear quarter panel needs major improvements. proportions are off! BIG TIME!
— ThierryHenry14 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 10:31:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

I think Lexus would be making a big mistake if they offered the new coupe without the 2.5L engine. I have an IS250 (please don't laugh) and I find the car to have more than adequate acceleration (not so with 3 passengers and full luggage). After all, BMW has their coupe with both the 328 and 335 twin-turbo.
— BMW995 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2007 12:13:15 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Nice looking coupe
— lexuscrazy (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2007 12:35:27 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Another "article" with too little information.
— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2007 12:58:24 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

I have been liking the recent Lexus products (LS, IS, ES, GS hybrid), and I'm sure the new IS variants are all very well, but for some reason my wife is still totally against Lexus vehicles. She has her heart set on a 335i convertible, so I'm not complaining, but if the IS350 CC were out right now, I would have to maker her look at that, too, just to make sure.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2007 1:26:18 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

Good plan, S4. But if I were to choose between the IS convertible and the 335i convertible, shockingly, I'd take the 335i. I mean, look at how horrible that IS convertible is.
— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2007 3:14:28 AM | | Votes: 1

I didn't actually click the link, but I will now...

What's so horrible about that photoshop? The front-end could use a little tweaking for the two-door model (different headlamps, air dam), but otherwise, it's a very realistic rendering. The 335i is definitely sexier, but there's nothing wrong with this.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2007 10:54:10 AM | | Votes: 0

S4,

It's because your wife has the notion that European cars are better than Japanese cars. Like many out there who are old fashioned luxury mean's the 3 stars. That's a given fact. It's only in the US that so many have been sucked into the marketing that Toyota has hired to promote Lexus. Indeed they have done a great job in capturing the market here.

Anyways, if you grew up being told BMW, Jaguar, Mercedes were great cars you will mature thinking the other brands are inferior.

I grew up in a family with Mercedes but I grew out of that phase lol. I think Japanese cars are great cars but it just lacks the history like our beloved Europeans.

My suggestion is for you to take her to test drive both the IS and the 335. I mean both are perfectly fine cars to own. Both are respectable and of good quality. Can't go wrong. Tell her it's a win win situation! + the IS is cheaper too so convince her by saying you'll take her on a vacation with the money saved :)
— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2007 7:52:55 PM | | Votes: 2

To be honest, I have no problem with her buying the BMW. And also, the IS CC isn't even out yet (or confirmed), and will not be out by the time we're looking, if ever. I don't see any reason for her to buy an IS350 over the 335i, if that's what she wants. They're both RWD, have 300hp six-cylinder engines, are comfortable and stylish- it's just personal preference, and she prefers the BMW, which I'm fine with.

And don't worry, I won't have any trouble taking her on vacations, even if I do have to spend another $10,000. I'm leasing it, anyway. It just makes more sense for me to lease her car.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/5/2007 11:39:35 PM | | Votes: 1

Yuck! That convertible is horrifying. The coupe on the other hand....
— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2007 3:11:05 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Does not look bad from the photo renderings. The BMW 3-Series coupe looks good, but the convertable does not equal it. The same will probabbly be true of the IS when, and if, it is produced.
— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2007 9:47:40 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

That does not mean the E93 (3 Series convertible) is ugly, though. With the top down, it looks fantastic. Top up, I wouldn't expect it to match the coupe.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2007 10:55:08 AM | | Votes: -2

Lexusis350 that is is just a photoshop.There is no need to be shocked and say yuck

JUGNU
— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2007 9:58:53 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

why cant they make a manual? then i might even consider the sedan.
— ashramboy (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2007 1:59:41 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Lexus automatic are better than any manual fool!
— david989 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2007 2:20:45 PM | | Votes: 1

Coupe - Yes, Convertible - No!
— no1listensanyway (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2007 2:46:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

This is probably not going to completely match the 335i. But, the cars are targeting slightly different audiences. In addition, the 335i can easily top $55,000 with options and I doubt the IS will come close to that at all.
— MaranelloMaster (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2007 7:14:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Coupe? No.

Convertible? Hell-No!

and our next question is WHY?
— MrGunFun (View Profile)

Posted on 8/5/2007 12:05:16 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

Looks good, I expect it to be popular with the ladies if they make it.
— M35MT (View Profile)

Posted on 8/6/2007 9:43:50 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Well on the bright side it looks a million times better than the turd they make known as the SC 430, a/k/a one of the ugliest cars of all time.
— supermoto (View Profile)

Posted on 8/6/2007 7:21:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Lexus made thier car to compete with BMW. They make them look similar to BMW because of that reason. Lexus can spend less money and make thier car look better and performs better than BMW and if you guys think it's not true, you need to buy one and drive one.
— euriebaby (View Profile)

Posted on 9/22/2007 11:04:25 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

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