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SPY SHOTS: Facelift Lexus IS Caught In The Open
There will be a new facelifted version of the Lexus IS compact exec being released in Autumn 2008. The new saloon should be released at the Paris Motor Show later this year.

There are only minor visual tweaks in the front end of this facelifted model.
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SPY SHOTS: Facelift Lexus IS Caught In The Open



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MaindrianPaceMaindrianPace - 6/30/2008 9:29:57 AM
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Isn't that just that race car that had it's sponsors logo's taped over that was posted ages ago?

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Agent009Agent009 - 6/30/2008 9:43:35 AMView My AgentSpace
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You know you are right! Could Car Magazine actually have goofed?


damikcodamikco - 6/30/2008 9:52:24 AMView My AgentSpace
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No there is just not much auto newa to report on as of now.


damikcodamikco - 6/30/2008 9:52:53 AMView My AgentSpace
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all these cars look the same now.

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adamsaf723adamsaf723 - 6/30/2008 10:05:17 AM
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The only thing that I can tell from this is that they will have smaller outside mirrors (similar to what the ES did last year) and I guess they give you an option of a moonroof instead of standard.

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JRobUSCJRobUSC - 6/30/2008 11:22:12 AM
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those are smaller mirrors? Wow, how enormous were the mirrors before then?


I95SPEEDINGTICKETSI95SPEEDINGTICKETS - 6/30/2008 11:29:29 AM
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The mirrors are the Exact Same Size as the current model

Go get your eyes checked.


damikcodamikco - 7/1/2008 1:00:35 AMView My AgentSpace
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those arent mirrors thier air brakes.


I95SPEEDINGTICKETSI95SPEEDINGTICKETS - 7/1/2008 10:14:54 AM
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LOL


85bmw745i85bmw745i - 7/1/2008 7:06:06 PMView My AgentSpace
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lol @damiko, that was a good one. looks like dumbo the elephant. I bet if you flip them up you could achieve lift, or for that matter, point them down for more downforce lol.


EL34EL34 - 6/30/2008 10:10:25 AM
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This Lexus needs more than a face lift. It needs a wreckin' ball and they need to drop the name.

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JudasLeaseJudasLease - 6/30/2008 9:57:21 PM
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You really have to be some sort of angry midget to call the IS ugly as its one of the best looking sedans out. I hope they don't mess the design up much.

The IS-F is another story!


WhattheWhatthe - 6/30/2008 10:11:33 AM
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This looks like a 3. If you can't beat them, copy them.

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HantraHantra - 6/30/2008 10:58:49 AMView My AgentSpace
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Now with Laguna Seca Blue goodness! ;-)


1fstmach1fstmach - 6/30/2008 11:21:00 AMView My AgentSpace
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Not a face lift, already got uncovered months ago, it is a race car w/ sponsor stickers

Doubt a lot will change on the IS for a couple years, they are working on a convert. and a coupe version now

And I enjoy the bmw fanboi comments on here, just a heads up, tell BMW to come up with a better interior layout, the one they have been using for years is getting sorry and tired

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LexSucksLexSucks - 6/30/2008 12:32:29 PM
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You need help. One thing is for sure. You are an American. Only an American can be so car dumb while at the same time act as if they know something about cars. LOL!!


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M35MTM35MT - 6/30/2008 1:12:14 PMView My AgentSpace
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He's being facetious...you'll learn to ignore it.



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MercedesBenz00ZMercedesBenz00Z - 6/30/2008 1:44:33 PM
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Sorry, but Lexus can never beat any German car brands.

Am I being mean? No, I am merely telling you the truth.

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85bmw745i85bmw745i - 6/30/2008 6:27:22 PMView My AgentSpace
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Fun factor? you are wrong, I give the IS credit, it does perform compared to the other lexus models, but comes nowhere near the 3 series, unles you opt for the ISF. smoothness? the BMW inline 6 is one of the smoothest engines in the world. even at redline its smoother than anything else I have experienced, and never harsh or raspy.

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atomicbriatomicbri - 6/30/2008 7:55:07 PMView My AgentSpace
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Lexus wants to be a German brand, or they would have never tried this segment in the first place. Also btw Michael... people in Japan will buy the BMW 3 series 8-1 when comparing the Lexus IS to the 3 Series. Even the Japanese will not buy it.

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MercedesBenz00ZMercedesBenz00Z - 6/30/2008 8:56:02 PM
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Lexus really doesn't really sell in Japan like you said.

And the reason is that the Japanese people also do know that Lexus is just a Mercedes wannabe.

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utahnkidutahnkid - 6/30/2008 10:24:40 PM
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"And the reason is that the Japanese people also do know that Lexus is just a Mercedes wannabe."

Let's just hope English isn't his native tongue.

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auto001auto001 - 7/1/2008 10:36:30 PM
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Being rich doesn't necessarily mean you're educated.

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TauronB2GTauronB2G - 6/30/2008 12:24:24 PM
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I rather like the current IS. I like the 350 especially in that navy blue color. I wouldn't do a 250 awd though. It seems like it'd be really have and slow. On top of that I don't think I need awd (even here in Chicago) for our winters. A good set of snow tires seems to do the job on my other car.
The IS just needs to be one size bigger. It just seems small. But otherwise a great little car.
T

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LexSucksLexSucks - 6/30/2008 12:29:24 PM
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Face Lift? It needs it. The current car already looks dated.

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tattedtwicetattedtwice - 7/1/2008 1:57:53 AM
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That's the best and nicest way to put it. As much as I loathe this company, I will admit that their cars arent ugly (well, all except the sc and is-f), they just don't age well. They're fresh for MAYBE a year, then they start looking stale and dated.


Agent63Agent63 - 6/30/2008 1:06:26 PMView My AgentSpace
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Their not known for exciting looks so a face lift is necessary. I'm going to get rid of my LS once they refresh that. I may look at a GS for the next generation because it's my favorite Lexus.

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JordanskiJordanski - 6/30/2008 1:40:49 PM
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oh great
another reason for more and more people
to jump right along on to the toyota bandwagon

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StarStar - 6/30/2008 4:38:11 PM
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F1_DriverF1_Driver - 6/30/2008 5:00:19 PM
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Stop being vain and looking at yourself in the mirror.


kdawgkdawg - 7/1/2008 12:13:23 AM
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Where's the coupe?

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1fstmach1fstmach - 7/1/2008 12:13:25 PMView My AgentSpace
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The coupe is coming, they filed for the patents already, plus there is a mule of the convert around


rumnycrumnyc - 7/1/2008 1:16:16 AM
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is has some of the most hideous side mirrors ever.

was the designer blind?

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I95SPEEDINGTICKETSI95SPEEDINGTICKETS - 7/1/2008 10:17:24 AM
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A salesman told me the mirror size had something to do with New European Regulations on Rear View Mirror Sizes.

I swear Europe is becoming a Totalitarian Society, Everything has to be approved by the State.
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