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The manufacturer wanted a Jaw dropping design ... they succeeded
The grill is actually looking as if a jaw is dropping
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10-05-2020, 12:52 PM | #156 |
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BMW owners making fun of large grille's......alright. Pot, this is Kettle, do you copy?
I read somewhere that Toyota's grille designs were created to resemble samurai masks. |
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Re JD Power Dependability Studies (and Consumer Reports Surveys as well), I think what's more revealing isn't that Lexus is on top, but the consistency at which they're at the top. I can't recall over the past 10+ years to find Lexus not at #1 or #2. I do agree that the 3 Series has been sufficiently reliable (since the E46 era, IMO) to the point where it's not really an issue anymore and you don't have to sacrifice reliability for performance (or vice versa). |
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Let's just hope the IS500 isn't the same disappointment the 2021 IS is going to be. |
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My IS is a 2012 and besides a couple dead batteries in -10 degree weather it has never needed unscheduled maintenance. Can't say that about a 2012 BMW.
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Official: The 2021 Lexus IS Facelift Won’t Be Coming To Western Europe
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I believe Toyota products in general sell pretty poorly in Europe, so condensing the line up isn't a huge shocker.
Slightly off topic, but the upcoming 2nd gen 86 with the reported 2.4 is rumored to not be sold in Europe. |
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Its also the ever tightening emission restrictions that are killing ICE vehicles. I'm all for the environment, but in this day and age, regular road cars are a minor source of pollution.
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2021 Lexus IS Confirmed For Australia, Will Start At AU$61,500
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10-16-2020, 06:10 AM | #170 |
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I think the center console is just missing a QWERTY keyboard now and all the bases will be covered. Or is that hidden in the arm rest? At least it has physical buttons for some stuff.
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I find the straight lines unergonomic looking, like they are not seating humans inside, but boxes.
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I've found the IS interiors to be a little tighter than their competitors in the past. I wonder if they have tried to space things out a bit for larger North Americans.
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The interior is exactly the same as the pre-"refresh".
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But to be completely honest, you do get a little more car with the 350 F at the same cost of an entry-level 3 series, at least on paper. On paper these cars are similar, but in reality, the 3er is better at everything, even though it has less power on paper. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice looking car, but it's gimmicky and reminds me of Acura's new TLX(precision-crafted) lol. I'm by no means a BMW fanboy and would own either TLX or IS, but I would never lease them and I would absolutely modify them to improve aesthetics, whereas with the BMW, I can leave it alone and still enjoy it - that's a lot to be said in my case. In my option, the IS will never compete with the 3 series. It's more of a competitor in the Japanese sedan segment - I know they try, but I don't know anyone who has ever crossed shopped an IS when looking at a C class or 3er. I honestly wouldn't and I own an RX350. I leased the 3 series because it offers so much more at competitive lease rates. You lease 3ers, you buy a Lexus - this method is a better value. |
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