Detroit Sneak Peak: Lexus IS-F
This past Monday's article in Automotive News, let loose that Lexus was in the process of developing a new line of vehicles that seeks to compete in the luxury performance market currently occupied by BMW, Audi and Mercedes.Well, word is that Lexus will be unveiling its IS-F sedan tomorrow, ahead of its official debut in Detroit, and decided to drop this teaser image on us. We're not salivating quite yet, but the thought of a 400+ horsepower IS that's ready to do battle with the RS4 and upcoming M3 certainly has our interest piqued. And that stacked, dual exhaust outlet is kinda cool too.
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Howard Kerr 9:39PM (12/06/2006)
Maybe I'll get used to the look, but stacked oval tailpipes?
I'm also not too crazy about a badge on the back of a car that says IS F. I'm sure this will get many drivers of non-Lexus vehicles asking " what the F ?"
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indymcsc 8:49PM (12/06/2006)
Cool, but I'm sure it'll have an automatic. Not interested if it does.
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Woot 9:36PM (12/06/2006)
Agree #1 - dumshit marketing fool with big yellow tie will say "but our customers WANT automatics."
Too bad really, I'd have gotten a new IS (the bigger one) if it had a 6 speed. Instead, got an S4. Listen up Lexus - my lease ends next fall!!!!
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nailz420 8:16AM (12/07/2006)
And don't forget everyone's favorite electonically controlled steering.
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Dr1v3r 10:10PM (12/06/2006)
Big whoop. It's either going to be crappy all-wheel-drive or front-wheel-drive.
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Stphane Dumas 10:13PM (12/06/2006)
Good point Howard ;-)
btw, this week on Autoextremist, Peter Delorenzo gived an article titled "Memo to Lexus, don't blow it!"
http://www.autoextremist.com/page2.shtml#Rant
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Vlad 11:34PM (12/06/2006)
#4
You do know that Lexus makes mostly RWD cars?
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Carson 10:19PM (12/06/2006)
Dr1v3r u noob. It's going to be RWD alright.
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hondacura 10:32PM (12/06/2006)
To: Dr1v3r
You idiot. The IS is rear drive and has always been. It doesn't share it's platform with no other car.
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epp_b 12:24AM (12/07/2006)
Memo to Toyota/Lexus:
Grow some balls. Make it RWD and give it a 6-speed manual transmission. Don't even make an automatic transmission version. Autos are for pussies. If you must add electronic nannies, GIVE THE OPTION TO ACTUALLY, COMPLETELY, TRULY SWITCH IT OFF!! Yes, even the ABS.
If you fail any one of these factors, then you deserve to fail.
Don't screw it up.
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Car videos & Motorcycle videos 10:36PM (12/06/2006)
It is going to take a while to get used to those exhaust tips, but overall its nice.
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doglet 3:24AM (12/07/2006)
i like the exhaust, its not very often you see a new design cue introduced, and most of the time its just designers being different for the sake of being different. it looks high tech and powerful without being over the top.
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BLS 3:51PM (12/11/2006)
Better have 2 doors. But I will never spend that kind of money either, maybe used in a few years.
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pow 1:43PM (12/07/2006)
i'm betting this one will be had with both Automatic with steering wheel shift pedals and a 6spd manual
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Al 12:55AM (12/07/2006)
LIke duhh... everybody knows the IS is just a dressed up Corolla... right Dr1v3r (#4)?
You should go and do some research you j _ ck _ s s
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dave 12:03AM (12/07/2006)
yuck
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Jason 12:30AM (12/07/2006)
Those tailpipes remind me of what they did to the Family Truckster wagon of National Lampoons Vacation. Double headlights, double turn signals, double everything, now double tailpipes? Don't like it at all. Moreover, the logo looks more like a hybrid car logo. Not sporty. The rest of the car is hopefully more enticing.
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joel 12:49AM (12/07/2006)
I agree with #1 and #2 I don't really care unless it's offered with a manual transmission. I've been doing research on luxury performance sedans and the higher end models are offered almost exclusively in 5 or 6 speed automatics with paddle shifters. How boring. I guess I'll have to just have to buy 2-4 seater sports cars or bmws
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Memos!? 12:34AM (12/07/2006)
Sending "memos" to Lexus telling them to not screw up a product that was probably finished months ago shows an extreme lack of common sense.
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dionysus 1:19AM (12/07/2006)
I love Corolla. I grew up with it, and my kids will too. Just got a $400 `91 Corolla and sped down to LA (and back to SF), peaked at 100mph, man, as if I am still in my high school.
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