http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/ Autoblog Comments for Lexus files trademarks for IS Coupe http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/Apr 24th 2008 3:10PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/Apr 24th 2008 3:11PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/Apr 24th 2008 3:44PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/Apr 24th 2008 3:59PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/
Now do you seriously expect us to believe that COST is the reason that Lexus doesn't want to play with the real sport-sedan or sport-coupe market?

IMHO it's because Lexus has taken Cadillac's place as the transportation of choice for "over 60" crowd and Toyota in general hasn't had a real "sport" model for years.

There's nothing wrong with being the "appliance" manufacturer as obviously a lot of people want exactly that, but DON'T expect us to believe that they didn't put a manual in the car because of cost. It's because Toyota *doesn't do sport.*]]>Apr 24th 2008 7:38PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/Apr 25th 2008 10:20AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/Apr 24th 2008 3:13PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/Apr 24th 2008 4:37PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/Or better yet, get a better design with better lines, and start a new family vehicle such as RC, or AC.]]>Apr 25th 2008 12:23AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/Apr 24th 2008 3:15PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/
That's wrong... The IS300 still exists, it's actually the new bodystyle on the 3GR-FE 3.0L V6, meant for countries where Premium gas is largely unavailable and the new direct injection V6 platform isn't a fit.

Look it up:
http://en.lexus.com.cn/lexus_cars/is_new/is300/index.asp


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To everyone else that caught my gaff about patents vs. trademarks: it's been corrected. Thanks for pointing it out.]]>Apr 24th 2008 3:23PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/http://my.is/forums/f41/what-should-lexus-build-2nd-generation-is300-rest-world-321143/

As noted in the latter article, though, the lack of direct injection for the 2nd-generation IS300 in certain markets is not due to unavailability of premium fuel, but is, instead, an issue too much sulfur in their gasoline. For more on this:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=18&article_id=6577

Oh, and thank you, Autoblog and Damon, for picking up on our story.]]>Apr 24th 2008 6:06PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/
I think it is the soft line on the rear quarter window and the silver paint.

IC350 sounds like a more apt name, to me. not that I care that much.

I would so buy a G37 over an IS-based coupe, anyway. Maybe if there is an -F model with the V8, Infiniti will build the G50 with FX50's VVEL V8...]]>Apr 24th 2008 3:39PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/
Anyways, an IS coupe would look much better than the Accord Coupe, and on par with the G37 hopefully.]]>Apr 24th 2008 3:40PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/lexus-files-patents-for-is-coupe/
If there are too many RWD coupes now, then there has been a complete GLUT of FWD coupes since the late 1980s.

Pretty much every company that makes RWD coupes, also makes FWD coupes, as well. Even BMW, if you count Mini.

Mercedes Benz maybe not, but SMART ForTwo is close enough. :D And there are at least as many companies that make only FWD coupes, as there are companies like Benz that make a couple of RWD coupes.

I say bring 'em on, and let 'em compete for sales. The strongest, or best value ones will survive and be better for it.

I do wish they would get on with the more affordable end of things, though. IS and G37, Merc, BMW, etc... are all a bit above the average price.

A Mazda, Toyota, Subaru, or other smaller, non-lux, sporty little RWD coupes are eagerly anticipated. There are plenty of FWD cars in that segment now. Genesis and Mustang are the only ones out there right now. (Miata, sol/sky are not being counted. They aren't coupes.)
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