Unveiled: 2014 Lexus IS

[Genesis_73]

"The first official pictures of the all-new Lexus IS have been released, revealing powerful and elegant exterior styling and a cabin that is more spacious and driver-focused. Even at first glance it is clear to see how faithful Lexus has remained to the acclaimed LF-CC concept car that trailed its design thinking at the 2012 Paris Motor Show."

More photos here:

http://www.netcarshow.com/lexus/2014-is/

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2013/01/2014-lexus-is-revealed-exclusive-photos-and-video.html

I think that apart from the front, the new IS looks pretty good. Alan Partridge should be pleased.

 

[Aston Martin]

That grille is bigger than an Audi's.

 

[Blayde]

that grille is bigger than an Audi, full stop

 

[ScarFace88]

Separated at birth?

 

[CrzRsn]

Separated at birth?

A Jalopnik commentor (I hoon, therefore I am) got it better.

But yeah. I'm sorry Lexus, you get 10 points for taking the chances and trying to make it look different, but lose several thousand points for the end result. That grille, those headlight clusters, those Nike swoosh DRLs, and those taillights are just horrendous. In its credit, the interior isn't terrible.

 

[McRae]

Jesus wept...

 

[Hbriz]

And the 3-Series gave no shits that day.

 

[RdKetchup]

I actually like it, except for the taillights.

 

[Der Stig]

Inspiration

 

[chaos386]

Inspiration

You think it looks pretty sharp, eh?

 

[CrzRsn]

And the 3-Series gave no shits that day.

I think the only thing The 3er is giving active shits about these days is the Cadillac ATS.

 

[Der Stig]

You think it looks pretty sharp, eh?

For an electric razor, yes

This car will look hilarious/awful with and without a front plate.

 

[Rex Luther]

Those head lights look like Hans Moleman without his glasses on.
However, I do look forward to seeing the F version. Since the 86 and the LFA, I'm expecting big things from Toyota.

 

[CrzRsn]

For an electric razor, yes

This car will look hilarious/awful with and without a front plate.

If its centered on the grill, it will look like a massive buck tooth.

 

[Interrobang]

Still no fan of that grill, but the rest of the vehicle looks pretty nice ... especially like the swooping line coming from the side-skirts around the back wheels ...

 

[duckedtapedemon]

I think the only thing The 3er is giving active shits about these days is the Cadillac ATS.

It would probably give a shit about the G37, but it can't remember what that's called now.

 

[Paul_The_Aussie]

It can't be real? Seriously?
That is hideous, especially after the recent release of the new LS which for the first time in it's history I have warmed to.

What were they not thinking when they came up with this?

 

[MWF]

It looks like a good designer did the back, his accountant Dad did the middle and he let his 6 year old do the front with crayons.

 

[TC]

Wow, that's just terrible. The IS started so nice, but just went down hill from there.

 

[rustyknife]

I actually like it, except for the taillights.

So you like everything but the only section of the car that actually looks okay?

Whoever designed the front had a bit too much fun with the smudge tool in photoshop.