When I first saw the concepts, I was worried that the production version would look drastically different (uglier) than the concepts. But these patents are giving me hope. The taillights look complex to manufacture, but I hope they keep it. This new Lexus generation will be BEAUTIFUL
The overhang and the weird bubble roof are my dealbreakers. The patent images don't look sleak and planted like the renders. It looks like an Ioniq 6 on steroids now.
Most likely the one that would carry the HSD banner is the ES replacement, as the other large ones seem destined for BEV-only treatment. Then the F-Sport (+ Performance) variants would involve a larger 2nd or a 3rd motor.
The patent images are in parallel view. The concept is in perspective view, which is how we perceive it in real life. So don't worry, those overhangs and differences are all illusions. If you do 3D modeling you'll understand. I say they are identical designs. Great looking car for sure, I love it!
Looks pretty good! I love my 21' IS 350... so would love to see the same sporty design, and if electric...hoping for a range of 300-350 miles (may be wishful thinking). A minimum of 275HP would be nice, but if they could offer good range with 300HP, that would be great. I look forward to what they bring forth with the new IS.
I agree with everything you said about this. Especially about the overhang in the patent images. I remember seeing this car on Instagram in Lexus ads all the time and it looked beautiful. The patent lets me down a bit because of the overhang.
@@hallofkabes Whut up? Its a great car, nice exterior and interior, comfy suspension and super reliable... I have the 200t model and love it, decent on gas too
The front end of that car tells me it has an engine in it. They need that long overhang to fit a radiator, doesn't make sense if there's no engine in there taking up space. There's no purpose to the hood scoops/vents without an engine as well. And it looks like there's spaces for tailpipes on either side of the diffuser.
As someone who seriously considered a VW Arteon (overpriced, questionable reliability) and the Kia Stinger (still not 100% sold on Kia quality) if Lexus makes the next IS a liftback..I'm in.😎 Of course if they milk the present platform a few more years and the next IS is EV, I'm out, at least for now. As a condo dweller I have no way to charge at home, the biggest advantage EV's have over comparable ICE. Of course all this is dependent on Lexus giving the the job to the same designer who did the '21 refresh of the IS. Dude did an awesome job.
@@paoloochangco6072 Not just Asia, North America will still have millons of drivers to whom EV's arent practical for the forseeable future. Expanding the public charging network is irrelevant to people who can't take advantage of charging at home using the electricity provider of their choice and the special rates the competition among electric companies provides. Without that anyone with an EV is looking at roughly the same "fuel" cost as driving a giant full size truck or SUV...even if the EV is a compact size. A hybrid IS that looks close to the renderings here (and a liftback) would really be something I'd consider for my next car, EV is a no go unless I sell my 2 bedroom condo for enough to pay for a comparable stand alone house with a garage instead of the parking garage I now use that not has no immediate plans to install chargers...but also prohbits any sort of car maintence while parked inside. (Monitored by camera, one of my neighbors recieved a $150 fine for doing an oil change...flat tire changes are the only thing allowed)
@@jbm0866 i feel u buddy. best case, at least a nickel battery hybrid w ICE. by 2030, gasoline will be DIRT CHEAP. whoever maintains production of mechanical cars will win
@@paoloochangco6072 True on the price of gas, but thats only if extraction and refinement arent artificially curtailed by miguided western government policies. The gulf states, Russia, China, Venezuela and others won't abide by any rules other than their own and if competition from the US, Canada and Europe goes away they will be able to name any price that suits them...and in that scenario it wont be cheap.
Oh please! That engine is a turd. Look up the forums how many blown engines already reported in the LS500. It's also been giving a lot of issues in the new Tundra/Sequoia. Toyota has no business in turbo engines.
Imagine if they have an isf hybrid with the twin turbo v8 and a battery? It can be called isf-h. And it'll be the last hoorah for combustion engines and kept a while longer with the electric battery to pass emissions and keep up the performance levels high. They can also make a 2nd version that's all electric like ur theory and call it the isf-e/ev and people can pick their poison from there.
The reason these renderings look different is because they are orthographic, and not in perspective. In orthographic view the lines have no vanishing point .
I must agree. EV's are cool and all, but the novelty is quickly wearing off and then we're left with soulless shells full of lcd screens. But they can accelerate quickly! (Too bad cops in my city frown upon such behavior)
Liftbacks are the future. I love my Polestar 2 and part of that is the practicality of the hatch!!! I can’t wait to see what Lexus is going to put on the table soon.
EV ignores the ownership life of the IS: all owners 25-35 yo single men looking for a flashy fast car. All typically don't live in SF house where they can charge. Most owners are men 25-35 yo with later owners just at lower income levels. Each will lease/own it for 3-5yrs. Later owners will modify it to make it flashier/faster. (similar profiles: 20 years ago BMW 3 series/Acura CL; 30 years ago Supra/NissanZ; 40 years ago TransAm/MustangGT)
Same here - I love the look of the A5, but would much rather have a Lexus than an Audi. If they can make the IS go head-to-head with the A5, it would be a no-brainer for me.
Killer analysis as always, Kirk! I think no transmission and smooth EV power delivery will make this thing very, very quick compared to the ancient single clutch automatics found in the last gen IS. I am curious if you think the eTNGA platform will feel refined and performant enough to compete in the segment and to feel like a compelling vehicle (let alone a like a Lexus) at $60K and beyond.
put gr corolla stuff in the is and make rear seats face rear then compact the body aroudn that. maybe make it run like nissan e power but then run in sport drive mode where its direct correlation brtween soudn power and driver input , bypassing the battery to minimize degradation
Patent cars always look to have bigger overhangs than they do in real life. I think the car looks a lot like the concept car. I hope the car has good enough stats so that we don't have to hear about how far "behind" Lexus is than the competition. I don't expect it to have Ioniq 6 stats. And yes, it should be an EV. Also, on the interior I hope Lexus puts some really nice, rich looking materials in it. I hope to see very little, if any, gloss black.
I always like the design of Lexus since 1989😘. I will surely enjoy the upcoming IS; hopefully, Toyota will wow us with the next generation of BEV ES and LS. I want to ask Toyota to use the bigger powerful battery for all the Lexus BEVs😎. That's part Tesla does well.
The concept of this car looks SO good. I really am excited to see it in production. I currently own a 2021 Tesla Model Y and a 2019 AWD Mazda3 Premium. I probably wont be trading the Tesla in, but by 2024 the Mazda would be 6 years old and on its way out. I would 100% buy this car if the design and specs are right (more than 250 mile range and 200kw or better charging)
The air vents on the hood and air intake scoops on the front fascia tells me it most likely won’t be a BEV but probably a hybrid or a Turbo V6 or a TTV6 if its an ISF. Because why would they design air intake scoops for a full BEV?
@@ii_dynasty It’s just odd to me that there’s so much hood and so many air vents for something that’s supposedly not going to have an engine. I’m thinking they’re using this platform so that in case the EVs won’t sell, they can still use the same platform for a cheaper ICE engine giving them a little breathing room.
Okay this is gorgeous! I was going to give up hoping for a next Gen IS in Australia and looked to the aion hyper GT as my next car or BYD seal but this is definitely worth waiting and hoping for!
I might have missed it in your video, but do you know the last year of production for the IS 500? I'm going to have to get a V8 before they stop making them!
All of the the patent images look really distorted. I think it will look much more similar to the concept images in the end. Really hoping they don't disappoint the way the bz/rz have
Patent images ALWAYS have weird perspectives, we have to keep that in mind when analyzing that. Knowing that, I'd say the patent images match up basically 1:1 with the concept images, which is a very good sign. Really hoping that wagon is an option.
At this point we are just used to Lexus having products that are 5 years behind the competition so don't keep your hopes up. Can't be disappointed if you don't expect anything.
whats the range for new is ev? (nvm, I see it) I also hope they make new 2025 ioniq 6 with more range. Kinda need it for limited trim since having 360 is important for me at least. Mfs be building cars and adding big ass tired that reduces the range so at least, of they increase range, that'd be an instant buy for me.
Seen the new rx in person, pictures don’t do it justice. Honestly I perfect aggressive looking car especially the f sport version. The got rid of all black plastic skirts and over fender.
Could all these Lexus’s coming out based on the e-tnga platform end up having a shorter lifecycle and move to the skateboard platform after 2026… I hope the overhang is not the extreme on the IS
Lift backs are always better than pure trunk sedans. And don’t say regular sedans handle better, it’s really only noticeable if youre taking it on the track.
Kirk, I/ve told you quite a bit ago that the next IS would be BEV while the ES replacements (most likely based on the 👑 K platform) would be ICE'd / HEV. And that still holds true. But wonder if it'll make in on time to debut their new BEV-dedicated platform and the lithium-based SSB's or the IS would be on the K-based eTNGA with the regular lithium-based batteries on today's technology. If you're taunting Ioniq6' vibes, NOPE (mostly in the rear). The Ioniq6 has a "almost unique" Infiniti J30-styled (Leopard for those who didn't had Infiniti back then) rear.
Based on how countries are rolling back their EV mandates and companies are stating that EVs alone can't realistically replace gasoline and diesel as methods of propulsion, I'm willing to bet we'll see A LOT of hybrid tech in the near future.
Those plain pics are from the patent documents and aren’t representative of overall proportions. The digital pictures are a much better representation of what the final IS will look like
I really don't think there's more rush for full battery electric anymore after Germany approved the E fuels after 2035. Things gonna change from now on, at least having more variety.
The IS looks good. It would be nice to bring back a new GS!
Yes more luxurious and less sporty like the 90s & 2000s
I agree! Bring back the GS!
I just traded in my 2017 GS with 100k miles on it. I so wanted a new one, but went with a Cadillac CT5-V.
@@ellenoliveri4384 you went up in performance, down in quality.
Yes please
looks better than any Tesla or Lucid
It does, but that's not sayin' much.
@@ytj22 😂 looks a hell of a lot better than the new Hyundai EV with the squashed tail
all garbage. ill sit here and daydream about a decent car that looks liek is into coming
@@kalmmonke5037 english 😂
Any EV looks better than Tesla
When I first saw the concepts, I was worried that the production version would look drastically different (uglier) than the concepts. But these patents are giving me hope. The taillights look complex to manufacture, but I hope they keep it. This new Lexus generation will be BEAUTIFUL
The overhang and the weird bubble roof are my dealbreakers. The patent images don't look sleak and planted like the renders. It looks like an Ioniq 6 on steroids now.
@@justincredible1990 1:37
@@liamj5091 What he meant is the detailing is bad, however proportions on patents are usually accurate.
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Hard pass on that.
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ bro what😂
The rear looks like a homage to the LFA! Love the design, I hope this comes to fruition.
I have always loved the design but I wouldn't mind if they made a performance hybrid variant.
Most likely the one that would carry the HSD banner is the ES replacement, as the other large ones seem destined for BEV-only treatment. Then the F-Sport (+ Performance) variants would involve a larger 2nd or a 3rd motor.
The patent images are in parallel view. The concept is in perspective view, which is how we perceive it in real life. So don't worry, those overhangs and differences are all illusions. If you do 3D modeling you'll understand. I say they are identical designs. Great looking car for sure, I love it!
Thanks for breaking it down!
The patent renderings also look to be done in parallel instead of perspective. As in there's no vanishing point. So it would look odd for sure.
Late reply but what does “no vanishing point” mean?
Looks pretty good! I love my 21' IS 350... so would love to see the same sporty design, and if electric...hoping for a range of 300-350 miles (may be wishful thinking). A minimum of 275HP would be nice, but if they could offer good range with 300HP, that would be great. I look forward to what they bring forth with the new IS.
I agree with everything you said about this. Especially about the overhang in the patent images. I remember seeing this car on Instagram in Lexus ads all the time and it looked beautiful. The patent lets me down a bit because of the overhang.
I prefer the longer overhang it makes it look better
Lovin' the new IS design! I've been a fan of em' since the first gen (currently own a 3is and love it).. They keep getting better and better
Same mate! Literally my favourite car in the world.
Hey how are you liking your 3is? I have 1is right now but im looking to maybe getting 3is is350 or an rcf sometime soon
@@hallofkabes Whut up? Its a great car, nice exterior and interior, comfy suspension and super reliable... I have the 200t model and love it, decent on gas too
The front end of that car tells me it has an engine in it. They need that long overhang to fit a radiator, doesn't make sense if there's no engine in there taking up space. There's no purpose to the hood scoops/vents without an engine as well. And it looks like there's spaces for tailpipes on either side of the diffuser.
I’d prefer the IS Wagon but we can keep dreaming here in the US. Give me an IS 500 Wagon and I would never need another vehicle!
As someone who seriously considered a VW Arteon (overpriced, questionable reliability) and the Kia Stinger (still not 100% sold on Kia quality) if Lexus makes the next IS a liftback..I'm in.😎 Of course if they milk the present platform a few more years and the next IS is EV, I'm out, at least for now. As a condo dweller I have no way to charge at home, the biggest advantage EV's have over comparable ICE. Of course all this is dependent on Lexus giving the the job to the same designer who did the '21 refresh of the IS. Dude did an awesome job.
I agree
Just got a IS500 F sport and love it! Glad I got the 5.0 V8 before they went hybrid💪🏻
Yeah I am itching to get the IS500 before the new gen IS as well.
@@jbpasion071 it’s an incredible car, you’ll love it
@@zachemighjewelry Yeah I am sure I'll love it no doubt
I'm in only if there is an IS-G (gasoline powered) or IS-GH (gas hybrid) If it's EV only, RIP IS😢
pretty sure there will be ICE variant. Asia generally needs ICE
@@paoloochangco6072 Not just Asia, North America will still have millons of drivers to whom EV's arent practical for the forseeable future. Expanding the public charging network is irrelevant to people who can't take advantage of charging at home using the electricity provider of their choice and the special rates the competition among electric companies provides. Without that anyone with an EV is looking at roughly the same "fuel" cost as driving a giant full size truck or SUV...even if the EV is a compact size. A hybrid IS that looks close to the renderings here (and a liftback) would really be something I'd consider for my next car, EV is a no go unless I sell my 2 bedroom condo for enough to pay for a comparable stand alone house with a garage instead of the parking garage I now use that not has no immediate plans to install chargers...but also prohbits any sort of car maintence while parked inside. (Monitored by camera, one of my neighbors recieved a $150 fine for doing an oil change...flat tire changes are the only thing allowed)
@@jbm0866 i feel u buddy. best case, at least a nickel battery hybrid w ICE. by 2030, gasoline will be DIRT CHEAP. whoever maintains production of mechanical cars will win
@@paoloochangco6072 True on the price of gas, but thats only if extraction and refinement arent artificially curtailed by miguided western government policies. The gulf states, Russia, China, Venezuela and others won't abide by any rules other than their own and if competition from the US, Canada and Europe goes away they will be able to name any price that suits them...and in that scenario it wont be cheap.
@@jbm0866 u have a point. but consider if EU continent + NA uses no gas.. thats a lot of demand gone. but ya damn these regulations!!!!!
Such a shame this beautiful design will be an ev. Needs the big old TTV6 with 400 ponies
Oh please! That engine is a turd. Look up the forums how many blown engines already reported in the LS500. It's also been giving a lot of issues in the new Tundra/Sequoia. Toyota has no business in turbo engines.
Have a genesis ttv6 … got to admit , it’s fast
Imagine if they have an isf hybrid with the twin turbo v8 and a battery? It can be called isf-h. And it'll be the last hoorah for combustion engines and kept a while longer with the electric battery to pass emissions and keep up the performance levels high. They can also make a 2nd version that's all electric like ur theory and call it the isf-e/ev and people can pick their poison from there.
The reason these renderings look different is because they are orthographic, and not in perspective. In orthographic view the lines have no vanishing point .
Kirk, Thank you for keeping us abreast to the latest in automobile news. I'd put you against all and you'd sit atop! IMO
RIP IS if they make it only as vacuum cleaner.
I must agree. EV's are cool and all, but the novelty is quickly wearing off and then we're left with soulless shells full of lcd screens. But they can accelerate quickly! (Too bad cops in my city frown upon such behavior)
@@jbm0866 Let they make it in all 3 variants and that is it. I would not give my old 2IS for 5 such boring vacuum cleaners.
Liftbacks are the future. I love my Polestar 2 and part of that is the practicality of the hatch!!! I can’t wait to see what Lexus is going to put on the table soon.
Those concepts are Rad,great to see the Lexus artist's foresight ,I like all of their concept designs ,especially the IS sedan.
I always love any IS. I have a 07' IS350 RWD and a 13' IS 350 AWD.
I just hope the next generation IS comes with some proper speed.
The shooting break render has my heart ❤
It’s looks so good. What would make it even better would be a inline 6 375hp+!
Oh one can dream🤞
So true!
As a 1IS owner myself, I 100% approve of this design. This thing is gorgeous.
I have a sportcross I kinda figured the next wagon would be electric. I’m here for it. Preferred the wagon over the lift back, like you said.
EV ignores the ownership life of the IS: all owners 25-35 yo single men looking for a flashy fast car. All typically don't live in SF house where they can charge.
Most owners are men 25-35 yo with later owners just at lower income levels. Each will lease/own it for 3-5yrs. Later owners will modify it to make it flashier/faster.
(similar profiles: 20 years ago BMW 3 series/Acura CL; 30 years ago Supra/NissanZ; 40 years ago TransAm/MustangGT)
Hopefully we get the wagon in the US. If so, this could be a strong contender for my next car.
Looks amazing! Thanks for this. Any word/pics on the next gen RDX?
No info yet
@@KirkKreifels ok thanks
If this looks as good as (and maybe compete with) the a5/s5 sportback, my interest will be piqued.
Same here - I love the look of the A5, but would much rather have a Lexus than an Audi. If they can make the IS go head-to-head with the A5, it would be a no-brainer for me.
Nailed it.
So the image you showed at 0:45 had what looked like a convertible LC at the far left. Is that a confirmation they will continue with the LC line ??
Killer analysis as always, Kirk! I think no transmission and smooth EV power delivery will make this thing very, very quick compared to the ancient single clutch automatics found in the last gen IS. I am curious if you think the eTNGA platform will feel refined and performant enough to compete in the segment and to feel like a compelling vehicle (let alone a like a Lexus) at $60K and beyond.
Pretty sure the current IS uses a torque converter. Not clutch.
put gr corolla stuff in the is and make rear seats face rear then compact the body aroudn that. maybe make it run like nissan e power but then run in sport drive mode where its direct correlation brtween soudn power and driver input , bypassing the battery to minimize degradation
Always the best info:. thanks, Bill
Did any of the suspension bits leak, or just design?
We need more fullsized wagons. Cant wait for this!
It’s very G! I love it. I hopes Lexus goes bonkers on performance, so it can blow other competitors away and create a name. Fingers crossed. 🤞🍀
Yeah that’s not gonna happen 😂
Their idea of performance will be 0-60 in 5.8 seconds 😂
@@naveenthemachine Shut up.
Patent cars always look to have bigger overhangs than they do in real life. I think the car looks a lot like the concept car. I hope the car has good enough stats so that we don't have to hear about how far "behind" Lexus is than the competition. I don't expect it to have Ioniq 6 stats. And yes, it should be an EV. Also, on the interior I hope Lexus puts some really nice, rich looking materials in it. I hope to see very little, if any, gloss black.
Concept looked great!
Looks sexy. The longer front overhang is probably due to crash ratings and pedestrian safety regulations
How long do you think it will take for a base model of any electronic car be around 400 miles range?
I always like the design of Lexus since 1989😘. I will surely enjoy the upcoming IS; hopefully, Toyota will wow us with the next generation of BEV ES and LS. I want to ask Toyota to use the bigger powerful battery for all the Lexus BEVs😎. That's part Tesla does well.
Ever so slightly prefer the hatchback but also love the wagon. Both instantly jump to #1 and #2 on my next vehicle prospects.
The concept of this car looks SO good. I really am excited to see it in production.
I currently own a 2021 Tesla Model Y and a 2019 AWD Mazda3 Premium. I probably wont be trading the Tesla in, but by 2024 the Mazda would be 6 years old and on its way out. I would 100% buy this car if the design and specs are right (more than 250 mile range and 200kw or better charging)
Hopefully the backseat gets more legroom
The air vents on the hood and air intake scoops on the front fascia tells me it most likely won’t be a BEV but probably a hybrid or a Turbo V6 or a TTV6 if its an ISF. Because why would they design air intake scoops for a full BEV?
I don't think the vents are functional, just esthetic.
@@ii_dynasty It’s just odd to me that there’s so much hood and so many air vents for something that’s supposedly not going to have an engine. I’m thinking they’re using this platform so that in case the EVs won’t sell, they can still use the same platform for a cheaper ICE engine giving them a little breathing room.
I ordered a 2023 IS F Sport with the Handling Package. After seeing this maybe I’ll just wait for the next gen 😍
THanks for the content....do you know off the record lexus (ev)stuff you can't share?
Okay this is gorgeous! I was going to give up hoping for a next Gen IS in Australia and looked to the aion hyper GT as my next car or BYD seal but this is definitely worth waiting and hoping for!
What about a Nissan Ariya?
@@mrgurulittle7000 eew no thanks! Sedans/liftbacks for me. Maybe wagon/shooting brake. But definitely none of the raised stuff.
@@thtupid I see.👍
uh oh IS500 prices about to sky rocket
I might have missed it in your video, but do you know the last year of production for the IS 500? I'm going to have to get a V8 before they stop making them!
It looks really good but the back goes i little bit too low from the side imo
When will it be launched? Will it have solid-state batteries?
Looks-wise the future Lexus EVs are top tier, I hope they are actually good cars whenever they come out
Sad that it’s a liftback. The second you remove the trunk for a hatch your road and wind noise increases.
Drive the RZ. You'll be impressed
I hope they add a gas generator extender as an option.
If it actually does come out but the more wagon one then I will definitely be getting one
All of the the patent images look really distorted. I think it will look much more similar to the concept images in the end. Really hoping they don't disappoint the way the bz/rz have
What PC case is in the background ?
Corsair icue 4000x
What year do we think this might come out?
when is it coming out?
The new exterior looks amazing but lets see what the new interior looks like, well that's if its new! Its about time they update the interior.
Like it and really wanna see the cross wagon, we need more of those.
I’m waiting on a electric Lexus so bad. I’ll hold out for one. Im driving a hybrid now & love it.
When do you guys think this will release?
End of 2024 my guess
@@KirkKreifelsmight give up my V6 IS for this, looks amazing
Patent images ALWAYS have weird perspectives, we have to keep that in mind when analyzing that. Knowing that, I'd say the patent images match up basically 1:1 with the concept images, which is a very good sign. Really hoping that wagon is an option.
Price range? Any idea
At this point we are just used to Lexus having products that are 5 years behind the competition so don't keep your hopes up. Can't be disappointed if you don't expect anything.
Looks good so far!
Fresh 😊 we need this immediately 😍
whats the range for new is ev? (nvm, I see it) I also hope they make new 2025 ioniq 6 with more range. Kinda need it for limited trim since having 360 is important for me at least. Mfs be building cars and adding big ass tired that reduces the range so at least, of they increase range, that'd be an instant buy for me.
Seen the new rx in person, pictures don’t do it justice. Honestly I perfect aggressive looking car especially the f sport version. The got rid of all black plastic skirts and over fender.
As a is300 sportcross owner i cant wait
Could all these Lexus’s coming out based on the e-tnga platform end up having a shorter lifecycle and move to the skateboard platform after 2026…
I hope the overhang is not the extreme on the IS
I’m definitely keeping my GS 430
It could be parallel projection and 2-point perspective for the images which makes it look weird.
Lift backs are always better than pure trunk sedans. And don’t say regular sedans handle better, it’s really only noticeable if youre taking it on the track.
Nice design but it isn’t going to be affordable 😢
Kirk, I/ve told you quite a bit ago that the next IS would be BEV while the ES replacements (most likely based on the 👑 K platform) would be ICE'd / HEV. And that still holds true.
But wonder if it'll make in on time to debut their new BEV-dedicated platform and the lithium-based SSB's or the IS would be on the K-based eTNGA with the regular lithium-based batteries on today's technology.
If you're taunting Ioniq6' vibes, NOPE (mostly in the rear). The Ioniq6 has a "almost unique" Infiniti J30-styled (Leopard for those who didn't had Infiniti back then) rear.
Let’s go Lexus !
Bring back the IS wagon!!!!!!! 🤩
hoping they twinturbo the is before going electric. like a last call typa thing and put the LS500 engine in there with 416hp
Me looking at the ISF around on your chart reminding me we haven’t gotten any F news 😔
I regularly think what EV would I be willing to downgrade from my Taycan to cash in on the equity... This may be the answer.
I’m waiting for the wagon/estate! I probably won’t be able to afford it lol. But I can’t wait to see it!
I’ve had so many people saying the ISF isn’t going to happen. I really hope it does.
I'm hoping the base model puts out a minimum 230kw...
We need a lexus IS hybird!!! not sure why lexus is avoiding it
The US has hybird on all other models BUT IS
Based on how countries are rolling back their EV mandates and companies are stating that EVs alone can't realistically replace gasoline and diesel as methods of propulsion, I'm willing to bet we'll see A LOT of hybrid tech in the near future.
Gorgeous design on the sedan
Great review. I guess they will jack up the price 30%
U think there will be a IS500H? Not ready to go full electric….lack of charging station. Would love the rx500h engine on a IS
Those plain pics are from the patent documents and aren’t representative of overall proportions. The digital pictures are a much better representation of what the final IS will look like
Let's hope so!
Needs a trim with 8 inch ground clearance because of current road quality and steal crossover sales
I really don't think there's more rush for full battery electric anymore after Germany approved the E fuels after 2035. Things gonna change from now on, at least having more variety.
I’d buy the wagon in a heartbeat.
The design looks extremely good even as a clay model portrait.
1. Do you think it will reach the European market?
2. Do you think solid state batteries can be used on the coming models?