I would like to make this thread the official thread for discussion on the new 2006 IS.

Please read main Article: http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/articles/..._lexus_is.shtml

New new child is born to LOC

This official topic is now open due to the Geneva Motorshow launch some of you have already seen the car live through web stream.

This thread will be linked from the Press release in 25 mins.

well, overall i'm not that impressed.

but,

obiously I cant wait to see it in the flesh so to speak.

i like the interior though

think a sporrts grill, kit and new wheels would look nice... carbon fibre to replace the wood

yea, maybe some lexus lights for the back too!

carbon fibre in the interior instead of wood is a good idea

to me the rear lights look like the G35 and the front lights have a littlle of the 350z due to the indicator stop running vertically

has Intelligent Adaptive Front Lighting system

Also radar controlled Pre-Crash safety system

yea, i'm sure all the gadgets are amazing and the interior looks good, just not sold on the exterior at the moment.

i'm sure it would look better in other colours!

what you need to do is stick it next to an old IS.. definatly a much better looking car

The interior is much better too... old IS interior let the car down and many people have mentioned they dislike the interior of the OLD IS

would have looked better in blue more of a contrast between lights,wheels,grille,etc

Nice to see they're thinking of the female buyers. Sorry couldn't resist

In terms of looks and initial reaction, I think it's the same as everything when it changes. It's gonna take some getting used to, then people slowly come around to it. Just like when these boards changed over.

Personally, i like it, but cant wait to see the full res pics to have a proper closer look

yea the interior of the new one is much better and I know it makes the 'old' IS look a little dated maybe.

I dont think anyone can say they doint like the interior though, I wonder what colour contrast options there will be?

I see the push button start there!

blackwood will be one of them i bet

Steve do you know what those 4 buttons are above the window switches on the door panels?

memory??

WELL STEVE its an hour since the launch in Geneva, if you dont hurry, all the other sites will start showing the pics..............

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Unsure looks like a Honda or Hyndai coupe. Need time to get used to it, does make the current IS look a bit angular and dated. Like the interier, similar to the RX, though I quite liked the "pop up" sat nav.

Just the chap who designed the front bumper....

any more info on this steve? i ask because if its what i am thinking of, the developers ( siemens) had major probs getting it working properly.

No manual. How stupid.

Looks ok.

Looks great, I ve heard rumours of a convertible, anyone got more info on this?

sorry mate.. i dont have any more info.. stright from press release.

I really don't like it.....

I hoep it looks better in the flesh and grows on me......

a solid 'meh' from me so far - need to see it in the metal.


nice ride height though - is that the "official" ride height, or has it got its party frock on?

AOL/ Me too! I think it suxs

will have to see it in the flesh i think, have to say im not overly impressed with what i've seen. inside looks very 3 series to me and those wing mirrors look like theyve come straight off a hyundai coupe!

so,


does anyone like it then?


maybe we should do a poll!

personally, i like it

looks like it has evolved from the original IS.

even though i like the new design, i ain't buying one, going to keep it old school..........but when the rest of you upgrade, remember me when you wan't to sell off your goodies

so will there be a manual version??

I gotta admit, I like it Where do I place the deposit

I really like it Any word on expected prices, or do we know when these will be released?

nice bottom

The jury is still out for me. Will need to see it in the flesh.

I like the rear!

one lush interior!!!

i like it...in the metal it's gonna look very sharp... the rear is definite improvement on the current car imho

i like the nod to the current car's speedo with the numbers 'round the outside


edit.. and the front bumper looks much better in '3d' on the video than it does in the photos

the brushed alloy door interior handles... very nice

the interior is an improvement.

especially as it no longer seems to be a swathe of black plastic.


I think the dash is nicer too. I liked the tacho type dials of the old IS, but the orange back light was seriously garish.

Err......not sure

Just feels like its missing something exterior wise.
Needs "Lexus Lights"
Interor is quite nice - but get rid of the wood - its an IS not an LS!
Looks abit too BMW for my liking.


I'm sure with a few little tweaks it will be quite nice.

what is it with designers these days? Do they just assume that no one opens car doors into other cars now? One week in a car park and the side of this car is going to seriously suffer. I'm not all negative - it looks very grown up but I don't want to yet - shame

so what model are the pics of then? will there still be the equivalent of an s, se and sport? the wing mirrors look even bigger each time i look at the car, theyre huge! or is that just me?

ears mate

They got rid of the classic look speedo! nooooooooo! that was so unique to the IS and now its been replaced by a bog standard instrument layout.

Also, the centre console looks just like the one for the new honda accords that are around.

The front looks nice and mean though, I like that bit, but the rest of it is pretty unremarkable, just like every other car out there.

A few words to add, 6 Spd Manual yes on IS250, MP3 and WMA support, AUX plug for your Ipod and lots of LED's inside.

As I stated earlier, Im not overly impressed. Its grown on me but there is just something that looks missing, the grill just looks to small and the front bumper looks to bubbly. Side looks nice and the rear has also grown on me but I still prefer the mark I IS.

All in all, mixed opinion but think my next purchase will be in a year or two will the the next GS.

Not won over by the interior either, a little bland. Well thats my first "official opinion" hope others will not feel the same. Would be awful if it flopped!!

Although the diesal will prevent that.

got this off my.IS

MODELS
IS350 RWD
IS250 RWD
IS250 RWD, 6 speed Manual
IS250 AWD, 6 Speed sequential shift Auto.

Std features
Smart Access
Optitron Instrument Cluster
Power Tilt/Telescopic Wheel
Audio, Bluetooth, Voice Activation and Display Controls on Steering Wheel
10-Way power seats with memory for driver and passenger
Wood and Metal trim interior
Dual Zone Auto Climate Control
Mini Plug accessory Connector
Illuminated Scuff Plates on door sills
AM/FM/CD, 13-speaker audio system

Options
Ventilated Seats
Touch Screen-Voice Activated Nav
Mark Levinson
Adaptive Cruise Control
Park Assist
Rain sensing Wipers with Headlamp washers
Power rear sunshade

they reckon the IS350 will be announced later in the year. so will we get the manual here or what?