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This YT video one of many tells of Lexus lineup coming. I;m excited as there could be an IS in there...

In the USA Hyundai and Kia have been fined 210 Million for failing to recall alot of cars for engones fires and for deceptove practices in deayeing or deny problems.. As well as the fine itself, it;s gonna hurst thei r pockets too. https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2020/12/01/592190.htm

When Lexus went fully Hybrid back in 2010/11 ( i think) they fully anticipated the tax changes. It was a bold move. The Germans came out with next Gen diesels beyind the ones that Toyota/Lexus had n the last 2000s. And then into 2014/15 came the whole dieselgate. What does this say about Toyota/Lexus marketing at that time ? I think very slow, crazy minimlistic advertesements , did not emphasise the benefits of Hybrid , it wasnlt just about fuel economy , it ws about smooth refined driving effortless, without the coursness of deisels. They didn;t even pish into business/fleet much ( though i think this was deliberate for this msrket). Then as you say they di not from 2015 quickly bring put PHEVs. And we know they can from the Toyota PHEV that came out last year. ( again Lexus slow with ts own as the rumoured 450+ not even out yet) . Much too slow.. Other brands quckly have cpme out with hybrids last few years, whilst they had been still selling diesels continuosly since when lexus had already stopped selling diesels, and have also moved onto PHEVs, ad EVs too. Lexus UK/EU did not emphasise their early changes and stance, and did not follow through with products quuckly enough. They still don't, still have "self charging" at its core! I agree that about the direct4 in the ES, but my idea about the return of IS at some point in the future, will be with a cpmpetieve EV ( or fuel cell) as there needs to be an IS sized saloon. I know the market for saloons is dimishing but there is still a market hence why BMW, Merc, Audi, Vauxhall. Peugeot, volvo. The low sales numbers for IS were of its own making, and it is very contradcitory for the reason given for discontinouing the CT as i beleive was quite a good seling car.

The LF-CC whe it came out as a concept in 2012, i think really set the trend in sleek "edgy" design which BMW, Audi in particular incorporated into ther design since then .. The LF-CC as we know was released as the 3rd gen IS ( and 1st geb RC) as we know here.. i look back at the BMW 3 series and Audi A4 for years 2012/2013 shows me how forward thinking Lexus has been. Looking on wikioedia shows the LF-CC was designed back in 2010/11. I think my current IS Is300H still looks as fresh as many other cars still being released by other marques to this day. It ls sad that Lexus has stopped the IS ( as well as RC/CT) in the UK/EU . It;s own downfall was not because of the design but because of poor marketing ,slow technology integration, undeneath the car as well as lack of differing power trains.. leading to poor sales and lack of notice from potential new customers moving from other brands. In saying this, the IS still lives on as a refresh ( best looking iteratiion from the LF-CC) in Jaoan, asia and USA etc. i personally think when the eventual proper 4th or 5th Gen IS comes, i think will return to UK/EU.

That'd be cool if that is true, though I'm not in market for SUV typed vehicle..

This is not a Lexus.. imagine if there was a plug in IS.. This is amazing as the reviewer says during his drive...

I had my 50K service early this month @ 47K miles since it was over 1 year since last service. I just aid the intermediate service charge, I'm looking at essential service (60K and onwards) for next service or appropriate service plan..

My car is also a 65 plate, I'm thinking also to get a service plan too. Is your next three service the 60K,70K and 80K service and isit the essential package ?

Not a hatchback, compafe against the current .. if anything makes the current IS more of a htachback whoch iy isn;t thoiugh... see comparison https://www.topspeed.com/cars/lexus/2021-lexus-is-ar188704.html The refresh IS is the best iteration of the IS so far..

I think it looks great, but the base model ( espcially in the grey colour) looks even better than the F sport trim Check out from 3:39 especially the front and the rear.

Has a close side profile to current RC whch isn't a hatchback

i like the look of it.. the product is tweeked for performance Well Townsend Bell is encouragingg USA enthusicaste to feedback concerning an ISF. Will they listen to EU/Uk enthusiasts ifpeople make a noise.. I can see why they dropped this release here.. without the shackles of EU/Uk regulations.. they cam tweak alot of the design and compnents for increased performance, For emmisions regulations, they don't have a PHEV package that fits in the IS body (my view) , befitting of the tweeks that hae been made for what essentially is a compact sports saloon/sedan, if they had I don't think it would be dropped so easily here.. Here's hoping a new generation that comes after this can allow the IS to return to the EU.UK with an appropriate powertrain, returning to the roots of an IS , In sportyness, looks, perfomance as well as with efficiency. Current generation IS has been about looks and efficiency only.

That's a harsh comment.. The is still strong elements of the current gen IS with sligt tweeks, btw mondeo wasn't releaed until 1992.. and Ford;s neevr looked good at all except for the Capri. Also Mondeo didn;t do it high waste line until 2007, way after BMW and Lexus started doing it in 5 series, LS and 2nd gen IS.

If the GS returns, lets hope it rerturn to be the RWD saloon that covers oith GS/IS.. my guess it wil be full EV when it returns.. or maybe FC if it ever takes off..

This is exactly what I've been saying in my rants.. Lexus' current trajectory is sleepwalking into oblivion.. last night still seeing TV ads with Self charging, no plugging in.. At the oment what we are seeing n the UK/EU, Lexus just do not get it.. either that or they have something up their sleeves.. from what we sre seeing on the surface. they have no clue..