New Is200 / Is300

[daldahele]

anyone got any idea's when the new is200/ is 300 is out? and has anyone got any pics of it

thanks

dal

[LexMeisterGeneral]

You'll find some spy shots on this site and over at is300 net. Last time I spoke with the dealer the date was put back to 2006.

[Jiberjaber]

There was abig thread on here regarding it .. search is your friend ;)

Basicaly, from what I recall from the is300.net pictures were not of the new IS but of a new Toyota car due for launch.

2006 still seemts the release date however.

[Monster-Mat]

there are no spy shots of it yet..........and 98% of what is being said on .net is complete misguided godswallops.

the car is for worldwide release in late 2005........with the Diesel in 2006

[PhoneDrome]

Have a very close look:

LINK

Mat: Yes or nope?

Me things "YEEEEEEEEESSS"

Illuminated roof. Like LF-C

Engine 2,5 and 3,5 Litre V6. Like said before.

E-Shift:

[Damer]

Nice. It does look like an evolved IS, but is it????

Hasn't this been dismissed before. Also aren't they relaunching the Lexus brand in Japan?

[Risky3301]

Have a very close look:

LINK

Mat: Yes or nope?

Me things "YEEEEEEEEESSS" 

Illuminated roof. Like LF-C 

Engine 2,5 and 3,5 Litre V6. Like said before.

E-Shift:

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New Toyota that currently being launched in the good old USA. it was in last week auto express

[PhoneDrome]

Ups.. it's a RWD! Not a typical Toyota.

[AdamT]

Looks pretty damn sexy.

I can't read Japanese, but I'm sure the above says something along the lines of:

"This car looks great, owning one of these will be like winning the 'I have the largest ***** in the word award' "

Bling Bling pulling power.

[RX-Men-8]

The JDM Toyota Mark-X was first mentioned on this forum here by LeedsLad ;)

RX-Men-8

[Kremmen]

And I quote :

The Mark X has been unveiled in its home market of Japan.

Powered by a choice of 2.5 or 3.0-litre V6 engines, both with automatic transmission, the Mark X is rumoured to be the replacement for the recently discontinued Camry. Bosses are said to be currently evaluating the car's suitability for sale in European markets.

The luxury newcomer is the latest to join a long line of Toyota's Japan-only models, which began with the Mark II in 1968.

This time, though, the car maker is hoping for a more global reach, and a version is already being developed for the US market. Whether it comes to Europe will be determined by demand. However, the rear-wheel-drive chassis is entirely new and, even if the Mark X doesn't come to the UK, it's likely that its platform will underpin the next-generation Lexus IS200. 

   

 

 

[LeedsLad]

I coudn't manage to line up the columns as its a quick copy and paste....

We know this already but this confirms.....

Vehicle Trademarks

Recent Vehicle Trademark Filings (by "priority" filing date), 2nd Half 2004*

Date Filed/Country Mark(s Owner Notes

2004-11-17/US, CA, AU 2004-11-18/NZ GS350, GS460 Toyota Jidosha K.K. midsize Lexus sedan

2004-11-17/EU LEXUS GS460, LEXUSIS220d

Toyota Jidosha K.K

2004-11-16/EU 2004-11-18/CZ IS220d Toyota Jidosha K.K. compact Lexus sedan

2004-11-12/US, CA IS350 Toyota Jidosha K.K. compact Lexus sedan

2004-11-12/US, CA, AU 2004-11-15/NZ 2004-11-18/CZ IS250

Toyota Jidosha K.K. compact Lexus sedan

2004-11-03/US 2004-11-04/CA, AU, NZ 2004-11-10/EU GS450h

Toyota Jidosha K.K. Lexus hybrid sedan

The full listings are here......

http://www.auto-report.net/index.html?tm200302.html

[IS chigz200]

Was just reading something on the channel4 website, the MK2 IS200 is expected to be revealed at the Geneva 2005 motor show in March. :D

http://www.channel4.com/4car/future-models...ummer-2005.html

(at the bottom of the page)

[Monster-Mat]

new IS is due for worldwide release Mid-Late 2005, diesel to follow in 2006

the front resembles the LF-C concept, but the lower air vents are not as extreme........

the grill will be slatted as on the current grill, with the possibilty of mesh later.

the Current attitude within Toyota Corp, IS NOT to bring out any fancy kitted up examples, this even includes building any special "BMW Beaters"........

Currently there are alot of concerned people who think the future direction of Toyota Corp, is Misguided and will Harm Future Lexus sales, not only in Europe, but worldwide!!

[IS chigz200]

hmmm i think i should stop reading from differnet sources! was reading a magazine at lunch time and it said is200 was due in late 2005! and was the first Lexus model to have a deisel (220d).

[Mr Bond]

new IS is due for worldwide release Mid-Late 2005, diesel to follow in 2006

the front resembles the LF-C  concept, but the lower air vents are not as extreme........

the grill will be slatted as on the current grill, with the possibilty of mesh later.

the Current attitude within Toyota Corp, IS NOT to bring out any fancy kitted up examples, this even includes building any special "BMW Beaters"........

Currently there are alot of concerned people who think the future direction   of Toyota Corp, is Misguided and will Harm Future Lexus sales, not only in Europe, but worldwide!!

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Does it look anything like this?The front is almost like the LF-C,but the lower air vents are not extreme,just like you said.The grill is also just like you said.