As we count down towards the unveiling of the 3rd-generation Lexus IS (expected to be revealed during the first quarter of 2013), England's Auto Express has published photos of a 2nd-generation-derived test mule, along with some speculation on what to expect. Beyond the curiously pixellated license plates (which may or may not be hiding DAU 0683 or DAU 0684 German tags), the only clues that emerge are a possible widening for the next IS versus the current one (hinted, perhaps, by the taped-up bumper corner extensions) and, probably, oblong exhaust openings akin to those on the current GS and LS.
While Auto Express' prediction of a European on-sale date of June 2013 and "shrunken 3rd-gen Lexus GS" styling sound feasible enough, color this author deeply skeptical over the return of the 2.2-liter, 4-cylinder diesel (available in low-output [148 hp] 2AD-FTV and high-output [174 hp] 2AD-FHV versions). Toyota's Polish-built diesel... [Read More]
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Today until May 21, the contest will be open for submissions. You must post your pictures in this thread to enter.
From May 22 - 31 a poll will be added containing the entered submissions. All members are asked to vote on their favorite. The person with the most votes will be the winner for the month!!
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2) If you have won in the past 3 months you are not eligible (e.g. if you won for the month of May the next month you could enter would be August)
3) No "photoshopping" of photos in a manner that manipulates the look of the car. White balance and other tasteful color edits are allowed. Changing the color of the vehicle or accessories is NOT allowed. HDR and other such effects, presets or filters are allowed but frowned upon. Anyone that is thought to have violated this rule will be given a very short period of time (hours) to provide unaltered photos. If the Admin team feels that anyone has violated this rule they will be disqualified from any future contests if... [Read More]
In recent years, it has become fairly routine for Lexus to announce at least one price increase in the middle of the model year, and 2012 has certainly been no exception. Earlier this month came official word that, effective with May 2012 production, all Lexus IS V6 sedans in the United States market will see a $200 increase in their base MSRP (Manufacturers' Suggested Retail Price). Percentage-wise, this translates into a 0.5% increase for IS 250 manual and automatic rear-wheel-drive models, and a 0.6% increase for all other models. Here, then, are the new base MSRP prices:
IS 250 Manual - $33,795
IS 250 Automatic RWD - $34,965
IS 250 AWD - $37,425
IS 350 RWD - $40,220
IS 350 AWD - $42,680
Option and Option Package pricing remains unchanged, as does all pricing for Lexus IS convertibles and for the IS F V8 performance sedan.
Over the past few years Lexus has been referred to as a Japanese Buick, with the number one reason being the ES front-drive luxury sedan a car that drew direct comparisons with the not-quite-Cadillac GM premium brand. To erase those comparos the new 2013 ES gets a more stylish exterior with a GS-themed front nose and a profile more like the flagship LS.
Swapping its Camry underpinnings for an Avalon platform it has, however, grown even more in size a notable Buick trait. Plus, to challenge the eAssist mild-hybrid LaCrosse, there's finally now an ES300h hybrid system getting 39 mpg average.
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From April 21 - 30 a poll will be added containing the entered submissions. All members are asked to vote on their favorite. The person with the most votes will be the winner for the month!!
The prize:
The April 2012 Ride of the month will be featured on the homepage during the month of May 2012.
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2) If you have won in the past 3 months you are not eligible (e.g. if you won for the month of April the next month you could enter would be August)
3) No "photoshopping" of photos in a manner that manipulates the look of the car. White balance and other tasteful color edits are allowed. Changing the color of the vehicle or accessories is NOT allowed. HDR and other such effects, presets or filters are allowed but frowned upon. Anyone that is thought to have violated this rule will be given a very short period of time (hours) to provide unaltered photos. If the Admin team feels that anyone has violated this rule they will be disqualified from any future... [Read More]
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