Video of the Next-Generation Lexus IS Sound Generator

Posted by Kevin on December 5th, 2012

In the Autoweek.nl preview of the next-generation Lexus IS, the presenter shows off the sedan’s user-adjustable sound generator (around 3:06) — it makes the IS sound like a slightly muted IS F.

(Video also has a funny ending that answers the question everyone’s asking.)

Watch the Autoweek.nl IS Prototype Video

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So it's just like the GS F-Sport ? But this one can manually trigger ?
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    Joshd
  • December 5, 2012
i have no idea what he's saying :p 
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    Thomas
  • December 5, 2012
This is only a feature on the hybrid, isnt it? Makes sense, since it just a four-cyl. engine.
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It's me of the front bumper looks like F-Sport front bumper of new Lexus GS ? Not the grille , but the other vents & stuff ... also , the Hybrid is 4-banger , what they did to made a 4-banger sounds so awesome ? Fake sound generator ? Or mechanical trick like intake manifold & exhaust ?
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    BlackDynamiteOnline
  • December 5, 2012
Dialing in more engine noise with a dash rocker? I think that is so cool! And there's a power rear sunshade switch..... BD
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      Thomas
    • December 5, 2012
    "So pimp"? What car do you drive? Is this yours? http://files.sharenator.com/Poser_Ricers-s640x480-13857.jpg
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      BlackDynamiteOnline
    • December 5, 2012
    Why don't you get a toupee with some brains in it? BD
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      Thomas
    • December 5, 2012
    Sure, I will. Though; you didnt answer the question...
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Yes! Manual control! And it's still real, unlike... ahem* the M5.
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    ALRIGHT
  • December 5, 2012
come on now sound generator why can't they just tune there exhaust and make it sound natural and awesome
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      F1orce
    • December 5, 2012
    The IS250, IS350 & IS-F sound good.. Especially the IS350 & IS-F
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      BATMAN
    • December 6, 2012
    They sound good? The last time I owned an is 350 it didn't sound good... Only the ISF sounded good...
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    n6600
  • December 5, 2012
I enjoyed the video, although I didn't understand a word :) But the very end was the best - made me laugh out loud :)
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    two lexus family
  • December 5, 2012
What? You mean no one is suggesting we clip baseball cards into the wheel spokes.  Or maybe we should teach the driver how to improve on his "vroom, vroom" sounds.
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He also mentions that the sound generator actually simulates the gearshifts. 
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      F1orce
    • December 7, 2012
    Looking pretty good..
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    Great_1
  • December 7, 2012
Childish, classless stuff.

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