Rendered: The Next-Generation Lexus IS Sedan

Posted by Kevin on October 5th, 2018

Renderings of the next-generation Lexus IS are a favorite of the Japanese automotive press — this attempt by (a currently unknown) magazine was posted yesterday by a Lexus fan on Instagram:

Lexus IS Rear Next-Generation

The differences between this photochop and the existing model are minimal — the only changes are with the front and rear bumpers, making this rendering seem more like a mid-cycle refresh. That said, the design of the current IS sedan has never been a weakness, and maintaining some consistency across generations would not be a bad move.

The magazine mentions a 2021 release along with some preliminary dimensions:

Lexus IS Dimensions Next-Generation

Compared to the current model, the next-generation IS length and wheelbase would grow by 4cm, with all other measurements staying the same. Also mentioned is a 2.5L engine with 181 horsepower, which makes absolutely no sense and I’m choosing to ignore.

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Carmaker1
Joaquin Ruhi
Wow! I'm floored! All along, I was under the impression that Toyota Crown18 shared the GA-L platform with Lexus LC and LS. You mentioned Crown18 being on a TNGA-N platform a few minutes ago on another Lexus Enthusiast thread and was puzzled. But you're absolutely right. The latest update to Wikipedia's Toyota Crown article indeed states that it's on GA-N, and backs that up with this smoking gun: an article on the TNGA platform from Japanese website Prius-News.com
Ironically, I am the one who corrected that on Wikipedia recently. Because I am guilty of claiming the Crown would debut TNGA-L, when such a thing doesn't seem to exist. Thanks to my being extra proactive with my S220 = TNGA-L (since S220 spy shots) last year, a lot of credible sources wrongfully went with that as valid. My fault honestly, so I am doing clean-up really quickly.:blush:
Carmaker1
Joaquin Ruhi
Wow! I'm floored! All along, I was under the impression that Toyota Crown18 shared the GA-L platform with Lexus LC and LS. You mentioned Crown18 being on a TNGA-N platform a few minutes ago on another Lexus Enthusiast thread and was puzzled. But you're absolutely right. The latest update to Wikipedia's Toyota Crown article indeed states that it's on GA-N, and backs that up with this smoking gun: an article on the TNGA platform from Japanese website Prius-News.com
Ironically, I am the one who corrected that on Wikipedia recently. Because I am guilty of claiming the Crown would debut TNGA-L, when such a thing doesn't seem to exist. Thanks to my being extra proactive with my S220 = TNGA-L (since S220 spy shots) last year, a lot of credible sources wrongfully went with that as valid. My fault honestly, so I am doing clean-up really quickly.:blush:
Carmaker1
Joaquin Ruhi
Wow! I'm floored! All along, I was under the impression that Toyota Crown18 shared the GA-L platform with Lexus LC and LS. You mentioned Crown18 being on a TNGA-N platform a few minutes ago on another Lexus Enthusiast thread and was puzzled. But you're absolutely right. The latest update to Wikipedia's Toyota Crown article indeed states that it's on GA-N, and backs that up with this smoking gun: an article on the TNGA platform from Japanese website Prius-News.com
Ironically, I am the one who corrected that on Wikipedia recently. Because I am guilty of claiming the Crown would debut TNGA-L, when such a thing doesn't seem to exist. Thanks to my being extra proactive with my S220 = TNGA-L (since S220 spy shots) last year, a lot of credible sources wrongfully went with that as valid. My fault honestly, so I am doing clean-up really quickly.:blush:
Joaquin Ruhi
Carmaker1
Ironically, I am the one who corrected that on Wikipedia recently. Because I am guilty of claiming the Crown would debut TNGA-L, when such a thing doesn't seem to exist. Thanks to my being extra proactive with my S220 = TNGA-L (since S220 spy shots) last year, a lot of credible sources wrongfully went with that as valid. My fault honestly, so I am doing clean-up really quickly.:blush:
Ha! For some reason, I had a crazy hunch that you might have been behind that Wikipedia update...
Joaquin Ruhi
Carmaker1
Ironically, I am the one who corrected that on Wikipedia recently. Because I am guilty of claiming the Crown would debut TNGA-L, when such a thing doesn't seem to exist. Thanks to my being extra proactive with my S220 = TNGA-L (since S220 spy shots) last year, a lot of credible sources wrongfully went with that as valid. My fault honestly, so I am doing clean-up really quickly.:blush:
Ha! For some reason, I had a crazy hunch that you might have been behind that Wikipedia update...
Joaquin Ruhi
Carmaker1
Ironically, I am the one who corrected that on Wikipedia recently. Because I am guilty of claiming the Crown would debut TNGA-L, when such a thing doesn't seem to exist. Thanks to my being extra proactive with my S220 = TNGA-L (since S220 spy shots) last year, a lot of credible sources wrongfully went with that as valid. My fault honestly, so I am doing clean-up really quickly.:blush:
Ha! For some reason, I had a crazy hunch that you might have been behind that Wikipedia update...
Joaquin Ruhi
Carmaker1
Ironically, I am the one who corrected that on Wikipedia recently. Because I am guilty of claiming the Crown would debut TNGA-L, when such a thing doesn't seem to exist. Thanks to my being extra proactive with my S220 = TNGA-L (since S220 spy shots) last year, a lot of credible sources wrongfully went with that as valid. My fault honestly, so I am doing clean-up really quickly.:blush:
Ha! For some reason, I had a crazy hunch that you might have been behind that Wikipedia update...
GTG
Well it’s about time we get some good news ! The IS is getting larger , I hope that space is in the trunk and the back seat . Then it will be a real revelry between the Germans . Could we please get 350hp and a IS F 400 plus , with a dual clutch and a 50/50 weight distribution . Please !
GTG
Well it’s about time we get some good news ! The IS is getting larger , I hope that space is in the trunk and the back seat . Then it will be a real revelry between the Germans . Could we please get 350hp and a IS F 400 plus , with a dual clutch and a 50/50 weight distribution . Please !
GTG
Well it’s about time we get some good news ! The IS is getting larger , I hope that space is in the trunk and the back seat . Then it will be a real revelry between the Germans . Could we please get 350hp and a IS F 400 plus , with a dual clutch and a 50/50 weight distribution . Please !
GTG
Well it’s about time we get some good news ! The IS is getting larger , I hope that space is in the trunk and the back seat . Then it will be a real revelry between the Germans . Could we please get 350hp and a IS F 400 plus , with a dual clutch and a 50/50 weight distribution . Please !
CIF
(TN)GA-N is still an FR platform, and thus similar to GA-L. The older N platform was shared amongst the Crown and GS. Now Toyota has introduced some divergence with GA-L being Lexus specific, and GA-N being for Toyota models like the Crown.

https://newsroom.toyota.co.jp/en/toyota/23102775.html?padid=ag478_from_kv

Toyota's Crown press release clearly confirms this as a TNGA car, thus dispelling any strange notions of this being on the old N platform.
CIF
(TN)GA-N is still an FR platform, and thus similar to GA-L. The older N platform was shared amongst the Crown and GS. Now Toyota has introduced some divergence with GA-L being Lexus specific, and GA-N being for Toyota models like the Crown.

https://newsroom.toyota.co.jp/en/toyota/23102775.html?padid=ag478_from_kv

Toyota's Crown press release clearly confirms this as a TNGA car, thus dispelling any strange notions of this being on the old N platform.
CIF
(TN)GA-N is still an FR platform, and thus similar to GA-L. The older N platform was shared amongst the Crown and GS. Now Toyota has introduced some divergence with GA-L being Lexus specific, and GA-N being for Toyota models like the Crown.

https://newsroom.toyota.co.jp/en/toyota/23102775.html?padid=ag478_from_kv

Toyota's Crown press release clearly confirms this as a TNGA car, thus dispelling any strange notions of this being on the old N platform.
CIF
(TN)GA-N is still an FR platform, and thus similar to GA-L. The older N platform was shared amongst the Crown and GS. Now Toyota has introduced some divergence with GA-L being Lexus specific, and GA-N being for Toyota models like the Crown.

https://newsroom.toyota.co.jp/en/toyota/23102775.html?padid=ag478_from_kv

Toyota's Crown press release clearly confirms this as a TNGA car, thus dispelling any strange notions of this being on the old N platform.
maiaramdan
So by this magX new rumor if true
The next IS will be the international luxurious version for the next generation of my beloved Mark-X

I like this rumor a lot, actually this rumor give life for next generation GS based in same formula with the new generation crown especially after deleting the Majesta & the Royal for this new generation
maiaramdan
So by this magX new rumor if true
The next IS will be the international luxurious version for the next generation of my beloved Mark-X

I like this rumor a lot, actually this rumor give life for next generation GS based in same formula with the new generation crown especially after deleting the Majesta & the Royal for this new generation
maiaramdan
So by this magX new rumor if true
The next IS will be the international luxurious version for the next generation of my beloved Mark-X

I like this rumor a lot, actually this rumor give life for next generation GS based in same formula with the new generation crown especially after deleting the Majesta & the Royal for this new generation
maiaramdan
So by this magX new rumor if true
The next IS will be the international luxurious version for the next generation of my beloved Mark-X

I like this rumor a lot, actually this rumor give life for next generation GS based in same formula with the new generation crown especially after deleting the Majesta & the Royal for this new generation
S
Carmaker1
My point is, Toyota don't always make the soundest decisions with product planning and sometimes have to catch themselves, before making final commitments during development stages and even later after launch.
Absolutely, but being part owners of Subaru means nothing to these decisions... even with Daihatsu, they started operating as integrated company only when they folded it into Toyota greater last or year before that.

Cars like Yaris and Corolla have always had awd system in Japan, but product planners likely decided that it is not wanted outside Japan.

Just like for new TNGA platforms, they have now decides that it will be useful to have AWD sedans, I would guess to compete better with SUVs and make them more competitive vs other vehicles.

I wonder if this is something Akio spearheaded, considering how low AWD sales of vehicles like C-HR are in Europe for instance. More about brand image and good press than actually making money on it... I like it.
S
Carmaker1
My point is, Toyota don't always make the soundest decisions with product planning and sometimes have to catch themselves, before making final commitments during development stages and even later after launch.
Absolutely, but being part owners of Subaru means nothing to these decisions... even with Daihatsu, they started operating as integrated company only when they folded it into Toyota greater last or year before that.

Cars like Yaris and Corolla have always had awd system in Japan, but product planners likely decided that it is not wanted outside Japan.

Just like for new TNGA platforms, they have now decides that it will be useful to have AWD sedans, I would guess to compete better with SUVs and make them more competitive vs other vehicles.

I wonder if this is something Akio spearheaded, considering how low AWD sales of vehicles like C-HR are in Europe for instance. More about brand image and good press than actually making money on it... I like it.
S
Carmaker1
My point is, Toyota don't always make the soundest decisions with product planning and sometimes have to catch themselves, before making final commitments during development stages and even later after launch.
Absolutely, but being part owners of Subaru means nothing to these decisions... even with Daihatsu, they started operating as integrated company only when they folded it into Toyota greater last or year before that.

Cars like Yaris and Corolla have always had awd system in Japan, but product planners likely decided that it is not wanted outside Japan.

Just like for new TNGA platforms, they have now decides that it will be useful to have AWD sedans, I would guess to compete better with SUVs and make them more competitive vs other vehicles.

I wonder if this is something Akio spearheaded, considering how low AWD sales of vehicles like C-HR are in Europe for instance. More about brand image and good press than actually making money on it... I like it.
S
Carmaker1
My point is, Toyota don't always make the soundest decisions with product planning and sometimes have to catch themselves, before making final commitments during development stages and even later after launch.
Absolutely, but being part owners of Subaru means nothing to these decisions... even with Daihatsu, they started operating as integrated company only when they folded it into Toyota greater last or year before that.

Cars like Yaris and Corolla have always had awd system in Japan, but product planners likely decided that it is not wanted outside Japan.

Just like for new TNGA platforms, they have now decides that it will be useful to have AWD sedans, I would guess to compete better with SUVs and make them more competitive vs other vehicles.

I wonder if this is something Akio spearheaded, considering how low AWD sales of vehicles like C-HR are in Europe for instance. More about brand image and good press than actually making money on it... I like it.
joepac
mikeavelli
http://performancedrive.com.au/2020-lexus-is-to-be-topped-by-twin-turbo-v6-flagship-rumour-0409/

Rumors the LS TT-V6 makes it in the new IS. It better Lexus lags way behind now in hp in this segment.
2021 is a perfect (for me) release date! My 2010 IS350 will likely need replacing by then or I can hand it down to my son who will be turning 16 then! C'Mon Lexus, don't let me down!
joepac
mikeavelli
http://performancedrive.com.au/2020-lexus-is-to-be-topped-by-twin-turbo-v6-flagship-rumour-0409/

Rumors the LS TT-V6 makes it in the new IS. It better Lexus lags way behind now in hp in this segment.
2021 is a perfect (for me) release date! My 2010 IS350 will likely need replacing by then or I can hand it down to my son who will be turning 16 then! C'Mon Lexus, don't let me down!
joepac
mikeavelli
http://performancedrive.com.au/2020-lexus-is-to-be-topped-by-twin-turbo-v6-flagship-rumour-0409/

Rumors the LS TT-V6 makes it in the new IS. It better Lexus lags way behind now in hp in this segment.
2021 is a perfect (for me) release date! My 2010 IS350 will likely need replacing by then or I can hand it down to my son who will be turning 16 then! C'Mon Lexus, don't let me down!
joepac
mikeavelli
http://performancedrive.com.au/2020-lexus-is-to-be-topped-by-twin-turbo-v6-flagship-rumour-0409/

Rumors the LS TT-V6 makes it in the new IS. It better Lexus lags way behind now in hp in this segment.
2021 is a perfect (for me) release date! My 2010 IS350 will likely need replacing by then or I can hand it down to my son who will be turning 16 then! C'Mon Lexus, don't let me down!
maiaramdan
Wow 2013-2021
Hope they wasn't this lazy
maiaramdan
Wow 2013-2021
Hope they wasn't this lazy
maiaramdan
Wow 2013-2021
Hope they wasn't this lazy

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