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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Joaquin Ruhi
GNS
Somebody went to the wiki page and edited it on Aug 26th to show the 2019 IS using the TNGA-L platform. Is this accurate?

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toyota_New_Global_Architecture
Depends on who did the Wikipedia editing. If it's a knowledgeable insider such as Carmaker1 or a Lexus insider, then, yes, I'd say it's credible. Also, those dates on the Wikipedia article are calendar year, NOT model year. Thus, by 2019 they mean calendar year (2020 model year).

On the other hand, the most recent information posted by @Carmaker1 on these forums suggests that the 4th-gen IS will enter production in July 2020 as a 2021 model year vehicle.
Joaquin Ruhi
GNS
Somebody went to the wiki page and edited it on Aug 26th to show the 2019 IS using the TNGA-L platform. Is this accurate?

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toyota_New_Global_Architecture
Depends on who did the Wikipedia editing. If it's a knowledgeable insider such as Carmaker1 or a Lexus insider, then, yes, I'd say it's credible. Also, those dates on the Wikipedia article are calendar year, NOT model year. Thus, by 2019 they mean calendar year (2020 model year).

On the other hand, the most recent information posted by @Carmaker1 on these forums suggests that the 4th-gen IS will enter production in July 2020 as a 2021 model year vehicle.
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Joaquin Ruhi
Depends on who did the Wikipedia editing. If it's a knowledgeable insider such as Carmaker1 or a Lexus insider, then, yes, I'd say it's credible. Also, those dates on the Wikipedia article are calendar year, NOT model year. Thus, by 2019 they mean calendar year (2020 model year).

On the other hand, the most recent information posted by @Carmaker1 suggests that the 4th-gen IS will enter production in July 2020 as a 2021 model year vehicle.
Right... I missed the fact that it's calendar year. So we'll likely see the 4th gen appear in dealerships towards the end of 2020, or 1Q 2021. Can't wait... I'm full of anticipation for that TTV6, new platform, and hopefully an updated transmission instead of the 6 speed that is currently in all Canadian AWD models.
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Joaquin Ruhi
Depends on who did the Wikipedia editing. If it's a knowledgeable insider such as Carmaker1 or a Lexus insider, then, yes, I'd say it's credible. Also, those dates on the Wikipedia article are calendar year, NOT model year. Thus, by 2019 they mean calendar year (2020 model year).

On the other hand, the most recent information posted by @Carmaker1 suggests that the 4th-gen IS will enter production in July 2020 as a 2021 model year vehicle.
Right... I missed the fact that it's calendar year. So we'll likely see the 4th gen appear in dealerships towards the end of 2020, or 1Q 2021. Can't wait... I'm full of anticipation for that TTV6, new platform, and hopefully an updated transmission instead of the 6 speed that is currently in all Canadian AWD models.
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Joaquin Ruhi
Depends on who did the Wikipedia editing. If it's a knowledgeable insider such as Carmaker1 or a Lexus insider, then, yes, I'd say it's credible. Also, those dates on the Wikipedia article are calendar year, NOT model year. Thus, by 2019 they mean calendar year (2020 model year).

On the other hand, the most recent information posted by @Carmaker1 suggests that the 4th-gen IS will enter production in July 2020 as a 2021 model year vehicle.
Right... I missed the fact that it's calendar year. So we'll likely see the 4th gen appear in dealerships towards the end of 2020, or 1Q 2021. Can't wait... I'm full of anticipation for that TTV6, new platform, and hopefully an updated transmission instead of the 6 speed that is currently in all Canadian AWD models.
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Joaquin Ruhi
Depends on who did the Wikipedia editing. If it's a knowledgeable insider such as Carmaker1 or a Lexus insider, then, yes, I'd say it's credible. Also, those dates on the Wikipedia article are calendar year, NOT model year. Thus, by 2019 they mean calendar year (2020 model year).

On the other hand, the most recent information posted by @Carmaker1 suggests that the 4th-gen IS will enter production in July 2020 as a 2021 model year vehicle.
Right... I missed the fact that it's calendar year. So we'll likely see the 4th gen appear in dealerships towards the end of 2020, or 1Q 2021. Can't wait... I'm full of anticipation for that TTV6, new platform, and hopefully an updated transmission instead of the 6 speed that is currently in all Canadian AWD models.
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Joaquin Ruhi
Depends on who did the Wikipedia editing. If it's a knowledgeable insider such as Carmaker1 or a Lexus insider, then, yes, I'd say it's credible. Also, those dates on the Wikipedia article are calendar year, NOT model year. Thus, by 2019 they mean calendar year (2020 model year).

On the other hand, the most recent information posted by @Carmaker1 suggests that the 4th-gen IS will enter production in July 2020 as a 2021 model year vehicle.
Right... I missed the fact that it's calendar year. So we'll likely see the 4th gen appear in dealerships towards the end of 2020, or 1Q 2021. Can't wait... I'm full of anticipation for that TTV6, new platform, and hopefully an updated transmission instead of the 6 speed that is currently in all Canadian AWD models.
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I am hoping Carmaker1 is correct in that two hybrid versions are going to be offered for the next gen IS. I definitely will not want to finance a new car that isn't a hybrid, PHEV or BEV.

Of course if I go used, then I won't mind a pure ICEV as I've already saved enough on depreciation alone.
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I am hoping Carmaker1 is correct in that two hybrid versions are going to be offered for the next gen IS. I definitely will not want to finance a new car that isn't a hybrid, PHEV or BEV.

Of course if I go used, then I won't mind a pure ICEV as I've already saved enough on depreciation alone.
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I am hoping Carmaker1 is correct in that two hybrid versions are going to be offered for the next gen IS. I definitely will not want to finance a new car that isn't a hybrid, PHEV or BEV.

Of course if I go used, then I won't mind a pure ICEV as I've already saved enough on depreciation alone.
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I am hoping Carmaker1 is correct in that two hybrid versions are going to be offered for the next gen IS. I definitely will not want to finance a new car that isn't a hybrid, PHEV or BEV.

Of course if I go used, then I won't mind a pure ICEV as I've already saved enough on depreciation alone.
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I am hoping Carmaker1 is correct in that two hybrid versions are going to be offered for the next gen IS. I definitely will not want to finance a new car that isn't a hybrid, PHEV or BEV.

Of course if I go used, then I won't mind a pure ICEV as I've already saved enough on depreciation alone.
Carmaker1
GNS
Somebody went to the wiki page and edited it on Aug 26th to show the 2019 IS using the TNGA-L platform. Is this accurate?

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toyota_New_Global_Architecture
No, it is hearsay really and was removed accordingly. Sorry

Joaquin Ruhi
Depends on who did the Wikipedia editing. If it's a knowledgeable insider such as Carmaker1 or a Lexus insider, then, yes, I'd say it's credible. Also, those dates on the Wikipedia article are calendar year, NOT model year. Thus, by 2019 they mean calendar year (2020 model year).

On the other hand, the most recent information posted by @Carmaker1 on these forums suggests that the 4th-gen IS will enter production in July 2020 as a 2021 model year vehicle.
Yes, I would ignore that. That's an unregistered user, whose edit has been removed since. Wikipedia is a war zone, but I won't get into that.
Carmaker1
GNS
Somebody went to the wiki page and edited it on Aug 26th to show the 2019 IS using the TNGA-L platform. Is this accurate?

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toyota_New_Global_Architecture
No, it is hearsay really and was removed accordingly. Sorry

Joaquin Ruhi
Depends on who did the Wikipedia editing. If it's a knowledgeable insider such as Carmaker1 or a Lexus insider, then, yes, I'd say it's credible. Also, those dates on the Wikipedia article are calendar year, NOT model year. Thus, by 2019 they mean calendar year (2020 model year).

On the other hand, the most recent information posted by @Carmaker1 on these forums suggests that the 4th-gen IS will enter production in July 2020 as a 2021 model year vehicle.
Yes, I would ignore that. That's an unregistered user, whose edit has been removed since. Wikipedia is a war zone, but I won't get into that.
Carmaker1
GNS
Somebody went to the wiki page and edited it on Aug 26th to show the 2019 IS using the TNGA-L platform. Is this accurate?

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toyota_New_Global_Architecture
No, it is hearsay really and was removed accordingly. Sorry

Joaquin Ruhi
Depends on who did the Wikipedia editing. If it's a knowledgeable insider such as Carmaker1 or a Lexus insider, then, yes, I'd say it's credible. Also, those dates on the Wikipedia article are calendar year, NOT model year. Thus, by 2019 they mean calendar year (2020 model year).

On the other hand, the most recent information posted by @Carmaker1 on these forums suggests that the 4th-gen IS will enter production in July 2020 as a 2021 model year vehicle.
Yes, I would ignore that. That's an unregistered user, whose edit has been removed since. Wikipedia is a war zone, but I won't get into that.
Carmaker1
GNS
Somebody went to the wiki page and edited it on Aug 26th to show the 2019 IS using the TNGA-L platform. Is this accurate?

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toyota_New_Global_Architecture
No, it is hearsay really and was removed accordingly. Sorry

Joaquin Ruhi
Depends on who did the Wikipedia editing. If it's a knowledgeable insider such as Carmaker1 or a Lexus insider, then, yes, I'd say it's credible. Also, those dates on the Wikipedia article are calendar year, NOT model year. Thus, by 2019 they mean calendar year (2020 model year).

On the other hand, the most recent information posted by @Carmaker1 on these forums suggests that the 4th-gen IS will enter production in July 2020 as a 2021 model year vehicle.
Yes, I would ignore that. That's an unregistered user, whose edit has been removed since. Wikipedia is a war zone, but I won't get into that.
Carmaker1
GNS
Somebody went to the wiki page and edited it on Aug 26th to show the 2019 IS using the TNGA-L platform. Is this accurate?

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toyota_New_Global_Architecture
No, it is hearsay really and was removed accordingly. Sorry

Joaquin Ruhi
Depends on who did the Wikipedia editing. If it's a knowledgeable insider such as Carmaker1 or a Lexus insider, then, yes, I'd say it's credible. Also, those dates on the Wikipedia article are calendar year, NOT model year. Thus, by 2019 they mean calendar year (2020 model year).

On the other hand, the most recent information posted by @Carmaker1 on these forums suggests that the 4th-gen IS will enter production in July 2020 as a 2021 model year vehicle.
Yes, I would ignore that. That's an unregistered user, whose edit has been removed since. Wikipedia is a war zone, but I won't get into that.
Carmaker1
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Anyway, I have something to share and will post more on this later today.


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Anyway, I have something to share and will post more on this later today.


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This looks like a current GS with new LS having a baby...
Is this as close as we can get? or just an imagination?
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Anyway, I have something to share and will post more on this later today.


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This looks like a current GS with new LS having a baby...
Is this as close as we can get? or just an imagination?
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Carmaker1
Anyway, I have something to share and will post more on this later today.


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This looks like a current GS with new LS having a baby...
Is this as close as we can get? or just an imagination?
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This looks like a current GS with new LS having a baby...
Is this as close as we can get? or just an imagination?
Is the Nike swoosh still there? Not a deal breaker...but I never liked it.
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sl0519
This looks like a current GS with new LS having a baby...
Is this as close as we can get? or just an imagination?
Is the Nike swoosh still there? Not a deal breaker...but I never liked it.
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sl0519
This looks like a current GS with new LS having a baby...
Is this as close as we can get? or just an imagination?
Is the Nike swoosh still there? Not a deal breaker...but I never liked it.

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