I'm surprised no one mentioned any resemblance to the GS. If I wasn't told this was an IS teaser image, I would have said it was a GS without giving it a second thought. Anyways, it still looks very nice, and I'm happy that the front end looks nicer. Not because of the spindle grille unlike other peoples opinions, but I didn't really like the IS headlights because they looked like the old IS with an unnecessary space between the LEDs and actual headlights. I preferred the older IS headlights (with the LED). I loved the sporty taillights, but I didn't really like the black thingy the exhausts are on (is that what they call the diffuser?). I like the exhaust thingy on the new C-Class since it looks more luxurious or sporty and is silver. Speaking of silver, some more chrome trim would be nice since I know that a lot of people prefer the C-Class to the IS because it looks grander (I mean, it's literally a downsized S-Class!) and the IS looks a little too sporty for older customers, even without F Sport. Also, I'm surprised no one brought up their desire for an F model! IMO, and IS F would be a no-brainer for Lexus, with the RC and the GS having full F models. The only problem might be that Lexus may have to create a better engine for the GS F before, or the IS F would outsell the GS F by too much since it would be faster, and cheaper. But seeing so many F Sports out there, Lexus needs to introduce an IS F after the IS is brought to dealerships. I also think the interior needs a refresh.Lexus may have to create a better engine for the GS F before, or the IS F would outsell the GS F by too much since it would be faster, and cheaper. But seeing so many F Sports out there, Lexus needs to introduce an IS F after the IS is brought to dealerships. I also think the interior needs a refresh. People are saying this is a mid-cycle refresh, but the teaser image doesn't look anything like the current model, but it is still possible that it’s only the front end that has been modified, like the upcoming MKZ mid-cycle refresh. And when they are referring to the IS as a mid-size sedan, I guess they mean the segment that the CT is in and HS used to be in is the “small” segment. In North America, that segment is called the “Entry-Level Luxury Vehicles” segment while the IS is in the “Compact Luxury Cars segment.” segment. If the IS is going to be another mid-sized luxury sedan, it would make zero sense since there would be three cars in the same segment. Oh, and also a Sportcross(model name of the first generation IS wagon) model would be awesome...wait, but there won’t even be a point trying to sell it in North America. Even if most of my wishes don’t come true, I’m still excited for the new IS!
