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Lexus IS Coupe spotted?

LexusKindaGuy12 submitted on 2/25/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:01:54 PM

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there isnt much to say.

this is the text that has been posted with the article.

"As for the accompanying text, there’s some horsepower number ranging from 177 to 423, which translates right across the entire IS lineup, from the 220d to the IS-F. There’s also mention of a 2009 release, and if that’s true, it means there’s plenty more information coming down the pipeline very shortly."

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Looks like a hardtop convertible, whatever it is.
— IVANURI97 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 9:36:32 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

And lose.
— LexSucks (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 2:49:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

They already outsell the 3series with the two car stragety Is and ES.Sorry LOSER!!!!!!!!!
— autopro (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 5:34:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

Autopro,

You've just been OWNED! LOL!!
— LexSucks (View Profile)

Posted on 2/27/2008 11:58:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

It looks really...awkward. But it's a bad angle, and covered in camo...so, only time will tell.
— Nagooya (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 10:11:51 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

i think the IS design will look much better as a coupe.
— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 10:17:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

It looks exactly like 4 door, with 2 doors missing. Or at least thats what I can see from the camo.
— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 10:38:54 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4

Monkey see, monkey do :-\
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 10:42:04 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

Right, ok, because BMW has soul ownership of a idea of a car with 2 doors and/or a retractable roof....
— jeeka715 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 11:35:13 AM | | Votes: 3

No, but it's clear that BMW is where they get their inspiration from.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 12:09:01 PM | | Votes: -3

Really S4? Then why do their cars lack driver involvement? If anyone is closely following BMW it's Infiniti, more so than MB, Audi or Lexus. And you know that.
— M35MT (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 12:36:01 PM | | Votes: 2

Monkey see Monkey do better!!!!!!!!!
— autopro (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 1:14:09 PM | | Votes: -11

You wish. LOL!.

Let me guess? You are an American? LOL!
— LexSucks (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 2:50:20 PM | | Votes: -14

What is it with you people and America!?!?! No country is dumb.
— Carboy (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 3:09:23 PM | | Votes: 8

Monkey see monkey do better.(:
— autopro (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 7:23:07 PM | | Votes: -2

jeeka 715 and S4cabriofoxone, perhaps BMW got its inspiration from Ford's retractable hardtop half a century ago. I don't like Ford but I'll give Ford credit for this one.
— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 2/28/2008 6:10:05 PM | | Votes: 3

Looks like an RHT. They aspire to have a line-up similar to BMW with the entry-level near luxury segment. Another so called Lexus to do battle here in the states with BMW. EL34 is right!
— 1BadMan (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 10:51:45 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4

Thank you ;-)
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 11:15:49 AM | | Votes: -3

If we want to discuss luxury "SUV's", well, Daimler-Benz had them a long time ago specifically beginning in 1904, then again in 1933 and 1936. Just a little historical fact I am going to insert here for the sake of seeing some "interesting" responses.
— ErichHartmann (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 1:55:29 PM | | Votes: 4

BMW didn't need to build its own SUV in 98 when the RX came out because it owned Land Rover. They developed the X5 because there was no way to combine the performance of a BMW with the off road capabilities of Land Rover's. In 2000, BMW sold Land Rover to Ford and came out with the X5. So no, BMW did not copy Lexus with the X5.
— vman1013 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/27/2008 11:43:02 PM | | Votes: 1

If that is really a Lexus Coupe ,it's gonna be cool...
— Milton (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 10:55:19 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

Cool, but I wish the turnaround from concept to production was a faster process for Lexus.
— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 11:02:28 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4

Why would you get deboosted for that?
— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 2/28/2008 8:31:03 PM | | Votes: 2

The article says the car will also make use of a fabric roof rather than metal.
— ErichHartmann (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 11:18:21 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6

A fabric roof deteriorates in the sun -- another deliberate effort to make the car look used and as obsolete as possible in the shortest time.
— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 2/28/2008 5:47:26 PM | | Votes: 0

It will be here fall of 09'
— autopro (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 1:18:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

Why would I get de-boosted for telling everybody when the car will be out?
— autopro (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 3:48:54 PM | | Votes: 5

Simple.....The German fans gets jeolous and scared. They scared of Lexus. So when you say it's coming it scares them. They hate it. It eats them away because they do know that's it's going be just as better than the 3 and if not surpass them....
— silver1 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 5:29:47 PM | | Votes: 3

silver1, fans don't get scared only manufacturers do. Fans are not loyal -- just ask any retailer who loses 20% of his customers every year and has to scramble for new ones. It's all about getting value for your money these days. Unfortunately there are plenty of marketing guys in the auto industry who don't know the meaning of value and that is why many auto makers are still taking shortcuts like leaving out front passenger seat height adjustment in SUVs, installing seat cushions that are too short or too firm etc etc.
— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 2/28/2008 5:53:38 PM | | Votes: 2

Yes, it's easy to rebadge a FWD car into a RWD car.
— _43LE (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 2:33:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 12

corporal Zoo is one of the monkeys that can NOT see, nor do either. nor think.
— XYZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 2/27/2008 2:32:23 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

You should know what a POS is you look in the mirror and see one.
— autopro (View Profile)

Posted on 2/27/2008 10:45:09 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

43LE, no it's not easy at all. A FWD vehicle usually has a transversely mounted engine (which I hate BTW) so the first thing you have to do is change to a longitudinally mounted engine configuration. This affects weight distribution and may require cabin changes to preserve interior room. It's best to design a car at the beginning as either FWD (which I hate) or RWD and not change a FDW design to a RWD design later.
— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 2/28/2008 6:01:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Nothing gets passed you, huh, EnnNorak?
— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 2/28/2008 9:00:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Dude its the Babe Ruth phenomenon,Hank Aaron got death threats when he was about to break the home run record.These BMW fanboys hate to see their beloved bmw get their asses handed to them.
— autopro (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 5:53:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

Using your logic, all of you Lexus fanboys must have DNA from the small dirty Jap war criminals who we know lost the war as well.
The Darwin effect will take effect and hopefully the jap nips will cease to exist.

Now seriously, is racism cool? Why bring up something that happened 65 years ago. And it's not like you japanese fanboys are supporting cars from a clean perfect country either. So shut up.

Just to tell you, fastonekiller is right. The IS has never won against the 3 in a comparison test.
— audirevolution (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 10:42:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

i hope that one of the agents notices the racism here
— ILikeLambo (View Profile)

Posted on 2/28/2008 1:04:11 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

Vendetta, stop re-living WW 2. The Germans were the best mechanical engineers during the war and never lost that touch. The Nazis were a minority who took control of government by undemocratic means. I've seen plenty of post-war Jewish businessmen drive Mercedes and BMW cars, so what's up with you about all that Nazi shit?
— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 2/28/2008 6:06:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

I scanned and submitted this article on GermanCarZone.com yesterday!
— Wimmer (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 2:54:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

#1 JUST KEEPS GETTING STRONGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— autopro (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 3:26:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5

Leave me alone, I spelling in moron for the BMW fan boys!!!
— autopro (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 5:40:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

The es and is two car strategy out sells the entire 3 series,pal.
— autopro (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 7:00:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

Maybe in the US, but its not even close to the 3er worldwide, unless you throw in the its Camry clone.
— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 7:53:14 PM | | Votes: 2

Two car strategy? The ES does not compete with the 3 at all. The BMW is a sports sedan like the IS while the ES is an upscale camry. Combining both ES and IS sales is like combining 3 and future 1 series sales.
— audirevolution (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 10:45:47 PM | | Votes: 2

the category is "Entry Luxury Sedan," not "Sports luxury sedan." (and includes the likes of the C-class, entry level volvos, etc.)

so yes, Lexus does beat out the competition with their TWO car strategy. they recognize that not ALL customers are would be boyracers. and they are right, as proven by the fact they sell more ESs than ISs.
— XYZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 2/27/2008 2:46:36 AM | | Votes: 2

To bulldogz, yes BMW wanted an SUV before Toyota/"Lexus. The E53 X5 was debated by the BMW board of directors in 1991. The X5 was approved in early 1992. Prototypes were running around in 1993. They actually did a teardown of the leading SUV at the time (dangerous Ford Explorer) in 1991 in the US. They found halfway through the teardown that it was so flawed they didn't finish the teardown.

BMW went their own way, since they are independent. Mercedes also was working on the 1st gen M-Class. BMW takes 7 years from concept to showfloor. Was Toyota working on the RX in 1991? No.
— 1BadMan (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 7:09:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

toyota not only was 'working on' but actually brought to market a car based suv in the mid-1990s. the RAV4, based on a camry platform.

the RX is also based on the same platform. just larger and with Lexus quality and trim and v6.
— XYZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 2/27/2008 2:40:06 AM | | Votes: 0

so toyota/lexus INVENTED car-based suvs. the current, modern crop anyway (some mite say others had some version in the 1980s, which never caught on).

german COPIES of this genre are not only 'johnny-come-latelys,' they have YET to work all the bugs out.

— XYZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 2/28/2008 12:43:07 AM | | Votes: 1

To autopro, do you know why Hank Aaron got death threats? Because he is a black man. Just like Tiger Woods gets. Just like Michael Jordan got. Just like Donovan McNabb still gets! Tony Dungy has armed security furnished by the NFL.

What does that have to do with BMW fans and Toyotas aka Lexus? Please explain so we know where that came from?
— 1BadMan (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 7:16:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

This is one car I've been waiting for awhile now to be unveiled.

I hear the reason it's taking so long is because Lexus was holding off on the release to see how well the IS sedan performed in the marketplace. I guess since sales have been positive they've finally decided to give the go ahead.

Therefore I'd expect it to look the exact same as the sedan minus 2 doors, which isn’t bad because the sedan already has all the proportions of a coupe.
— MunichRob (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 7:38:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

When ever someone has been the best for years,and somebody gets better,the fans of that team,person,or car company get crazy and hate the new winning team,or car company.
— autopro (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 7:51:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4

It is what Lexus had in mind,ask any Lexus dealer,slow witted puppy killer!!!
— autopro (View Profile)

Posted on 2/27/2008 10:40:19 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4

You reply makes no sense to what you stated and is utterly stupid!
— 1BadMan (View Profile)

Posted on 2/26/2008 8:04:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4

Your right you don't understand human phsychology,your some dome kid who red a car magazine and thinks he knows something about cars.You need to take the man out of your name and replace it with boy.
— autopro (View Profile)

Posted on 2/27/2008 10:44:11 AM | | Votes: 0

If it is a hardtop convertible, I hope they make it a more squared off roofline rather than and eliptical one.

fastone,
We know its too much for you to comprehend.

ES for those seeking more luxury
IS for those seeking more performance.

It's not our fault BMW can't do either, especially the luxury part.
— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/27/2008 12:07:15 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

Yes, that why they win all the comparison test.
— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)

Posted on 2/28/2008 6:37:58 PM | | Votes: 0

The IS350 coupe will come with a Hardtop that will fold up/down in less then 15 seconds! We can expect it here in the US later this year and no its not just a regular IS minus 2 doors. It was purposely built from the ground up to be convertible/coupe.
— 007BIG3 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/27/2008 12:14:50 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

Lexus is shoving their heritage right down their throats.Hell germans are eating fish and rice trying to figure out how lexus pass them in only ten years in the U.S.
— autopro (View Profile)

Posted on 2/27/2008 10:51:24 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

I am a grown man that knows a great deal about the car industry. And I can correct your spelling as well as school you on cars! Psychology is the correct spelling. And I am well versed in psychographics. But we know you can't spell!
— 1BadMan (View Profile)

Posted on 2/27/2008 12:50:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

Sorry about my grammer and spelling I'm an autopro not an english major.I spent the last 23 yrs.Selling and managing auto dealerships.
— autopro (View Profile)

Posted on 2/27/2008 3:55:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

@ autopro

if you have had that much experience at a car dealership, why are you acting like a complete fanboy?
— ILikeLambo (View Profile)

Posted on 2/28/2008 1:07:34 AM | | Votes: 1

I know how to spell phychology I just hit the wrong key,my typing is bad not my spelling.I also don't bother proof reading,I'm not trying to imperss you morons.
— autopro (View Profile)

Posted on 2/27/2008 4:47:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

Look you guys can attack me all you want,it doesn hurt my feelings,I don't have any.It also won't change the fact that Lexus has outsold bmw the last eight years and will continue to for many years to come.Toyota is just too powerful,they could buy bmw cash and still have billions left over.Its over for poor bmw.
— autopro (View Profile)

Posted on 2/28/2008 2:07:36 PM | | Votes: 0

actually, it's more like a FOUR car strategy.

lexus ES for most entry luxury buyers, the IS series for the SUB-GROUP within that group who like a little more sportiness.
the Camry SE for those a little less hard core and NOT needing to be badge whores. and the camry XLE for the last sub-group, with a preference for more lux, less sport.

having driven the much patched, repatched and crowded streets of Honolulu and other cities, even as an enthusiast i'd say those who prefer a smooth ride over a harsh one with the POTENTIAL for flat cornering are actually the smarter car buyers.
— XYZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 2/28/2008 12:38:55 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

so slowdumbkiller, your fav brand is simply OUTGUNNED. live with it.

even if the 3er may have .01 or .03 g more cornering ability than the toy/lex front-drivers (and still less than the IS250), maybe only 2-5% of buyers actually give a shit about it!

the vast majority prefer a comfortable ride, and a TROUBLE free ride that they don't need to consider dumping once the warranty runs out.

— XYZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 2/28/2008 12:54:06 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

NOT compete,BEAT!!!!!!!!!
— autopro (View Profile)

Posted on 2/28/2008 1:59:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

Your the one in a bubble,look at history,Lexus came and they took over the U.S. in ten years.I sold BMW in 1990 and they gave us an LS400 and a Q45 to drive.I laughed and said,no way these cars will hold up like a german car,I ate my own words.You guys should be happy lexus is here they forced bmw to stop ripping off their customers.You now get a better value on bmw products.
— autopro (View Profile)

Posted on 2/28/2008 2:16:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Ummm...who cares. So the IS will come in a Coupe version...whoopee!
— Porschinator (View Profile)

Posted on 2/28/2008 4:00:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

So much hate.

So little information.

So little time.
— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 2/28/2008 9:06:56 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

You summed it up best Hyundai
— MartyMoose (View Profile)

Posted on 2/28/2008 9:40:00 PM | | Votes: 2

Thanks for taking up for me Obamma,but its not necessary.I started selling Audi's in 1985 an I was 26 so somebody help slow witted puppy killer figure out my age. I know more about cars than all these boys put together.
— autopro (View Profile)

Posted on 2/29/2008 11:30:04 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

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