Agent001 submitted on 9/17/2012 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 8:25:23 PM
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Lexus lit the net on fire in the early morning hours when it pre-launched the LF-CC concept car over a week before the opening of the Paris Motor show official debut. And it is a REAL beauty!Today, I got a phone call from a good friend in Japan who told me he knows FOR SURE that this is pretty much what the the next IS-series will look like.Coupe, convertible and just add two more doors and you have the sedan.Which by the way will look more coupe-like than sedan. Think baby Gran Coupe.Needless to say after that conversation the Spies were stoked.We have always thought that Lexus had the BEST chance of dethroning the BMW 3-Series if it was done right.And don't get us wrong, the current one is a nice car but NOTHING like this.This is a whole new level of good for them.TRULY, world class.So our question today is that if this information is correct (this source has been very accurate in the past) does Lexus has its first legitimate chance of finally building the BMW 3-Series BEATER?Spies, discuss...Full Paris Motor Show Lexus LF-CC GalleryFull Paris Motor Show Lexus LF-CC Gallery
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The front looks like a giant vacuum or a huge gaping mouth. Beyond that though there are a number of styling cues that I can see Lexus taking and toning down that can make for a very beautiful car. I wonder though if it'll look for like the FR-S than anything else.— jeffy210 (View Profile)
The front looks like a giant vacuum or a huge gaping mouth. Beyond that though there are a number of styling cues that I can see Lexus taking and toning down that can make for a very beautiful car. I wonder though if it'll look for like the FR-S than anything else.
— jeffy210 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/17/2012 8:32:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7
I would say the biggest thing lacking in their lineup is a strong performance (non-V8) motor that is still efficient like the turbo 6cyl that BMW offers. Styling wise, I love the direction they are headed... This will certainly catch the eye of BMW drivers IMO— CarCrazedinCali (View Profile)
I would say the biggest thing lacking in their lineup is a strong performance (non-V8) motor that is still efficient like the turbo 6cyl that BMW offers. Styling wise, I love the direction they are headed... This will certainly catch the eye of BMW drivers IMO
— CarCrazedinCali (View Profile)
Posted on 9/17/2012 9:14:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5
Anyway you look at it Lexus is bent on responding to the desires and needs of it's loyal customers and new comers. Yeah I think they'll end up with a pretty serious line up when it's all said and done. Hot looking ride though!— lexworld (View Profile)
Anyway you look at it Lexus is bent on responding to the desires and needs of it's loyal customers and new comers. Yeah I think they'll end up with a pretty serious line up when it's all said and done. Hot looking ride though!
— lexworld (View Profile)
Posted on 9/17/2012 10:44:20 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4
The ads embedded in EACH picture is annoying.— hdbu (View Profile)
The ads embedded in EACH picture is annoying.
— hdbu (View Profile)
Posted on 9/17/2012 11:06:20 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 10
if you scroll to the right of the photo they stay very small001— Agent001 (View Profile)
if you scroll to the right of the photo they stay very small001
Posted on 9/18/2012 12:38:12 AM | | Votes: -5
Having them in EVERY picture is extremely annoying. Often they are blocking critical areas of the photo, and you are forced to close the popup. I would have no problem with them on just the bottom picture, but being every one is making think of moving to other web sites. Yes, they are that annoying.— atc98092 (View Profile)
Having them in EVERY picture is extremely annoying. Often they are blocking critical areas of the photo, and you are forced to close the popup. I would have no problem with them on just the bottom picture, but being every one is making think of moving to other web sites. Yes, they are that annoying.
— atc98092 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/18/2012 8:18:38 AM | | Votes: 7
In my opinion the currently Lexus IS250/350 has always look better than the BMW 3-Series both interior and interior design. The BMW beat it in the performance and fun factor department. Hopefully, this new Lexus IS250/350 will change that soon.— Lexus (View Profile)
In my opinion the currently Lexus IS250/350 has always look better than the BMW 3-Series both interior and interior design. The BMW beat it in the performance and fun factor department. Hopefully, this new Lexus IS250/350 will change that soon.
— Lexus (View Profile)
Posted on 9/18/2012 1:04:55 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
correction,I mean both interior and exterior design.— Lexus (View Profile)
correction,I mean both interior and exterior design.
Posted on 9/18/2012 1:06:35 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
Physicial appearance will always be subjective. For me, I have no love for that front view, particularly the grille. I realize "concepts" often go for extreme looks. This one just doesn't do it for me.— atc98092 (View Profile)
Physicial appearance will always be subjective. For me, I have no love for that front view, particularly the grille. I realize "concepts" often go for extreme looks. This one just doesn't do it for me.
Posted on 9/18/2012 8:22:32 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
The design has lots of potential. However, it's going to take a lot more than style to beat the 3-Series.— wcbrown (View Profile)
The design has lots of potential. However, it's going to take a lot more than style to beat the 3-Series.
— wcbrown (View Profile)
Posted on 9/18/2012 11:33:11 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
yes, as with the current car, lots of women will love it. — cidflekken (View Profile)
yes, as with the current car, lots of women will love it.
— cidflekken (View Profile)
Posted on 9/18/2012 12:12:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
@cidflekken,funny because I see more secretary and hairstylist driving the BMW 3-Series, Audi A4, MB C-Class than I see them drive a Lexus IS250/350. — Lexus (View Profile)
@cidflekken,funny because I see more secretary and hairstylist driving the BMW 3-Series, Audi A4, MB C-Class than I see them drive a Lexus IS250/350.
Posted on 9/18/2012 5:08:16 PM | | Votes: 3
According to http://blog.truecar.com/2012/04/23/men-prefer-flashy-or-brawny-vehicles-women-prefer-import-brands-and-smaller-vehicles-according-to-truecar-com-study/, you are correct. Lexus does not make the top 20 for men, but it makes the top 10 for women. BMW does not make the top 20 for women.— LJ745 (View Profile)
According to http://blog.truecar.com/2012/04/23/men-prefer-flashy-or-brawny-vehicles-women-prefer-import-brands-and-smaller-vehicles-according-to-truecar-com-study/, you are correct. Lexus does not make the top 20 for men, but it makes the top 10 for women. BMW does not make the top 20 for women.
— LJ745 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/19/2012 7:55:21 AM | | Votes: 1
Interestingly, on this specific car, the female demographic is at 51.8%, which is tied withe the Toyota Corolla. In other words, when it comes to cars and women, the IS is one of their favorite choices.— LJ745 (View Profile)
Interestingly, on this specific car, the female demographic is at 51.8%, which is tied withe the Toyota Corolla. In other words, when it comes to cars and women, the IS is one of their favorite choices.
Posted on 9/19/2012 7:57:25 AM | | Votes: 1
I like the styling, looks unique and very crisp. Very good chance to de-throne 3 Series in styling department which looks like an update of the 2006 styling. Also considering GS F-sport is the best handling car in it's class so new IS is going to be even sharper due to smaller size and weight. Give it good engines Toyota and you have a great package which will fight for Number 1 position. — JUGNU (View Profile)
I like the styling, looks unique and very crisp. Very good chance to de-throne 3 Series in styling department which looks like an update of the 2006 styling. Also considering GS F-sport is the best handling car in it's class so new IS is going to be even sharper due to smaller size and weight. Give it good engines Toyota and you have a great package which will fight for Number 1 position.
— JUGNU (View Profile)
Posted on 9/19/2012 2:10:13 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
@JUGNU I agree with you except on the engine part, toyota needs new engines fast because! They need to get back on the turbo game because the GR series cant touch the 1JZ or 2!— STJ88 (View Profile)
@JUGNU I agree with you except on the engine part, toyota needs new engines fast because! They need to get back on the turbo game because the GR series cant touch the 1JZ or 2!
— STJ88 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/19/2012 6:16:46 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
Probably not but its a damn good try and its nice to see an Asian car that isn't just a cheap knockoff.— HughJass (View Profile)
Probably not but its a damn good try and its nice to see an Asian car that isn't just a cheap knockoff.
— HughJass (View Profile)
Posted on 9/19/2012 8:05:41 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
It looks like a BMW from the side. But the front looks like a Ceylon from Battlestar Galatica!— Godgore (View Profile)
It looks like a BMW from the side. But the front looks like a Ceylon from Battlestar Galatica!
— Godgore (View Profile)
Posted on 9/20/2012 9:25:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
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