SPIED + DRIVEN: Jay Leno Gets Behind The Wheel Of The 2014 Lexus IS PROTOTYPE

We've been following Jay Leno's automotive content for quite a bit of time now but now and while he's driven some of the world's most unique and exclusive products, we can't think of one time he's piloted a prototype. Well, until now that is.

While it was only yesterday we were happy to pass along some great spy photos of the 2014 Lexus IS, today we're seeing Leno give it a go around Fuji Speedway.

Though Leno and his crack staff say there are a host of things it can't talk about, during the one section where they're goofing around, it's clear that the upcoming IS will be sported up a bit; however, it will maintain its current powertrain.


Junichi Furuyama, chief engineer of Lexus' new top-secret compact sports saloon gives Jay a first look - and a test drive!

JRobUSC - 12/8/2012 7:17:25 PM

+1 Boost

The front bumper looks pretty good, though that's probably because it looks like a Mercedes.

Agent00R - 12/9/2012 12:10:55 AM

+1 Boost

How so?

I am expecting the -- obvious by now -- spindle grille + a GS F Sport-inherited facade.

dlin - 12/9/2012 6:23:18 PM

+1 Boost

In fact from certain angle you can tell it probably will be closer to ES than GS.

Lexus - 12/9/2012 5:12:00 PM

+1 Boost

I'm sure if it's going to look as good as the current design but it definitely sounded very sporty when Jay step on the gas paddle. I guess we have to wait and see. I wish they would've give the IS250 260-270 hp and the IS350 around 330-350 hp.

Lexus - 12/9/2012 8:52:32 PM

+1 Boost

Correction,

I'm not sure if it going to look as the current design etc...!

Lexus - 12/9/2012 8:53:42 PM

+1 Boost

correction again,

dawn it, can we have an "edit button"?

I'm not sure if it going to look as good as the current design etc..!

Dezzamon - 12/10/2012 9:43:43 PM

+1 Boost

That V6 sounds amazing.