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Old 05-19-2005, 09:52 PM   #1
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Default The new 2006 Lexus IS350 (official road test pics update)
This is the new 2006 Lexus IS350.
It is equiped with V6 engine but different displacement, IS 250 is equiped with 2.5-liter engine, while the IS 350 is powered by a 3.5-liter engine.
Both IS will be rear and AWD sport sedan.
IMO this car will be a good competitor to the crowded luxury sport sedan class...

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Old 05-19-2005, 11:38 PM   #2
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I don't know. . . it almost seems like the front end is too bland. Like there is too much hood or something.

I like the fact that they are trying to be aggressive with their styling, but I just don't really like it. It reminds me to "Pontiac Aggresive" where it is definitely aggressive but does not look really good.
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Old 05-19-2005, 11:57 PM   #3
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Looks like a Mazda6.
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Old 05-20-2005, 12:05 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by RC45
Looks like a Mazda6.
A bit, yeah, but the Mazda is a more cohesive design from my perspective...
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Old 05-20-2005, 01:02 AM   #5
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hmm, has anyone noticed the new lexus and bmw both has ugly, squinty, taillights?
other then those taillight, its cool
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Old 05-20-2005, 06:21 AM   #6
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Not bad. Sort of shouts out: "I am an aggressive and angry Toyota!"
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Old 05-20-2005, 06:39 AM   #7
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kinda looks like the avalon, where they're trying to make it too futuristic and they failed to do that.
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Old 05-20-2005, 08:15 AM   #8
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I take it this is a rebodied E46?
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Old 05-20-2005, 10:52 AM   #9
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the more that i look at this thing, the more i like it. i just want a manual.
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Old 05-20-2005, 11:37 AM   #10
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thats a very handsome and well propotioned car im suprised, Lexus are becoming increasingly competitive
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Old 05-20-2005, 03:05 PM   #11
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no more clear taillights? I wounder why :roll:
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Old 05-20-2005, 03:22 PM   #12
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Man the Honda accord sure is a Popular bodys tyle.
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Old 05-20-2005, 05:03 PM   #13
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I like it very much, at least the style.
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Old 05-20-2005, 05:56 PM   #14
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i like it a lot better than the current IS, i have never really been a fan of the clear break lights and its good to see that they are gone. also the interior looks wonderful IMO. exterior looks better than the redesigned GS i think.
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i seen a new lexus today @ work, and they look really cool in the "flesh"

much better than the pics convey
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