Geneva: 2006 Lexus IS

ifcar · Moderator

Geneva: 2006 Lexus IS

cardcheat · V-6

RE: Official Pics: 2006 Lexus IS

thewizard16 · V-12

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Originally posted by: cardcheat
"Wow, very nice. Why no manual with the 3.5L engine? Any word on pricing?"

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I'm very happy there'll be a diesel version, but I wish there were specs on the 3.5 engine model, because the 2.5 just won't be enough for me.

Lorinser · V-6

Meh. Looks way too much like a Mazda3.

ifcar · Moderator

quote:
Originally posted by: cardcheat
"Wow, very nice. Why no manual with the 3.5L engine?
"

A decision that will hopefully be reversed.

Kevin · GMPenguin

Looks nice, all though the grill gives it an odd puckered up look. I like the Altezza IS better though.

thewizard16 · V-12

quote:
Originally posted by: Kevin
"Looks nice, all though the grill gives it an odd puckered up look. I like the Altezza IS better though."

I wish they'd made the taillights less GS and found a way to incorporate more Altezza into it, the only vehicle which the Altezza style lights actually looked good on. I think the front bumper needs some revision, but it's a good looking car overall.

ifcar · Moderator

quote:
Originally posted by: thewizard16
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I wish they'd made the taillights less GS and found a way to incorporate more Altezza into it, the only vehicle which the Altezza style lights actually looked good on. I think the front bumper needs some revision, but it's a good looking car overall."

I hate the Altezza lights on almost any car (I say almost because there may be an exception that I haven't thought of), the all-reds are a welcome improvement.

MX793 · V-6

quote:
Originally posted by: Lorinser
"Meh. Looks way too much like a Mazda3."

The profile does look like a slightly stretched Mazda3, I agree. Proportions are a little better than the Mazda, IMO. I think the car looks pretty good overall.

thewizard16 · V-12

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Originally posted by: MX793
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The profile does look like a slightly stretched Mazda3, I agree. Proportions are a little better than the Mazda, IMO. I think the car looks pretty good overall."

I didn't really notice much 3 in it at all, but after looking at the pictures side by side, I can see some similarities. I doubt there'll be any confusion on which is which, though.

MX793 · V-6

quote:
Originally posted by: thewizard16
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I didn't really notice much 3 in it at all, but after looking at the pictures side by side, I can see some similarities. I doubt there'll be any confusion on which is which, though. "

Oh, they definately won't be mistaken for one another. It's really only the side profile that I see the similarities in.

The profile of the Lexus looks kind of like a slightly stretched 3 (and looks better proportioned than the 3 as well, IMO).

Another thing that I neglected to comment on are the new gauges. While I like the new, more traditional gauge cluster, I'm kind of sorry to see the old one go. I know the old chronograph style cluster drew criticism for being kind of confusing and hard to read, but I liked it because it was something different while actually looking kind of cool (ignoring functionality and legibility for a moment). But then, I love chronograph watches, so it's no surprise I liked the old gauge cluster.

The rest of the interior looks top notch. A step up from the old car. Really, the interior of the old car was its biggest drawback. It seemed more fitting for a Toyota than a Lexus branded vehicle. I wouldn't really call it cheap, but it was cheaper than the norm for the marque. This new interior is definately all Lexus.

Fire It Up · Moderator

RE: Geneva: 2006 Lexus IS

thewizard16 · V-12

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