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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Tassie
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October 2003
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Re: New IS unveiled at Geneva
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Tue, 01 March 2005 23:17
 
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it's sexy nonetheless
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Girraween,Sydney
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September 2003
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Re: New IS unveiled at Geneva
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Tue, 01 March 2005 23:24
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Front is HORN!!
Rear is meh! Almost look like a friggen peugeot 307,
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Location:
Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: New IS unveiled at Geneva
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Tue, 01 March 2005 23:25
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The interior is gorgeous!!!
But they got rid of the funky instrument cluster.
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Location:
Newcastle
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August 2003
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Re: New IS unveiled at Geneva
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Tue, 01 March 2005 23:32
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Not sure I like it, Id go the old chassis over it still...
In some way kinda reminds me of Mazda 6.
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Epping, Sydney
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April 2003
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Re: New IS unveiled at Geneva
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Tue, 01 March 2005 23:37
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yeah looks similar to the mazda 6 / honda accord? to me
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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: New IS unveiled at Geneva
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Wed, 02 March 2005 00:24
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Some more info that I've just found...
This is what Europe will get:
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MODELS
IS350 RWD
IS250 RWD
IS250 RWD, 6 speed Manual
IS250 AWD, 6 Speed sequential shift Auto.
Std features
Smart Access
Optitron Instrument Cluster
Power Tilt/Telescopic Wheel
Audio, Bluetooth, Voice Activation and Display Controls on Steering Wheel
10-Way power seats with memory for driver and passenger
Wood and Metal trim interior
Dual Zone Auto Climate Control
Mini Plug accessory Connector
Illuminated Scuff Plates on door sills
AM/FM/CD, 13-speaker audio system with mp3, WMA, and aux plug
Options
Ventilated Seats
Touch Screen-Voice Activated Nav
Mark Levinson
Adaptive Cruise Control
Park Assist
Rain sensing Wipers with Headlamp washers
Power rear sunshade
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More pix here:
http://my.is/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=537
http://www.lexusclub.ch/main/news.php?extend.62
Vids here:
http://www.lexus-europe.com/about_lexus/news_and_e vents/geneva_4.asp
It looks soooOOooo much like the GS!! It's supposed to be the second model (after the GS) based on the L-Finesse design, but geez... Looks like there's not so much of a "design" as a copy-and-paste.
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Gold Coast, QLD
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April 2004
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Re: New IS unveiled at Geneva
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Wed, 02 March 2005 00:43
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I like it! The front has a similar look to that LF-A supercar coupe from Detroit a couple of months back - maybe that's a new corporate face that Lexus is gradually introducing?
Shame they dropped a couple of IS trademarks though:
- the "IS taillights" (as they are known)
- the chronograph instrument cluster
Both of these were really unique to the IS, would have been great if they had carried these over, oh well.
-Matt
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Cabramatta, NSW
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Wed, 02 March 2005 00:49
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Yeah, it's a shame. They're not making friends with the loyal fanbase of current owners by getting rid of those two.
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Newcastle
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August 2003
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Re: New IS unveiled at Geneva
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Wed, 02 March 2005 01:04
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And for those who liked the fact that the SXE10 was as closest modern thing to what a ae86 was, its getting further away from that path.
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Newcastle
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June 2004
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Re: New IS unveiled at Geneva
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Wed, 02 March 2005 02:25
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Looks sexy
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Campbelltown, NSW, Austra...
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January 2004
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Re: New IS unveiled at Geneva
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Wed, 02 March 2005 08:35
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I don't like the rear end, looks too much like a Alpha Romeo, i think the 156. Why no AWD 6 speed manual? Meh i think we'd get the poorer models anyhow.
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Brisbane
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July 2002
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Re: New IS unveiled at Geneva
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Wed, 02 March 2005 08:42
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front and interior are awesome.. the back is a bit.
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Land of Oz
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June 2004
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Wed, 02 March 2005 11:12
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Hi,
Yeah, a bit Mazda6 looking. Which isn't too bad, I don't mind the looks of the Mazda6.
I like the LCD screen. I hope it can get Foxtel and also play PC games on it.
Not sure about the diesel engine though. I know they're very sophisticated and all that jazz now, but I still remember the Holden Gemini diesel.... clank.. clank.. clank.. and it's scarred my for life!
seeyuzz
river
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Location:
Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Location:
Brisbane
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July 2002
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Re: New IS unveiled at Geneva
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Mon, 07 March 2005 02:37
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| Nark wrote on Mon, 07 March 2005 13:30 |
Some info on the engines:
2.5L (dual VVTi)
4GR-FSE
150kW
250Nm (100Nm/L)
2.2L diesel
2AD-FHV
130kW <--- !!!!
400Nm
The pre-crash safety thingy is apparently a radar system that detects iminent collisions!
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at what rpm does it make said 130kw?
ive seen a lot of stuff on cars making okay power on 'performance' diesel engines, where they basically have a honda vtec feel, nothing until the very top of the rev range where theres a tiny surge.
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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: New IS unveiled at Geneva
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Mon, 07 March 2005 03:07
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Added rpms to my post above.
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I supported Toymods
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I renounced punctuation
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May 2002
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Re: New IS unveiled at Geneva
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Mon, 07 March 2005 03:11
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I might have read somewhere there is a 2GR (3.5 litre - IS350?) variant as well.
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Binningup WA
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April 2004
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Re: New IS unveiled at Geneva
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Mon, 07 March 2005 04:04
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Wow, the diesel engine has nearly unbelievable performance. This car will fly with an auto, probably more performance than the 2.5 petrol variant.
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Location:
Melbourne
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June 2004
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Location:
Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: New IS unveiled at Geneva
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Mon, 07 March 2005 04:12
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Yeah. That IS220 in auto will be teh shiznitz I reckon. That'll be where the bulk of the sales will come from (as long as people don't get too hung up on the fact that it's a diesel).
And, yeah, looks like the IS220 might be quicker than the IS250.
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Brisbane
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July 2002
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Re: New IS unveiled at Geneva
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Mon, 07 March 2005 04:24
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why cant they be kind and bring out the is430 that we all want?
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melbourne
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February 2005
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Re: New IS unveiled at Geneva
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Mon, 07 March 2005 05:07
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| river wrote on Wed, 02 March 2005 22:12 |
Hi,
Yeah, a bit Mazda6 looking. Which isn't too bad, I don't mind the looks of the Mazda6.
I like the LCD screen. I hope it can get Foxtel and also play PC games on it.
Not sure about the diesel engine though. I know they're very sophisticated and all that jazz now, but I still remember the Holden Gemini diesel.... clank.. clank.. clank.. and it's scarred my for life!
seeyuzz
river
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agreed does kinda look mazda 6 styles... speaking of which u seen the blodge its huge! back on topic!
looks nice though i reckon it should sell rather well... n the back aight bad i quite like it
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Location:
Arthurs Creek, Victoria
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May 2002
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Re: New IS unveiled at Geneva
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Mon, 07 March 2005 05:35
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How I wish Toyota would stop trying to copy Mercedes
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
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May 2002
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Re: New IS unveiled at Geneva
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Mon, 07 March 2005 07:57
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| stradlater wrote on Mon, 07 March 2005 13:35 |
How I wish Toyota would stop trying to copy Mercedes
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What you mean? The last IS was a BMW 3-series clone, although it was built around their experimental handling platform.
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Re: New IS unveiled at Geneva
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Wed, 09 March 2005 10:30
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I like it. The front half I can see a resemblance to the current IS nose but more sleek. The rest of the can looks a lot like the Alfas.
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