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I'm not so sure about that. Toyota seems to let out early what it wants to let out early. Civic pictures were out early, and there are already pictures of the '07 Accord. Compare that to say, the '07 ES 3xx, where there's about as much info as what goes on inside Area 51.
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It looks very nice... although who ever knows with such a small glimpse.
See, now that was very smart for toyota to do. This gives away nothing, yet suggests that the car will be very sleek.
I would agree that toyota is very secretive. Just think about the fact that we have nothing except a headlight picture on a car coming out next year! Amazing.
BTW which MB did they copy the rhomboid design from? (Inside joke for people who've been on these forums a long time.)
I believe that Lexus will have a press briefing on the 19th, 3 days before the show starts on the 22nd?
Anyway, we look forward to hearing details from you.
Welcome Kiyonaga.
If you look at the arrows I added, you will see that though not exact, there are some striking similarities (especially that line coming off the headlight). I think this is pretty close to the real thing, but who knows (the grilles are certainly different).
Then again, some automakers like to leak everything out at the auto show.
Saturn has posted a teaser site of its forthcoming Outlook midsized SUV. Already.
Thats not really all that surprising. While there's been a lot of hoopla about the Sky and Aura, Saturn still has NOTHING in showrooms to write how about.
How does the board vote?
Tony - I'd pass up that A8 and holdout a year.
I'll stick with my I35 because it was such a screamin' deal.
Wow, I never expected our country’s magazines have obtained first hand information on the production-ready LS so early. Nevertheless, since they have already got an upper hand on the information channel, I am very interested to read the article myself before going to the pre-screening session on next Tuesday, the 18th.
-Would you mind Mr. syswei, to tell me the name of the publication of whom publishes the article since I want to also get on hold of this article today (if possible). If I am not able to do it today, may-be it would be great for you to scan the written portion of the article so I can translate to any individuals who don’t understand Japanese.
My initial impression:
Like what ljflx said in his post I was also very impressed with the overall design of the new LS vehicle as continues to carry it’s strong elegant heritage while adding light touches of modernization to reflect it’s progression from the pervious generation. However I was a bit concern with the vehicle's back mirror since it was position in a fairly low-angle that I fear it might compromise rear visibility of the driver. Other than that, I was completely satisfied with the vehicle and I can imagine Mr. Mercedes is scratching their heads right now, wondering how they can possibility to compete such a refined vehicle with their new S-class?
Sorry that I was a bit rush on my message that I have very little time to edit it!
T. Kiyonaga
Essentially what the pre-screening session would look like is try to imagine it as a regular auto show where people can come and look at different brand cars exhibit on different sections of the building. However it's only open for invited members from large coroperations, government dignitaries and individuals from the rich and famous community in Japan. So it is more like a high profile gathering if this is the way you might want to interput it as.
T. Kiyonaga
thanks
Jack27
We look forward to hearing all the details from you in a few days.
The rear-end styling ties in with the New IS' look, but the rear bumper is too rounded, and the backlight extends too far, making the rear deck too short, limiting trunk access.
But the gigantic round headlights aren't even close to the concepts striking beams. I think that pic is a guesstimation. Hoping LF-S style in LS proportions, with some height added for easier entry for the fogies.
I miss the higher beltlines of the 1st-gen LS. The greenhouse has gotten bigger and bigger, at the detriment of true luxury car style.
Looking for a 300C without the Extra Starch. Similar to a Audi A8.
Syswei's pic makes it seem like headroom was a top priority. With the fogies that normally buy this car, maybe entry-exit is #1, as stepping down into a car and bending at the mid-section is not as viable an option for Boomers.
Maybe the Avalon can be Toyota's Boomer-mobile, and the LS can be much less Buick? Maybe? Pretty Please? With sugar on top?
DrFill
1. It has to be in Tokyo.
2. It has to be befre Next Summer.
3. The photo is real.
But my question is, what is the different from 2006 LS? They look the same too me.
Well well ... look what we have here ... basically the exact same background, confirming that LS is merely a cheap chop. Also the fact that the magazine has interior photos of the *current* LS also does nothing but hinder it's credibility.
I find it funny that so many of you would seriously believe that to be the next LS. It looks like a Mazda 929. Also the front looks too bland and the headlights are too similar to the new GS. Furthermore, the rear looks too similar to the current ES.
Lexus has teased us that the new LS will be a big splash, and that includes it's design. That chop is anything but a big splash.
Remember that the LS is Toyota's most top secret project right now, so naturally the chances of a chop actually being accurate is almost impossible.
When people were waiting for the new IS to premiere, there were chops and spy shots as well, but none of them got it right.
Have some patience, and wednesday, all should be revealed.
About the chops of the IS, one magazine did got it right before the IS was unveiled @ the Swiss Autoshow. I believe the picture autoexpress posted is the most accurate and will be fairly close to the real deal. But you are correct...all of us have to be patient. I guess everyone of us are just too excited about this.
350HP.
21/28 MPG (with cylinder deactivation, .26 CO., and 8-speed auto)
Voice activated EVERYTHING (trunk, stereo volume, temperature, cruise, etc.)
Sport Suspension w/19". ($3k)
$65k.
Sunroof standard. If you want ML/NAV/Illum Scuff Plates/Lexus Link/Power Trunk Closer/Bosch Suspension, pay more. Top out at $85k
Just don't paint another Buick LaSabre! Just don't.
DrFill
On that note, from what I hear, the autoexpress shots are fairly accurate. The rendering of the rear is supposed to be quite accurate, while the front is apparently "toned down", and in reality looks more aggressive. I don't know about the sides though.
The biggest problem with the shots from the Japanese mag, apart from being an obvious chop of the current LS, is that we do not see any sort of L-finesse lines on the LS.
The autoexpress rendering at least has some L-finesse styling.
On carspyshots, an insider has posted that the new LS will have drop down monitors and foot rests available. Don't know the full credibility of these comments, but wednesday will come soon enough to see if it is true.
That sounds like something that would be in a LWB version, like the XJ VP. I dont think a standard wheelbase would have enough room for things like foot rests.
On a more serious note, it is quite amazing that no pictures have been leaked yet! Toyota keeps a tight ship. Even the most sneaky, stealthy of people have to wait until the general population sees the car. You just know that the new LS will be 89' all over again, in a good way.
I don't think that any of the renderings will be close, especially the autoexpress one, or whatever it was that looked like a FWD Avalon. Quite the front overhang there for a RWD car...