2013 Lexus LS leaked?

hks786 · 07-26-2012, 06:39 AM

hks786 · 07-26-2012, 06:44 AM

If that's it then what a disappointment. Firstly, it looks like a facelift NOT a new model. Secondly, while the front end would look OK on the GS I don't think they should have a plastic mesh grille for their flagship sedan model. I actually like the current LS but if this is the "new" design its miles behind the new 7/S/A8.

Sedoy · 07-26-2012, 07:37 AM

Why not, current Mercedes flagship (w221) uses cheap chrome plastic grill, so does BMW 7-series... maybe they should've painted it chrome as well?

[QUOTE=hks786;12393013]they should have a plastic mesh grille for their flagship sedan model.QUOTE]

DASHOCKER · 07-26-2012, 09:38 AM

thats it?? lol.. acura you have company..

M3_WC · 07-27-2012, 02:21 AM

All the old fart LS drivers aren't going to like that look.

LS should be understated.

wisesoul · 07-27-2012, 03:33 AM

What I expected.

DASHOCKER · 07-27-2012, 08:51 AM

buyers might floc to hyundai now after seeing this car. oh my..

NemesisX · 07-27-2012, 09:50 PM

Official images leaked -

NemesisX · 07-27-2012, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DASHOCKER

buyers might floc to hyundai now after seeing this car. oh my..

Hyundai is not in the Lexus/BMW/Mercedes/Audi class.

Hyundai competes with Acura. Different markets.

Los Angeles · 07-27-2012, 11:54 PM

Lexus is headed in the right direction; Same can be said for Infiniti.

Acura is the one I'm worried about...

NemesisX · 07-28-2012, 12:51 AM

IMO the rear end has an "executive luxury sedan" look to it, but the front end is actually way too aggressive for the targeted demographic of the LS.

Most people who drive an LS are old, rich, 50+ year old white collar types looking for elegance and refinement, not boy-racerish and aggressive.

The headlights are actually nice, but the grill is atrociously boy-racerish and overly aggressive for this type of car.

DASHOCKER · 07-28-2012, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NemesisX

Quote:

Originally Posted by DASHOCKER

buyers might floc to hyundai now after seeing this car. oh my..

Hyundai is not in the Lexus/BMW/Mercedes/Audi class.

Hyundai competes with Acura. Different markets.

no shit. really?

bimmerjph · 07-28-2012, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DASHOCKER

no shit. really?

lol +1

NemesisX · 07-28-2012, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DASHOCKER

no shit. really?

You said buyers might flock to Hyundai, implying that people horrified by how ugly the new LS looks (which I agree it looks awful) would look at Hyundai, and I corrected you by saying people who are disappointed at Lexus would more likely switch to BMW/Merc/Audi - not Hyundai - because Hyundai caters to a different market.

I can't explain such a simple concept any better than that.

HotIce · 07-29-2012, 10:40 PM

I like.

US///M3 · 07-29-2012, 10:51 PM

It looks like a combination of the new audi front grill + the E92 M3 front bumper.

TK-421 · 07-30-2012, 09:58 AM

back in the 90's i'd pick an LS over any other executive sedan hands down (1UZ-FE, Mark IV Supra brakes, double wishbone, etc) but now i'm not so sure. it looks overly aggressive like said above and i think this aero kit should be an option like the m sport kit and a more subtle one should be standard.

hks786 · 07-31-2012, 07:16 AM

US///M3 · 07-31-2012, 11:46 AM

Those fake leaks are so 2005,remember the E90 fake leaks.
BMW leads the way even in the fake leaks department. Hahaha

NemesisX · 07-31-2012, 12:22 PM

Oh I didn't even notice there are two versions, a regular one that looks classier and an "F sport" version.

The F sport grill looks hideous and tacky for a car that doesn't really provide much "sport."

The regular grill isn't too bad actually.

F sport version:

HotIce · 07-31-2012, 01:08 PM

I really like it!

M3_WC · 07-31-2012, 02:42 PM

That grill looks like complete sh*t!

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hks786 Major General 2169 Rep 5,364 Posts Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	If that's it then what a disappointment. Firstly, it looks like a facelift NOT a new model. Secondly, while the front end would look OK on the GS I don't think they should have a plastic mesh grille for their flagship sedan model. I actually like the current LS but if this is the "new" design its miles behind the new 7/S/A8. __________________
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07-28-2012, 12:51 AM	#11
NemesisX Captain 317 Rep 905 Posts Drives: '19 Infiniti Q60S Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	IMO the rear end has an "executive luxury sedan" look to it, but the front end is actually way too aggressive for the targeted demographic of the LS. Most people who drive an LS are old, rich, 50+ year old white collar types looking for elegance and refinement, not boy-racerish and aggressive. The headlights are actually nice, but the grill is atrociously boy-racerish and overly aggressive for this type of car.
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TK-421 Registered Sex Offender 573 Rep 4,759 Posts Drives: E46 M3 \| 1JZ S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	back in the 90's i'd pick an LS over any other executive sedan hands down (1UZ-FE, Mark IV Supra brakes, double wishbone, etc) but now i'm not so sure. it looks overly aggressive like said above and i think this aero kit should be an option like the m sport kit and a more subtle one should be standard.
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US///M3 Banned 98 Rep 1,265 Posts Drives: 1973 Jensen Interceptor Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shanghai, People's Republic of China iTrader: (0)	Those fake leaks are so 2005,remember the E90 fake leaks. BMW leads the way even in the fake leaks department. Hahaha
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07-31-2012, 12:22 PM	#20
NemesisX Captain 317 Rep 905 Posts Drives: '19 Infiniti Q60S Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Oh I didn't even notice there are two versions, a regular one that looks classier and an "F sport" version. The F sport grill looks hideous and tacky for a car that doesn't really provide much "sport." The regular grill isn't too bad actually. F sport version:
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M3_WC Brigadier General 1040 Rep 3,622 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	That grill looks like complete sh*t!
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