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#324 of 3321 Wow! by chris65amg Jun 17, 2005 (10:18 am)
Some of that technological stuff sounds really cool. So the LS will weigh less than 2 tons? Hm. Might end up lighter than an Eclipse! (There's my bad joke for today)   And a 7-speed? Sound's like they're taking aim at MB, and in a good way.   Overall, I am in total approval of the next LS.   Kevin, thank you so much for all of the info.
#325 of 3321 Re: Ken [nexuslexus] by oac Jun 17, 2005 (12:54 pm)
Replying to: nexuslexus (Jun 17, 2005 5:54 am) Check your mailbox. I sent you a scanned pic of the LS600h sketch as shown in the *SCOOP* section of the July 2005 CARTOP mag in Japan.   Looking forward to seeing it posted to this forum.
#326 of 3321 Hope Lexus produces a "Base" model by mfpr Jun 17, 2005 (1:27 pm)
I can appreciate Lexus wanting to design the '07 LS with a lot of high tech equipment to showcase their flagship. However, Lexus has provided, in current and past models, the ability to choose your options, depending on the equipment desired and the willingness (or ability) to pay the price. All LS models, regardless of equipment levels, have been great values with high standard equipment content and prices starting about the same as BMW 545i's and MB E500's. I hope that Lexus does not abandon this pricing strategy with the '07 LS and force me to settle for a less desirable choice.
#327 of 3321 PICTURE! by nexuslexus Jun 17, 2005 (1:42 pm)
">   Well... there it is. Now, it claims to be a LS600h sketch... but it looks to me like the plate in front says LS500.. so I don't know.. maybe its the 500.   Anyways, its a beauty!!! Replies to this message: mfpr (Jun 17, 2005 2:12 pm) ljflx (Jun 17, 2005 7:36 pm) nvbanker (Jun 25, 2005 1:32 pm) syswei (Jun 25, 2005 1:57 pm)
#328 of 3321 Re: PICTURE! [nexuslexus] by mfpr Jun 17, 2005 (2:12 pm)
Replying to: nexuslexus (Jun 17, 2005 1:42 pm) Thanks for posting the picture. There are some definite styling cues from the GS and IS in the "C" pillar design and rake of the rear window. It also appears to have tail lights that sweep around the sides of the car. I like the low-wide stance and also the dished wheel design. I do have to admit that, overall, it's not as radical as I had expected (not necessarily a bad thing). I can't tell if the line that flows along the side of the headlights down through the bumper to the side of the fog light is actually a design feature or just the artist's way of shading.   Because of the rake of the rear window, there might be less headroom for rear seat passengers and if the trunk has been shortened, like the GS, there might also be less trunk space or maybe a smaller opening. It will be interesting to see how closely this sketch resembles the actual car. For me, Lexus' new designs have looked much better when seeing the actual car than seeing them in pictures. Replies to this message: ljflx (Jun 17, 2005 7:36 pm)
#329 of 3321 Better in person by nexuslexus Jun 17, 2005 (2:50 pm)
Yeah.. .the same thing has been true for me too (especially the IS). I am undecided on whether that wrap around back is a good or bad thing. It seems g35esque.
#330 of 3321 nexuslexus by lexusguy Jun 17, 2005 (6:51 pm)
Interesting. The design of the front to me almost seems a little "Q ish", but more substantial and a little more angular. What do you guys think?   Replies to this message: oac (Jun 18, 2005 9:19 am) ljflx (Jun 18, 2005 10:09 am)
#331 of 3321 Re: PICTURE! [mfpr] by ljflx Jun 17, 2005 (7:36 pm)
Replying to: mfpr (Jun 17, 2005 2:12 pm) Car looks great. It is both athletic and classy as it maintains a stately look as well thanks to the grille. I can do without that notchback though. That's too BMWesque and looks better on a smaller car like the GS. Hopefully it doesn't make the final cut and instead they give us a sweptback rear look like the A8 has. That would make the car a knockout to my eyes.   What's the feeling about that notchback - preferable to you guys or just sweepback that rear pillar?? Hey - we might be able to influence Kelvin here!   OAC and Nexuslexus - you guys came thru - great teamwork and thanks.
#332 of 3321 Re: nexuslexus [lexusguy] by oac Jun 18, 2005 (9:19 am)
Replying to: lexusguy (Jun 17, 2005 6:51 pm) ..The design of the front to me almost seems a little "Q ish", ...   I don't see anything remotely close to a Q front in that sketch. More Audi-esque with that grille. The overall gait is more muscular and BMW-like, imo. I guess we just gotta wait for more info to come out as we approach the Tokyo Motor Show later this year. Replies to this message: ljflx (Jun 18, 2005 10:09 am)
#333 of 3321 Re: nexuslexus [oac] by ljflx Jun 18, 2005 (10:09 am)
Replying to: oac (Jun 18, 2005 9:19 am) I don't see the Q at all either.

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