2014 Lexus IS... Yes? No?

Not no but, HELL NO on the IS snout! WTF are Lexus or Acura thinking with the front designs and who the hell approved them? I'm pretty sure the focus groups involved are not the actual buyer demographic if focus groups were even used. For that matter, I'm not sure what demographic is even being targeted with it...

IMO, with the exception of the ZDX, the rest of cars (across both product lines) look pretty good.

And Rab, I often look a future products on the manufactures web sites so I've been seeing the puke inducing grills for months (though not in person) and still can't stop the nightmares...

 

I'm in love with the current ES/GS/LS F-Series and I would be a happy man with a stock version of the Gs or LS F-Series now.

That said, I'm not too pleased with the 2014 version. It doesn't flow right imho.

Makes me appreciate the 2013 version that much more.

The only thing I'd ask to change is the LEDS to the newer laser LED versions. . .

2013 GS-F Rad Red with Gunmetal Trim/Rims. . . Happy I'd be. ​

 

- I think the IS is growing too big, kinda like the growth from 1st gen to 2nd gen Tacos.
- I agree the front end looks too busy, made worse by the fisheye lens used in some of the photos. On the road, it looks better:

 

not diggin' the grille

 

Give it some time, you'll end up liking it, just like the '12 Tacoma's styling.

 

Certainly does look better on the road and in that color. I do think I like the current outgoing model better but I'll reserve final judgement til I see one in person.

 

i think it looks pretty nice, to bad you have to be the size of an umpa lumpa to fit. i couldn't fit at all and i'm only 6'4"

 

BITTER BEER FACE!

 

I think I like it. IMO, I want to see Lexus stray away from the bland and conservative, non sporty vehicles they've been producing for years. Two vehicles that interest me is the current GS and the IS-F.

 

I like everything except the grill. A little too "puckered up" IMO.
Maybe it'll grow on me the more I see it.