Drove a Lexus IS today ... UGLY!

[sc_rufctr]

I've been considering a new daily for a while so I drove one of these today.

Nice drive, very smooth and quiet. I really couldn't fault it technically but it's HIDEOUS... Worse than a Panamera!

What's up with a raft of ugly new cars?

[GH85Carrera]

That is some kind of UGLY.

The recent years of Japanese cars have had some real ugly cars.

Hyundai seems to have some decent looking cars.

[Tobra]

Can't see how ugly it is from the driver's seat.

[recycled sixtie]

That front end treatment reminds me of the Miata a few years ago. That would put me off buying it. If I am putting out that kind of $$$$ I would expect a better design...I still like the VW Jetta even though it is thousands less.

[scottmandue]

[edgemar]

I always thought they looked like a cylon...

[onewhippedpuppy]

I can't make myself like the new Predator Lexus. I'm sure they are great cars, though a little boring.

[recycled sixtie]

If I was looking at something like this at that price level then I would consider a BMW or Audi with a warranty of course. No doubt the Lexus would be more reliable but the ugly look would be consistent too!

[look 171]

Originally Posted by scottmandue

Funny. I was thinking the same thing.

[saxen]

i drive an 07 is350 daily (in sales and put around 35K a year on it) it has been a GREAT car- i have had nothing go wrong with it other than normal service and ware items (brakes, tires..) i like the old style more but the new one is nice-
have you considered a 2012 isf? more power, great looking... ect.

[Scott Watkins]

I saw one a couple of weeks back on the road and thought it looked great.

[RWebb]

All graceful and timeless shapes have already been done (in the 1960s, mostly).

Car makers thus have to do something "new" and "different."

That often means ugly.

[dan88911]

You are so right, RWebb over the years auto manufacturers have gotten the styling just right. Making for some timeless beauties and in some cases failing in performance.

[JavaBrewer]

Been looking for a new DD for the wife. After driving a used 2010 CTS 3.6, 2011 Lexus IS 250/350, and MB E350 series we settled on a 2011 Infiniti G37 sedan. What a great car - likes to rev! Not as pricey as the others but really ticks off all our boxes. Drive one before making your final decision.

Not ours (black) but you get the picture.

[enzo1]

[onewhippedpuppy]

Lexus reminds me of Acura a few years ago. Lots of criticism for making bland and unremarkable looking cars, so they go to the opposite end of the spectrum and make the TL look like the bat mobile. Almost like they said "we'll show you" and just went bat$h!t crazy with the styling. Lexus has also gone nuts, but apparently after watching every Predator movie multiple times.

[enzo1]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

Lexus reminds me of Acura a few years ago. Lots of criticism for making bland and unremarkable looking cars, so they go to the opposite end of the spectrum and make the TL look like the bat mobile. Almost like they said "we'll show you" and just went bat$h!t crazy with the styling. Lexus has also gone nuts, but apparently after watching every Predator movie multiple times.

LOL, don't like the back either, price dropped 5,000$....wonder why?

[weseeeee]

You're right that is ugly. I daily an SC430 so I'm all for the comforts of a Lexus, but that IS300 is goofy looking.

[foxpaws]

I like the 'F' finish - I am putting one in my booth at SEMA this year... except in chrome black

[Bill Douglas]

I thought I was having eye trouble so put my glasses on.

Sure is fugly.