Next-Generation Lexus LS Embraces The "Different Lengths Of Sausage" Philosophy

Derek Kreindler
by Derek Kreindler

BMW and Audi have embraced the “one sausage, many lengths” philosophy for their mainline sedans, and Lexus is the next lemming to jump off the cliff.

The first images of the upcoming LS sedan show a car that looks like a stretched Lexus GS. Though that’s not necessarily a terrible thing. The GS is attractive, if not striking in person, even if it’s not as compelling to drive as a 5-Series. Our own Alex Dykes will be attending a preview in the near future – for now, this is all we’ve got.

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  • Needsdecaf Needsdecaf on Jul 27, 2012

    Never has the quote from Predator seemed so appropriate: "You are one ugly mother******".

  • Ryoku75 Ryoku75 on Jul 27, 2012

    Yes, I really want an aggressive Predator grille on my nice quiet Lexus, makes perfect sense! I never cared for VW/Audi/BMW/recent Chevy/Porsche/Recent Ford "sausage styling", it just comes off as careless and ruins any identity between the cars.

  • -Cole- -Cole- on Jul 27, 2012

    Are we SURE this is the new LS?

  • Mannerlymoron Mannerlymoron on Jul 27, 2012

    Imho not enough has been done to differentiate this LS from the previous one and other current lexus sedans. granted, the target age demographic for these types of vehicles probably favour more conservative designs...but then with that said, why did the change the front end so much and make it so aggressive? (assuming the the non F-sport version will look similar?) I actually like the front end on this particular LS a lot (i think this is the best application of the spindle grille thus far, excluding the facelifted RX), but i guess i'm just confused because they made the front so radical, and then just pretty much left everything else un-touched?

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