Is Facelift Pictures And Details In Japanese

[Roger Bill]

Can anyone translate the Japanese text on this page: http://dajapa.tistory.com/333 Unfortunately I've not been able to copy the text so I haven't been able to try pasting it into an online translator.

However, the pictures show the new Lexus IS door mirrors with integrated indicators, changed rear light clusters and various interior modifications including a new steering wheel, gear stick and rear head rest. The date on the page is 28 July 2008

Best regards

Roger

[thalter]

The changes look shockingly minor, which I guess is not unexpected, since this is a mid-product cycle refresh. I like the wood rim steering wheel, although I wonder if that is JDM only.

[SW03ES]

Similar to the changes the GS had in '08.

The wood wheel doesn't suit the IS' nature IMHO...

[Darren Y.]

I like the new tail lights and bumpers, much more aggressive looking, suits the car and the intended audience IMO. But the steering wheel does look like something that would belong in an ES more.

[terry993]

The Japanese text under the Nav says: "OK to use while driving."

JK :chairshot:

[Roger Bill]

I think some of the things the text mentions are:

1. New bumper with different lower air entrances and modified fog lamps
   
2. New 17 and 18 inch wheel designs
   
3. New three dimensional rear lamps, not LED
   
4. Newly positioned rim wheels for ventilation nozzles (in the middle of the pair of centre vents rather than at their outer edges).
   
5. Back of front seats and doors always in black even with light colour interior. Ivory beige replaced by a darker colour.
   
6. Changes to the way gears can be selected in sequential auto mode. Maybe like the new Acura TSX or Euro Accord?
   
7. Prices raised.
   
8. Measures to reduce transmission noise
   

I'm wondering if the text mentions anything about changes under the skin, eg improvements to suspension, sound proofing or fuel economy? Does anyone have a Japanese speaking friend who could help out?

[Howser]

Can anyone translate the Japanese text on this page: http://dajapa.tistory.com/333 Unfortunately I've not been able to copy the text so I haven't been able to try pasting it into an online translator.

However, the pictures show the new Lexus IS door mirrors with integrated indicators, changed rear light clusters and various interior modifications including a new steering wheel, gear stick and rear head rest. The date on the page is 28 July 2008

Best regards

Roger

Hi Roger,

Here is my attempt at the translation. ;)

dajapa_translation.pdf

[Darren Y.]

What are the standard sheet heaters in the is250 AWD they talk about in the translation?

[EnginePassion]

What are the standard sheet heaters in the is250 AWD they talk about in the translation?

It might be a translation glitsch. It's the block heater.

[rishithen7]

What are the standard sheet heaters in the is250 AWD they talk about in the translation?

It might be a translation glitsch. It's the block heater.

dudes the wood grain is ugly poo color and the steering wheel looks bad with wood on the IS

they also ruined the dash it looks like a GS now.

2008 models rock

[Roger Bill]

Hi Howser

Many thanks for that. How did you manage to extract the Japanese/Korean text from the web page?

Best regards

Roger

[Howser]

Hi Howser

Many thanks for that. How did you manage to extract the Japanese/Korean text from the web page?

Best regards

Roger

Hi Roger

Pleasure :) , I used Google's translate.

Regards

Howser

[SW03ES]

dudes the wood grain is ugly poo color and the steering wheel looks bad with wood on the IS

they also ruined the dash it looks like a GS now.

2008 models rock

Its the same dash...

[kingpikey]

Can anyone translate the Japanese text on this page: http://dajapa.tistory.com/333 Unfortunately I've not been able to copy the text so I haven't been able to try pasting it into an online translator.

However, the pictures show the new Lexus IS door mirrors with integrated indicators, changed rear light clusters and various interior modifications including a new steering wheel, gear stick and rear head rest. The date on the page is 28 July 2008

Best regards

Roger

Its Korean, I believe. Check out the Google Translated version of the page... http://translate.google.com/translate?u=ht...sl=ko&tl=en

[Roger Bill]

For some nice photos of the face lifted car taken in a Japanese Lexus showroom including close up views of the new mirror with integrated indicators check this out: http://my.is/forums/5523080-post2.html or http://my.is/forums/f41/first-photos-2009-...acelift-369512/

[SW03ES]

Looks good!

I don't know about the new taillights...

[IS250_rookie]

Do you have any pics of the RX face lift? Supposedly it's their best selling car (at least that's what I think since I see so many)... so the last time I saw some pics it was in camo.

[SW03ES]

None have been released yet unfortunately, without camo.

The RX is by far their best selling model, followed by the ES.

[Roger Bill]

Some more pictures of the IS250 facelift, this time on the official Lexus Korea web site: http://www.lexus.co.kr/popup/20080822/lexus_new_IS250.html