See an alien? Predator? Gigantic insect? If so, you're far from the first. The closer you get, the more muscular the new Lexus IS appears.
Back away, and the Lexus IS appears more trim and sophisticated. The additional length is most obvious when the new Lexus IS is viewed directly from the side.
I especially like how the rocker panel twists up into the tail light. Point echoed in side window. Another angle on that distinctive curve.
Note: interior photos are from a different car. I don't know if white/red is an available combo. Anyone else get a 1980s Toyota vibe from this? Definitely not a BMW, and more interesting for it.
Everything is close at hand. Note LFA-inspired instruments in default position. Here the tach has motored to the left to open up more space for the multi-function display.
Small trunk, but at least the rear seat now folds. Cover on the IS 250's engine is all black rather than black and silver.