Lexus IS Coupe arriving in 2014 & IS F V8 on the way

It looks like Lexus are going to turn the very appealing LL-CC Coupe from last year’s Paris Motor Show in to a production model for 2014 – the Lexus IS Coupe.

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The Lexus LF-CC Coupe turned up at the 2012 Paris Motor Show as a concept version of the new IS, complete with many of the styling cues the new IS (revealed at this year’s Detroit Auto Show) now has has and looking like a very appealing production prospect.

Now it looks like Lexus is going to bring the LF-CC to production life in 2014 as the Lexus IS Coupe (although there are rumours it could be the RC, but that may be for a production version of the even more appealing LF-LC as a range-topping Lexus Coupe) and equip it with the same petrol engine and hybrid options as the IS saloon.

What is also in prospect is a return of the IS F – complete with sizeable V8 power – which, if it does arrive, will see the IS Coupe coming with the F engine option and making a very promising foray in to the powerful V8 Coupe market.

What doesn’t seem likely is that Lexus are going to bother with a diesel option for the IS or Coupe, despite conventional wisdom saying they need a diesel option to compete in Europe because – as they’ve already demonstrated with the IS 300h – they can deliver an appealing and competitive hybrid with decent performance and price, and bring it in with under 100g/km emissions – perfect for the business market.

Count us impressed the Lexus IS Coupe looks like a reality – Lexus are heading in the right direction.

Source: WhatCar