NEW DETAILS: WHAT JAPAN IS SAYING ABOUT THE 2025 LEXUS IS BEV SEDAN AND HATCHBACK

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This video delves into the highly anticipated 2025 Lexus IS, which is slated to be a full Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV). Drawing information from Japanese publication Best Car, the reviewer discusses potential renders and details of the upcoming model. Key highlights include the possibility of both sedan and hatchback wagon body styles, a spiritual successor to the original IS Sport Cross. The reviewer notes that the design appears to be heavily influenced by Lexus's December BEV concept, with minor tweaks for production. Powertrain discussions point towards advanced features like quad-motor setups for true torque vectoring and a two-speed automatic transmission, likely underpinned by the e-TNGA platform. While the 2025 launch is mentioned, the reviewer expresses some skepticism about the timeline, suggesting it might be ambitious given the technological advancements discussed, such as solid-state batteries, which may appear in hybrids first. The video also touches upon Lexus's broader electrification strategy, aiming for all-BEV sales in key markets by 2030.