Lexus has officially unveiled the 2014 IS F Sport, while keeping most other details under wraps until its world premiere at the Detroit next week.

What we see is a much more dynamic looking Lexus IS F Sport has an evolutionary design which is heavily influenced by the LF-CC concept.

From the front, the 2014 Lexus IS' spindle grille is unmistakable, along with distinctive LED daytime running lights.

The sporty styling that brings more character to the new IS with inspiration from the LFA supercar with premium materials and high-end amenities. The analog clock between the four air vents running across a centre bar, trims and finishes throughout and operate the climate control system.

On the tech front, the next-generation IS will come standard with subscription-free real-time traffic and weather information and climate control functions.

Lexus are still not revealing drivetrain details, but you can expect three different engines will be available.

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Lexus has released a further teaser image of the 2014 Lexus IS, ahead of a full reveal expected later today. Design will be inspired from the handsome LF-CC concept showed last year in Paris Auto Show.

The cloaked image released by Lexus shows a shortened version of the same platform underpinning the GS.

Two models will be offered to British buyers: a V6 2.5-liter engine in the IS250 and the IS300h that produces 200 hp (149 kW) along with a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine rated at about 240 hp (179 kW).

Engineers have targeted CO2 emissions under the 100 g/km mark, estimated to return 60.7 mpg (73 mpg UK or 3.8 liters / 100 km).

Lexus just offered up some early test drives of the 2014 IS in prototype form and officially announced plans to introduce at the 2013 NAIAS in Detroit Auto Show.

The 2014 Lexus IS takes styling cues from the LF-CC concept, and is a shortened version of the same platform that underpins the GS.

The Lexus IS will use the same body as the second generation of the model, which was first shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 2005.

The car will also have a revised suspension, the multi-link rear suspension, softer spring rates along with IS300h certified at "under 100g/km".

Engine specs are yet to be released, but in the UK, two different engines will be available: a V6 petrol-powered IS250 and a hybridized 2.5-liter four-cylinder that produces approximately 240 bhp (179 kW).

In a recent interview, Peter Evans, the Lexus Australia marketing manager hinted that the new generation of the Lexus IS might make its official debut at the 2013 Detroit. Prices are expected to start at £32,000.

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