Honda Accord coupe looks like it has a Hyundai front end with BMW 3-Series lines running front front to rear with Scion tC tail lights. I'm not a big fan of the thick-spoke wheels.
CTS will take some getting used to, since the original CTS was a great design. It seems like they are incorporating styling elements from the higher end models (like the STS), which in my opinion isn't the greatest thing ever since there won't be as much distinction between the two models.
The IS-F looks too much like an aftermarket rice rocket with that body kit and bulging hood. It just doesn't seem executed well, especially compared to a standard IS350, which I always felt was a beautiful car. It sounds like they've made a new transmission, despite criticism of the current IS350 lacking a manual transmission. I'm not sure if this new one is supposed to be their version of a DSG or basically a more performance-oriented version of the 8-speed in the new Lexus LS. However, I don't think you need 8-speeds in a car that probably won't hit 180 mph. However, I feel that this transmission was placed in there because I imagine that the motor has a really high compression ratio, which tends to lead to an engine with most of its juice being way up top at the cost of a completely flat-yet-high torque curve. I'm not saying it will be torqueless from low revs, but find engines with comparable hp, since most of them will probably have higher peak torque. Then again, we'll have to wait and see.
Evo X is not the best design I've ever seen. It has to be one hell of a driver's car to overcome the odd looks... which it will be. Now that it's "over 300 horsepower" with S-AWC (probably a new term that combines the ACD and S-AYC, which wasn't available in previous U.S.-spec Evos). I'm interested about the actual numbers and other information, since the interior looks pretty cool. I like how the S-AWC button is on the steering wheel (since on mine I hate having to push the button that is somewhat out of the way when I want to switch modes on the fly, which actually does happen). I'm assuming that the button to the left of that might be a switch to manually distribute more or less torque forward or backward. Then again, it might be a volume control button, mysteriously next to a performance feature. Rockford-Fostage audio system should be somewhat decent, but definitely a nightmare for anyone who wants an aftermarket audio system since it's no longer a DIN design. The stopwatch on the dashboard is interesting but definitely not necessary, and is probably an idea jacked from Porsche, since something similar is available with a sport package on their 911 Turbo and includes a short overboost feature. While a lot of non-manual transmissions incorporate shift levers and shift boots that look like manual transmissions, this one is ridiculous. While a minor thing, that shift knob doesn't belong there. Once again, I'm not a big fan of the looks, but maybe it will grow on me. Also, the problem is that they've started with pretty much a new engine design with an aluminum block. Its potential for further power will have to be determined, and progress will take time and money since it's an all-new motor.
