The Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept is gold, though in person it somehow doesn’t feel obnoxious. The exterior features nips and tucks and curves, but it doesn’t look overly ridiculous.

Despite Lexus’ exciting releases and boasting verbiage about the redesign, this isn’t a clean-sheet job. The 2021 IS is a substantial mid-cycle refresh that leaves most of the bones intact.