Lexus->ke47 may have pulled one over on us by revealing an LF-A contest instead of a special edition LF-A supercar->ke2181, but at least we're getting some good news to put us in better spirits. A Lexus insider has revealed that the company plans to revive its sedan line-up, adding a coupe based on the wild LF-LC concept, possibly a coupe derived from the GS, and a new, smaller five-passenger crossover. The biggest news, however, is the launch of a roadster LF-A for mid-2014.

Next to the changes we've seen so far in the GS->ke439, ES->ke280, and LS->ke436, Lexus will also be working on a re-engineered IS->ke500 for the spring of 2013. It will be built on a shortened version of the GS platform and will feature the same 2.5-liter and 3.5-liter engines, as well as a new exterior design that will differentiate it from the IS. Next, there will be a GS Coupe - placed between the IS-C and LF-LC - priced at about $60K.

As for a production version of the LF-LC concept, it has been confirmed for late 2014 as a competitor for the Aston Martin Vantage->ke4410 and the Porsche 911 Turbo. Lexus' SUV line-up will see redesigns for the RX->ke496 and LX->ke497 in 2014 and 2015 respectively, while a smaller CX will compete against the Audi Q3->ke2666 and BMW X1 and will arrive in the fall of 2013.

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