Anyone notice how similar the P5 and IS300 sportcross looks? Which car came out first?

 

The Protege has been out since 99 in Japan, called the Familia S-Wagon.

 

Crossover between what? The Pro5 is just a 5 door sedan, its not even a wagon since its actually SHORTER than the sedan. And hey, don't knock the Aztek... I happen to think it makes rather a good looking tent

 

What maxxxed means is that there's similarity betveen IS300 and Protege5 front end-shape of headlights mainly.
Just compare some pictures.
As for for the rest-I doubt three's any more similarities or "idea borrowing".
Alex

 

Um, the Protege is called the Familia over in Japan. The rest of the world calls it the 323. Only US/Candace get the name "Protege". S-Wagon means "Short Wagon".

 

I think the front ends are the most similar part. the IS 300 sedan and sport cross have the same front ends. The Toyota Altezza (which is the j-spec Lexus IS 300) was introduced I believe in the summer of 99. It was not available here until a while later. I think only the newer S-wagons, like the P5, look similar. The older 3rd gen sport 20 s-wagons or whatever sort of had a Sentra looking front end. So to answer your question the IS300 had the sharper headlights and front end treatment before our P5's or famlia S-wagons or whatever you want to call them.

 

Dude the IS300 sportcross looks nothing like our P5's. The P5 is mad ghetto compared to this fine automobile.



If I had the chedda I would roll that Lexus around any day of the week over my P5. But I don't have the chedda, so I don't roll the Lexus. I mean I guess I like my P5, although there is a lot of **** that pisses me off about it, but damn man you can't even compare a Lexus to a Protege. That's like comparing fine wine to a ****** Old English 40 oz.

 

There are some similarities dude. Of course a P5 sucks in craftsmanship compared to that, but it cost roughly twice as much. Get a pic of the front end and you will see the headlight shape is kind of similar. Not identical, but similar. Our round fog lights change the lower lip though.

 

Hmm I guess I need to drink more. I mean it is Cinco de Mayo and all, but damn I guess the analogy here would be like getting way drunk and thinkin some bremelo was a hot chick or sumthin. I dunno dude, yeah I guess the lights are somewhat angled the same, but damn the Lexus is pimp, the P5 is well.... I dunno, but it ain't no Lexus

 

From that angle I think a P5 looks a little better. The Sport Cross has some hellish trunkage behind the rear wheels. But the pic from the earlier post makes it look really awesome. Overall I think the P5 looks great for the price. the sport cross does look better, but I don't know about 12,000 $0.99, 20 minute calls with 10-10-220 better. I like the P5's fender flares too.

 

Aztek IS the worlds' ugliest tent!

 

10-10-220, I love that! Funniest reply ever, unless someone differs.

 

Thanks man...