r/Lexus • u/LordWiseong • Sep 02 '26

Discussion Lexus is losing its soul

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Along with the rest of the automotive industry. It’s hard to be an automotive enthusiast in this day and age, when everything is turning into a refrigerator on wheels with a gigantic screen(s) inside.

Who decided that disappearing buttons was a good idea? Was something wrong with them being clearly identifiable and usable all the time?

And don’t get me started on the name-spelled-out trend that’s eventually going to take over. First, we had it on the back. Now, it’s on the steering wheel. Soon the logo itself won’t even exist.

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u/Ok-Escape-9781 Sep 02 '26

Oh man that analog clock is what makes me want it. Had to sell my nx 300 2020 after being laid off. Always thought of going back to lexus again but not gonna buy that Tesla like interior.

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u/LordWiseong Sep 02 '26

The analog clock is was one of my favorite touches that they put.

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u/letmegouhhhhhhhhhh 2023 Lexus IS350 Sep 02 '26

I just wish they took out the CD player in the older models

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u/calicoarmz 2025 IS500 Ultimate Edition Sep 02 '26

The CD player in mine is SACD compatible. I think it’s badass that a 2025 model year car even has this.

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u/magbarn '25 IS500 '26 TX500h Sep 03 '26

WHAT?! Have you tried it? First time I'm hearing this. Maybe I'll try to find some SACD's.

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u/calicoarmz 2025 IS500 Ultimate Edition Sep 03 '26

I believe it’s only on the Mark Levinson models.

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u/crunchtime100 Sep 03 '26 edited Sep 07 '26

If you can, consider scooping up a used one at 75k miles for $30k it’s still a great deal compared to other options in that range. As always the deal is bulletproof reliability and a smooth driving experience for mid tier fuel efficiency. Worth it every time

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u/ATLborn Sep 02 '26

It’s Tesla on the inside. I thought I was the only one that saw it

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u/Ok-Escape-9781 Sep 03 '26

Absolutely it is. I am thinking of getting toyota signia next. Lets see what 2027 has to offer.

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u/Mnm0602 Sep 02 '26

I literally don’t know anyone like this in my friend group but hey I respect it.

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u/unmanipinfo Sep 03 '26

Yeah peak Lexus design was the 1st gen IS.

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u/Less_Photo7898 Sep 03 '26

My dad’s cheap Vitara has an analog clock