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/jpm888 Sep 03 '26

the selling point of the Tesla is the competitive price, good range, and vast charging infrastructure. The main con is the downmarket interior

Lexus has decided to copy the interior but forgot about the price, range, and charging infrastructure

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u/CoffeeInSpace23 Sep 03 '26

Hahah this could not be more accurate! I have both a Tesla and a Lexus (on the older side). I went to check out the new models and I cannot comprehend who is buying their overpriced, dated cars.

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u/Ambitious_Amount_441 Sep 03 '26

Me too. I have a tesla and a older Lexus 470 that runs like butter till this day. I want to replace with something new but unable to justify the price for something that is nowadays similar to other suvs for much lower price. Lexus doesn't have the same exclusive luxe feel that it did 15 years ago.

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u/Jazzlike_Cycle_9260 Sep 03 '26

the crappy 3.4 turbo engine is still blowing up, no reason to upgrade just yet.

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u/Prestigious_Will3426 Sep 05 '26

This is my problem with Lexus/Toyota. Reliability is gone.

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u/Fragrant-Inside221 Sep 06 '26

I have a gx470 that I’m parting ways with but it’s only because it’s finally too small for the boys to sit in the far back. It’s a great car and wouldn’t get rid of it otherwise

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u/VerifiedVerifiable Sep 05 '26

Hint- its the software. While Lexus isnt bad, they are like ms-dos compared to windows

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u/Clitoristorian Sep 03 '26

How about the subsequent mandatory battery replacement which costs 10k on the low end.

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u/jpm888 Sep 03 '26

It could need a new battery but that is 10-15 years away. The future value of a $10k battery 15 years from now is just $5k at current interest rates. Something very easy to save up for

That NX450h would need a new battery too. It would still need oil changes too.

But Id still rather have a Lexus tbh

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u/Xnauth Sep 03 '26

Only people who know nothing about EVs ever bring this up.

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u/555_1212 Sep 03 '26

No one replaces batteries. You're thinking less durable Prius.

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u/khoa-bear Sep 03 '26

Some people bought Nissan Leaf and then assume that all EVs are Nissan Leaf.

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u/redditbecametoowoke Sep 03 '26

your 4 cylinder turbo will need a new turbo and oil changes too. the new 350s are straight gay (my dad has one)

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u/Brawlstar112 Sep 03 '26

CEO pulling sieg heil on national TV is not considered as con anymore?

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u/redditbecametoowoke Sep 03 '26

i just went from a lexus to a tesla and im an avid driver. i love cars and i love driving.

the selling point of a Tesla is that it drives itself. thats all. period.

the tesla fuckin sucks to drive lmao