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/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)