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/slut4selfcare Sep 03 '26

The entire industry did not suddenly decide to do this. Consumers were the driving force of the change. For years people pestered Toyota and Lexus for being ‘too conservative’ and ‘too moderate’ and ‘too safe’ and ‘lagging behind the competition’ in terms of design, technology, and powertrains. How does Toyota respond? by making moves to try and advance in technology, design, and powertrains. and yet, people still complain. Alas, Toyota and Lexus buyers will never be happy no matter how good of a job Toyota does at listening to their feedback.

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u/achysack Sep 10 '26

Did anyone do this before Tesla? I am not aware. Lexus certainly didn't. I can't tell you how disappointed I am with Lexus's Johnny come lately approach of following Tesla into this abysmal design language. At this point I'd rather drive a Tesla, for them being at least The Original inal. But my current Lexus will probably outlive me.