2015 Lexus IS 350 AWD F-Sport - Only Red Interior Available In Canada?
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2015 Lexus IS 350 AWD F-Sport - Only Red Interior Available In Canada?
I was checking out the configuration tool on the Lexus website and when selecting the 2015 IS 350 with AWD and the F-Sport 3 Series package, it seems its only available in red? Is this a mistake? I can't imagine they would only allow 1 interior colour on their most luxurious F-Sport package?
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I was checking out the configuration tool on the Lexus website and when selecting the 2015 IS 350 with AWD and the F-Sport 3 Series package, it seems its only available in red? Is this a mistake? I can't imagine they would only allow 1 interior colour on their most luxurious F-Sport package?
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I think it is something to do with the limited market in Canada for Lexus. They have changed the configuration in 2015 based on demands in 2014. For some reason, F-Sport with black interior never got a high demand when they were fully loaded in 2014.
Similar argument for IS250/350 RWD -- the regular non F Sport ones are ditched this year and Lexus Canada has added a better package to address the complaints in 2014 (lack of options such as BSM, RCTA, Mark Levinson, etc).
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Pay no attention to the online configuration tool. It does not reflect all available builds and options. Back when I bought my IS, it said my particular configuration was not available either.
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Yes, I'm not so much interested in the luxury features, just want the F-Sport 3 Series package on the AWD 350 in black interior (nuluxe) not red interior (nuluxe). Having said that, I think it's a huge omission for Lexus not to include memory seats and rain sensing wipers on these f-sport packages.
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Yes, I'm not so much interested in the luxury features, just want the F-Sport 3 Series package on the AWD 350 in black interior (nuluxe) not red interior (nuluxe). Having said that, I think it's a huge omission for Lexus not to include memory seats and rain sensing wipers on these f-sport packages.
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i know right, i would have paid up to 2k more for all the tech options (excluding leather) at the time when i got my 350 Rwd Fsport. It's funny how in Dubai they offer park assist, rain wipers, memory seats, etc. on an Fsport, yet in North America not an option. Are you listening Lexus?
Look at some discussion in this forum where some members like the flexibility of features in other European car makers and perceive them as more luxurious brands despite their lineup have pretty affordable to ultra luxury models (Audi, BMW, Mercedes, etc)
This is their business model and I can't comment. However, there is one thing Lexus Canada could improve --- at least they could make the information more transparent. For example, it is impossible to tell from their web site or the car brochure that wood trim is different for different package of the same exterior colour. For regular 2014 IS with atomic silver exterior, if you get a luxury package, the wood trim is dark grey whereas for executive package, the wood trim is dark brown.
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IMO, Lexus US and Lexus Canada have a different marketing strategy in their mind --- try to limit the price ceiling to make their vehicles competitive and a better deal than the European car manufacturers (Audi, BMW, Mercedes, etc). So they give up some really nice features as part of the process, unfortunately. Lexus in NA don't get the idea that more choices make the vehicles look more premium -- it is the perception.
Look at some discussion in this forum where some members like the flexibility of features in other European car makers and perceive them as more luxurious brands despite their lineup have pretty affordable to ultra luxury models (Audi, BMW, Mercedes, etc)
This is their business model and I can't comment. However, there is one thing Lexus Canada could improve --- at least they could make the information more transparent. For example, it is impossible to tell from their web site or the car brochure that wood trim is different for different package of the same exterior colour. For regular 2014 IS with atomic silver exterior, if you get a luxury package, the wood trim is dark grey whereas for executive package, the wood trim is dark brown.
Look at some discussion in this forum where some members like the flexibility of features in other European car makers and perceive them as more luxurious brands despite their lineup have pretty affordable to ultra luxury models (Audi, BMW, Mercedes, etc)
This is their business model and I can't comment. However, there is one thing Lexus Canada could improve --- at least they could make the information more transparent. For example, it is impossible to tell from their web site or the car brochure that wood trim is different for different package of the same exterior colour. For regular 2014 IS with atomic silver exterior, if you get a luxury package, the wood trim is dark grey whereas for executive package, the wood trim is dark brown.
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I wouldn't say the majority in Canada are Chinese that purchase a Lexus...maybe in Vancouver and Markham. Definitely a significant number, though.
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I had to order in (from another lot in the country) a fully loaded 2014 IS AWD F-Sport Executive w/ black interior. All they had was red. They tried to push them really hard, but I just didn't want it.
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I had to order in (from another lot in the country) a fully loaded 2014 IS AWD F-Sport Executive w/ black interior. All they had was red. They tried to push them really hard, but I just didn't want it.
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Spoke with my dealership and they confirmed that the F-Sport Series 3 Package in Canada which is the same as the 2014 F-Sport Executive Package is in fact available in black nuluxe interior. This is the one they have ordered for me in Atomic Silver.
I presume the Atomic silver in F-Sport Series 3 comes with the Carbon Fibre trim inside?
I presume the Atomic silver in F-Sport Series 3 comes with the Carbon Fibre trim inside?
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