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Old 10-05-12, 09:17 AM
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Default Do we know changes in 2013 model ?

I am trying to compile a list of changes in 2013 model. So far I know a few things below. Please correct and/or add to it if needed.

1. No Lexus logo on the left back
2. The back lights have more "red" in inner covers
3. Fold down rear seat latches from the trunk
4. Open (uncover) from rear seats to the trunk cover
5. Mouse buttons on sides are removed
6. New steering wheel design
7. Rear mirrors can be electronically folded
8. Daytime running lights are LED arrays
9. Muscular front grill
Old 10-05-12, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by lynhnn
1. No Lexus logo on the left back
2. The back lights have more "red" in inner covers
3. Fold down rear seat latches from the trunk
4. Open (uncover) from rear seats to the trunk cover
5. Mouse buttons on sides are removed
6. New steering wheel design
7. Rear mirrors can be electronically folded
8. Daytime running lights are LED arrays
9. Muscular front grill
1) The "Lexus" on the left back was removed some time ago. I believe it's been gone since the 2011, but I may be wrong.

3) I'm pretty sure our 2010 had latch releases for the back seats as well. Maybe they're different. I'll check tonight.

The electronics for the Multi Function Display (with Nav) are different. Not only do you have the new applications using the Enform App suite (Yelp, Facebook, iHeartRadio, Pandora, etc.) that are in the new GS, the rest of the controls are also improved. Especially the audio controls! There are improvements to other screens as well, but the audio controls are the most beneficial to us.

The seats feel more comfortable, but this is likely a case of desperately wanting improvement. They don't look any different to me.

A minor point is that they also changed the front floor mat locking system. It's only important to SOME previous owners, you can't reuse mats from earlier models in the front. The back seat and cargo area mats still fit perfectly.

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Old 10-05-12, 11:27 AM
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The power folding mirrors have been available since 2010, Lexus changed the package that they come in.

Rear hatch seat release has been since the 2010 model.

Nav/ App suite is the biggest change besides the front end.

Blind side/ Cross traffic monitoring system.

I believe there are a few more welded spots on the chassis to increase rigidity.

And lets not for get about the new accent piece on top of the glove box.

Then there is always the list of what dissapeared......
Old 10-05-12, 11:48 AM
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Its in the FAQ, huge list

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...l-listing.html
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4 new exterior colors: Claret Mica, Fire Agate Pearl, Silver Lining Metallic, Deep Sea Mica.
1 new interior color: Saddle Tan Leather.
Ebony Birds Eye Maple wood trim now available.
Contrast stitching on leather seats and trim.
Redesigned center console.
Digital Amplifier, HD radio with iTunes tagging.
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There is also one change to the interior colours available....The grey interior used to be 98% grey with black only on the door pad tops, dash pad, steering wheel and top half of the console.....Sadly now the grey interior consists only of grey carpet, grey headliner and grey door armrests - not the entire door pad...the black makes for quite the stark contrast. I only like light coloured interiors so my 2013 has a parchment interior. I really wanted either Silver or Grey exterior with the grey interior but just could not stand that new interior combo. Sorry Lexus, you missed the boat--please stop trying to be BMW - if I wanted an unreliable BMW, I would buy one!

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