Lexus TX
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From: Maryland
Yep because 100k now is mid 50s from 2000, it just costs too much for mainstream stuff. Anything that requires hand involvement or animals has a price bottom that will only go "up" as the currency gets weaker and weaker so I am not surprised at all that real materials are increasingly only on the most expensive of cars.
I am a HUGE proponent for real materials in fine cars, but even I would take that sensafin BMW material happily. I legitimately did not know it wasn't napa leather. In the GLS we are going to get, I am going to order MB Tex over leather, because its tougher and will stand up to the dog and the kids etc....and my wife was very happy when she heard she could drive a Mercedes without having killed multiple cows.
Last edited by SW17LS; Jun 13, 2023 at 12:15 PM.
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From: IL
I think the interior has fallen victim to YouTubers who, in my opinion, have a poor sense of style advocating against wood steering wheels, shiny piano black accents, glimmering silver colored trim highlights and complimenting and contrasting interior colors and materials ( referring to the all black interior I saw in videos). Instead this TX interior looks extremely dull, drabby and monotonous.
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From: Maryland
I agree with the newer Sensafin (vs. the older Sensatec). I looked at a LCI X7 with the diamond patterned Sensafin and couldn’t believe how good it felt AND looked. I like the merino leather better and would choose it over the Sensafin but I would have no issue getting Sensafin if that is all that was offered.
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2019
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From: WA
The perforated leather on the wheel looks very nice. I bet it's a joy to touch.
Love how the center stack is angled toward the driver. Took a page out of BMW in a good way.
Climate control dials are a nice touch with the temps in the middle.
One thing I haven't liked about Toyota interiors is the flat buttons on the steering wheel. They just don't feel like anything.
Bolstered steering wheel, paddle shifters, and a 3-spoke wheel on a family CUV? Again, just like the TRD trim on an Avalon with body kits and tuned suspensions, I don't get it.
Blue back-lit gauges are a great change.
Hopefully there's a cover for the cup-holders like in the new GX.
Split-level arm rest is also wonderful. The interior is actually pretty neat looking and seems high quality. Lots of stitching everywhere and I'd be surprised if there's any hard plastics. Of course you can't feel anything through a screen.
Exterior wise, nothing to note really except that horrid front end and the ever-shrinking windows. Folks, it's pretty safe to say that between the spindle grille and this new generation of failure, Lexus has had the worst grille designs over the last 10 years. Hands down.
Overall, nice effort on the TX.
Love how the center stack is angled toward the driver. Took a page out of BMW in a good way.
Climate control dials are a nice touch with the temps in the middle.
One thing I haven't liked about Toyota interiors is the flat buttons on the steering wheel. They just don't feel like anything.
Bolstered steering wheel, paddle shifters, and a 3-spoke wheel on a family CUV? Again, just like the TRD trim on an Avalon with body kits and tuned suspensions, I don't get it.
Blue back-lit gauges are a great change.
Hopefully there's a cover for the cup-holders like in the new GX.
Split-level arm rest is also wonderful. The interior is actually pretty neat looking and seems high quality. Lots of stitching everywhere and I'd be surprised if there's any hard plastics. Of course you can't feel anything through a screen.
Exterior wise, nothing to note really except that horrid front end and the ever-shrinking windows. Folks, it's pretty safe to say that between the spindle grille and this new generation of failure, Lexus has had the worst grille designs over the last 10 years. Hands down.
Overall, nice effort on the TX.
