Wowza! Big step up from the GS's 835-watt, and the LC's 915-watt.

Does it vector 50:50 or is it fixed at 31:69? Curious if they did away with the infamous 'hump' now with this new model.

 

Buick has been having a hard time selling the Lacrosse among all trim levels and wheel sizes.

As as for the LS. I don't think the rim sizes is going to have an affect of the sales.

 

The dealers around me are still advertising 2017 Lacrosse's at 21% off. No 18's in the ads, but obviously are also available.

 

Wow. That is just stunning and sad for a first year model car. I personally don't think I have ever seen a Toyoya or Lexus have that large of a discount, ever! I don't think the LS500 will have any trouble selling for the first year on sale. Future years may be an issue.

 

Thats not at all true at the LS price point. Sure down lower in the price ranges and on Toyotas, but I'd be shocked if an $80k+ LS had a hard plastic door to the glove box.

I don't know if thats true. All the other competitors have large wheel options and I see plenty of S550s rolling around on 20s, and they hurt the ride on that too I've driven it on 20s and 19s.

I don't have an issue with the option, as long as I can option down to higher profile tires.

 

My 2014 IS350 and my 2013 RX350 had padded glove box doors. My current GS is padded as well. What Lexus isn’t?

My Highlander is hard plastic though.

 

Perhaps they are referring to the interior of the glove box.

 

Interiors are all felt lined and finished.

 

Not sure about the 2013-17, but for the 2007-12 current generation LS, I think only the Exec. Package 460L and the 600hL have leather covered glove box doors, and only the 600hL have full leather front dash.

 

The 13-17 all models have a padded stitched imitation leather door and lower dash.

Even on the earlier years though, it’s not leather but it’s jot hard plastic, it’s nice quality padded vinyl. I’m certain it’s the same on the LS500.

 

I'm generally not one to condone cost-cutting, especially on pricey vehicles, but is it really that big a deal if the glove-box door is leather-covered or not? Most owners don't go in and out of the compartment that much, unless they need to get to the Owners' Manual or the registration/insurance/inspection documents which they are required by law to have with them. (I keep my Lacrosse Manual, with its velcro-case, in the open compartment under the center console). If a manufacturer is going to use leather inside, then put it where the driver's eyes, hands, or butt will see and enjoy it the most...in the seats, wheel-rim, armrests, and dash/door-panel trim. As for the glove box itself, IMO first priority should be a fair amount of room inside and sturdy materials/latch.

 

It's probably not to big a deal if it's a $35-45K vehicle, but once you're into the big numbers with a $85K luxury branded car, then it's something to fuss about I suppose. A nice felt/suede material or even nice leather is expected at the upper five and into the six figures. But auto writers have to find something to criticize otherwise their reviews just look like fanboy odes.

 

i personally would rather not have leather anywhere in a car if a durable quality material (not straight cloth which is lousy in hot climates) is used instead. mercedes and lexus and possibly other higher end brands offer decent fake leather on some of their models (typically low end).

 

It’s a big deal in a flagship luxury sedan, yes.

 

I know many want their car covered in the hides of a herd of cattle but i don't if an alrernative is possible.