I disagree, that has always been something Toyota has always done. I don’t see what the big deal is

 

Its just ugly and outdated looking. Its 2021, no need for a 1980s style digital clock.

 

I disagree. I think it looks fine. Where is the clock in your Mercedes?

 

I don't have an issue with the digital clock, but I do agree that it's a bit odd that they didn't just incorporate it into the display. That's how it is in my Tundra and it works well.

 

My Mercedes has many clocks. It has an analog clock in the center of the dash and also shows the time in the instrument cluster and on the infotainment screen. When you have all these screens you just don't need a dedicated clock.

I'm surprised they didnt make it an analog clock since thats what every other modern Lexus has

 

Better than before, though. All that plastic did deter us from a GX, which was the original plan. It's high quality plastic but still.

Hated the gauges and LCD display from 2000, too. But it looks like they've updated that too.

 

Toyota parts bin probably has 30 million of the things they have to get rid of them somehow.

 

No doubt the graphics were poor or old on the 2021 model. I just think the screen integration into the dash looked better.

I see a touch pad was also added.

 

The gauges in the GX before the update were bad, just water temp and fuel, no redundant speedometer or display or anything. At least give me full gauges in a truck.

 

At this rate we'll have a new GX by 2030.

 

Not to mention that you have to wait until the stupid disclaimer screen goes away. First world problems for sure, but I have having to wait and then go thru the screens on a hot afternoon just to turn on the A/C.
I dislike the nav system.

 

Why is your AC ever turned off?

 

Just a guess, but if WA is correct in his location, then you don't need AC for most seasons in the Pacific Northwest

 

I see the new stack has a cd player too.

 

I don’t think my 17yo car has even run without the a/c compressor on. It defogs the windows and removes humidity. I don’t think it hurts a car AT ALL to leave a/c on all the time. But I don’t think it’s that humid up there?