Lexus e-Latch Door System Is Some Next-Level Tech
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Lexus e-Latch Door System Is Some Next-Level Tech
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Pointless and just extra points of failure. The fact it still has mechanical backup means it's not even going to fully reduce costs, I guess it improves packaging?
I can't wait to see this trap people in cars.
I can't wait to see this trap people in cars.
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I would disagree, that system is amazing. I absolutely love being able to just set the door closed and have it silently finish closing. It also prevents people from slamming the doors and is a massive wow factor.
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Soft touch doors I love. I constantly close the doors without enough force to close them, because these cars are so tight. Soft touch doors keep me from having to go back and re-close the doors.
Electronic door latches though, I just don’t get it…
Electronic door latches though, I just don’t get it…
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It makes sense for flush door handles like we see on many EV's, but for the standard setup like the current Lexus models, it makes very little difference. It's almost like Toyota is overreacting to criticisms others have made over the years of their vehicles "not having enough tech" and now have a useless piece of technology just for the sake of saying they have it. Same with the yoke.
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Next level tech?? Cadillac has had this for like 20 years on a lot of their cars.
I do like soft close doors, but I almost wish they'd be like soft close cabinets, let me swing it and then it should catch and slowly guide it shut.
I do like soft close doors, but I almost wish they'd be like soft close cabinets, let me swing it and then it should catch and slowly guide it shut.
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I think this is why they went with them.
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