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That is the definitive proof of an
ultra luxury, aside from verifying the VIN. It is the only feature you cannot get on any other trim level except for UL. And It is standard, which is why I referred to it as a feature as opposed to an option.
ultra luxury, aside from verifying the VIN. It is the only feature you cannot get on any other trim level except for UL. And It is standard, which is why I referred to it as a feature as opposed to an option.
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Semi-aniline seats with driver thigh extender, are included on Lux. and UL trims. NuLuxe seats on the remaining trims, including F-Sport, do not offer thigh extender.
** I’m referencing 2022 models **
** I’m referencing 2022 models **
Last edited by UltraLux22; Sep 16, 2022 at 06:42 PM.
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My Luxury model has HUD. I think you may be forgetting that most of the “standard features” on a UL are also available as “options” on the Luxury model - and perhaps on the base/premium as well. The rear window side curtains are certainly unique to the UL. I also thought the panoramic sunroof, while still an option regardless of trim, could only be ordered on a UL model - at least in North America. Of course, I would think the decoder is the obvious way to confirm trim and it looks like that has been confirmed.
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In 2019, the Luxury model did NOT have the semi-aniline seats. Just the regular leather. The standard options included on various trims have evolved over this generation’s lifecycle.
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Are the genuine leather Lexus seats more padded than the very firm seats in my 2021 Base Lexus? Must admit, I do miss my sumptuous Volvo seats on the Volvo S60 I traded in on the Lexus.
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The panoramic glass roof is excluded completely as an option on (ES 350 F SPORT Handling, All Hybrid trims, All ES 250 trims)
This is all based on the North American market only and for MY22'.
***Edit*** The HUD (Heads-Up Display) comes standard on the Ultra Lux trim only. But is available as an option on every other model and trim.
Last edited by UltraLux22; Sep 15, 2022 at 08:20 PM.
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For example, in your post here, I knew which MY you were referring to because MY22 is the only year where HUD became standard on Ultra Luxury only. Yet you never mentioned the MY.
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Otherwise there is much less reason to upgrade to the newer model in that same generation if the vehicle remains static.
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You are right, 2019 didn't and I never said it did, in fact I never specified 2019 either. The scope of this thread has been around the 2022 MY. My post is for 22MY only since that's the most current model. Should have been inferred. For reference I had a 2019 Lux so I knew for that MY19 only Ultra Luxury had the semi-aniline seats. Not sure where you thought I was talking about 2019?
For example, in your post here, I knew which MY you were referring to because MY22 is the only year where HUD became standard even though there was no mention of which MY you were referencing.
For example, in your post here, I knew which MY you were referring to because MY22 is the only year where HUD became standard on Ultra Luxury only. Yet you never mentioned the MY.
For example, in your post here, I knew which MY you were referring to because MY22 is the only year where HUD became standard even though there was no mention of which MY you were referencing.
For example, in your post here, I knew which MY you were referring to because MY22 is the only year where HUD became standard on Ultra Luxury only. Yet you never mentioned the MY.
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Correction:
I actually posted this photo which stated it was a 2019:
I do, and I went ahead and actually added it to my garage on Lexus.com, which only raised more questions:
It says it's an Ultra Luxury, but it also doesn't mention anything about the triple beam headlights, Mark Levinson, and panoramic roof all of which I've verified via photos it has. So it's just a bit convoluted... But it could also just not show options for some reason, just the "standard" features, but I could recall the old Lexus.com VIN lookup showcasing options...
It says it's an Ultra Luxury, but it also doesn't mention anything about the triple beam headlights, Mark Levinson, and panoramic roof all of which I've verified via photos it has. So it's just a bit convoluted... But it could also just not show options for some reason, just the "standard" features, but I could recall the old Lexus.com VIN lookup showcasing options...
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