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Jul 27, 2011 | 04:01 PM

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JessePS

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Nice to see Lexus is finally updating their diesel engine. They have been using it for what 5 years now.

Jul 27, 2011 | 04:02 PM

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What is LKA button on the steering wheel ? I've noticed that only the F Sport model has that button

Jul 27, 2011 | 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Z

USA Test Mules observations...
Hopefully they don't do what they did with the CT200h - Different headlights for different markets!!!
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Really? I didn't know that. Do you have pictures maybe? I would love to see it.

And regarding those headrests I think one that is buffed is the active headrest that pushes your head forward when you get into accident. Could be thats its part of the PCM package.

Jul 27, 2011 | 04:14 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Vladi

BSM = Blind Spot Monitor, that would be my best guess

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Originally Posted by SNiiP3R

What is LKA button on the steering wheel ? I've noticed that only the F Sport model has that button

Lane Keep Assist possibly

Jul 27, 2011 | 04:17 PM

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BSM = Blind Spot Monitor, that would be my best guess

or Boloney, Sausage, and Mayo

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Jul 27, 2011 | 04:17 PM

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you should be happy lexus is even releasing that much information now already!!

yes that seems to be the case. like i said seems like lexus is trying to trigger down stuff from LS to the new GS. they are all great, though i wonder how that will stack up on the option prices. especially the rear armrest controls, that's not cheap

I hope they dont go BMW crazy on price because of these options.

Jul 27, 2011 | 04:23 PM

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What is LKA button on the steering wheel ? I've noticed that only the F Sport model has that button

I think thats Lane Keep Assist (LKA) correct me if I'm wrong, the LS has this. You know with all these huge features coming from the LS I wonder what the new LS will carry

Jul 27, 2011 | 04:41 PM

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Looks like the grain in the wood showing through the tape:

It better be wood, plastic there will not work.

Jul 27, 2011 | 04:41 PM

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The button pictured above and labelled ejection seat is for the adjustable side bolsters.

Jul 27, 2011 | 04:49 PM

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What is LKA button on the steering wheel ? I've noticed that only the F Sport model has that button

"Lane Keep Assist" system for sure... I beleive the LS, HS and a few other know have it now...

"Blind Spot Monitor" system for sure .. I believe is available on the RX, HS and maybe a few others...

Don't forget the "Heads Up Display" system... As seen on the US Test mules ..

Joe Z

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Jul 27, 2011 | 04:55 PM

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Looks like the grain in the wood showing through the tape:

It better be wood, plastic there will not work.

The one with the wood steering wheel should have wood accents in same color..

The one with out the wood, might have metal or another hybrid eco material..

Joe Z

Last edited by Joe Z; Jul 27, 2011 at 05:03 PM.

Jul 27, 2011 | 05:04 PM

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What is LKA button on the steering wheel ? I've noticed that only the F Sport model has that button

lane (keep?) assistance or some way of making sure driver stays in their lane?

Jul 27, 2011 | 05:05 PM

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The one with the wood steering wheel should have wood accents in same color..

The one with out the wood, might have metal or another hybrid eco material..

Joe Z

From this pic a similar pattern is showing through the tape, and that is positively wood there:

Underneath the wood is metal trim like with BMW. You can also see the outline of the metal trim through the tape.

Jul 27, 2011 | 05:07 PM

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awesome seats, especially with the multi-part headrests (better than the ones in the mules with flat headrests).

Jul 27, 2011 | 05:07 PM

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car is going to require aircraft training with all those buttons.