Mr Bond

But this car has a normal rev counter, as far as I know hybrids does not ?

spwolf

next posted these pics from carview - as you can see, they also tested hybrid, just didnt report it - check the shifter and then hybrid power distribution graphics that is on main screen (looks nice too)

gapxguy

Looks like a mix between IS and ES. Interior reminds me of BMW's 7 series. Rear end is horrible. I don't like it.

Joe Z

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The Hybrids will have a Shifter Gate with metal shaft under the ****..

While the none Hybrid GS's will have a Leather Boot under the Shift ****.

I noticed this in the pics from 3 weeks ago, when European online magizines tested out the two versions...

~ Joe Z

rominl

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kind of make sense i guess, the hybrid is "higher" level

although i am generally not a fan of leather boot unless it's real mt

RXSF

Lexus didnt design the leather boot nor the leather shifter too well. Its way too bulky and not dainty enough. It looks like a baseball. Looks like we're back to the old 1990s with the 1gen RX



MB boots are pretty nice

spwolf

that bamboo wood is nice, eh? I like new wood options a lot... plus that grained aluminimum looks nice too from the event pics.

Blackraven

Yeah, I agree (fyi bamboo is a very prominent feature in Japanese as well as in Asian culture in general)

P.S.
Though for me, I would go for something sporty. As I told you over at carspyshots.net , my choice of interior revolve around two colors:
-black
-silver/grey

Gojirra99

That's real bamboo ? They do use it for floorboards and other stuff, and they are stronger than wood, but I think that's wood and not real bamboo ......

metalgear

Whoa, that bamboo interior is fricken nice!

bitkahuna

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maybe they should call is GS - Angry Birds Edition.



why does the center console have to be so WIDE? guys with long legs (like me) (unless leg room is HUGE) end up having to lean right knee against that center console. if it's wide and encroaches on leg space a lot it isn't comfortable. this was the problem i had with my first gen RX.

also on that interior - it's getting really busy with saddle colored leather, bamboo, aluminum, grays, etc.

i still don't get the GIANT surround on the CD slot - it's way too much, esp. when CDs are on their way out. that will not 'age' well (like the old cassette decks ).

+1

RXSF

I believe bamboo is weaker, not strong, than other wood. Its a soft wood and dents easily. That is why when it is used as flooring, people have to be careful and choose it more for its ecological reasons than for durability

Gojirra99

Actually, bamboo is stronger than most hardwoods and steel, its strength is often compared to maple wood, one of the strongest hardwoods available, it is also flexible and lightweight ......

rominl

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lol that might get my interest

i personally am not sure about bemboo interior. i guess i will have to see that in the gsf (if it's available) to see how i like it. i don't like too light of an interior

spwolf

thats what they advertise, but in reality, you have to be very careful with bamboo.

i like how it looks, because it looks like real wood.