will there be an option on the new IS for a wood grain steering wheel like the gs?

 

I would guess so...probably cost extra. I wonder/hope the IS will come with an all-metal, no wood interior option (e.g. RX 400h).

 

Right, just like the M35/45 does. I'm not really a big fan of the two together, especially in black interior where metal would look 100 times better than wood does.

 

I dunno, but I'd say not likely, most manufacturers don't offer wood steering wheel options for sporty cars . . .

 

i agree. wood steering looks kinda awkward in the sporty car.

i can live without wood steering and i always thought that it's kinda annoying to have one.

 

same here, i never really like wood. i can live without any wood on the is350

 

1. Wood grain is used by tier 2 or 3 luxury car makers.
2. Lexus has ALWAYS used real wood, ala Benz/BMW/Audi.
3. It may be possible, seeing you can get it on the ES and RX (looking at the same price range).

 

i have never really seen an ES or EX without a wood steering wheel or shift stick thing. just like i have never seen the 17" wheels on an RX which is soppose to be standard or the 16" wheels that are standard on the ES. i have always seen them with options already on the car. but anyways it may be just me but a steering wheel with the metal or aliminum pieces in place of the wood on an IS, may look good

 

I guess a mid life model update on the new IS350 might get a wood steering wheel
(the car's not even out and I'm talking mid life update )

But I cannot see a "aluminum" wheel being offered, since the "metal" trim on the IS are most
likely painted plastic, not real metal. Putting them on a steering wheel is not practical, will def
get all scratched up with only a few months of use. They are not clear coated (polyurethane sp.)?
like the wood wheel, and a lacquered up metal will just look wierd.

On the other hand, a carbon fiber wheel with matching interior trim might look good