IMO, I think that the plastic metallic looks crappy. Doesn't fit in the "class" and looks kinda cheap.

 

I admit, the plastic "metal" is not of the best quality material, but the look of it makes the interior of the car clean and simple. It isn't as prominent as the wood grain, and it isn't as "rice" as carbon fiber or color matched plastics such as the FJ Cruiser.

I think Lexus could have made it a polished alloy instead of plastic, but that would be more susceptible to scratches and staining, and more costly than the woodgrain option.


SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT : What other types of trim would everyone else here want?

Carbon Fiber?
Body Color-matched interior trim?
Piano Black?
Blackwood?
Interior leather-matched trim?
Louis Vuitton monogram?

 

I think what we all need is some good high quality carbon fiber...

 

I love the wood trim, it is one of the reasons I prefer the IS's interior over that of the BMW.

 

Louis Vuitton monogram

 

I prefer the Damier canvas design over the classic Monogram...

And I would love my seats to be made of Epi or Taiga leather. That would be sooo Pimp!!!

 

LV monogram, burberry pattern for the carpet...

 

I agree with you and wouldn't change anything in the interior of the car, the wood , chrome and black leather make a very nice and elegant combination that any other addition will ruin it. I think the IS like the name says it is a luxury filling sport sedan is not a 100% sport car if i wanted a 100% sport car i rather buy the nissan 350Z IMO.

 

The wood looks cheap and fake (even though it isn't). Doesn't belong in a sports car.

 

^^^ You think this looks cheap?!?! It's more of luxury car than a sport.

 

I think the wood looks great! But, there are always those who think otherwise. My sister in law once asked if it was plastic.

 

This is a question that will never be answered as there is no 'right' answer. Some like wood, other's not. It depends on how you perceive your car. Just like your choice in spouse/girlfriend/boyfriend, everybody's taste is different. No right or wrong answer.

 

I agree, the picture describe it all. for those who want aluminium/plastic you can even get a nissan sentra with these options.

 

As Evitzee says + : Ugly, as beauty, is in the eye of the beholder...and nothing can change either!

 

I can also get a $20,000 Kia with wood grain that IMO looks better than the wood in the IS... I can see if this were GM-style plastic, but come on, people - let's keep this civilized. If you prefer wood, great! But to say that the plastic looks "cheap" on this car is stretching it a bit. Evitzee was dead on - to each his own.

Javier