I have a 1999 RX300 with about 200K miles and have been thinking about a new car. I never liked the exterior design of the 2nd Generation and now I really like the exterior of the 2010. However, since I keep a car a long time, I can't bring myself to like the interior of the 2010. That swoopy dash design looks like something Chrysler might try. I've had a perfect experience with Lexus and want it to be my next vehicle. However I hope the 2011 includes a complete dash/interior redesign.

 

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IMHO, it's hard to believe 2010RX will have the complete dash/interior redesign. This model is out in the market for just one year.

 

Sorry, but I would be amazed if there would be major interior changes. You can see a similar swoping central console in the 2010 prius so I think it's a Toyota Corp trend that's unlikely to change radically in the short term. Fortunately for me, I prefer its look (although I miss some of the old features) to the previous generation.

 

take it for a test drive, having a full center console is more comfortable on long trips.

i remember looking at the Land Rover LR3 and one of the major turnoffs about it is that it got practically no center console at all.

 

I initially did not like the dash. After living with it I have come to like it and it's simpleness. Some of the other cars I looked at had way too many buttons and switches and looked overdone. I agree that this is a Toyota trend, look at the new Sienna van.

With any change it takes awhile to get used to it. I don't see Lexus making a radical change to this dash for a couple years.

 

I think the unique dash design on the RX is something that sets it apart from the competition. It not only fits into the overall L-design language of the car, but it is well designed ergonomically.

It is different, and some people automatically reject it because of that. They prefer the tried and true wood-paneled dashes with the crowded *****. I say, don't reject change for its own sake, embrace it.

 

I've gotten used to it, but my husband doesn't like it - he feels the buttons are too small for large hands. I'd be surprised if Lexus did a re-design on this as it just came out. I love my 3rd gen, but having the seat heater/cooler dials behind the cup holders is not good...better location would be somewhere near the shifter.

 

I agree, the location for the climate controlled seats is not good. Plus Im not crazy about the jog dial.

 

the interior and dash is one of it's best parts

 

The first time I saw the dash I didn't like it either and actually took it off the list to look at. However, we knew so many people that were on their second or third RX because of a great Lexus experience so we test drove one. After having the RX a few weeks , I decided that I actually really liked the dash layout and I love the mouse controller.