2022 Lexus LS 500 gets subtle changes
11-01-21, 04:05 PM
#16
No matter how many facelifts Lexus wants to give this car, they aren't giving buyers enough of a reason to buy this over any other flagship when it's more cramped than an ES despite being a foot longer.
I also think the pathetic NA V6 hybrid should be axed and it's outright bizarre that one has to purchase that powertrain in order to get Lexus Teammate.
11-02-21, 02:36 AM
#18
Pole Position
Whole initial concept of the cabin was based on recessed screen inside the leather housing. Now with that gone it looks like a hack job. Lexus used to have the best luxury interiors hands down but that is no longer the case. I remember SC430 and it's interior that gets mimicked to this day by likes of Bentley and others. 4GS had the best interior in it's class when it showed up on the market and could keep up even with new models from Germany that showed up afterwards.
11-02-21, 05:59 AM
#19
Lexus Fanatic
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11-02-21, 08:02 AM
#21
Lexus Fanatic
The Lexus LS 500 glides into 2022 with a modicum of changes. The most notable update for new owners will be the retuned suspension, spring and damper rates adjusted to provide a more comfortable ride
Remember the 2013-2015 Avalon, the many customer complaints of a firmer-than-necessary ride, and the softening of the suspension for the non-Touring models for 2016? History repeats itself in only a little more than half a decade. And why?....because the industry, even in this class of large luxo-sedans, still bows to pressure from the auto-press and the enthusiast-magazine for sport-oriented characteristics that the majority of the buying public doesn't want. With the Germans, at least, one is offered a choice between the standard versions (like Steve's S560) and the sport-oriented AMG, M, and R/RS models.
Last edited by mmarshall; 11-02-21 at 08:06 AM.
11-02-21, 09:33 AM
#22
Dysfunctional Veteran
Until it gets a V8 again, me no care.
If it becomes a Model S competitor, I will reconsider that statement
If it becomes a Model S competitor, I will reconsider that statement
Last edited by ArmyofOne; 11-06-21 at 02:38 PM.
11-02-21, 10:31 AM
#23
Lexus Test Driver
Strange exterior styling I believe is what keeps this from selling. You truly have to be a past Lexus fan and supporter to like all elements of it. Beyond that, nothing presents itself as sporty, luxurious, or even conservative on the outside.
11-02-21, 03:27 PM
#24
This definitely doesn’t look like a Flagship car and has little presence in person imo.
Once you sit in it - the first thing I said was “wtf is up with no headroom?!”
Huge fail by Lexus and a new one can’t come soon enough.
Thankfully they made the LC500 to redeem themselves.
Once you sit in it - the first thing I said was “wtf is up with no headroom?!”
Huge fail by Lexus and a new one can’t come soon enough.
Thankfully they made the LC500 to redeem themselves.
11-02-21, 07:53 PM
#26
Lexus Champion
I still think they are great, but it's not a car I'd ever seriously consider owning, though that's been true of all LSs thus far.
11-02-21, 07:59 PM
#27
The LC/LS's platform (they share the same one) seems to be designed more for a coupe or GT car than a sedan. Every implementation of that platform so far on sedans like the LS and Mirai has been cramped.
11-02-21, 10:23 PM
#28
Speaks French in Russian
I see one almost daily in my neighborhood, black with stock chrome like finished wheels. It's nice, but it's just not nice enough. One of those cars you see out the corner of your eye and think "what's that", expecting to be wowed, then you focus in and it's all just "mehhh" and completely move on. This generation just doesn't have that spark/pizazz/etc at all.
11-03-21, 01:34 AM
#29
Pole Position
To my knowledge SC430 was the first car to use powered covers in order to get that big chunk of wood veneer effect all over the dash. Bentley does the same on current models with their rotating three face piece.
11-03-21, 02:51 AM
#30
Lexus Champion
The wood trim was stunning in those, particularly the lighter shade. Lexus used to do wood interiors with the best of them. I didn't think any automaker other than RR, Bentley could top Lexus' wood.