LexFinally

I've looked and stared at photos of the ES's trunk, and I finally figured out what was bothering me: the exposed sheetmetal on the top of the compartment under the rear shelf. Other high-line cars cover this up with trim, and this model surprisingly doesn't. I guess it's one of those subtle little cost cuts, like the increase in hard plastics inside.

Does anyone here know if that trim is offered on ES's in any foreign markets?

bc6152

Photos please...

mikemu30

I think what he is referring to is visible when you open the trunk. The rear glass lays over the metal with nothing covering the edge of the glass.

LexFinally

Inside the trunk beneath the rear window, you can see the exposed sheetmetal between the hinges in the area that adjoins the trunk springs and surrounds the trunk light. What I'm referencing is that Lexus did not provide cosmetic trim to conceal this area of bare metal and exposed hardware. Some luxury cars cover it.

LexFinally

Here's a better look, courtesy of the recent Savagegeese video.

kingofire

Its not cost cutting but more of a weight reduction measures to eek out every ounce of gas mileage.

E46CT

no lol it's for cost reasons. sure weight would theoretically be a side benefit but that part wouldn't weigh much to justify removing it.

RJLsES

Just be careful not to load stuff that might puncture or damage subwoofer cones.

Our 2006 IS250 has a fiberboard/cloth 'headliner' that fastens with velcro.

LexFinally

That's a nice touch.

If I discovered that ES's are being marketing elsewhere in the world with a part like that, I'd pay to get it.