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Old 10-15-21, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by RJLsES
Anyone know if they remapped the 8-speed transmission for 2022 so that the downshifts aren't so abrupt?
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Old 10-15-21, 10:17 AM
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Yes, we missed the abrupt downshifting issue in our reviews prior to getting our 2019 ES 350 FSport. We have learned to go light on the accelerator coming out of slowing for yield signs and turns.

But if Lexus does ever remap these 8-speed transmissions, it would be nice if we could get this fix for the older cars.
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Originally Posted by RJLsES
Yes, we missed the abrupt downshifting issue in our reviews prior to getting our 2019 ES 350 FSport. We have learned to go light on the accelerator coming out of slowing for yield signs and turns.

But if Lexus does ever remap these 8-speed transmissions, it would be nice if we could get this fix for the older cars.
It's awful I agree on those yield and stop sign approaches. I've learned to deal with it after nearly three years of ownership. Actually make a FULL STOP at the full stop
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Adaptive high beams and adaptive LED Lights for oncoming traffic approved last week for USA by the Federal Highway Department. Should begin showing up in 2023 as Lexus models go through a Refresh or update.
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Old 03-13-22, 08:04 AM
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Old 07-28-22, 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by JamesAZ
That's a really interesting question. I thought it would be a simple Google search, but unfortunately every search term I attempt I'm unable to produce any quality results. But I'm unable to find anything saying that's a new feature for the 2022 refresh.

The only thing I can really use to make a conclusion is based on this:

https://www.lexus.eu/discover-lexus/.../#other-models

It states that the only 2 Lexus cars that have that feature are the ES and LS. Yet, this article states the RX got it back in 2019:

https://lexusenthusiast.com/2019/06/...north-america/

So unless someone else can dispute me, I'd say they might.

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Assuming this is pertaining to the US version (which I'm assuming you're located in) and is an accurate archive, that page stated the Lexus ES had that feature back in September 18th, 2020. Considering the refresh wasn't even announced until this year, I would assume they do in fact have it. At least for the 2020 model year.

https://web.archive.org/web/20200918...h-beam-system/
I have a 2019 Ultra Luxury Addition with the Triple Beam Headlights and it has the Adaptive Hi-Beam System, so unless we are talking about something different/in addition to this, the ES has had this since at least 2019, Toyota Camry's have had this feature even before it was available on my ES.
Old 07-28-22, 07:49 AM
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BMW actually pioneered that high beam assist tech in 2005, and it later came in the 7 Series first in the early/mid 2010s in a later more refined version which uses specific light patterns to curve around cars. Then it trickles down in the industry. usually how it works. Sometimes Mercedes too.

I have the press release from very early 2000s. pretty neat
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I had this on my previous MY19 and have it on my currency MY21 ES300h F Sport with Takumi pack (UK Spec)
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