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The more I look at the new headlights and grill, the more I am liking them!
And then you step inside, and realize, that not much has changed for a 2020 $50+ suv lol
Jokes aside though, thankfully the front end atm seems retrofittable from a physical standpoint. What ECUs it might require to work, whole different ball game.
And then you step inside, and realize, that not much has changed for a 2020 $50+ suv lol
Jokes aside though, thankfully the front end atm seems retrofittable from a physical standpoint. What ECUs it might require to work, whole different ball game.
If there isn't any improvement in lighting, I am okay without the new headlights. The grill though should be simple install.
If there isn't any improvement in lighting, I am okay without the new headlights. The grill though should be simple install.
Subjectively and objectively are going to be 2 different things with this lighting setup.
The only objective tester of headlights to my knowledge is the IIHS. Unfortunately they dont test either the LX or GX for headlight performance.
The subjective test would be taking into account other models of Lexus and their performance on the IIHS tests for base vs T beam light performance.
From that, any vehicle with a Triple beam has performed worse then the basic headlights. So I would think this would hold the same.
Regardless imho the t beams look great for presence of course, but dont expect any improvement unless these units have been heavily revised in some unknown fashion.
Is that a new rear view mirror with Homelink buttons on the bottom?
Yup! As coolsaber said, like the current gen RX. I wish they included the compass on it as well from the factory. I've found that function to be surprisingly useful since I don't always have the GPS screen pulled up. Maybe I'll get one and do a swap from a junk yard when they start to become more common.
Yup! As coolsaber said, like the current gen RX. I wish they included the compass on it as well from the factory. I've found that function to be surprisingly useful since I don't always have the GPS screen pulled up. Maybe I'll get one and do a swap from a junk yard when they start to become more common.
Subjectively and objectively are going to be 2 different things with this lighting setup.
The only objective tester of headlights to my knowledge is the IIHS. Unfortunately they dont test either the LX or GX for headlight performance.
The subjective test would be taking into account other models of Lexus and their performance on the IIHS tests for base vs T beam light performance.
From that, any vehicle with a Triple beam has performed worse then the basic headlights. So I would think this would hold the same.
Regardless imho the t beams look great for presence of course, but dont expect any improvement unless these units have been heavily revised in some unknown fashion.
Yes, while NHTSA sets the regs (and the IIHS has no official standing), the IIHS is the only one that actual does headlight testing aside from the pass/fail of the actual reg.
As a regulator, I hate the triple beam headlights because - while they may meet the letter of the law - don't really meet the intent of the law and put aesthetics over function.
Yes, while NHTSA sets the regs (and the IIHS has no official standing), the IIHS is the only one that actual does headlight testing aside from the pass/fail of the actual reg.
As a regulator, I hate the triple beam headlights because - while they may meet the letter of the law - don't really meet the intent of the law and put aesthetics over function.
Yup, unfortunately until one of us or a reviewer gets to test the headlights with rudimentary tools to see performance, its basically all upto the marketing and sales department to state, "NEW AND IMPROVED".
Anybody think we'll be able to take the new steering wheel and get it to work on a '13? I have a premium '13, since I prefer the pre-facelift look, but still would absolutely trade the older steering wheel for the 2020 one.
10-04-19 | 08:06 AM
