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Electrochromic (auto-dimming) mirror not available on Base and Premium
Hi all, I was researching the 2020 GX for potential leasing, and found on lexus.com that the Base and Premium trims cannot get the electrochromic (auto-dimming) center rearview mirror, not even as an option. Only the Luxury trim has the electro center mirror.
For a car this expensive, I would think this basic feature would be standard or optional. But totally not available?
Most other Lexus models have it standard or as a cheap option. I would hate to spend $11,000 extra for the Luxury trim just to get that mirror.
My question is: for those who have the Base or Premium, how bad is the glare at night?
I have had no glare issues on my 2019 Premium. However, I do have the front side windows tinted with ceramic film to match the factory rear door tint, so that helps a bit.
I have had no glare issues on my 2019 Premium. However, I do have the front side windows tinted with ceramic film to match the factory rear door tint, so that helps a bit.
That looks nice! I think the back tailgate window being factory tinted should also help with rear straight-on headlights shining from behind.
If I end up getting the base or premium, I could also try a DIY swap of the rearview mirror, or maybe tint the mirror itself.
I have a 2020 premium (with sport package) and just sat in it to check. It has auto-dimming mirror with a power button in the center to enable/disable.
I misread your first post and thought you were talking about the side mirrors! Then I pulled the factory sticker and verified on my 2019 that both a Electrochromatic Auto-Dimming Inside rear view mirror and Auto-dimming outside mirrors were included standard. These are listed on the window sticker and they are not even part of the $2,570 "Premium Package" option. Did they change these standard options for the 2020? So I take back what I said earlier about no glare due to tint....
I have a 2020 premium (with sport package) and just sat in it to check. It has auto-dimming mirror with a power button in the center to enable/disable.
Hmm, interesting, a manual-dimming mirror. That's good news. (could just be an omission on lexus.com since I'm not seeing manual there. Only seeing auto-dimming 'not available' per my screenshot/link.)
If you manually enable dimming using the button, does it save the dimmed state after engine stop and next start? (unlike how pre-collision PCS reverts to a default state after engine stop)
Auto dimming always default back to dim when the car is turned off.
Originally Posted by badger
Hmm, interesting, a manual-dimming mirror. That's good news. (could just be an omission on lexus.com since I'm not seeing manual there. Only seeing auto-dimming 'not available' per my screenshot/link.)
If you manually enable dimming using the button, does it save the dimmed state after engine stop and next start? (unlike how pre-collision PCS reverts to a default state after engine stop)
Hmm, interesting, a manual-dimming mirror. That's good news. (could just be an omission on lexus.com since I'm not seeing manual there. Only seeing auto-dimming 'not available' per my screenshot/link.)
If you manually enable dimming using the button, does it save the dimmed state after engine stop and next start? (unlike how pre-collision PCS reverts to a default state after engine stop)
The dimmed state defaults to "on" after engine stop and next start.
Auto dimming always default back to dim when the car is turned off.
Originally Posted by darkoozy
The dimmed state defaults to "on" after engine stop and next start.
Good to know. Thanks.
Originally Posted by swfla
You guys do realize I'm talking about a basic manual mirror, no electric dimming function.
I remember those old style flip-switch mirrors in older cars. Haven't seen those in a while. Just curious, how do they dim the glare, compared to electrochromic? The flip-switch enables a film or something?
The mirror is like a prism. Thick on the top and thin on the bottom or vice versa. I don't know if that's what Lexus offers, but it is basic and works well. Maybe I'm too old!!
The mirror is like a prism. Thick on the top and thin on the bottom or vice versa. I don't know if that's what Lexus offers, but it is basic and works well. Maybe I'm too old!!
Well, as long as there's a dimming rearview mirror to blunt the glare and it works, I'm good to go.
I misread your first post and thought you were talking about the side mirrors! Then I pulled the factory sticker and verified on my 2019 that both a Electrochromatic Auto-Dimming Inside rear view mirror and Auto-dimming outside mirrors were included standard. These are listed on the window sticker and they are not even part of the $2,570 "Premium Package" option. Did they change these standard options for the 2020? So I take back what I said earlier about no glare due to tint....
It'd be a sucky downgrade if Lexus removed the electro rearview mirror for 2020 Base/Premium, as lexus.com and my screenshot from my first post had shown.
But from your reply and a few other replies, it appears it's standard equipment on previous years and on 2020. Must be a typo on lexus.com. Hope they correct the website.
Had me all worked up that a $60K Lexus doesn't have a dimming mirror!
03-17-20, 09:57 PM
Electrochromic (auto-dimming) mirror not available on Base and Premium
