GS450h spotted ?
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next posted these pics from carview - as you can see, they also tested hybrid, just didnt report it - check the shifter and then hybrid power distribution graphics that is on main screen (looks nice too)
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The Hybrids will have a Shifter Gate with metal shaft under the ****..
While the none Hybrid GS's will have a Leather Boot under the Shift ****.
I noticed this in the pics from 3 weeks ago, when European online magizines tested out the two versions...
~ Joe Z
While the none Hybrid GS's will have a Leather Boot under the Shift ****.
I noticed this in the pics from 3 weeks ago, when European online magizines tested out the two versions...
~ Joe Z
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Lexus didnt design the leather boot nor the leather shifter too well. Its way too bulky and not dainty enough. It looks like a baseball. Looks like we're back to the old 1990s with the 1gen RX
MB boots are pretty nice
MB boots are pretty nice
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that bamboo wood is nice, eh? I like new wood options a lot... plus that grained aluminimum looks nice too from the event pics.
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Though for me, I would go for something sporty. As I told you over at carspyshots.net , my choice of interior revolve around two colors:
-black
-silver/grey
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maybe they should call is GS - Angry Birds Edition.
why does the center console have to be so WIDE? guys with long legs (like me) (unless leg room is HUGE) end up having to lean right knee against that center console. if it's wide and encroaches on leg space a lot it isn't comfortable. this was the problem i had with my first gen RX.
also on that interior - it's getting really busy with saddle colored leather, bamboo, aluminum, grays, etc.
i still don't get the GIANT surround on the CD slot - it's way too much, esp. when CDs are on their way out. that will not 'age' well (like the old cassette decks ).
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why does the center console have to be so WIDE? guys with long legs (like me) (unless leg room is HUGE) end up having to lean right knee against that center console. if it's wide and encroaches on leg space a lot it isn't comfortable. this was the problem i had with my first gen RX.
also on that interior - it's getting really busy with saddle colored leather, bamboo, aluminum, grays, etc.
i still don't get the GIANT surround on the CD slot - it's way too much, esp. when CDs are on their way out. that will not 'age' well (like the old cassette decks ).
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I believe bamboo is weaker, not strong, than other wood. Its a soft wood and dents easily. That is why when it is used as flooring, people have to be careful and choose it more for its ecological reasons than for durability
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Actually, bamboo is stronger than most hardwoods and steel, its strength is often compared to maple wood, one of the strongest hardwoods available, it is also flexible and lightweight ......
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i like how it looks, because it looks like real wood.