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Old 06-15-20, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by JerryWest
OMG are you saying these mirrors are not AUTO fold -- I have to fold my mirrors often when I park. Can anyone confirm this? I tried looking at the pictures of the left door panel & can only make out personal seat profile buttons...
No power-folding for the US at least. You can tell in the leaked vids when they showed the driver-side door panel.The button configurations for the mirrors are still exactly the same. I don't know why Lexus didn't add this in because I think all its other sedan models have it, not to mention its direct German competitors have it too. Not the end of the world, but it would have definitely been nice.

I know in Asia there is power-folding because it's a requirement due to congested cities and tight spaces.
Old 06-15-20, 07:37 PM
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This is350 is dead upon arrival for what they claim as a “sports” sedan. We all know what the enthusiast wants, and it ain’t a 15 year old engine.
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Old 06-15-20, 07:40 PM
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Man, they couldn't even give the non-F Sport version the digital instrument cluster? Come on!
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Old 06-15-20, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by macmaster
Man, they couldn't even give the non-F Sport version the digital instrument cluster? Come on!
That's what happens when upgrading to FSport is only for aesthetics. Performance from the base model to the FSport model is identical, so the only incentive to upgrade is the gauge, grille, wheels (not anymore) and the seats. If you include the gauge cluster on the base model it's one less incentive to upgrade.
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Originally Posted by GaryJG
So there will be no Fsport in the 2.0 turbos?
Nope, F Sport is now limited to 3.5l engine only.
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Old 06-15-20, 08:12 PM
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Has anyone had a teaser and a supposed big reveal for what turned out to be a minor facelift? The thrill of driving is back....
Old 06-15-20, 08:15 PM
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i’m guessing making the f-sports 350’s only is to get more people to buy the higher trim IS since they don’t sell all that many 350’s today
Old 06-15-20, 08:21 PM
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I was hoping that the AWD model would finally come with the 8 speed transmission. I know a lot is said about the old 3.5l, but the 6 speed is outdated and needs to go. Due to the climate I have to stick to awd and the 6 speed is a dealbreaker for me.
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Originally Posted by JerryWest
RE: TLX

I don't get it either --- first one has to like the styling even if goes 0-6 in 1 second. The styling looked very confusing and way too many lines & contours.
I just find it quite dull and mostly the same as the previous model. This is not an exciting looking car whatsoever to me.


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Old 06-15-20, 08:44 PM
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I wonder does this car finally have LED turn signals for both front and back for the US/Canada market? It will be a disappointment if this car still does not have them.
Old 06-15-20, 08:54 PM
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I wouldn't be surprised if the base model TLX is as fast as the V6 IS350. I think the new IS is a good looking car though. Too bad it's all looks and no go.
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Old 06-15-20, 08:59 PM
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Not a fan of the new design. What I loved about the 3IS (had a 2015 F Sport) was that it looked sleek, aggressive and sporty.

I feel like the re-design brings the aggressiveness down and looks more like a car that you'd buy in your retirement.
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Originally Posted by tnilc
Not a fan of the new design. What I loved about the 3IS (had a 2015 F Sport) was that it looked sleek, aggressive and sporty.

I feel like the re-design brings the aggressiveness down and looks more like a car that you'd buy in your retirement.
Yeah, that I don't get that at all. It didn't change THAT much and is more up to date with some tech. I think the lines on the side are more aggressive, the front is almost the same, a little cleaner with the lights. The back lights to me is the only thing people seem to be split on.....to me that isn't enough to call it an old man's car. Lol
Old 06-15-20, 09:11 PM
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Question Tlx??

wtf is with all this TLX talk as well as comparing an "Acura" to a Lexus? Apples to Oranges. Infiniti MIGHT be a better comparison.

Have you ever test drive a TLX? The TLX is soooooo HUM DRUM BORING... Can you even get a TLX in RWD?

You can compare a TLX only to a Lexus ES... MAYBE.

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Old 06-15-20, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by JBison73
Yeah, that I don't get that at all. It didn't change THAT much and is more up to date with some tech. I think the lines on the side are more aggressive, the front is almost the same, a little cleaner with the lights. The back lights to me is the only thing people seem to be split on.....to me that isn't enough to call it an old man's car. Lol
For me it's the front, it looks more flatter versus the older 3IS where I feel like it looks like it's cutting through the air.

I guess the best way for me to describe the 2021, is it's more refined or mature. Not for me but I'm sure others will like it.


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