What’s made it the best car you’ve owned?

@@Modern.Motoring The reliability. The craftsmanship. I had my ES for 2-years and the only thing I had to do with it was oil changes. An i live in NYC and always driving. Best car hands down.

Hi Moe - thanks a TON for the kind, supportive words...I really appreciate them!

Li Tai Fang The next gen should be out in the next two years or less, from what I’ve read.

Series 3

They are LEDs and not the regular old-style bulbs. I don't think they can be individually replaced. If one goes out, I think the entire headlight assembly will need to be replaced, which will be pricey!

I like the TLX better. The current generation TLX has gorgeous looks, especially in black with the A-Spec package. The interior, to me, has a better fit and finish for the luxury market. The infotainment system is MUCH easier to navigate/operate. It's got more of a sturdy drive feel on straightaways and corners. Here's my video from a few years ago on the TLX: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jd2Ta9eTrtXakY0.html

@@Modern.Motoring thanks bro, has it been reliable?

TLX is the last generation Honda Accord dressed up to look like an Acura. It is also FWD-based with a transverse engine, so it tends to be nose heavy. The turning radius sucks and the ZF 9 speed is a terrible, terrible transmission. If I were you, I'd either go with the IS350 or wait for the next gen TLX which will be on its own Acura-exclusive platform, and will likely feature a 2.0T engine. The IS350, by comparison, is RWD-based with a longitudinal engine so it drives much sportier, and the AWD system is a really good geared system. It's also made in Japan, while the TLX is not. Don't buy the current gen TLX, at least wait for the redesign.

elusivellama Will there continue to be a realistic demand for a luxury sedan in the next 4-5 years?

@@Modern.Motoring I think there will still be a demand for a luxury sedan even 4 - 5 years out, even 10 years out. If this weren't the case, then BMW wouldn't have made the M340i or kept the 3 series updated as much as it has. Same goes for Audi and Mercedes. Acura is even coming out with a TLX Type-S, along with their redesigned TLX. Cadillac even has the CT4 and CT5, and Genesis still has 3 luxury sedans vs their 1 SUV. Dropping sedans would be a mistake just because people are going crazy for SUVs and CUVs - you still need to pull in a younger demographic and those people are not looking for SUVs/CUVs. You still need variation in the line up. You still need to inject sport and performance into the brand to maintain luxury status, and those sedans project the appearance of sport/performance better than a souped up SUV ever can.

Sadly, no.

That’s a bummer. Thanks!

It can change from month to month so please check with your local Lexus dealer.

Modern Mississauga Media ok thanks 🙏

Horrific The 2020 IS 350 AWD has a six speed transmission, while the RWD has an eight speed. www.lexus.ca/lexus/en/automobiles/is/specifications

I've seen a select few cars that I like a red interior on - not many though. I was once given a Jaguar E-Pace with the inside AND outside in red... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qMuPp5uhzdaupac.html

It’s really not that bad, I would argue that this design is better long term than the CarPlay touch screens. Especially if all of a sudden everyone stops buying iPhones because there is some other new phone interface several years out

The interface isn't terrible, but the touchpad controller is horrendous! I have the first-gen touchpad in my car and it is a nightmare to use. It jumps around with even the slightest touch, and many times it will "double-click/press" when I only pressed once. Thankfully, I don't have to use it very often, but when I do, it rarely goes smoothly. I wish Lexus would just bring the screen closer to the driver and make it touch screen.

Devan Lawrance Hi Devan, thanks for the kind words. Sorry about the not entirely clean car.

@@Modern.Motoring Lexus should have fronted the cost of a groom 😁 you are promoting them well

don't fix what isn't broken lol

Pretty much the same engine, except the 2018+ got the 2GR-FKS. This is a good thing, the engine is bulletproof.

you want the long reliability then you get the old six-speed gearbox and v6 engine since 2006 xD

The FKS has a host of upgrades, but not in the hp department, which is why you don't hear about it much.

If it ain’t broken why fix it

Robert Graham lol