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Front Comfort
Excellent, though some drivers would like more seat support. Another minus is that the arm rest is not adjustable, which limits its usefulness. Doors are well done, however, though a bit tall for elbows on the top of the beltline. Driver’s seats are ten-way with lumbar, so you can find your comfy driving position. Side bolstering is a little flat, so when the boat rocks, there is a tendency to slide a bit. All things considered, the quality of the leather material makes up for a lot when it comes to these seats. Leg room, meanwhile, is really ample, head room excellent – an exceedingly comfortable car to drive.
Rear Comfort
One of the more comfortable rear seats around, there’s plenty of leg room and a nicely divided bench. The arm rest on the door is nicely placed and padded, though the beltline feels a little close for the shoulders. Head room is ample, but foot room seems a bit compromised by the low placement of the front seats. Map pockets up front are hard, and snap into place. All in all, two grown adults can sit in back in complete comfort, no problem.
Interior Noise
Shhhhh. Silence is a Lexus hallmark. That said, there’s more wind noise than I expected on highways at higher speed, even though otherwise the vehicle is whisper quiet. There’s virtually no tire noise, no engine noise, no vibration or rattles – just you, the road and your dreamy tunes.
Loading Cargo
Low, low liftover is wonderful. Switches on the privacy cover are a nice touch – click the button on each side and the tarp rolls up quick and smoothly. The 60/40 split works, with the power up/down toggles. On the minus side, wheel inserts in the cargo area limit usefulness, making the load floor narrow – wide objects could be troublesome. With seats up, there’s not a whole lot of horizontal cargo room, and newer competitors might offer more. With seats down, however, you get good length and height – just not width. As far as entry and exit goes, it is of course easy and at a nice height – the definition of suburban crossover ground clearance. The lightweight door is stiff and controllable, easy to open and close and it stays in place.
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