Video & Photo Gallery: 2018 Lexus LS 500 in Manganese Luster

Posted by Kevin on September 24th, 2017

Manganese Luster is a new exterior color that will debut on the 2018 Lexus LS — it’s a beautiful dark silver, with a deep finish similar to Infrared or Ultra Sonic Blue:

Here’s the accompanying photo gallery of the beautiful new color:

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Madi
corradoMR2
Although I like the high tech nature of the rearview mirror as a screen, in practice I am concerned on its effectiveness as a replacement to a traditional mirror. Road spray, especially salt-laden roads in winter hitting the lens, will immediately blur the image. I see this daily with my rear view backup cam and wiping the lens clean only lasts until the car moves again. Maybe Lexus figured something out in terms of the lens cover minimizing road spray adhesion or with the design or aerodynamics of the car that prevents the spray from reaching the lens.
Actually it's not replacement, you can switch between the traditional mirror and the rear view camera, this tech isn't all new see this CT6 :



( I don't know if the Lexus' system have more functions, but I mean the same general idea here )

There are many tricks you can apply to any surface to prevent any thing to adhesion to it, such as using Nano-Technology to process the final layer of the camera, as I see it in a concept of wiperless windshield.
Madi
corradoMR2
Although I like the high tech nature of the rearview mirror as a screen, in practice I am concerned on its effectiveness as a replacement to a traditional mirror. Road spray, especially salt-laden roads in winter hitting the lens, will immediately blur the image. I see this daily with my rear view backup cam and wiping the lens clean only lasts until the car moves again. Maybe Lexus figured something out in terms of the lens cover minimizing road spray adhesion or with the design or aerodynamics of the car that prevents the spray from reaching the lens.
Actually it's not replacement, you can switch between the traditional mirror and the rear view camera, this tech isn't all new see this CT6 :



( I don't know if the Lexus' system have more functions, but I mean the same general idea here )

There are many tricks you can apply to any surface to prevent any thing to adhesion to it, such as using Nano-Technology to process the final layer of the camera, as I see it in a concept of wiperless windshield.
Madi
corradoMR2
Although I like the high tech nature of the rearview mirror as a screen, in practice I am concerned on its effectiveness as a replacement to a traditional mirror. Road spray, especially salt-laden roads in winter hitting the lens, will immediately blur the image. I see this daily with my rear view backup cam and wiping the lens clean only lasts until the car moves again. Maybe Lexus figured something out in terms of the lens cover minimizing road spray adhesion or with the design or aerodynamics of the car that prevents the spray from reaching the lens.
Actually it's not replacement, you can switch between the traditional mirror and the rear view camera, this tech isn't all new see this CT6 :



( I don't know if the Lexus' system have more functions, but I mean the same general idea here )

There are many tricks you can apply to any surface to prevent any thing to adhesion to it, such as using Nano-Technology to process the final layer of the camera, as I see it in a concept of wiperless windshield.
Madi
corradoMR2
Although I like the high tech nature of the rearview mirror as a screen, in practice I am concerned on its effectiveness as a replacement to a traditional mirror. Road spray, especially salt-laden roads in winter hitting the lens, will immediately blur the image. I see this daily with my rear view backup cam and wiping the lens clean only lasts until the car moves again. Maybe Lexus figured something out in terms of the lens cover minimizing road spray adhesion or with the design or aerodynamics of the car that prevents the spray from reaching the lens.
Actually it's not replacement, you can switch between the traditional mirror and the rear view camera, this tech isn't all new see this CT6 :



( I don't know if the Lexus' system have more functions, but I mean the same general idea here )

There are many tricks you can apply to any surface to prevent any thing to adhesion to it, such as using Nano-Technology to process the final layer of the camera, as I see it in a concept of wiperless windshield.
mmcartalk
corradoMR2
Although I like the high tech nature of the rearview mirror as a screen, in practice I am concerned on its effectiveness as a replacement to a traditional mirror. Road spray, especially salt-laden roads in winter hitting the lens, will immediately blur the image. I see this daily with my rear view backup cam and wiping the lens clean only lasts until the car moves again. Maybe Lexus figured something out in terms of the lens cover minimizing road spray adhesion or with the design or aerodynamics of the car that prevents the spray from reaching the lens.

A good point.....and a legitimate concern. That's one reason (among many) why I like a conservative body-design with high rooflines, large windows, and good outward visibility to start with. But, as you note, there are some tricks that engineers can use to keep the camera-lenses relatively clear even in sloppy conditions, including spoiler-devices to use deflected air-currents to blow salt and water away from the camera lens. The lens can also be placed as far away from the road surface as feasible for the design of the vehicle.
mmcartalk
corradoMR2
Although I like the high tech nature of the rearview mirror as a screen, in practice I am concerned on its effectiveness as a replacement to a traditional mirror. Road spray, especially salt-laden roads in winter hitting the lens, will immediately blur the image. I see this daily with my rear view backup cam and wiping the lens clean only lasts until the car moves again. Maybe Lexus figured something out in terms of the lens cover minimizing road spray adhesion or with the design or aerodynamics of the car that prevents the spray from reaching the lens.

A good point.....and a legitimate concern. That's one reason (among many) why I like a conservative body-design with high rooflines, large windows, and good outward visibility to start with. But, as you note, there are some tricks that engineers can use to keep the camera-lenses relatively clear even in sloppy conditions, including spoiler-devices to use deflected air-currents to blow salt and water away from the camera lens. The lens can also be placed as far away from the road surface as feasible for the design of the vehicle.
mmcartalk
corradoMR2
Although I like the high tech nature of the rearview mirror as a screen, in practice I am concerned on its effectiveness as a replacement to a traditional mirror. Road spray, especially salt-laden roads in winter hitting the lens, will immediately blur the image. I see this daily with my rear view backup cam and wiping the lens clean only lasts until the car moves again. Maybe Lexus figured something out in terms of the lens cover minimizing road spray adhesion or with the design or aerodynamics of the car that prevents the spray from reaching the lens.

A good point.....and a legitimate concern. That's one reason (among many) why I like a conservative body-design with high rooflines, large windows, and good outward visibility to start with. But, as you note, there are some tricks that engineers can use to keep the camera-lenses relatively clear even in sloppy conditions, including spoiler-devices to use deflected air-currents to blow salt and water away from the camera lens. The lens can also be placed as far away from the road surface as feasible for the design of the vehicle.
mmcartalk
corradoMR2
Although I like the high tech nature of the rearview mirror as a screen, in practice I am concerned on its effectiveness as a replacement to a traditional mirror. Road spray, especially salt-laden roads in winter hitting the lens, will immediately blur the image. I see this daily with my rear view backup cam and wiping the lens clean only lasts until the car moves again. Maybe Lexus figured something out in terms of the lens cover minimizing road spray adhesion or with the design or aerodynamics of the car that prevents the spray from reaching the lens.

A good point.....and a legitimate concern. That's one reason (among many) why I like a conservative body-design with high rooflines, large windows, and good outward visibility to start with. But, as you note, there are some tricks that engineers can use to keep the camera-lenses relatively clear even in sloppy conditions, including spoiler-devices to use deflected air-currents to blow salt and water away from the camera lens. The lens can also be placed as far away from the road surface as feasible for the design of the vehicle.
C
mmcartalk
A good point.....and a legitimate concern. That's one reason (among many) why I like a conservative body-design with high rooflines, large windows, and good outward visibility to start with. But, as you note, there are some tricks that engineers can use to keep the camera-lenses relatively clear even in sloppy conditions, including spoiler-devices to use deflected air-currents to blow salt and water away from the camera lens. The lens can also be placed as far away from the road surface as feasible for the design of the vehicle.
I went to the auto show again and the rear view mirror can be switched from regular view to the camera view by flicking a lever on the mirror. Also noticed that the trunk space was generous.
C
mmcartalk
A good point.....and a legitimate concern. That's one reason (among many) why I like a conservative body-design with high rooflines, large windows, and good outward visibility to start with. But, as you note, there are some tricks that engineers can use to keep the camera-lenses relatively clear even in sloppy conditions, including spoiler-devices to use deflected air-currents to blow salt and water away from the camera lens. The lens can also be placed as far away from the road surface as feasible for the design of the vehicle.
I went to the auto show again and the rear view mirror can be switched from regular view to the camera view by flicking a lever on the mirror. Also noticed that the trunk space was generous.
C
mmcartalk
A good point.....and a legitimate concern. That's one reason (among many) why I like a conservative body-design with high rooflines, large windows, and good outward visibility to start with. But, as you note, there are some tricks that engineers can use to keep the camera-lenses relatively clear even in sloppy conditions, including spoiler-devices to use deflected air-currents to blow salt and water away from the camera lens. The lens can also be placed as far away from the road surface as feasible for the design of the vehicle.
I went to the auto show again and the rear view mirror can be switched from regular view to the camera view by flicking a lever on the mirror. Also noticed that the trunk space was generous.
C
mmcartalk
A good point.....and a legitimate concern. That's one reason (among many) why I like a conservative body-design with high rooflines, large windows, and good outward visibility to start with. But, as you note, there are some tricks that engineers can use to keep the camera-lenses relatively clear even in sloppy conditions, including spoiler-devices to use deflected air-currents to blow salt and water away from the camera lens. The lens can also be placed as far away from the road surface as feasible for the design of the vehicle.
I went to the auto show again and the rear view mirror can be switched from regular view to the camera view by flicking a lever on the mirror. Also noticed that the trunk space was generous.
James
Do we have any idea what the gas mileage will be with this new turbo V6?
James
Do we have any idea what the gas mileage will be with this new turbo V6?
James
Do we have any idea what the gas mileage will be with this new turbo V6?
James
Do we have any idea what the gas mileage will be with this new turbo V6?
James
So Lexus what's next??? New IS? GS? RXL? What do we have to look forward too?! I know we have the LS500h in Geneva but let's move past LS for just a sec where does Lexus go next? 2017 will be a great year!
James
So Lexus what's next??? New IS? GS? RXL? What do we have to look forward too?! I know we have the LS500h in Geneva but let's move past LS for just a sec where does Lexus go next? 2017 will be a great year!
James
So Lexus what's next??? New IS? GS? RXL? What do we have to look forward too?! I know we have the LS500h in Geneva but let's move past LS for just a sec where does Lexus go next? 2017 will be a great year!
James
So Lexus what's next??? New IS? GS? RXL? What do we have to look forward too?! I know we have the LS500h in Geneva but let's move past LS for just a sec where does Lexus go next? 2017 will be a great year!
mmcartalk
Black Dynamite
Hate to say it, but this is what I see. It's a bigger.......




And the Buick has a MUCH nicer interior! It doesn't try too hard to be different, or stylish, just for the sake of doing it. Understated elegance.
Agreed. I'm interested in a new LaCrosse myself.....though the awkward E-shifter and non-defeatable engine stop/start system may be deal-breakers for me.
mmcartalk
Black Dynamite
Hate to say it, but this is what I see. It's a bigger.......




And the Buick has a MUCH nicer interior! It doesn't try too hard to be different, or stylish, just for the sake of doing it. Understated elegance.
Agreed. I'm interested in a new LaCrosse myself.....though the awkward E-shifter and non-defeatable engine stop/start system may be deal-breakers for me.
mmcartalk
Black Dynamite
Hate to say it, but this is what I see. It's a bigger.......




And the Buick has a MUCH nicer interior! It doesn't try too hard to be different, or stylish, just for the sake of doing it. Understated elegance.
Agreed. I'm interested in a new LaCrosse myself.....though the awkward E-shifter and non-defeatable engine stop/start system may be deal-breakers for me.
mmcartalk
Black Dynamite
Hate to say it, but this is what I see. It's a bigger.......




And the Buick has a MUCH nicer interior! It doesn't try too hard to be different, or stylish, just for the sake of doing it. Understated elegance.
Agreed. I'm interested in a new LaCrosse myself.....though the awkward E-shifter and non-defeatable engine stop/start system may be deal-breakers for me.
mmcartalk
I don't think this video has been posted (but correct me if I'm wrong).

Anyhow, this video give a lot of close-ups of both the interior and exterior.

mmcartalk
I don't think this video has been posted (but correct me if I'm wrong).

Anyhow, this video give a lot of close-ups of both the interior and exterior.

mmcartalk
I don't think this video has been posted (but correct me if I'm wrong).

Anyhow, this video give a lot of close-ups of both the interior and exterior.

mmcartalk
I don't think this video has been posted (but correct me if I'm wrong).

Anyhow, this video give a lot of close-ups of both the interior and exterior.

meth.ix
James
So Lexus what's next??? New IS? GS? RXL? What do we have to look forward too?! I know we have the LS500h in Geneva but let's move past LS for just a sec where does Lexus go next? 2017 will be a great year!
I'm most looking forward to the next GS because it will grow in size and will be more luxurious because the new LS has also gotten bigger and better
meth.ix
James
So Lexus what's next??? New IS? GS? RXL? What do we have to look forward too?! I know we have the LS500h in Geneva but let's move past LS for just a sec where does Lexus go next? 2017 will be a great year!
I'm most looking forward to the next GS because it will grow in size and will be more luxurious because the new LS has also gotten bigger and better

M