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2022-10-24-lexus-ls-2023-remote-touch.jpg

The 2023 Lexus LS sedan will be getting an interior update to remove the Remote Touch controller and introduce this neat phone holder.
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There are other upgrades, including USB-C ports and infotainment improvements, but our only information is from a Lexus Japan press release — there may be differences depending on the regional market.

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I use the touchscreen exclusively in my 2021 already so this is a worthwhile improvement. I also noticed physical buttons for the seat heating/cooling are back as well - I personally leave those on "Auto", but I'm guessing other customers complained. Love the phone holder too. I wonder if this is switching to Lexus Interface like the rest of the line or if it's a revision of the existing LS infotainment.
 

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Nice improvements, some of my biggest complaints with my LS500 was the touch pad, lack of buttons for seats / steering wheel. Next up they really just need to fix the powertrain and it would be great.
 

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Nice improvements, some of my biggest complaints with my LS500 was the touch pad, lack of buttons for seats / steering wheel.
The designers definitely overthought the LS interior, maybe it was the decade-long development cycle. 😂
 

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Love the phone holder too. I wonder if this is switching to Lexus Interface like the rest of the line or if it's a revision of the existing LS infotainment.

Excellent question -- the 2023 ES interior was updated in a similar fashion, and received the Interface software. Have to figure the LS will get it as well.

(Also, I know it's just a phone holder, but I really like it too. 🤓)
 

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Finally getting decent phone holders ... the one in my '19 ES is a plastic nightmare!