2013 Advance Features Disappear On Face Lift Models!

[PaulWhitt20]

When I bought my 2013 CT Advance it was advertised as:-

“The Advance also introduces a new integrated MoveOn satellite navigation system, with a built-in control panel in the center console, just below the gear selector.

The unit lets you link to Live information services without having to use your mobile phone, allowing you to access latest data on weather, traffic and speed cameras – and gain extra local knowledge using TomTom Live Search”

Great I thought, let Lexus concentrate on what they are good at, and let TomTom concentrate on what they are good at, and judging by some of the posts on here the Lexus design SatNav system is not brilliant.

It was also advertised as:-

“Another new Lexus feature is the Advance’s Tahara upholstery. It’s good looking, supple and hard-wearing like leather, but weighs significantly less and is less harmful to the environment to make, generating 65 per cent less CO₂ and no potentially damaging volatile organic compounds (VOCs). It’s available in tan or black, according to which shade of exterior paint you choose.”

I like the Tahara trim and think it is a good compromise to real leather.

Both of these “New” features are not available on the face lift models. I feel a little betrayed that these are no longer considered as worthy for the new models and in time they will be considered as cheap enhancements to get more people into the Lexus brand?