[Year's_End]

No, not even if I was shopping in a segment with a contending Lexus model. Why?

What Lexus is doing right:
-Exterior styling. Brash, sharp, not a loaf of white bread cut in different lengths.
-Interior materials.
-Chassis tuning.
-Reliability.

What Lexus is doing not so right, according to me:
-Their powertrains and drivetrains are simply outclassed at the moment.
-Infotainment ergonomics are poor.
-Interior styling is cool, but not up to class rivals.

They've made big strides over the past decade and a half by stripping away past stereotypes of being the "Me-too" budget Mercedes brand. Ironically, their styling is some of the boldest and most original when stacked against relevant competitors. I like that.

But I'm not happy with their engines and transmission, nor would I be happy being in those cabins for years to come due to my styling preferences and inability to warm up to that weird mouse.

The appeal keeps improving with each new model though.