2012 Non-nav dash photo

[Administrator]

I like that idea of the storage hatch as well

[jeffp]

And the dash? The upper portion looks lighter. Hasn't that always been in black? I've always considered the black a compromise.

The photos have poor lighting. They were taken in a dealership with a phone camera. Also, the black components in the CT are varying shades of black....much to my dismay.

[hdave]

In the ebrochure posted here, it doesn't show the storage compartment
Do you think Canada will get those?

[jimmyc13]

Damn, really wish they thought of that the first go-around. Would be a great location to hardwire and mount a non-factory aftermarket NAV (like I did in my last car).

[darkride]

On Lexus.ca it is listed in Touring, Premium, and F-Sport packages (Canadian). Not sure if it comes on Base model.

[hdave]

Thanks!
I've got a 2012 Touring on order, and I am looking forward to mounting some sort of screen in that compartment.

On Lexus.ca it is listed in Touring, Premium, and F-Sport packages (Canadian). Not sure if it comes on Base model.

[marke5860]

Damn, really wish they thought of that the first go-around. Would be a great location to hardwire and mount a non-factory aftermarket NAV (like I did in my last car).

I'm surprised (and disappointed) they didn't do this in 2011 as well. It's not as if they haven't done it before. My 2001 IS300 had a tray which apparently had a cover in the Japanese version. I bought the cover and made it into a useful storage compartment. The CT is lacking in storage IMO.

[darkride]

I'm surprised (and disappointed) they didn't do this in 2011 as well. It's not as if they haven't done it before. My 2001 IS300 had a tray which apparently had a cover in the Japanese version. I bought the cover and made it into a useful storage compartment. The CT is lacking in storage IMO.

The later year IS300s came with this as well. They learned their lesson after the first year. But I personally liked the open tray on my 2001 IS.

[Norcal]

Thanks!
I've got a 2012 Touring on order, and I am looking forward to mounting some sort of screen in that compartment.

Look into putting a 7" tablet there. It's what I would do if I had that slot.
You can easily streaming nav and Pandora through the Bluetooth streaming .