[DGthe3]

Something with this car just doesn't click with me. I really like the LaCrosse but I can't say the same about this car. It looks alright. Interior seems nice enough. Engine choices seem a bit confusing to me, particularly the detuned 2.0L turbo. Fuel economy isn't that impressive for an I4 lineup. I don't dislike it, but I don't like it either.

I don't look at luxury brands in terms of tiers, but rather what sort of traits the car has. Cadillacs are bolder, decent better handling, and generally have a stronger performance orientation. This is similar german brands like BMW, who is defined by cars like the M3. Buick on the other hand is going towards refinement, quality, smoothness, etc. These traits are common in Lexus, which gets defined by cars such as the LS350.

Is this car boring and uninspired? Arguably. But how many Lexus's stir the soul, compared those that are bought because they are tame and non-offensive.