[fintstone]

I am pretty impressed with my "new" Japanese car (all the others are quite old now). I have never owned a Mazda. But I do like my 2022 Lexus RC 350 and like/use almost all the features/tech or am able to turn them off/adjust the function. The 6-speed automatic shifts very crisply/nicely although there are only about 311 HP (3.5L V6), it feels like more if you are in Sport+ mode (shift points are different). I generally do not use the paddle shift.

The AWD is very nice in snow and it handles like a dream (very neutral). I don't like/use the speed adjusting cruise control and set it so I can use it as a normal cruise control. I also turn off the feature that helps me steer the car. I don't use the Apple Play either (it can be used wired or unwired). I turned the Apple Play off and just use Sirius XM. The car has a large screen, but I usually keep it turned off (always at night) because it makes it hard to drive at night as it is bright and at eye level. I do like the big screen for the back-up camera (first I have had)

I also really like the feature that tells me what the speed limit is where I am driving (because I often miss the signs). I do like the tire pressure monitoring as well (first car I have had with that). The automatic (rain sensing) wipers work nicely (they can be very finely adjusted to suit) but I don't like/use the auto headlight dimmer as it seems to dim a bit late for me. The LED lights are amazing (and I really appreciate that as I age). It has a cold weather package with heated wipers and a heater/defroster that starts putting out hot air a lot faster (have not researched how but like this on cold days). Heated/ventilated seats and heated wheel are also appreciated. If I forget to lock it, it sends me a text and tells me. I can lock/unlock it, start it, locate it, or check the gas level (or if windows are down or doors unlocked from a phone ap. Makes my older cars seem like Model Ts.

I have not owned an American car for a very long time (or a German car newer that a 2004) ...maybe the tech/accessories are as good (or better). I just don't know.