--- title: "Looks Like Lexus Is Doing Swappable Retro Gauges Too With LFA, AE86 Themes" date: "2024-12-17" modified: "2024-12-17" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/looks-like-lexus-is-doing-swappable-retro-gauges-too-with-lfa-ae86-themes" categories: - "Lexus News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "Lexus" --- # Looks Like Lexus Is Doing Swappable Retro Gauges Too With LFA, AE86 Themes ![]() *\Lexus, The Drive\* Lexus revealed its electric [LF-ZL]() concept car last year as a big, coupe-like SUV. It's about the size of a Lincoln Navigator with so many pointy angles and sharp lines it almost looks dangerous to touch. While its technical details are still under wraps, Lexus recently showed off one of its new party tricks that I really hope makes it to production: customizable gauges that mimic those of classic Toyotas. Remember when Ford gave the Mustang digital gauge skins from the [Fox Body]() and [SVT Cobra Mustangs]()? This is similar, only better. Not only is Lexus' list of classic skins more extensive and varied, but it's also easier to switch on the fly. > [View this post on Instagram]() > [A post shared by Lexus (@lexususa)]() To the left of the digital instrument cluster is another touchscreen that houses a full list of classic Toyota gauges to cycle through. As you scroll through the tiles of different classic models, you can see the vehicle pictured on both screens so you even know what the classic car looked like. Once you pick one, the digital display changes into the gauge cluster from the chosen car. Neat! ![]() *The swappable gauges are in this concept, the LF-ZL, in case you were curious. *Lexus** Lexus also deserves some kudos for the model choices. The only gauges it actually previews in the video are from the Lexus LFA, with its fantastic central tach. But you can also choose the Toyota Century, AE86, the breathtaking 2000GT, Toyota's Le Mans race car, and even an FJ40 Land Cruiser. While those are the only choices Lexus showed off in the video, more can always be added later via over-the-air updates, as Ford does. Hopefully they're free. This isn't an original idea but it seems like the best execution yet. While it isn't exactly useful, as it just changes the look of the gauges, it *is fun.* And do we really need sensible excuses to have fun? *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()