The designers are right that this car is pure emotion. Its unique design grabs attention right away. Step in, and you're blown away by the interior. Turn on the engine, and you hear it growl. Hit the gas and it roars. This is why I would totally get the convertible, though the coupe is lighter and more rigid. This simply isn't a performance car. It's a make-me-happy car.
Lovely video, very calming and mature, unlike some car channels. Really enjoyed it! I think the Lexus is it’s own car, unique, sophisticated and defies pigeonhole labelling. In the UK we never got these beautiful colours or ivory leather interior, and it’s been discontinued here😕
You mentioned not being able to get the seat memory controls to work. As this is the 3rd time in a few months I've heard of this - I think it's an issue common to some of the 2024 models. We had the same issue with our LS and I saw another LC review where the front seats didn't automatically move forward when you pulled the back release lever. (Our 2023 LC definitely moves forward so I know it's supposed to.) As it turns out, if you move the seat via the switches on the side and hear a beeping sound as it moves, it means the seat limits have not been properly set so the memory and automatic retract when the ignition is turned off won't work. You can Google how to fix this yourself (takes a minute) or take it back to the dealer to make them do it so they learn to check this before delivering the vehicle to a customer.
Nice smart / quick review. The 24’s updated tech also brings a 360 camera, something I wish my ‘22 vert had. (Although the track pad and I get along quite well actually- thanks to voice control and Apple CarPlay). If ‘25 is the last year, I just might be tempted to trade for the Inspiration Series for the one-off color, numbered production, built in canards and a trans cooler….we’ll see.
the seat memory with the key when you enter, i believe you have to hold unlock and set with the key in the car. haven’t done the procedure in a long time but i think that’s how it went
@@theactualdarthvader IS500 - slow and outdated RC F - still slow and outdated GSF - still slow and outdated and it also doesn’t exist anymore. IS F - still slow and outdated The 8 speed transmission in those is absolutely horrible. And the driving dynamics simply fall well behind rivals from bmw Mercedes Audi genesis Hyundai Kia Acura Honda Tesla Alfa dodge Mazda etc.
@@naveenthemachineThere's more to the Lexus lineup than just excitement and speed, the people who buy Lexus vehicles aren't just looking for that. A well built car made with attention to detail that starts every time you push the ignition button is luxurious in its own way. Take that from a family that's owned 4. The Mercedes we own currently is a plasticky, squeaky mess that has never not had its check engine light on and costs us 2k every time we bring it to the dealership for service, only for the light to return shortly after.
@@surgofsteel well built and attention to detail? Lexus is moving away from that. They’re just using the same injection molded plastics from a Toyota. And they’re also removing the wood trim. Don’t believe me? Take a look at the NX RX TX LX GX RZ. So if anything Lexus is becoming more plasticky than other brands.
what do you think about this copper crest color? whould you choose it? I can't decide between this, or yellow, I'm a straight married 35yo man but since I live in Mexico and I can't see this color in person because local dealer has no stock, I wonder if it looks a bit girly or pink in person. Thanks for your opinion.
I really like it; I think it’s called Sonic Copper in the UK, but don’t think it was offered as an option. I don’t think it looks girly, and it compliments the ivory interior perfectly.
Not a bad review at all. Once "you" understand this an automobile designed for traveling on public roads, in traffic with the idea of getting from Point A to Point B safely, you then understand this is the perfect car. However, if you live in a fantasy whereby you think you're going to drive on a track, racing other cars, then you should buy...and waste your money on... a car suited for that purpose. Smart people want to "get there" without their cars breaking or falling apart. That's why smart people don't buy German cars, Italian cars or British cars. As for the "touchpad", you clearly didn't read the OWNER'S MANUAL. The LC500 infotainment features VOICE COMMAND. Once you set your prefs, you almost never have to use the touchpad which is a good thing because you should be keeping your eyes on the road at all times. We can't use our smart phone to text and the new infotainment system, with the TOUCH SCREEN, will have you taking your eyes off the road. That's how you get dead in a flash or worse yet, hurt somebody else. The world is full of low I.Q. lazy people who simply don't want to do the work. Buying a highly complex machine requires the owner to READ THE BOOK and to learn about the machine. You wouldn't buy a Learjet 60 and step into the left seat without learning all about the plane, would you? The LC500 is one of the best, if not the best, cars in its class ever made. There are faster, more powerful cars for those who love to spend their money at the dealership on repairs and for those people, that's exactly what they should buy. Just remember, most of us live in the real world. Most of us spend 90% of our time driving on public roads, in traffic and having to pay attention because there are so many lunatics out there who think they are driving on a race track.
@@driliagor Yep, pretty much. It really is a matter of trying to let people know just how easy the infotainment system is to use...if they bother to read the OWNER'S MANUAL. What is the point of buying a highly complex machine if you don't learn all the features?
I don't understand why these damn car designers cannot put a nav system under the dash. I hate the navigation system and that would be a deal-breaker for me.
Fair play, but I’d choose a brilliantly engineered car without a satnav over a poorly built car any day of the week. A stick up Tom Tom does the job just as well.
Spectacular car, saw it, sat in it, drove it, in my top 5 list of cars I am considering next summer… but dead last in the list due to the fact it consume a lot of gas. It drinks a tad less than my 6.2L Silverado, not a good thing for a tourer. When I drive, I drive stupid spirited with 0-60 whenever I can, that thing will devour my wallet in gas. Moreover, wanting a convertible to enjoy with my wife… the convertible flexes like crazy, something I hate from my SL and did feel it when test driving, I am fed-up of low dynamics of some convertibles. Therefore, convertible 911 S is top pick, still. The LC500 is good for very wealthy people who cares less about gas consumption and do not understand vehicle dynamics (always speaking of the convertible).
I recently purchased a 2024. When I drive highway I get mid 20 mpg. Around town 10-15!mpg because I am constantly on the throttle. All said, I gladly pay at the pump for the joy of driving it and listening to that glorious engine.
@@nevadapatrick There you go, my point is proven, people who buy this car won't care about gas mileage. If you can afford to gas often, good for you, because this LC is worth every penny, not to mention the rarity and excellent value retention.
Every single person watching this will think the same thing: this would be a great used car in three years because it’s too high and I can buy a Porsche. Yes it has a new screen that’s gonna be outdated in three years.
Actually no, no one is thinking that. These things hold their value well and this particular one is a bespoke edition and likely not going to be many of them made. A comparable Porsche will be a lot more money.
I am the proud owner of a ‘23 LC500 Convertible. Yes the car is pure emotion, yes the car is sexy as hell, yes the interior is beautiful and second to none. I’ve had it just over a year and have only 1200 on it. Just sexy as any car has a right to be and I love looking at it in the garage. Now I’ve got to drive it🏖️
that beautiful blue and white interior , absolutely love it. but with the brownish exterior color omg, someone needs an eye exam, nothing a wrap can't fix...
@@jasonn4597 see that’s because I own an SL 550 which that’s what that car is trying to compete with and will never compete with it because it has a soft top,,
@@jasonn4597 if it wasn’t for the Mercedes SL 550s , that car would be around and nobody buys an imitation,, like Toyota and Japanese cars when Mercedes are on top of the world as the number one luxury car.
The designers are right that this car is pure emotion. Its unique design grabs attention right away. Step in, and you're blown away by the interior. Turn on the engine, and you hear it growl. Hit the gas and it roars. This is why I would totally get the convertible, though the coupe is lighter and more rigid. This simply isn't a performance car. It's a make-me-happy car.
Beautifully said
Lovely video, very calming and mature, unlike some car channels. Really enjoyed it!
I think the Lexus is it’s own car, unique, sophisticated and defies pigeonhole labelling. In the UK we never got these beautiful colours or ivory leather interior, and it’s been discontinued here😕
Luxury, Elegant and just like its name.
The beauty and the beast in one package
I bought RC 350 F Sport and im loving it! If i buy another car its gonna be the LC 500 for sure!
That touch screen is an albatross of automotive design with the current interior!
Very cool 😎 ride 😎 👌
You mentioned not being able to get the seat memory controls to work. As this is the 3rd time in a few months I've heard of this - I think it's an issue common to some of the 2024 models. We had the same issue with our LS and I saw another LC review where the front seats didn't automatically move forward when you pulled the back release lever. (Our 2023 LC definitely moves forward so I know it's supposed to.)
As it turns out, if you move the seat via the switches on the side and hear a beeping sound as it moves, it means the seat limits have not been properly set so the memory and automatic retract when the ignition is turned off won't work. You can Google how to fix this yourself (takes a minute) or take it back to the dealer to make them do it so they learn to check this before delivering the vehicle to a customer.
Counterpoint, the new info screen is hacked into the zen interior.
Nice smart / quick review. The 24’s updated tech also brings a 360 camera, something I wish my ‘22 vert had. (Although the track pad and I get along quite well actually- thanks to voice control and Apple CarPlay). If ‘25 is the last year, I just might be tempted to trade for the Inspiration Series for the one-off color, numbered production, built in canards and a trans cooler….we’ll see.
the front camera is what I miss from my lc
the seat memory with the key when you enter, i believe you have to hold unlock and set with the key in the car. haven’t done the procedure in a long time but i think that’s how it went
The lc500 is the only true Lexus
Rest of their lineup… not so much…
IS500, RCF, GSF, ISF?
@@theactualdarthvader
IS500 - slow and outdated
RC F - still slow and outdated
GSF - still slow and outdated and it also doesn’t exist anymore.
IS F - still slow and outdated
The 8 speed transmission in those is absolutely horrible. And the driving dynamics simply fall well behind rivals from bmw Mercedes Audi genesis Hyundai Kia Acura Honda Tesla Alfa dodge Mazda etc.
@@naveenthemachineThere's more to the Lexus lineup than just excitement and speed, the people who buy Lexus vehicles aren't just looking for that. A well built car made with attention to detail that starts every time you push the ignition button is luxurious in its own way. Take that from a family that's owned 4. The Mercedes we own currently is a plasticky, squeaky mess that has never not had its check engine light on and costs us 2k every time we bring it to the dealership for service, only for the light to return shortly after.
@@surgofsteel well built and attention to detail?
Lexus is moving away from that. They’re just using the same injection molded plastics from a Toyota. And they’re also removing the wood trim. Don’t believe me? Take a look at the NX RX TX LX GX RZ.
So if anything Lexus is becoming more plasticky than other brands.
@@naveenthemachinebetter off buying a mustang shelby gt 500 or bmw m5 cs
fantastic video, is this the same press car from Savage Geese
I hate the stalks shooting off the gauge cluster. Drives me crazy.
what do you think about this copper crest color? whould you choose it? I can't decide between this, or yellow, I'm a straight married 35yo man but since I live in Mexico and I can't see this color in person because local dealer has no stock, I wonder if it looks a bit girly or pink in person.
Thanks for your opinion.
I would say the copper does lean slightly more feminine as I have seen it on the RZ and RX models. I have a white LC for reference.
Color impresses for 1 month, then you'll rapidly get tired of it. In 5 years, you say that the Copper color is so, so 2024...passe.
I really like it; I think it’s called Sonic Copper in the UK, but don’t think it was offered as an option. I don’t think it looks girly, and it compliments the ivory interior perfectly.
@@emgee9775 Yeah Sonic Copper you are correct, luckily the paint is available on the RX and LBX.
Not a bad review at all. Once "you" understand this an automobile designed for traveling on public roads, in traffic with the idea of getting from Point A to Point B safely, you then understand this is the perfect car. However, if you live in a fantasy whereby you think you're going to drive on a track, racing other cars, then you should buy...and waste your money on... a car suited for that purpose. Smart people want to "get there" without their cars breaking or falling apart. That's why smart people don't buy German cars, Italian cars or British cars. As for the "touchpad", you clearly didn't read the OWNER'S MANUAL. The LC500 infotainment features VOICE COMMAND. Once you set your prefs, you almost never have to use the touchpad which is a good thing because you should be keeping your eyes on the road at all times. We can't use our smart phone to text and the new infotainment system, with the TOUCH SCREEN, will have you taking your eyes off the road. That's how you get dead in a flash or worse yet, hurt somebody else. The world is full of low I.Q. lazy people who simply don't want to do the work. Buying a highly complex machine requires the owner to READ THE BOOK and to learn about the machine. You wouldn't buy a Learjet 60 and step into the left seat without learning all about the plane, would you? The LC500 is one of the best, if not the best, cars in its class ever made. There are faster, more powerful cars for those who love to spend their money at the dealership on repairs and for those people, that's exactly what they should buy. Just remember, most of us live in the real world. Most of us spend 90% of our time driving on public roads, in traffic and having to pay attention because there are so many lunatics out there who think they are driving on a race track.
Do you go to every LC review to “educate” the rest of us about the genius touchpad and needing to memorize the voice commands?
@@driliagor Yep, pretty much. It really is a matter of trying to let people know just how easy the infotainment system is to use...if they bother to read the OWNER'S MANUAL. What is the point of buying a highly complex machine if you don't learn all the features?
because for most of us life is a bit more than to memorize the stupid commands for a car infortainment system... but you do you.
I don't understand why these damn car designers cannot put a nav system under the dash. I hate the navigation system and that would be a deal-breaker for me.
Fair play, but I’d choose a brilliantly engineered car without a satnav over a poorly built car any day of the week. A stick up Tom Tom does the job just as well.
Spectacular car, saw it, sat in it, drove it, in my top 5 list of cars I am considering next summer… but dead last in the list due to the fact it consume a lot of gas. It drinks a tad less than my 6.2L Silverado, not a good thing for a tourer. When I drive, I drive stupid spirited with 0-60 whenever I can, that thing will devour my wallet in gas. Moreover, wanting a convertible to enjoy with my wife… the convertible flexes like crazy, something I hate from my SL and did feel it when test driving, I am fed-up of low dynamics of some convertibles. Therefore, convertible 911 S is top pick, still. The LC500 is good for very wealthy people who cares less about gas consumption and do not understand vehicle dynamics (always speaking of the convertible).
I recently purchased a 2024. When I drive highway I get mid 20 mpg. Around town 10-15!mpg because I am constantly on the throttle. All said, I gladly pay at the pump for the joy of driving it and listening to that glorious engine.
@@nevadapatrick There you go, my point is proven, people who buy this car won't care about gas mileage. If you can afford to gas often, good for you, because this LC is worth every penny, not to mention the rarity and excellent value retention.
Every single person watching this will think the same thing: this would be a great used car in three years because it’s too high and I can buy a Porsche. Yes it has a new screen that’s gonna be outdated in three years.
Actually no, no one is thinking that. These things hold their value well and this particular one is a bespoke edition and likely not going to be many of them made. A comparable Porsche will be a lot more money.
@@shaun4111 incorrect
NO I Don't Think So At All
@@MyGoogi wrong. Tell me 40 reasons why.
@@ericB3444You're wrong, and I'd like 50 reasons why or else your opinion is invalid
I am the proud owner of a ‘23 LC500 Convertible. Yes the car is pure emotion, yes the car is sexy as hell, yes the interior is beautiful and second to none. I’ve had it just over a year and have only 1200 on it. Just sexy as any car has a right to be and I love looking at it in the garage. Now I’ve got to drive it🏖️
Wow that’s incredible! I’m glad it brings you great happiness. That’s what a great car can do. I hope I can own one one day 😍
Baby LFA
Just try the coupe with 4 wheels steering version and you will find it as a true sport car.
that beautiful blue and white interior , absolutely love it. but with the brownish exterior color omg, someone needs an eye exam, nothing a wrap can't fix...
‘Sonic Copper’ I think it is. I love it myself. Would really pop on a bright day.
Love the LC500! Hopefully one day .
Little more horsepower and it’s perfect
Under rated? It’s ugly.
Then don’t buy it if you don’t like. And back off too. Go buy an Infiniti M56 or Q70 V8 instead
@@jasonn4597 see that’s because I own an SL 550 which that’s what that car is trying to compete with and will never compete with it because it has a soft top,,
@@jasonn4597 if it wasn’t for the Mercedes SL 550s , that car would be around and nobody buys an imitation,, like Toyota and Japanese cars when Mercedes are on top of the world as the number one luxury car.