2025 LEXUS LC 500 vs 2024 LEXUS LC 500 INSPIRATION SERIES // ENGINEER'S REVIEW // ANY DIFFERENCES?

[@brianmiller1580]

I just bought a 2019 w perf pkg! I catch myself going out to the garage just to stare at it...such a beautiful car

[@Chuck-s5i]

Brian, how is the ride quality of the 2019 on bumpy or less than smooth roads? Are you using run flat tires or non run flat? Congratulations on your acquisition.

[@brianmiller1580]

@Chuck-s5i Honestly I can't say? I live in the MidWest weather has not been ideal for summer tires so I have only driven it once at this point lol...car only has 14k miles and it does not have the original run flats on it any longer...looking foward to spring!! Your inspiration series is awesome btw!!

[@charley95sheridan44]

@@brianmiller1580 I feel your pain living in the midwest, I park my GS in the winter due to the salted roads. If you're ever interested in good service vs. the dealer check out Tuber The Car Care Nut located in the Chicagoland area. He's a certified master Toyota/Lexus technician and a personal friend of David's. He services both of my Lexus vehicles. I drive 150 miles to his shop just to have him service my vehicles.

[@Chuck-s5i]

@@brianmiller1580 Weather limitations okay understood. Only 14K miles on a 2019? Nice find.

[@lunamaria1048]

LC500 is such an attractive design😊

[@rightlanehog3151]

David, I am 'inspired' by both of these LCs. 🤩

[@CeeJay591]

Thank you so much David for your review - very much appreciated.

[@Chuck-s5i]

Hello David, I appreciate the quality of your content and your intelligent and professional demeanor and approach. The idea of an upper tier grand touring car that is very comfortable and “ fast enough” is quite appealing (Thank you Lexus). I am deciding whether to purchase a 2025 or a used late model L certified LC 500.The improved steering feel of the 2025 is good to know. I’m strongly leaning toward the dynamic handling package option. Thanks for this comparison review.

[@charley95sheridan44]

Wonderful video again as usual David!

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

Thank you David, I enjoy your in depth analysis of the LC, its construction, etc. I have a 25 Bespoke convertible on order, blue exterior, blue top, blue/white interior, and I'm quite exited. 😉 Thanks again, all the best.

[@apgarambulance]

Thanks David after waiting for 19 months for a 2024 Copper Crest LC500 I just learned I will get a 2025 LC500 March in Kelowna. Will be a rare car in B.C.

[@edmundcharles5278]

19 month wait!!!! Yikes sir, that is crazy long waiting time. You order in 2024 and get an LC 500 in 2025!

[@StuartBos]

Just bought a 2018 and love it

[@wilsonbaron9418]

Thank you for this. It was helpful ❤

[@edmundcharles5278]

Both very beautiful vehicles Dave. I'm on the fence about the Copper Crest color- in some light conditions it looks stunning, in other light conditions it is dark and bland. Concerning the Inspiration Series, I think that it does not offer enough extra features to justify its price, while invoking serious deficiencies such not allowing for the Dynamic Handling package (Not sure why this so). The white & blue interior is stunning, but I fear that the white leather is a very touch, stain and wear sensitive color. I think a nice eggshell/butter color would have better suited this combination of colored. Good luck Dave.

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

A quick question, David. Do you know if the new structural bracing is on the 25 convertible, as well as the coupe? Thanks!

[@SalvatoreP-d9r]

David I love your LC better than the 2025.

[@davidkeenan5989]

Thanks David.

[@gearhead1308]

Thanks for the video david. I just wanted to point out that if you are using body attached wireless mic they are programmed to focus on your speech by default so they cancel/reduce the sound of the car, so if possible use another mic so we can get full song of the Lexus V8. Thanks again.

[@ted6462]

Does your inspiration also have the torque vectoring differential?

[@herschist]

How do you like the carbon fiber roof, with the Dynamic Handling Package, vs. the glass roof, on the Touring & Sport package? Does the glass roof w/ shade have less headroom? Is the variable ratio & 4 wheel steering a noticeable upgrade? Thanks, in advance

[@Chuck-s5i]

Those are good questions. I hope that David responds.

[@your_royal_highness]

If I had lots of money I would own one. But, I can only afford one at a time. I just got a 2025 Q8 with everything I needed and wanted on it. 11% discount on the MSRP and they gave me what I paid for my previous car on trade deal. Very pleased.

[@BobsTank]

The Inspiration series LC has an interior color matching steering column which blends in beautifully. I just noticed the standard LC has a black steering column no matter what interior color.

[@edmundcharles5278]

You have a great eye for detail! Yes- every LC 500 should have the matching interiors color and steering column. Once again, the Lexus of Japan LC 500 design staff do not seem very aggressive in improving the interior cabin design features that most critics have been pointing out for many years! A sunglasses holder, 2nd true cupholder, Smartphone storage area, larger door still storage areas, fold-down rear seats, etc- are all minor but needed interior features that could be done without sacrificing any major model changes!

[@filterec1698]

The Bespoke cars with Blue/White interiors also have blue steering columns.

[@JPro_Is26.3]

My dream car(s) 😀

[@MikeForsythe]

On my second LC and currently a 2021 Inspiratiin Series Modified. It is sensational. Tons of vids on my channel

[@jeffwolf8018]

You're a very fortunate man to have that car.. Enjoy It

[@fredgen4811]

I have a 2021 but not sure if it's worth to replace with a 2025.

[@gunsmokezz]

Would this car make a good daily driver in Vancouver ? Thinking of possibly trading in my vette.

[@wyw201]

How do you afford gas in Van, prices are crazy

[@OcaOca]

Can you comment on what makes the GA-L platform distinct from the GA-K platform? Kirk says the L platform sucks in one of his last videos

[@sephie4]

I wish there was an AWD option 🗣️

[@omarr6021]

thank you very much for the comparison ,,,, i added the yamaha vibration dampers to my 2018 which came as standard in later models and notice some improvement in chassis reactions , i look forward adding the chassis bracing from 2025 model to improve chassis rigidity a bit too once i get me hands on those parts number :)

[@Chuck-s5i]

Omar were the Yamaha dampers worth the cost based upon the results?

[@omarr6021]

@@Chuck-s5i they weren't that costly and i do notice less vibration on the ride .i also recommend a move to non flat tires it added to refinement

[@Chuck-s5i]

@@omarr6021 Thanks for your reply. Those dampers were added to the LC 500 in 2021 to further improve what was already very good NVH control. It’s great to know that they work as intended. I’m not surprised that non-flat tires are an additional benefit toward ride quality and refinement. With those tires I’d keep a portable air compressor stored in the trunk.

[@PeterGinUAE]

Having spoken with several of the largest Lexus dealers in the USA and Canada, this KZbin video blogger should concentrate on quality reviews of Lexus' most popular vehicles -- SUVs. Specifically, the RX, NX, UX, and the TX. Lexus has plainly responded to consumer demand by pivoting to SUVs -- versus cars. The video blogs of this channel should reflect that.

[@Chuck-s5i]

This makes absolutely no sense at all.

[@PeterGinUAE]

@@Chuck-s5i The "sense" is that reviews on low selling cars will appeal to a small consumer market -- versus reviews of the cars that are high volume sellers. The LC is not sold in the EU, anymore. It's a dying model.

[@Chuck-s5i]

@ Have you actually taken the time to review this channel’s video catalog? There’s a very generous amount of reviews devoted to the ubiquitous SUVs. I applaud the effort and time David provides for reviewing a far less common yet wonderful vehicle such as this Lexus LC 500. He apparently recognizes that you can appeal to the interest of different automotive niches. I’m very glad he’s here.

[@PeterGinUAE]

@@Chuck-s5i You must drive an Oldsmobile and Saab, as well. I don't see the need to review car models destined for extinction. But the 'gearhead' who has a rust bucket on cinder blocks in their backyard as a DIY mechanic, must share your sentiments.

[@Chuck-s5i]

@@PeterGinUAE Your snarky ill informed comment reflects a lot. We’ll just respectfully disagree with regard to perspective. Take care.

[@francisgallozzi2595]

Upon entering and exiting the roundabout with the 2025 LC500, have you noticed the effectiveness of the 4-wheel steering ?

[@2amRendezvous]

My 85 celica GTS use to have as my first car had this blue color, and I always wondered why.

[@blisguy]

My 24 Bespoke LC500 in SK doesn't have that gross front licence plate like they do in ON and BC

[@youmongrel]

Still mad they used that crappy trackpad for so long - I'd love to buy a preowned one of these from a few years ago but I don't think I can deal with that feature in it.

[@Chuck-s5i]

Well according to many 2018-2023 LC 500 owners with the touchpad , 90-95% of all functions can simply be handled by the voice command. The integrated in dash screen and analog clock is a very elegant look.

[@edmundcharles5278]

Amen! It should have been changed in 2019 or 2020! In the car business, you carefully listen to the critical feedback of your customers, as well as investigating the interior features of your GT competition (Mercedes, BMW, Aston Martin, etc).

[@youmongrel]

@@edmundcharles5278but at Toyota, you implement new tech EXTREMELY slowly to minimize risk of any issues to compatibility or supply chain.

[@joecruz5851]

Can you belive they made a hybrid version!!! Doesnt have the sound but has more torque imo!

[@edgarortiz4681]

I have noticed that you are no longer promoting the Land Cruiser, Tundra, and Tacoma. Wise move.

[@KLRGT500KR]

Personally, LC500 is a great grand touring car.. I have driven it extensively. It does cruising with luxury well, but the issue is it does not offer much else other than an aggressive exhaust sound. It is way too slow and way too soft and floaty when you go anything above 5/10th. It is a fine car if you are going to cruise in style, but it does not definitely check all the boxes for me for the price.

[@2013brzsubaru]

4.4 0-60 is not slow nor is it particulary fast. Why do you need it any faster for a luxury cruiser? Would you track this car? How fast do you need to get to the speed limit?

[@KLRGT500KR]

No way. It runs 13.2 - 13.3 second in the quarter mile and it feels like it. It is 4400 lbs and underpowered for the weight. There is a video of it losing to a 370z stock. There is not a single test where it runs 4 4 seconds. Even Lexus does not claim that. 4.7 - 4.8 second in all of the tests I find. I get it is not meant for high performance driving, buy for $100k, it does not check all of the necessary balance boxes since it is way too grand touring

[@DMatalas]

Sorry not a fan of the blocky looking iPad glued to the dashboard, the mouse track pad with inbeded display is more classy I find it easy to navigate vs smuggling my finger grease on the cheap looking iPad thing

[@philpernice4722]

They need a F sport and an awd option imo

[@badhobz1]

Best car on sale today. All those Porsche beetles are so pretentious and boring.

[@Chuck-s5i]

David loves the Porsche 911. It is strictly a matter of what type of driving experience you seek. These two are very different cars (Both excellent in their respective niche). Grand tourer versus sports car.

[@FrankBurgos]

♥

[@johndiaz7240]

Keep your 2024

[@Dulc3B00kbyBrant0n]

i wouldnt want that variable gear ratio steering personally

[@tbuddy3372]

Bring on the Lexus LCF before the electrical trash TRIES to take over..

[@oldrrocr]

[@mugdays]

2024の方が美しいと思うよ

[@alengreen589]

time to sell the 2024 and buy a 2025.

[@yass123]

They ruined the interior with that tacked on screen.