The 2025 Lexus LC 500 gets UNEXPECTED upgrade!

[@TheBreakfastLover]

I hope they continue to produce this for at least another 4 years or so. I'm so close to being able to get one.

[@オルフェーヴルの夫]

Have any bank near you? Gotta fight for your dream fren

[@ibrahimbashir6634]

Good luck my guy ❤💙💙 Enjoy it for me too when u buy it

[@TheBreakfastLover]

@オルフェーヴルの夫 I prefer cash purchases for vehicles. Just for my peace of mind.

[@オルフェーヴルの夫]

​@@TheBreakfastLover there will be a lot of cash there though, free even 😉😉

[@130charges]

Used ones with decent mileage are reselling for 60-75k

[@NotNowCato1254]

Totally agree Kirk. It's not about the all-out performance with the LC500. I just want to own a machine with those aesthetics, that build quality and that power plant. Period.

[@izzdee]

And it’ll hold up over the years better than the rest of the industry

[@JimmyHuynhdesign]

I sat in a 2024 model with the caramel interior was seriously just absolutely amazing. Literally like sitting in a luxury handbag.

[@superalain1961]

I drove a LC 500 graciously lent to me by a customer of mine, I drove it 2 hours and I could stop smiling and had an orgasmic audio feel when I would rev and hear the engine, I don’t care if anybody can blow by me with your beemers but I don’t care, driving a LC is an experience, a way of thinking, a TRUE GT

[@MarkDel-x4l]

Hi Kirk, love the channel and appreciate all the love you give this car. I have a red LC500 convertible (2022) and it is the best car I have ever driven and the best car ever owned. Time to take off the band aid and buy a yellow one as soon as possible. Keep up the good work, eh! From Calgary Alberta.

[@dsdddsd4543we]

What’s crazy about the LC is that they can add a high performance battery pack to the car, keep the exact same design and no one would think it is an old car. It is timeless design.

[@tubedude92]

how? its already cramped and heavy enough

[@zetapingpong]

@@tubedude92The LC hybrid already exists lol

[@tubedude92]

@@zetapingpong that’s a v6 though, no?

[@zetapingpong]

@@tubedude92 It is. But the original post was about it just having a battery and keeping the design. Definitely no room to add a battery to the v8. They had a hard ass time even getting a transmission cooler in there for the most recent inspiration series lol

[@wauneoats8563]

@@zetapingpongthat transmission cooler has been around since 2018 we just now getting most part numbers this year for it but it’s always been around

[@Carsrlifepnw]

This will be my GT car someday! Its between this and a magnaride C8 corvette. This is just so much nicer inside and out. Performance is funny but at 7/10ths it is great on a longer journey and when some fun roads present themselves, we will be happy

[@samaraiza]

I considered both as well. If you're looking for performance/sporty feel, go with the C8. If you want a gentleman's car, go with LC. Also, I see 10 C8s on a single Saturday. I see another LC maybe once a month, at least out here in Texas.

[@Carsrlifepnw]

@samaraiza very true! The LC500 stops me in my tracks every time.

[@jamespaul3064]

I have mine for a few weeks now ....... sooooo sweet!

[@edmundcharles5278]

2025 model? If yes, please comment on the bracing additions!

[@edmundcharles5278]

Lexus/Toyota engineers realized from testing European sports cars that full body rigidity was key to high speed dynamic handling (not sure why it took all these years!). Thus front & rear bracing was added, a mid-underbody bracing was not possible due to existing LC 500 design limitations. A new LC 500 model successor is needed!

[@husshardan3511]

One of the most stunning vehicles on the road.

[@ae747sp5]

Just need to bring back the CD player

[@MikeForsythe]

Nice Kirk. I’ve loved both my modified LCs and love seeing the updates. Thanks for posting.

[@whateverittakes5580]

Engine mods? I am interested in another 100 hp for mine. I have no doubt the drivetrain can handle.

[@MikeForsythe]

@ only bolt ons. Headers and exhaust. The advertised tunes are new so waiting to see more results. No supercharger because of the ECU

[@mikivli]

they need to give us a no screen option with Bluetooth for the timeless interior appeal

[@TriniZx3]

The LC at $100k is a steal of a deal compared to a new Vantage at $200k starting price

[@samaraiza]

Especially when maintenance cost is factored in.

[@pan4632]

Lexus needs to drop the full EV 2030 goal. The market does not want that

[@verde629]

Us car people don’t want that but the avg person that isn’t into cars don’t mind

[@pan4632]

@@verde629 even amongst avg people, EV sales are underperforming

[@val8730]

Full electrified goal, not full ev😂😂😂

[@verde629]

@@pan4632 Lexus doesn’t even have that goal like the German brands. Toyota admitted they’re transitioning to hybrid first because it’s more reliable

[@Arsen989]

I don’t think Toyota has ever put all their eggs in that basket. Akio has said for many years that hybrid is the answer and not full electric. The market is proving him right as we speak.

[@samaraiza]

As a ‘24 owner who’s not retired, it needs a few things that I consider low hanging fruit, as they’re found in convertibles 1/3 of its price. It needs an ambience package like Mercedes or Camaros, and not dim the lights when on the go, or at least make it configurable. I had a Camaro rental in Hawaii and it was sweet being able to start bringing the top down remotely as I’m approaching the car such that it was ready to go by the time my wife and I were in it. The climate control settings need to be in the same context or at least a click/touch away from setting seat and steering ventilation settings. It sucks that the button near the shifter takes us to the seat ventilation settings but have to then figure out how to navigate to A/C settings. Paddle shifters are plastic, and super cheap feeling with respect to how heavy the steering and the car is. They need to be metal. Even Logitech steering wheels for gaming have this option. Bonus for being able to shift with the shifter, arcade style. Lastly, it doesn’t make sense for there to be no spec higher possible than what I got, yet there’s still empty button placeholders on the left of the steering wheel like a cheap base Toyota. I recommend either a knob to adjust the subwoofer or the vibrancy of the ambient lighting package it needs. Not so low hanging fruit would of course entail integrating the touch display into the dashboard. A 22” wheel option would be sweet.

[@edmundcharles5278]

Sorry the paddles ARE NOT PLASTIC, Esther these are a magnesium metal which is super light, do lighter the metal c as n float on water! If you want to talk improvements: a larger/deeper trunk that can fit 10 cubic feet of storage; another cup holder; sunglasses holders; folding rear seats; massage seats; more interior colors; smartphone storage/ charging area.

[@samaraiza]

@@edmundcharles5278magnesium? they feel so ...cheap. Perhaps it's the feedback. There is none, and I guess I'm expecting a pull. For the sunglasses, I found some nice leather magnetic clips that go on sun visor that do well enough. That and a magnetic piece that holds my phone horizontally below the AC controls. Though a charging area would be appreciated.

[@backfromthefuture3230]

For 100k there should be no complaints

[@sdlausen1]

Lexus also upgraded the ISF every. single. year. Not a bad thing.

[@rasundesilva6088]

They need to get off their ass and bring it back. Will buy one day one

[@9jang]

I get that Lexus traditionally does 3 refreshes on a model before they go new model change, but man I hope they keep selling and improving the LC until 2040 because it is THAT good. Even the 2017 I tested was already mindblowing.

[@dereksteffen8906]

Mine just came in this week. Amazing car

[@stuekere]

I owned a MKIV supra with 850hp but now 15 years later I can say there's something nice about rarity, sound, looks and build quality. You don't always need to go fast...you just need to have fun and when you're in the LC500 you're ALWAYS having fun and it makes you feel special.

[@kendall9758]

Looks = 10 Sound = 10 Interior = 10 Performance = 4 Worth it!

[@christhai8582]

Loved it since it first came out. Love it til this day. New brace seems super interesting.

[@longbeachcarguy]

Touchscreen came for 2024 MY. This braces improvement is for Coupes only and is on 2025 MY. My bet would be 2025 is the last MY for LC

[@charley95sheridan44]

I wonder if existing owners can upgrade to the braces thru Lexus parts?!

[@shawnrodenn1967]

I own the GS 350 F sport and wow that is a great car and I would continue to keep it since it’s paid for. I would definitely go finance the new LC if it had a manual transmission.

[@veetotouchfeet]

Have the same, 2014 gs350 f sport,63k miles great car, blind spots on 45 degree intersections, drove es 350, front wheel drive sucks,

[@cammedmotorsports7629]

I keep saying since it came out, the only good significant way they can improve it, is with a hardtop convertible like the SC430. Maybe they are saving that for the final version of it. If they do I will for sure buy one and until then no thank you.

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Thanks for letting us know Kirk

[@eleanormassaro5195]

I’ve always been in love with the Lexus LC 500 ever since it came out. I wish I could buy one too, Kirk!

[@LC500Guy]

Always on Technology? Let me explain. I just picked up my new 2025 LC500 with Dynamic Handling Package on 1-8-2025. I also have a White 2023 LC 500 base model. I watched your video before picking up my new 2025 LC500 now after driving it I re-watched your video and now I understand what Lexus is saying. Lexus didn't put the "Under Body Struts" to update the car. They HAD TO put the underbody struts because of the updated Dynamic Handling Package v2.0. Always on Variable Gear Steering and Variable Rear Wheel Steering Drive Connection. It's not four-wheel-drive, but it is Four-Wheel Steering. It used to be the rear tires would turn when you were going at a certain slow miles per hour than they would turn on when you were going at a certain highway speed. Now it's on full-time and it's connected to the weight of the variable gear steering wheel and the rear wheel steering. With my 2023 LC500 all I do is listen to the roar of the exhaust like everyone else, But with my 2025 LC500 and with the added new dynamic handling package and the under body brace. The steering wheel is HARDER to turn, but with the Variable Gear-Ratio Steering working in tandem with the Active Rear Steering which is always on at any speed, now doing a left turn instead of having to turn the steering wheel halfway around to make a left turn and I have to take one of my hands off of the paddle shifters to make the the turn, all I do is turn the steering wheel 3 inches to the left to make the turn, and while in manual mode my hands never have let go of the paddle shifters because I never have to turn the steering wheel that far around. The car feels a lot heavier and PLANTED to the ground, but it's not heavier. I'm actually feeling the road with the weight of the steering wheel. I'm also not listening at the V8 sound anymore. My attention for now is wanting to drive my new LC500 around twisty turns. To get used to this. I've driven an older LC500 with the dynamic package. It did NOT feel like this. The new always on LEXUS PHILOSOPHY is on from 1mph to 158mph. The Dynamic Handling Package must put SO MUCH STRESS on the chassis they needed the braces underneath. Also, on the 2025 there's half the customization as there was before. You can't turn any of this on or off. I also have the dealership turn off the SOS, Data Management collection box, Navigation and the AT&T Wi-Fi. They collected so much data that they allegedly sold it to my insurance company last year with my 2023 LC 500 and my insurance went up. I had them turn that Car's data management off. Also. I bought 2 new Apple iPads 11 inch M4's with the "Nano Screen" with cellular connectivity and mounted each one right underneath the 2025 touchscreen with a magnet & 2023 right where the middle of the air conditioning vents are. There are KZbin videos to configure iPads as perfect Apple CarPlay screens with widgets and extra large Apps, Maps, Weather, and so on. * Carbon fiber roof * TOMS Performance brake pads* * Rear performance damper * Carbon Fiber Door Scuff Plates * Variable Gear-Ratio Steering * Active Rear Steering * Torsen®* limited-slip rear differential * Alcantara®-Trimmed Headliner * Sport Seats with Alcantara®*-Trimmed Inserts * Speed-activated rear wing

[@mokeyandabandit]

these are the sort of replies i come for. Thx!

[@MissouriAdventures]

I'd love to hear how the LX/100-300 dont compare with the best ever made from Lexus. For example the engines are blueprinted or x-rayed (I forgot what they call it). And the suspension and front driveshafts are far thicker than any other from Toyota/Lexus.

[@bjm23vancity92]

So beautiful, sounds incredible, really an epic car, wish I could afford one...

[@omarr6021]

Thank you very mush for those videos on the Lexus LC500 ,,, you are probably the best source of info on this car which I believe it’s an amazing vehicle and future classic , by the way the total production volume since launch is going to be way less than what Porsche 992 GT3 production and that tell us something about exclusivity ☺. Final note I think it would be really beneficial for us to know those upgrade parts numbers to help us source them .

[@chezzyperson3339]

Any news on the 2025 RC?

[@Ghull17]

Love my Structural Blue coupe. Can’t see me selling it any time soon.

[@niz1vir741]

Are the under floor braces on the 2025 LC 500 convertible?

[@asong26]

Assuming the underbody bracing is only for the Coupe?

[@genegennari9350]

I wonder if a rigidity brace kit can be made for the older models.

[@jemramos321]

Hollow suspension arms and an AT oil cooler (edge) and dont forget expert mode. Lc by yearly iterations have placed special improvements from its inspiration series first 😮following its standard models on the next model year. This wasn't done for this 2025.

[@Eelgnotsa]

I bought a Maza MX five because of the LC 500. I wanted one can’t afford it so I went to the next best thing.

[@polystictus]

I'm surprised that they still make them. I thought they were about to drop them three years ago. I very rarely see them and I see a little of everything here in Southern California. I recall when there was going to be an F version that never happened.

[@chibbyylol]

1:10 'always on' just seems like kaizen

[@jaygoodie7890]

Dream line up lc500, GSF, LX570 (not 600) looking for Canadian spec GSF first since that is the hardest find of my selection "color scheme" Also no rush but I do hope that the LC500 does get real after market support unlike the isf,RCF,GSF

[@rightlanehog3151]

Kirk, Did you consider "Brace Yourself For a 2025 Lexus LC Upgrade" as a possible title for this video? 😝

[@オルフェーヴルの夫]

I hope he change the mr beast mouth gapping face in the thumbnails

[@Dongzzzzzz]

​@オルフェーヴルの夫 with that oversaturated edit lol

[@elleryfamilia8291]

The side profile and rims look amazing, the back looks good, but the front looks way too Camry for me.

[@TypeFin]

Wonder if they will do an IS for 20205?

[@davidpavlich8939]

It is one of the finest GT cars on the road...period.

[@superalain1961]

They said they are stopping production worldwide except for USA and Canada , on order only , rest of the world it’s a no go.

[@Kevin27182]

I’m so surprised they never came out with a f sport model so strange

[@UrbanBDKNY]

It’s a dying market and this car never sold a lot LC500F or LCF500 would have been epic. They had it planned and canceled it

[@Kevin27182]

@ I get it but literally every Lexus model has an f sport version

[@UrbanBDKNY]

@@Kevin27182 messed up when you put it that way 😫

[@stephenwierzbicki4463]

Kirk can you Buy one Used?? The LFR Looks 😮 like the Batmobile and the LC Looks like an Awesome Coupe 😊.

[@edmundcharles5278]

It is ironic that if most automobiles had kept the the old body-on-frame chassis build process, there would be no chases flexing or the need to provide such structural bracing since body-on-frame construction provides an inherent rigidity and firm-fixed body frame. There are engineering compromises to be sure with body-on-frame chases construction, but there are also engineering construction compromises with the prevalent uni-body construction as well. Just a passing thought everyone!

[@wauneoats8563]

In my 2018 LC 500 my left rear brace pops or flex over bumps or acceleration Lexus has no official fix for this an this problem effects all performance models with rear steering

[@level10boy]

I want a new IS with modern hybrid powertrains to upgrade from my 300h, too bloody long!

[@veetotouchfeet]

I test drove IS 500, slop ,laggy transmission, , such a waste, excellent v8 power, transmission definite deal braker, will lexus ever wise up and bring dual clutch back?,

[@KeithHowells]

Definitely want to own an LC, RCF, GSF or IS500 with that 5.0 v8 in the future via used market

[@CIRCLEDARK]

The V8 needs that 10 speed trans in the LC.

[@aurorajones8481]

2:00 Trust me the car doesnt "NEED" that. I street race my LC all the time and Im able to dominate my segment with delight. Scat Packs, GT's, SS, Z, Ftype, Type R, WRX, Im sure I've left out some bodies i cannot recall. Sure i cant beat a GTR or Z06 (i know my audience) but its hilarious to catch those drivers off guard to snap their necks. The car is FUN. Its a heavy RWD so you need to drive it like it needs it. Counterpoint when i hop in my WRX i drive it different applying throttle where i cannot in the LC. My point is those braces are not necessary. Im sure its great, but if your a capable operator you can dominate with the current ones as well.

[@aurorajones8481]

And i yell out "YOU JUST GOT SPANKED BY A LEXUS!!!"

[@MyGoogi]

absolutely agree with your statement. i know this car very well and drove it many times on German autobahns and often more than 240 km/h and the car is greatly stable and confident.❤ Nevertheless those upgrades are very welcome.

[@avdp9095]

With the LS the best Lexus, period. Maybe even the best build car on the market...... . In the Netherlands it crushed the Mercedes SL Amg 5.3 in a comparison test. Source Autovie, major Carmagazine in the Netherlands. It was even considered far and far better build quality than Bentley GT, same source.

[@Meltdown900cc]

I guess this guy never heard the amazing down shift note this car makes 😊

[@mononeo]

"Always on" appears to be KAIZEN for Lexus: "continual, running enhancement through agile development."

[@UrbanBDKNY]

The ECU for this car still hasn’t been cracked has it? This car tuned with 100-150HP more is perfection. It’s already darn near perfect but a 600HP LC500 with a supercharger to keep the sound…

[@genegennari9350]

Most Lexus are unfortunately underpowered. Not sure why.

[@UrbanBDKNY]

@ reliability

[@labornurse]

One day....

[@samkelohmsimang-hs7uo]

So true ✅

[@liamj5091]

It is so good that even naveen likes it

[@normanli7085]

The only one that's worthy of a lexus badge -naveenthemachine

[@Edward_Presto]

Toyota PLEASE stuff that new LFR V8 powerplant in the LC and give us the LCF. 6:20

[@aurorajones8481]

3:51 I preferr this honestly. You sit in this (mine) and go to a new one and you have that (ew) feeling that you just got short changed, those who don't know right away still feel it. The buttons were cheaper out on the center consol as well on the updated one, they took the clock away (which i loved). So they made it leather and now they are making it suede. Big whup Its still not as good as the art piece behind glass lit up.

[@R1S0.]

i would love to have green interior (like that one green alcantara piece on GX overtrail trim model...)

[@MultiPwncakes]

More weight?

[@Alphapugdaddy]

I hope it will still be manufactured in 2026 when I hope to buy one but its V8 or nothing.

[@shawnrodenn1967]

How this car does not have a manual transmission still is beyond me. If they would just put a manual in it I would literally go buy one tomorrow. People don’t do not buy sports cars to flip panels. They buy sports cars to shift gears.

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

I really think a manual transmission would set this thing off.

[@davidhorne2326]

Very limited inventory at dealerships.

[@JLamborgini]

Heard some of the bolts on it says Lexus 😳

[@michaelp472]

This is not a slight upgrade. It has dramatically changed the handling and the feel. Listen to reviews by those who tried it in the 2025z

[@Blissfulanon]

They need to make the fuckin ECU open! No one can do shit to it because it’s locked up!

[@dash-ryan]

This is one car that would have benefitted from a passenger side screen.

[@samkelohmsimang-hs7uo]

RX 2024 model also good very good. LX exterior is gorgeous 🔥 🤌 but interior is outdated and tired. Range rover and Mercedes GLS are by far premium and upmarket 🔥 👌

[@openplz3000]

It's either a s Plaid or one of these next. Lightly used and heavily deprecated

[@alengreen589]

Lexus impresses me always with their updates after a few years 👏👏👏

[@nicky65935]

you need to do a better job of prepping yourself when you do these types of videos or car reviews. Saying straight up "I don't know what Always On Philosophy is" kind of ruins your credibility or professionalism when doing these. Just some honest feedback.

[@marksimmons896]

Crypto is going into a bull run. My goal is this year. Amazing car

[@aurorajones8481]

7:45 The performance on this car is in the cooling. The brakes, the tranny, if you track it those are the first to go forcing you to slow your roll. The fix is upgrading your brakes and put a trans cooler on, which leads to new road blocks. Yea its not a 911 or Vett even. Its a very capable car but they didn't design it with that in mind, which is odd considering this was Akio's baby. I guess he wanted more luxury but being he is an enthusiast wanted sport baked in there as well but being that was an "afterthought" its not pure. I see the LC as a GT, SS in hugo boss. 😈 SS in Hugo Boss😬 I only speak about the looks nothing more. It looks good.

[@itsm3th3b33]

1:09 Alway On phylosophy is marketing bulshit. The engineering term is in the Google description: Agile Development - small and quick iterative deliveries.

[@marklivos]

What this car needs is a new, faster-shifting gearbox.

[@davidwood9966]

Man $200k over here in Australia. I don't think I can manage that.

[@lightshunshine3861]

if im not mistaken in my country about $300k

[@davidwood9966]

@@lightshunshine3861 yeh I think I'm probably gonna have to sit this one out tbh

[@steve0ne11]

Should be making 525 hp. Even if they are not focused on performance.

[@aurorajones8481]

MY LC! SPLOOOSH! Stick to a 22, or 23. The 24 and up suck cause they cheaped out on the interior.

[@mez6256]

Huh?

[@johnconnor7501]

Really?

[@edmundcharles5278]

No they did not! The interior largely remains unchanged!

[@will.davlin]

Socks to bed=best sleep possible 🟥🟧🟧🟪🟩

[@aurorajones8481]

Filthy! Shower first and go to bed naked.

[@msbelindapls]

LC already discounted. Pretty old design for a new car, same as GTR35. Great pre owned, but way too outdated as a new buy.

[@tima.478]

Test drove a 2024 two weeks ago. I wanted to like it but I can't deal with the way the new screen is positioned, never parting with my 2018!

[@jasonh8212]

The LC500 styling is very bland to me. The rear lights look cheap with that iced out finish. But the interior is amazing. Exterior styling is overhyped but everyone has sheep mentality and will hop in the bandwagon to declare it’s amazing.

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Cool

[@TheBestBartender]

I’m sure the interior is still going to be underwhelming. This is why I skipped it

[@heiden2413]

problem of LC is the suspension. meaning, its arms and bushings are fa rtoo soft with too much tolerance. geometry of front is very similar to audi with split double wishbone with tons of rubber bushing play. if they introduced few more spherecals with solid single piece upper arm for double wishbone, it'd be more sporty but they only want to make cars to appeal to boomers

[@InvestBetter.]

Having been a Lexus owner (IS350, which underwhelmed me), I would consider making Lexus into a 2-Tier luxury brand. Think Lexus and Lexus Elite. Lexus should have 3-4 vehicles that stand above vehicles like the RX and ES. Give the volume model owners something to aspire to. That is where you have V8 engines, bespoke interiors, performance exhaust systems, and next-level VIP treatment. That's my 2 cents.

[@avdp9095]

Think your right but Toyoda has neglected Lexus for years now.....

[@chibbyylol]

Lexus Elite? You could be thinking of Century

[@esteemedenergy]

They need to do something about the crappy transmission and transmission logic as it destroys any sporty pretense of the car. It is such a horrible car to drive in any sporty manner, typical Lexus.

[@Chuck-s5i]

Have you actually driven a LC 500? What you said is not what the vast majority of reviewers and owners reported at all. If your opinion is based on direct driving experiences then your outcome is in the tiny minority.