Lexus dropped the announcement on the 2026 MY.

https://pressroom.lexus.com/tangible...-lexus-lc-500/

https://pressroom.lexus.com/vehicle/...0-convertible/

Looks like they got rid of Flare Yellow and Copper Crest; introduced Wind and Smoke Matte Gray colors. Am I missing anything or is that all for 2026?

I’m surprised they continued this for another year given the demise of RC F and IS500. I guess the speculation that 2025 MY would be the end of production with an Ultimate/Pinnacle edition weren’t true after all.

 

Nice!

Japan has not even announced their press release yet! (They are slated to on July 24th, insiders say!)

I have been studying the Inspiration Series photo for the last 5 minutes straight trying to decide if I like it....haha

 

So looks like it's not a "final/ultimate/climax/pinnacle" edition, just a regular inspiration series? Does that mean the LC will continue its production in NA?
Also, it's kinda disappointed the coupe is not the matte silver finish rumored. This grey color looks boring.

 

Perhaps it's just the lighting, but that coupe door handle looks black.

 

I think the coupe nails the sporty look (which almost never appeals to me--I also think black wheels are ugly on almost every car).....and the vert seems to be a bit more classy looking....but I don't think it's enough to sway me to trade up from my 2021....

 

I noticed that there is no mention of a hybrid version. I wonder if they are dropping the LC 500h, at least in North America. Perhaps mine just got even more rare.

 

Color of the wind. Lol

 

Really strange they couldn't include interior shots of the saddle/white in the press release....

Also....350 units of the Vert Inspiration Series....not exactly limited, IMO.

 

Have the Inspiration cars always had active rear steering, or is that something new?

Also, when I delve into the actual spec sheet, the Inspirations are said to have a "rear performance rod with Damper", whereas the DHP and Sport packs have a "rear performance damper". Wonder what that's about? A panhard rod wouldn't make much sense on something like this... Maybe they mean a strut tower brace?

 

I would not be surprised if they still announce extremely limited production of non-inspiration coupes. Like maybe inspiration and bespoke only and then axe the whole thing after that. Why would they suddenly build 2-3x+ the normal allotment of inspiration vehicles after having skipped a year of them altogether?

The vert is giving serious retired dentist again though 😅😂

 

Great to see LC500 continue to be offered 👍

 

+1, based on the name it looks like we're good to 2027.

Last time we had public access to the allocation sheet I think there was never more than 3 hybrids in the pipeline, vs ~50 coupes and ~350 convertibles. I think Lexus mainly made them to sell in Europe to offset the MPG rating for the V8's.

 

No. The inspiration coupe has previously not had rear steering so that is new. As are the red brake calipers and the return of the carbon fiber wing!

 

The rear performance damper is not a strut tower brace. It has been available prior to the 26my. It is made by Yamaha. You can Google it and get a good description of its benefits. To put it too simply, it dampens vibration and chassis vacillation for a more rock solid feel. . .

 

Given my personal, first-time experience of ordering a Bespoke LC500, I may order the 2026 as soon as it's available so that I can get it in 3-4 years when I'm possibly ready to trade in my 2024.