First...thanks for the replies to my first post here.
I've been on the Lexus site a few times and playing with the builds. A few things that might deal breakers for me. Sports seats with Alcantara inserts. My main question is how is critical dynamic handling package, I have no intention of doing anything remotely track related. In addition, I have always had black cars and anything now that is to dark is out. Also, I do like wind color which seems to only come in convertible build, and I do not care for 5 spoke wheels. My color choices are wind, iridium or nori, with the full leather, black or caramel. Non-sport seats. Are the inserts on non-sport seats leather? Obviously nori with caramel is a stunner, anyone seen iridium with caramel?

 

Not sure that the DHP would do all that much at full track speed anyway - the opposing steering effect on the rear wheels only happens at reasonably low speeds, as far as I can tell - I’m sure someone here will be able to quote the exact speed limit for the active rear steering.

If you really cannot handle the prospect of alcantara on the seats (why?), you can of course go for the semi-aniline leather option. If you go Bespoke, you could have that and still have the carbon roof and scuff plates, and the torsen diff, if you care about those.

The Wind paint is only on the 2026 Inspiration Series convertibles. The fact that you started out mentioning the DHP makes me think you’re after a coupe?

 

I’ve read many comments fromLC 500 owners and this has led me to conclude the following.
1 There seems to be overwhelming happiness and satisfaction with those who have the DHP/ Performance package.Remorse is quite rare or nonexistent.

2 Those who have the Alcantera sports seats seem quite happy with their choice in terms of comfort, appearance and durability. Dissatisfaction appears to be very rare.

For all leather seats one could have the touring package or choose the Bespoke pathway.

 

I find the rear steer very handy in navigating city streets (and potholes!) - I suspect I also feel its guiding hand in high speed lane changes (where it turns the rear wheels in the same direction as the fronts). In medium-speed sweeping turns, I suspect the system is inactive.

 

Here is an in-depth explanation of what Lexus intended the Dynamic Handling feature to accomplish.

 

Over the Jul 4th weekend, I had to avoid debris (blown out tire parts, some are so big) on the road in GA and SC on I-95 many times, especially while following a truck / semi, and I had to react very quickly. The LC handled the maneuver so well that I don't think I would have been able to do so with my other vehicle even if I tried to. Mine is a coupe with DHP and Alcantara seats.

 

Looking at the spec for 2026, https://toyota-cms-media.s3.us-east-...ons-071625.pdf

Curb to Curb shows 17.7 (ft) then 17.4 (ft) w/ Active Rear Steering.

This is about 1.7 % or so, which seems rather small, and now I am wondering if we are just getting a placebo effect or not.

As for background, I don't own an LC and thinking about getting a 26 model coupe.
I want chrome delete with rear steering and that's the conundrum I've been working on.. Well, till they announced the Inspiration series over the weekend.
Now which comes with a wing that I don't necessarily want/need but maybe something I am OK with.

 

Easier route then is to spec one with DHP and either buy the black chrome prices for a couple grand all in, or have them all wrapped/painted for several hundred.

 

Thanks for the comment and suggestion; the Inspiration series does not allow me to pick interior color, so it's pretty much a take it or leave it "package". I will think about the route of doing after market modifications, but I'm a low touch person and somewhat hesitant to making such mods.. All in all, I guess I am just enjoying the process of tinkering, just like the fun part of travel being the planning part.

 

@JamesAbbe

”Curb to Curb shows 17.7 (ft) then 17.4 (ft) w/ Active Rear Steering.

This is about 1.7 % or so, which seems rather small, and now I am wondering if we are just getting a placebo effect or not.”

Admittedly those are not drastic differences but experienced reviewers such as Savage geese who’ve driven DHP vs non-DHP said there’s a distinct feel/difference between them.

 

@JamesAbbe
The black chrome alternative for shiny chrome is an equally great aesthetic depending upon one’s taste and objective. I don’t believe that is a labor intensive job at all. It you’re not comfortable with doing it, having someone do this wouldn’t be difficult to find.

 

Coupe for sure....Before I bought my IS 500 dealer had a demo LC with sport seats...too narrow for my upper back

 

Will it still be possible to spec a 26 or will we have to deal with whatever the factory decides to build?

 

High volumes dealers should be able to get you close to what you want but true to spec outside of bespoke may be difficult

 

I drove both LC500 with DHP and Bespoke build back to back on Sonoma raceway during performance school because I want to see what is different. I don’t feel much difference at all, and sometimes feel artificial with DHP. I feel more stable at turn with Bespoke car, then I asked instructor about rear wheel steering, he said it maybe help if you push car to max limit and it is more like to help in parking lot.

But I still bought car with DHP because I wanted those options.