I've owned my '15 LC200 for a few months now and I've noticed a few tech/convenience things Toyota could do better.
1. Factory remote start with decent range that doesn't shut off upon unlock or door open. (GM, Ford, and Chrysler do this already.)
2. Radar Cruise control that can be set up or down in 1 mile/hour increments. (Cops in my neck of the woods work in 5s. 64 no ticket, 65 ticket.)
3. Auto Fold mirrors. (I know Lexus has this. Share the love Toyota.)
4. Better voice command. i.e. Ability to press voice button and say redial. i.e. Ability to press voice button and say Navigate-to-full-address in one statement.
5. Key fob lock/unlock functionality while car is running. (It would be nice to leave the car running in the winter and briefly run into a hotel to dump keys and check out. Same here - domestic brands allow this.)
6. LED daytime running lights. LC has LED lights but they only work with the head lights. Instead we get dim yellow high beams for DRLs.
7. View the rear camera while in park. (Currently only visible when in reverse)
8. Soft open tail gate.
9. Puddle lights under the mirrors.
10. More audio ports. i.e. 3.5mm aux jack, more than one usb port. (Older years had a USB port and a 3.5mm aux jack, it's a shame it was removed.)
11. Deeper cup holders. i.e. Ones deep enough to keep a bottle of water upright. (Current ones are too shallow and let a standard 16oz bottle tip side to side with each turn. The adjustment arm isn't strong enough to hold anything in place.)
12. 2nd row storage in the center armrest.
13. KDSS bleeder valve that doesn't rust beyond adjustment.
I know some of these things are addressed with Lexus and/or newer model years. But not all of them. IMO Toyota lags in tech. I guess they focus on reliability which makes them slow (very slow) to change. I know all of these wants could be fulfilled with another brand but I suspect there would be a trade off in reliability and build quality. So this is just a list of wants which I hope Toyota addresses in newer revisions.
1. Factory remote start with decent range that doesn't shut off upon unlock or door open. (GM, Ford, and Chrysler do this already.)
2. Radar Cruise control that can be set up or down in 1 mile/hour increments. (Cops in my neck of the woods work in 5s. 64 no ticket, 65 ticket.)
3. Auto Fold mirrors. (I know Lexus has this. Share the love Toyota.)
4. Better voice command. i.e. Ability to press voice button and say redial. i.e. Ability to press voice button and say Navigate-to-full-address in one statement.
5. Key fob lock/unlock functionality while car is running. (It would be nice to leave the car running in the winter and briefly run into a hotel to dump keys and check out. Same here - domestic brands allow this.)
6. LED daytime running lights. LC has LED lights but they only work with the head lights. Instead we get dim yellow high beams for DRLs.
7. View the rear camera while in park. (Currently only visible when in reverse)
8. Soft open tail gate.
9. Puddle lights under the mirrors.
10. More audio ports. i.e. 3.5mm aux jack, more than one usb port. (Older years had a USB port and a 3.5mm aux jack, it's a shame it was removed.)
11. Deeper cup holders. i.e. Ones deep enough to keep a bottle of water upright. (Current ones are too shallow and let a standard 16oz bottle tip side to side with each turn. The adjustment arm isn't strong enough to hold anything in place.)
12. 2nd row storage in the center armrest.
13. KDSS bleeder valve that doesn't rust beyond adjustment.
I know some of these things are addressed with Lexus and/or newer model years. But not all of them. IMO Toyota lags in tech. I guess they focus on reliability which makes them slow (very slow) to change. I know all of these wants could be fulfilled with another brand but I suspect there would be a trade off in reliability and build quality. So this is just a list of wants which I hope Toyota addresses in newer revisions.