Media LC 250 & GX550 Picture Thread (46 Viewers)

[Brown98LC]

I would assume that design and development is a ongoing continuous process and that they are already working on the LCI and next generations.

At my last service they replaced the front rotors/brake pads on my 300 free of charge part of a recall because the 300 GX had squeaky brakes. I personally only got the squeak a few times but the earlier ones had it really bad. The complaints first happened 2 years ago.
I am sure this is one of many parts they change all the time or improve upon all the time...the true Toyota kaizen way.
A 2024 300 will no doubt be a better vehicle than a 2022 300.

The LC300 had alot of annoying first year (and even 2nd year) issues. Lots of engine failure issues as well in the early batches. I see the same happening with the Tundra in the US.
The new engine has a bad reputation now here but in a few years they will all forget about these issues because no doubt Toyota will continously improve things and the early issues will hopefully be a thing of the past.

 

[AndrewTK]

For those of us that work in Product Development (in any industry), we have an old saying when management asks us to bring in the schedule, "You want it bad, you get it Bad!"

The reality is, the mantra of Marketing is, generate buzz, leave them clamoring for more, while they wait, to build anticipation. Unfortunately, for us enthusiasts, there is never enough information and it's never soon enough, no matter how many nuggets we dig up.

I would rather wait, have them take their time and get it right, I don't want another Tundra turbogate or poor fit and finish.

I appreciate that perspective on the development process, but the big question to me is how much development/refinement is happing in the 6-8 months after unveiling to cars hitting dealer lots? This is the window that I find frustrating.

 

[TexasFunRunner]

I would assume that design and development is a ongoing continuous process and that they are already working on the LCI and next generations.

Nope, that's not how it works, after the launch, they move the team members to the next model that needs designing. They won't even think about the refresh model for a few of years.

 

[TexasFunRunner]

I appreciate that perspective on the development process, but the big question to me is how much development/refinement is happing in the 6-8 months after unveiling to cars hitting dealer lots? This is the window that I find frustrating.

They are finalizing materials, plastics, etc., wrapping up testing, getting the software/firmware to the suppliers so the can start parts production. Getting final training and technical documents ready, giving the go ahead to 3rd party supplies to start producing and shipping parts to the factory. Finalizing factory tooling and training, Running pre-production models to get the bugs out.

Etc, etc, etc.

 

[LCHOU]

Overtrails

 

[carboncycles]

It's really hard NOT to like this SUV.

 

[Phillyd2]

Nope, that's not how it works, after the launch, they move the team members to the next model that needs designing. They won't even think about the refresh model for a few of years.

LOL not even widget makers do that. I happen to own a manufacturing company that makes products much MUCH less involved than Toyota and it would be negligent to think like that. Constant evaluation, continued tweaking, always looking to improve, never stop thinking about what's next. If you don't then you're gone, because the other guy sure as hell is.

 

[Phillyd2]

It's really hard NOT to like this SUV.

It really does look good. Looking forward to seeing videos of it driving around in the wild instead of a manufactured test course.

 

[JZGarage]

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Fantastic - thanks for sharing.

What colors are shown here? Incognito on left and Nebula Grey on right?

 

[LCHOU]

Fantastic - thanks for sharing.

What colors are shown here? Incognito on left and Nebula Grey on right?

Nebula is not available on overtrail
those are incognito, atomic and earth

 

[stridertexas]

Great set of pics and 2 videos of the underneath while on a lift.

click on the link below and then the “14th pic thumbnail”. theres 2 videos in the album.

Facebook Lexus 550 group

 

[LCHOU]

Nice review

 

[Umbrarian]

LC250 1958 Edition on display at Toyota North American HQ 10/17/23.

 

[Phillyd2]

Glad to see the 'rock' safe and sound.

 

[Phillyd2]

 

[vantage78]

Is it me, or does that trunk space (with all rows up) look slightly bigger than the Lx600’s area? Like half a cube?

 

[Joshuak172]

Is it me, or does that trunk space (with all rows up) look slightly bigger than the Lx600’s area? Like half a cube?

1400+ lbs payload too, more than my tundra.

 

[Phillyd2]

Good opportunity to learn how your mute feature works.

 

[Brown98LC]

Looks less top heavy compared to previous generations thanks to the new platform.
Just by this thing sits on the road you can tell its a proper LC.

 

[Brown98LC]

@1.30, they mention something interesting...
"Redefining the platform midway through the build"
Does this mean they originally had a different platform and then moved it on to the TNGA-F platform?
I remember reading the same thing happened with the Seqouia/Tundra.