Runaway pimp... I agree with a lot of your assessment of the standard system. Bought a 2 month old managers special f-sport (may 2016) but no premium navigation. It's a Lexus so how bad could it be..... jeeeeez. I rate my six year old saab system higher. Add to your list (though may also be on premium) no mute feature on radio and no radio volume reduction when navigation voice command activates. And the Dab radio select is surely in beta and someone forgot so let it through. . All I want is a single list of stations I can receive and I will pick the ones I want and save to favourites. Obviously that simple requirement is only for the premo version.
Don't get me started on the wireless charger that is moulded to a size that doesn't fit a 5.5" phone (appreciate not part of the infotainment) .
On the other hand it is IMHO a beautiful car with sharp design and a quality of finish that just makes you stare. I love the flush finish between front and back door. I won't mention the seats as they are surely the best in the world ever.
If you are like me you will love and hate the car. You'll love it when you walk up to it, sit in it and switch it on. You'll hate it when you are seeking a new dab station or need to answer the kids questions but have to turn everything off to hear. You will love that you can bluetooth connect your phone for just music or also calls ...so I can stream my music and the wife can connect her phone. The heated seats are quick and will make you feel like a piece of toast if you want. You won't regret the car I don't believe, but I for one will be much more cautious of Lexus when it comes to changing this... If they can release that infotainment system on the general populous they need watching.
P. S. On my 2016 a double press of the menu button brings up the NAV directly. I will try forward forward menu back at a later date and see if I can get it to dragon punch 😀
