Lexus LC
2023 Lexus LC in Phoenix, AZ
MPG
26 City
33 Highway
2023 Lexus LC Review| LC 500 Convertible Hybrid Explained
If a luxury shopper is looking for fun, they have three choices in this lineup. The 2023 Lexus LC 500, LC 500h (hybrid), and LC 500 Convertible offer different ways to satisfy true driving enthusiasts.
Designer good looks are sure to impress anyone who expects the best material quality, top fit and finish, and subtle creativity in their luxury coupe. Whether it’s technologies or amenities, every aspect is carefully tended, resulting in true elegance.
In this review, find out how the LC 500 coupe, convertible and hybrid differ from each other and how they are alike. We’ve gathered the facts to entertain and inform you.
Incredible V8 Performance
The 2023 Lexus LC 500 coupe has a naturally aspirated V8 engine under the hood. It is rated for 471 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque. These luxury coupes can nail the 0-60 mph sprint in just 4.4 seconds.
Magnesium paddle shifters add some fun to the 10-speed automatic transmission. This Direct-Shift unit has a big job, controlling the engine’s incredible output. Variable Active Exhaust makes sure that these rear wheel luxury coupes issue a full-throated note.
Choosing the LC 500 Sport Package, the luxury coupe benefits from a Torsen limited-slip differential. Other gear includes performance brake pads and Yamaha dampers. Once you schedule a test drive, your destination is Earnhardt Lexus dealer, serving Phoenix Az.
Multi Stage Hybrid Performance
Choosing fuel economy rather than higher performance, the 2023 Lexus LC 500h is still extremely fast, generating 354 horsepower. Smart technology allows it to utilize electric assist at cruising speeds up to 87 mph, essentially using no fuel.
To create this multi-stage hybrid, Lexus engineers combined a 3.5-liter V6 engine, two electric motors, and a powerful-yet-lightweight battery pack. In a unique twist, the planetary-type continuously variable transmission is assisted by a special four-speed automatic transmission. Working together, these transmissions can amplify the power source that assists most with the current speed. AI shift control can learn from the driver’s regular input and match shifting to assist with driving conditions.
2023 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Explained
WIth the standard 471-horsepower V8, the LC Convertible is always thrilling to drive. This clever machine can do the sprint in just 4.6 seconds. Engineers have optimized the suspension tuning specifically for this car’s size and weight distribution.
Yamaha performance dampers are strategically placed to assist with the subtle weight changes of the convertible’s bespoke build. The adaptive variable suspension was tuned specially for the structure of the convertible.
A new lightweight soft top helps reduce the load. This change means a smoother folding mechanism and makes the soft top less bulky when stored.
At speeds up to 31 mph, the driver can open or close the roof with the touch of a button. And It only takes 15 seconds to open and 16 seconds to close. The low coefficient of drag barely rises when the top is down.
When closed, sleek soft top lines add to the convertible’s curb appeal. The four-layer construction includes plenty of sound-absorbing materials to quiet the road.
The Convertible Touring package adds semi-aniline leather to the front seats. It upgrades the 12-speaker premium audio to an even more remarkable Mark Levinson set-up. This 13-speaker system features 915-watt Reference Surround Sound.
A wind deflector and wind screen are standard. Among its newest amenities, a Climate Concierge provides upper body heating on a cold day.
WIth the standard 471-horsepower V8, the LC Convertible is always thrilling to drive. This clever machine can do the sprint in just 4.6 seconds. Engineers have optimized the suspension tuning specifically for this car’s size and weight distribution.
Yamaha performance dampers are strategically placed to assist with the subtle weight changes of the convertible’s bespoke build. The adaptive variable suspension was tuned specially for the structure of the convertible.
A new lightweight soft top helps reduce the load. This change means a smoother folding mechanism and makes the soft top less bulky when stored.
At speeds up to 31 mph, the driver can open or close the roof with the touch of a button. And It only takes 15 seconds to open and 16 seconds to close. The low coefficient of drag barely rises when the top is down.
When closed, sleek soft top lines add to the convertible’s curb appeal. The four-layer construction includes plenty of sound-absorbing materials to quiet the road.
The Convertible Touring package adds semi-aniline leather to the front seats. It upgrades the 12-speaker premium audio to an even more remarkable Mark Levinson set-up. This 13-speaker system features 915-watt Reference Surround Sound.
A wind deflector and wind screen are standard. Among its newest amenities, a Climate Concierge provides upper body heating on a cold day.
LC Exterior Colors and Standard Features
The coupe style utilizes blacked-out rear pillars and a large glass panel to achieve a floating roof. You can add an actual glass roof feature with the 2023 Sport Package. With the convertible, soft tops are offered in a sand color or a traditional black.
Creating a distinct light signature, LED headlamps are triple-projector types that are brighter yet lighter than conventional headlights, and the rear lamps imitate a jet’s afterburners. In addition, flush door handles light up, and side mirrors provide puddle lamps to make entries and exits nicer at night.
Among the exterior colors, you’ll find Cadmium Orange, Flare Yellow, Nori Green Pearl, and Infrared. Other hues include Atomic Silver, Caviar, Cloudburst Gray, and Nightfall Mica. If you are looking for the Lexus LC 500 for sale, you’ll appreciate Earnhardt Lexus financing options.
Interior Colors and Standard Features
To create the LC cabin, engineers and designers worked to maintain the driver’s view of the road. They kept the hood line low and managed to lower the instrument panel position. Narrow pillars maintain the driver’s line of sight.
In all three variations of the 2023 Lexus LC, color schemes include Circuit Red leather and Toasted Caramel Leather as well as the more traditional black leather interior. Furthermore, exclusive LC seats feature a seat back material draped forward over the shoulder area. While the look is unique, it’s the way the seat holds the driver during cornering maneuvers that is the real trick.
A special steering wheel design provides natural variations in grip. LC 500 Convertibles have their own small diameter 3-spoke steering wheel.
The cockpit provides a 10-way power chair and an 8-inch LCD multi-information display. The dash centerpiece is a 10.3-inch touch screen. This high-resolution display offers split-screen views. Ambient lighting creates an L-shaped dash ornamentation.
Standards include HD radio, SiriusXM connectivity, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa interface, and Apple Carplay. Depending on your smartphone, this allows seamless access to Audible, Apple podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, WhatsApp, Google Maps, and more.
Advanced Driver Assistance
Although these luxury coupes are made for driving fun, Lexus still stocks them with the latest driver assistance. Using cameras and radar, these systems seek to reduce the chances of your car hitting a leader car or a pedestrian. Forward collision warnings may trigger an emergency autobrake.
Furthermore, it works with you to maintain the lane and make lane changes safely. In addition to the lane departure alert and blind spot monitor, the rear cross traffic alert watches for dangers while in reverse.
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control is finely tuned to handle busy traffic conditions. It can slow and go to match your desired speed in the safest and most effective way. For even more semi-automated travel, it can work with Lane Keep Assist. For easier nighttime driving, Intelligent High Beam regulates the light for you.
Cost and Value
When it comes to the Lexus LC 500 price, you should know this. Even in this top-tier luxury Lexus, the value packaging still favors the buyer every time. You simply get more of the amenities you want at a lower price when you choose Lexus.
As for performance, think about this. You can get about the same horsepower from the Porsche 911 GTS but it will cost you about $45,000 more. That’s a lot of money just to gain a mere two (2) horses under the hood. If you choose the standard Porsche 911 coupe, output is only 379 horsepower, and it still costs much more than the 471-horsepower LC 500 coupe today.
Finally, the Lexus LC 500 price includes many goodies that save you money. For up to three years, 2023 LC buyers enjoy a free subscription to Enform Destination Assist. This gives you complimentary access to a personal concierge who can help with directions and travel routes. Likewise, Dynamic Navigation is complimentary for up to three years. This utilizes cloud-based updates to provide the best maps and routes based on the latest information. It allows you to use Dynamic Voice Recognition to search the cloud.
Another three-year trial subscription provides Enform Remote. This utilizes an app as a remote starter. It works with your smartphone or smartwatch. Plus it allows you to interface between your Lexus and Amazon Alexa from home. Automatic collision detection and an SOS button are among the many assets that come with 3-year complimentary Enform Safety Connect.
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