In the world of high-powered performance coupes, the 2023 Lexus LC stands out as one of the few non-European offerings. In typical Lexus fashion, the LC combines seductive styling and masterful performance with exceptional build quality and legendary reliability.
The LC 500 comes as a coupe or convertible, while the LC 500h hybrid is sold only in coupe form. Both models deliver impressive power, with the LC 500 touting 471 horsepower from its 5.0-liter V8. The hybrid LC 500h employs a 3.5-liter V6 and an electric motor for a combined output of 354 hp.
The LC competes with some heavy hitters in the luxury grand touring class, including the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, the Jaguar F-Type, and the BMW 6 Series.
Lexus offers buyers numerous options and packages, including a Bespoke Build experience that allows for the ultimate personalization of the coupe models.
2023 Lexus LC 500 Coupe: $95,600
The LC 500 Coupe arrives wearing Lexus’ best technology. Accompanying the 5.0-liter V8 is a 10-speed automatic transmission, adaptive variable suspension, Active Sport Exhaust, and Drive Mode Select with settings for Sport S and S+.
The sleek coupe includes a fixed glass roof with interior sunshade, 20-inch staggered width alloy wheels, power heated and auto-dimming exterior mirrors, and Smart Access keyless entry that allows unlocking and starting the LC without removing the key fob from your purse or pocket.
The LC comes with premium triple-beam LED headlights and features flush exterior door handles with illumination.
The Lexus Safety System+ suite includes forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, a blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic detection, and lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist.
Automatic high-beam headlights illuminate in low-light situations and automatically dim when sensing headlights or taillamps.
The adaptive cruise control maintains a safe distance between the LC and traffic ahead, with the ability to slow, stop, and resume speed once the coast is clear.
The LC cabin is awash in style and technology. It features 8-way power-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats with 2-way power lumbar support, driver’s seat memory, a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel with magnesium paddle shifters, dual-zone automatic climate control, and an 8-inch configurable digital instrument cluster.
Leather upholstery, an analog Lexus clock, a deodorizing air-filtration system, and aluminum pedals round out the interior highlights.
The infotainment system features a 10.3-inch display and includes navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, HD Radio, and Amazon Alexa.
The display is not a touchscreen; it is controlled via a rotary controller or touchpad. Voice commands can also activate some systems, such as the many Lexus Enform apps and services.
Music flows through a 12-speaker Lexus premium audio system.
On the options front, the LC offers several packages.
The All-Weather Package adds a heated steering wheel and a windshield wiper de-icer.
The Touring Package brings semi-aniline leather front seats, an Alcantara headliner, a 13-speaker Mark Levinson audio system, and Intuitive Parking Assist front and rear parking sensors and auto braking.
The Sport Package adds 21-inch staggered-width wheels, front and rear Alcantara upholstered sport seats, a Torsen limited-slip rear differential, a Yamaha Performance Damper, and performance brakes.
The Dynamic Handling Package includes the Sport Package plus rear-wheel steering, variable-ratio power steering, a speed-activated rear wing, and a carbon fiber roof.
The Bespoke Build option lets customers personalize their cars from a list of colors, interior fabrics, wheels, rear spoilers, and roof types. The cars receive exclusive badging and individualized certificates of authenticity.
Standalone options include a color head-up display, 21-inch wheels, 13-speaker Mark Levinson audio, and Intuitive Park Assist.
With the $1,150 delivery fee already figured into the price, the 2023 Lexus LC 500 sells for $95,600. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $1,718. See 2023 Lexus LC 500 Coupe models for sale near you
2023 Lexus LC 500 Coupe includes:
- Heated and ventilated front seats – The LC’s front seats are designed for comfort, with the ability to keep you cool in summer and warm in winter.
- Adaptive suspension – This advanced suspension automatically adjusts the shock damping to compensate for road distortions, ensuring a smooth and controlled ride.
- Available Mark Levinson audio – Music lovers know the Mark Levinson name. In the LC, the optional system includes 13 speakers powered by a 915-watt amp.
2023 Lexus LC 500 Convertible: $103,650
The LC 500 Convertible comes with the same equipment as the coupe, replacing the hardtop with a 4-layer power-retractable soft-top.
The LC 500 Convertible also gains additional underbody bracing, active roll bars, a wind deflector and windscreen, Enhanced Active Noise Control, and Intuitive Park Assist.
The Touring Package gains upper body heating and embossed headrests.
The Dynamic Handling and Sport Package are not offered on the convertible.
With the $1,150 delivery fee already figured into the price, the 2023 Lexus LC 500 Convertible sells for $103,650. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $1,862. See 2023 Lexus LC 500 Convertible models for sale near you
2023 Lexus LC 500 Convertible includes:
- Power soft-top – The LC 500 Convertible’s soft-top retracts in a mere 15 seconds and operates at speeds up to 30 mph.
- Active Noise Control – This system helps eliminate cabin noise by pumping counteracting sound waves through the car’s audio speakers.
- Upper body heating – Incorporates additional heat vents in the front seats to help keep you warm with the top down.
2023 Lexus LC 500h Coupe: $101,600
The hybrid LC 500h replaces the V8 and 10-speed automatic transmission found in the LC 500 with a V6/electric motor combo and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).
Standard equipment remains nearly the same, except for 21-inch staggered-width alloy wheels and a few changes to the optional packages.
The All-Weather Package adds a fast-response electric heater, while the Sport Package removes the Torsen limited-slip differential, which now moves to the Dynamic Handling Package.
With the $1,150 delivery fee already figured into the price, the 2023 Lexus LC 500h sells for $101,600. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to approximately $1,825. See 2023 Lexus LC 500h Coupe models for sale near you
2023 Lexus LC 500h Coupe includes:
- Hybrid system – Although not as powerful as the V8, the LC 500h’s hybrid system can still rocket the car to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds versus the V8’s 4.4-second time. Better still, fuel economy is vastly better, with an impressive EPA-estimated combined fuel economy rating of 29 mpg.
- Electronic transmission – The hybrid’s multistage CVT mimics the shift patterns of a traditional stepped-gear transmission, making it feel more like the 10-speed in the LC 500.
- 21-inch wheels – Big wheels look great and the short sidewalls of the tires make for improved steering response.
