When Lexus releases a new car, we stand up and take notice. The manufacturer, which represents the luxury division of its parent company Toyota, rolled out its Lexus LC for the first time in March 2017. Now the 2018 Lexus LC 500 is available, and it combines performance and prestige like never before.
Three Premium Trims
Choose between three configurations of this elegant, eye-catching coupe. The first is the base LC 500, available at a starting MSRP of $92,000. Second is the LC 500h, which utilizes a hybrid engine to deliver increased fuel economy. The LC 500h is available at an MSRP of $96,510. Last is the ultra-premium LC Inspiration Series. Only 100 individual models of this trim are available in the United States. The Inspiration Series features a stunning blue paint job and costs $108,180.
Given the scarcity of the Inspiration Series, most prospective drivers will find themselves choosing between the LC 500 and the LC 500h. Either option represents an uncommon merger of luxury and performance.
Performance-Oriented Engines
Drive like you’ve never driven before by harnessing the power of the 2018 Lexus LC 500’s incredible 5.0-liter engine V-8 engine. This is the most impressive V-8 that Lexus has ever produced, and it’s capable of generating 471 horsepower and propelling you from zero to 60 miles per hour in just 4.4 seconds. This engine is available in the LC 500 and LC Inspiration Series.
If you choose the LC 500h trim, you’ll be utilizing a hybrid 3.5-liter V-6 powertrain instead. This smaller engine works in tandem with dual electric motors and a lithium-ion battery to increase your fuel economy without sacrificing performance.
Prestigious Packages
Outfit your new 2018 Lexus LC 500 with the latest and greatest packages to really turn heads on the highway. The Performance Package is available for $5,960. This adds active rear steering, eight-way power-operated front seats, and a carbon fiber roof to the LC 500. The Convenience Package costs only $1,000 and equips you with parking assistance technology, blind spot monitoring software, and a rear cross-traffic alert system.
If you really want to impress your passengers, consider the Touring Package for $1,790. This gives you leather-trimmed front seats and a Mark Levinson Reference Surround Sound Audio System.
Luxurious Interior
Regardless of whether you choose the Touring Package, the cabin of the 2018 Lexus LC 500 is a sight to behold. Seats are finished in supple leather and Alcantara microfiber, and the interior’s clean lines reinforce its sense of style. The gearshift is solid aluminum, the paddle shifters are magnesium, and there is plenty of space for drivers and passengers. The overall effect is one of total opulence. Lexus reportedly tested more than 50 prototypes to get the interior just right, and the result really speaks for itself.
While the 2018 Lexus LC 500 has a considerable price tag, some of its most high-tech, premium features make the new coupe start to feel like a bargain. If you’re in the market for a luxury vehicle that can perform with the most powerful cars on the road, the new LC 500 will be right up your alley.
Lexus LC 500 Image by wuestenigel is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Connect with us
