Large and powerful coupes designed for touring and performance were once a major status symbol, turning heads at even the most exotic, opulent car shows. While SUVs slowly overtook touring vehicles in popularity, there are still plenty of great reasons to consider a classic luxury touring vehicle. One of the highest-ranked vehicles in this category is the luxurious 2018 Lexus LC.
Performance Focus
One of the big draws for the 2018 Lexus LC is its overall performance. With a 471-horsepower 5.0-L V8, the Lexus LC 500 can reach 60 mph in 4.4 sec. To achieve this, Lexus also redesigned the car’s platform from scratch to provide improved weight distribution and a low center of gravity. Combined with a 10-speed automatic direct shift transmission, the LC can shift seamlessly into the higher gears with greater speed and energy potential. As a result, the LC can go faster without losing its stability or wasting fuel and energy.
Space-Age Look
The LC demands attention with a futuristic design that includes minimalistic coloring and features with functional flair. There’s simply nothing else like it on the road. The new look extends to the interior as well. Lexus used a variety of materials and techniques to create a unique feel for the inside of the LC. Hand-stitched leather, luxury-focused color choices, and creative design patterns provide a driving experience like no other.
Hybrid Option
One of the most exciting aspects of the LC 500 is the availability of the Lexus LC 500h, a hybrid version. While the performance features, particularly the horsepower and speed, do not reach the same levels as the standard gas-powered version, the LC 500h still boasts impressive numbers. A refined 354-hp hybrid engine lets the LC 500h reach 60 mph in 4.7 seconds which is not much more than the LC 500 (standard). Where the LC 500h shines is its gas mileage, which offers a sizeable improvement over the 500. Lexus developed a multistage hybrid system to help the hybrid engine reach high-performance levels without sacrificing its performance.
Enform
The Lexus 500 LC also comes with Lexus’ Enform infotainment system. Enform does far more than just play music. It has the ability to connect with many of the apps that you use on a regular basis including Yelp, Pandora, and iHeartRadio. It can also give you updates on the latest information on stocks, sports, and other news sources. Enform lets you stay connected to all of your sources of information so that you won’t miss a thing. You can also get detailed information about your LC 500 through Enform’s system monitoring and reporting features. That way, you can always be in control of your vehicle’s performance.
Driving a new 2018 Lexus LC 500 can get you a lot of attention since it looks and performs radically different from everything else on the market. You should experience one for yourself at Lexus of Lehigh Valley. Our experts will be happy to help you determine if this impressive luxury touring coupe is the right vehicle for your lifestyle.
Lexus LC 500 & LC 500h via Flickr by Lexus of Christchurch, used under CC BY / Cropped From Original
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