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2023 Lexus LC 500 review

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Lexus LC 500 highlights

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Pros

  • Great interior
  • Quiet convertible
  • Loads of features

Cons

  • Frustrating infotainment
  • No all-wheel drive
  • Small trunk

Mileage (EPA estimate)

15 city, 25 highway, 18 combined

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No compromise between sport and luxury

Lexus is notorious for building impeccable luxurious vehicles, but it also understands what it takes to make a great performance car. The 2023 Lexus LC 500 puts the brand squarely in the mix with other performance luxury coupes with its stunning combination of sport and luxury. This model carefully combines an upscale cabin, tons of features, and a potent powertrain to strike this balance. Its highlights include an incredible design inside and out, miles of upscale interior materials, and pinpoint handling. On top of this, it’s all fueled by a 5.0L V8 engine with 471 hp.

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What is new for the 2023 Lexus LC 500?

  • LC 500 trims have been upgraded with Automated Cruise Control, Overhead Airbags, Side Airbags, Parking Sensors, Soft Top, Navigation System, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment this year.
  • Remote Start, Head Up Display, Heated Steering Wheel, and Mark Levinson Sound features are now available as options on select trims.

2023 Lexus LC 500 trims

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Base:

  • 471-hp, 398-lb-ft of torque 5.0L
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Rear Defroster
  • Leather Seats
  • Power Seats
  • Memory Seats
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Power Mirrors
  • Traction Control
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5 reasons to buy the 2023 Lexus LC 500

1. Healthy supply of power 

The 2023 Lexus LC 500 will satisfy nearly all your needs in a luxury sports coupe and convertible. Its 5.0L V8 pounds out 471 hp and 398 lb-ft and ships it through a fast-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission and then out to the rear wheels. This results in a 4.4-second zero-to-60 mph acceleration time in its coupe variant and 4.6 seconds as a convertible. On top of being quick, this performance model includes adaptive shocks and massive staggered wheels to keep it planted in the corners.  

2. Your choice of body styles 

The Lexus LC 500 not only has a fair share of options and packages to dress it up, but it also has two body styles you can pick from. The base coupe model would be a great choice if you enjoy clean lines. However, if you’ve always wanted to have the wind whipping through your hair, the 2023 LC 500 convertible is a great choice. Plus, unlike many convertibles, the LC 500 convertible doesn’t have noticeably more wind noise than the coupe. 

3. Packed with features 

You probably expect a certain level of amenities in your luxury car. The 2023 Lexus LC 500 delivers in this area with a massive list of high-end standard equipment. On this list, you’ll find a 12-speaker audio system, SiriusXMⓇ, Bluetooth® connectivity with streaming audio, a 10.3-inch infotainment screen, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto integration, navigation, an eight-inch digital instrument panel, and more. If you need more premium features, look for the available Mark Levinson 13-speaker, 915-watt audio system.  

4. Plenty of driver-assist features 

Driver-assist equipment is a big part of Lexus’ lineup, and the 2023 LC 500 has plenty to keep your commute comfortable. The LC 500 comes standard with full-speed adaptive cruise control, active lane control, forward-collision warnings, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, automatic high-beam headlights, and a rearview camera. You can also take it a step further with several options, including blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and parking assist. 

5. A premium interior 

Once you sit in the 2023 Lexus LC 500, it’s abundantly clear this is one sports car that’s ready to satisfy your more discerning side. Its cabin is covered in leather, synthetic leather, and soft-touch materials that encapsulate you in luxury. Not enough for you? The LC 500 is happy to deliver even more of an upscale feel with its available heated and ventilated seats, an Alcantara® headliner, semi-aniline leather, and other luxurious options. 

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Lexus LC 500 features and specs

Base 2WD 2D Convertible

Standard Features

  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Soft Top
  • Traction Control
  • Head Up Display
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Mark Levinson Sound
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Remote Start

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

5.0L

Horsepower

471

Torque (ft-lbs)

398

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

22

Wheelbase

113"

Overall length

187.4"

Width

75.6"

Height

53.1"

Leg room

F 42.6"/R 28"

Head room

F 36.7"/R 32.1"

Front tires

P245/45YR20

Rear tires

P275/40YR20

Seating capacity

4

Transmission

Automatic

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