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Reviews by Andrew Ling
2018 Lexus LC 500 /
LC 500h hybrid coupe
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Combining an exciting design and exhilarating performance, the
all-new Lexus LC luxury coupe gives Canadians new reasons to fall
in love with both the brand and the open roads that crisscross our
picturesque country.
The LC series is the first Lexus based on an all-new rear-wheel-
drive platform known as GA-L. Key to this platform is a low centre
of gravity and centralized positioning of components to deliver an
even more dynamic driving experience.
The car is offered as two models – the LC 500 and the LC 500h
hybrid – both inspired by the LF-LC fuel-cell concept car. Heavily
enhanced with high-strength steel and carbon fibre, the LC has the
highest torsional stiffness amongst all Lexus vehicles.
Powering the LC 500 is the latest iteration of the Lexus 5.0L V8
that graces both the RC F and the GS F. With 471 hp and a ten-
speed automatic transmission, the LC 500 promises an exhilarating
driving experience to match its sharply angled sheet metal and
massively meshed grille.
The LC 500h introduces an all-new Lexus multi-stage hybrid
powertrain system that has specifically been designed for high-
performance vehicles. Delivering 354 hp, the system is built around
the latest lithium-ion hybrid battery coupled with a 3.5L V6 engine.
Inside, the LC features a sumptuous interior with precisely stitched
leather spread across complex surfaces, once again showcasing Lexus’
renowned attention to detail.