Lexus LS vs Lexus LC
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Years produced2018-Present | Years produced1990-Present |
MSRP$93,050 | MSRP$75,000 |
Listings178 | Listings1118 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThrough the years, Lexus has often offered a range-topping coupe. Its first offering was the SC 300, which then became the SC 400. This was replaced by the SC 430 in 2000. But Lexus has never offered a coupe quite like the LC 500. It is a true flagship coupe, designed as a grand tourer. This means it has plenty of power on tap, but the focus is not singularly performance. The 2021 Lexus LC 500 is about comfortable luxurious driving. And the introduction of the convertible variant for the 2021 model year emphasizes that focus. | |
Reviews SummarySince its 1989 debut, the Lexus LS has delivered more luxury at less cost than large sedans from Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Toyota created the Lexus brand as a bold upstart built on reliability, value, and customer service. Now an established nameplate and one of the best-selling luxury automakers in the country, Lexus wants to disrupt the big 4-door segment again with dramatic exterior styling and performance. The fifth-generation 2018 LS 500 promises a lot. After piling more than 800 miles on this 17-foot-long cruiser, we say it delivers. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine5.0L 471 hp V8 | Engine3.5L 416 hp V6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower471 hp @ 7100 rpm | Horsepower416 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City16 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name5.0L 471 hp V8 | Engine Name3.5L 416 hp V6 |
Torque398 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque442 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower471 hp @ 7100 rpm | Horsepower416 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City16 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space5.4 cu ft | Cargo Space17.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4340 lbs | Curb Weight4707 lbs |
Height53.0 in | Height57.5 in |
Length187.4 in | Length206.1 in |
Width75.6 in | Width74.8 in |
Wheelbase113.0 in | Wheelbase123.0 in |
Maximum Payload720 lbs | Maximum Payload870 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2018-Present | 1990-Present |
MSRP | $93,050 | $75,000 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Through the years, Lexus has often offered a range-topping coupe. Its first offering was the SC 300, which then became the SC 400. This was replaced by the SC 430 in 2000. But Lexus has never offered a coupe quite like the LC 500. It is a true flagship coupe, designed as a grand tourer. This means it has plenty of power on tap, but the focus is not singularly performance. The 2021 Lexus LC 500 is about comfortable luxurious driving. And the introduction of the convertible variant for the 2021 model year emphasizes that focus. | Since its 1989 debut, the Lexus LS has delivered more luxury at less cost than large sedans from Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Toyota created the Lexus brand as a bold upstart built on reliability, value, and customer service. Now an established nameplate and one of the best-selling luxury automakers in the country, Lexus wants to disrupt the big 4-door segment again with dramatic exterior styling and performance. The fifth-generation 2018 LS 500 promises a lot. After piling more than 800 miles on this 17-foot-long cruiser, we say it delivers. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 5.0L 471 hp V8 | 3.5L 416 hp V6 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 471 hp @ 7100 rpm | 416 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 16 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 5.0L 471 hp V8 | 3.5L 416 hp V6 |
Torque | 398 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 442 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 471 hp @ 7100 rpm | 416 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 5.4 cu ft | 17.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4340 lbs | 4707 lbs |
Height | 53.0 in | 57.5 in |
Length | 187.4 in | 206.1 in |
Width | 75.6 in | 74.8 in |
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 123.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 720 lbs | 870 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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