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Lexus LC 500

GEN1 · 5.0 V8 / hybrid GT2017–presentCurrent

Concept-car looks, naturally aspirated V8 — the GT Lexus dared to build.

13 reviewers · 83 videos

// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its handling and fun to drive, but split on performance.

across 13 reviewers

// scorecard at a glance
// where reviewers split
Performance
11 say · liveable

"It is a truly truly sensational drivetrain. Not only in the fact that it makes great power and sounds absolutely amazing"

ShootingCars · ▶ 2:08
1 say · critical

"Objectively, it isn't that quick by modern standards. The shifts are kind of dull and the suspension is a bit sloppy."

Throttle House · ▶ 3:46
// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.0/513 of 13 reviewerssplit

The straight-line performance is really nothing to write home about especially after hopping out of the NSX.

mixed · Zygrene · ▶ 21:35

It is a truly truly sensational drivetrain. Not only in the fact that it makes great power and sounds absolutely amazing

positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 2:08

This engine and transmission combo is just unbelievable.

positive · TheTopher · ▶ 24:51
// 02

Handling

4.0/513 of 13 reviewersconsensus

The steering is a little bit numb, not the most direct. The ratio also feels slower than the NSX's.

mixed · Zygrene · ▶ 22:11

Even though they are rearwheel drive, they feel incredibly planted. You have so much confidence in this car.

positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 5:01

The steering field, while it is light, it has it still has feel. You still feel the front end of this car.

positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 15:23
// 03

Fun to drive

5.0/513 of 13 reviewersstrong consensus

This car is all about the character. Every aspect of this car, you just feel that the engineers at Lexus wanted to give you an experience every time you get behind the wheel.

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 8:44

This car speaks to me. Unlike most others.

positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 45:26

It's a car that you get in and it makes you feel good. It sounds brilliant.

positive · Throttle House · ▶ 4:10
// 04

Daily drivability

4.5/513 of 13 reviewersconsensus

this car is about as plush and refined and quiet and relaxing of a driving experience as you could ever ask for.

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 13:30

I've done crosscountry drives. I actually drove an LC500 from Chicago, Illinois to Niagara Falls, Canada, and back... And I was supremely comfortable the entire time.

positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 12:24

This is a vehicle you just arrive completely refreshed in. These seats are incredibly comfortable. The suspension does a fantastic job of just soaking up the bumps.

positive · Car Confections · ▶ 33:54
// 05

Value

4.5/513 of 13 reviewersconsensus

You get a lot of value for your money, especially at around $60,000 on the low end.

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 24:26

This is a steep one, but like I said, every single scent is worth it for this car. This is the best car on sale right now.

positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 25:11

if you don't know anything about Lexus, never really owned one, you look at it. Okay, this particular car is around 120,000, just under, that's a lot of money.

mixed · The Car Care Nut · ▶ 16:58

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

ReDriven
Posted May 1, 2026Open on YouTube
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Roads Untraveled
Posted Apr 21, 2026Open on YouTube
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Zygrene
Posted Apr 17, 2026Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
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