Lexus LC 500
Concept-car looks, naturally aspirated V8 — the GT Lexus dared to build.
44 reviewers · 125 videos · 1 press article
Reviewers are split on performance and handling.
across 44 reviewers
"Every time I get on that gas, on that throttle after 4,000 RPM, it is just absolute bliss."
ShootingCars · ▶ 6:48"he's heavier he's more powerful but he's heavier"
Throttle House · ▶ 3:32"Even though they are rearwheel drive, they feel incredibly planted. You have so much confidence in this car."
ShootingCars · ▶ 5:01"the weight overcomes the handling of this car every time"
EverydayDriver · ▶ 10:32"This car is so incredibly good in every single way. It's amazingly comfortable. Every little nook and cranny is well thought of."
ShootingCars · ▶ 21:33"the rest of the car will not cooperate as far as giving me a feeling of raw driving enthusiasm"
EverydayDriver · ▶ 7:04"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."
ShootingCars · ▶ 12:24"This is a 5 cubic foot trunk and it is tiny."
TFLnow · ▶ 3:57"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."
ShootingCars · ▶ 25:11"for $8000 more I'd like to think that the cheaper car wouldn't have significant performance advantages"
Engineering Explained · ▶ 5:38Performance
4.0/543 of 44 reviewerssplit“Every time I get on that gas, on that throttle after 4,000 RPM, it is just absolute bliss.”
positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 6:48“This is powered by a 5 L naturally aspirated V8. 471 horsepower, 398 lb feet of torque.”
positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 5:06“That bulletproof 5 L naturally aspirated V8. No turbochargers, no superchargers, nothing. Just a naturally aspirated 5 L V8.”
positive · Raitis Rides · ▶ 13:15Handling
4.0/543 of 44 reviewerssplit“The steering is a little bit numb, not the most direct. The ratio also feels slower than the NSX's.”
mixed · Zygrene · ▶ 22:11“the weight overcomes the handling of this car every time”
critical · EverydayDriver · ▶ 10:32“on the very first corner I took it on the track the balance felt off. The rear end didn’t want to cooperate, and as a result my cornering speed suffered.”
critical · Engineering Explained · ▶ 0:25Fun to drive
4.5/543 of 44 reviewerssplit“This car is so incredibly good in every single way. It's amazingly comfortable. Every little nook and cranny is well thought of.”
positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 21:33“Every driving input, dynamic, everything about this car, driving it feels just about perfect to me.”
positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 5:32“The sound, it is unmatched.”
positive · Sam CarLegion · ▶ 16:01Daily drivability
4.5/543 of 44 reviewerssplit“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 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“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 · ▶ 33:54Value
4.0/543 of 44 reviewerssplit“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“You get a lot of value for your money, especially at around $60,000 on the low end.”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 24:26“Stupid good value.”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 12:14Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- MotorTrend
2026 Lexus LC500 Convertible Inspiration Series First Drive: So Long to a Modern Beauty
◆Worth itThe LC500 is a stunning, analog-focused grand tourer that prioritizes character and comfort over raw performance, making it a future classic.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who value design, naturally aspirated V-8 character, and comfortable long-distance touring over cutting-edge tech.
- Watch out
- fiddly 10-speed transmission · laughably small trunk · high price compared to newer performance rivals · scuff-prone white leather interior
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