The Euro-spec Lexus LC has now launched in
the United Kingdom, where customer deliveries will begin in fall. The
V8-powered LC 500 Coupe and LC 500h V6 hybrid Coupe start at £ 80,100 (US$ 105,693) each, while the LC 500 Convertible will set buyers back at least
£ 90,775 (US$ 119,778).
The better-specced LC 500 and LC 500h
Sport Pack and Sport+ Pack can be had from £ 85,300 (US$ 112,554) and £ 90,950
(US$ 120,009) respectively, while the LC 500 Convertible Sport Pack has an
on-the-road price of £ 96,625 (US$ 127,498).
Further options include 21-inch forged
alloy wheels, semi-aniline leather upholstery (with neck heaters in the
open-top model), color head-up display, Mark Levinson premium sound system and
special metallic paint finishes, such as Sonic Red, Sonic Titanium, Sonic
Silver and Naples Yellow.
Changes include a revamped suspension that
drops 10 kg from the curb weight and improves the feel on the road,
upgraded 10-speed automatic transmission that offers higher revs, and a new
Active Cornering Assist system added to the stability management program that
helps the car corner faster.
The 5.0-liter V8 carries over unchanged in
the LC 500 models, making 464 HP, and the 3.5-liter hybridized
V6 soldiers on with the same combined output of 354 HP. In
the States, Lexus is already selling the 2021 LC 500, LC 500h and LC 500
Convertible, from US$ 92,950, US$ 97,510 and US$ 101,000, respectively, while the LC 500
Convertible Inspiration Series has an MSRP of US$ 119,800, excluding the destination
charge.
