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2024 Lexus LC 500 review
The Lexus LC 500 Convertible is a special car with neck-snapping looks and a beautiful V8 powertrain. It won't be around for forever.
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Jack Quick
Lexus LC vs Mazda Mazda 6 Comparison
Lexus LC
Mazda Mazda 6
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2024 Lexus
LC
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2024 Mazda
Mazda 6
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Luxury
Driving the family
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
82L
951 to 1041 km
62L
434 to 471 km
Warranty
4 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$203,550 - $219,270
$36,290 - $55,685
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Top-down thrills
- Beautiful V8 soundtrack
- Looks and feels very special
Misses
- One thirsty mama
- Useless rear seats
- Odd transmission clunk at low speeds
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Versatile engine
- Classy inside and out
- Still flying the wagon flag
Misses
- Lagging infotainment tech
- Thirsty in the city
- Tight back seat
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
The following finishes are no-cost options:
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Jet Black mica
- Deep Crystal blue mica
- Platinum Quartz metallic
The following are $795 options:
- Rhodium White metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
The 20th Anniversary comes exclusively in Artisan Red or Rhodium White metallic finishes, at no extra cost.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 4969 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.0L | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| V8 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 321kW - 351kW | 140kW - 173kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7100 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 540Nm | 252Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4800 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.3 | 13 - 14.5 | |
