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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 Skoda Octavia Comparison
Lexus LC
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2024 Lexus
LC
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2024 Skoda
Octavia
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Luxury
Driving the family
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
82L
951 to 1041 km
45L - 50L
257 to 340 km
Warranty
4 year
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warranty
5 year - 7 year
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warranty
MSRP
$203,550 - $219,270
$31,690 - $53,890
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Segment-busting practicality
- Sharp pricing, well featured
- Mature European road manners
Misses
- Australia still gets old 1.4 TSI donk
- Aisin auto not as sharp as a DSG
- Most people will still choose an SUV
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 | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,400)
Colours Available
Candy White is standard on the 110TSI Style and Mamba Green is standard on the RS. The following finishes are available for an extra $770:
- Moon White metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Magic Black pearl
- Lava Blue metallic
- Brilliant Silver metallic
Velvet Red Premium is a $1100 option.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 4969 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.0L | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| V8 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 321kW - 351kW | 110kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7100 | 6000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 540Nm | 250Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4800 | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.3 | 9.6 - 11.65 | |
