8.3
2021 Lexus LC500 Convertible review
The recipe is simple: take a sexy coupe, kill the hybrid option, and drop the top. The result is every bit as delicious as you'd expect.
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Scott Collie
2022 Lexus LC vs 2024 Renault Megane R.S. Trophy Comparison
Lexus LC
Renault Megane R.S. Trophy
2022 Lexus
LC
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2024 Renault
Megane R.S. Trophy
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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8.3
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Based on the Lexus LC STRUCTURAL BLUE LIMITED EDTN
Based on the Renault Megane R.S. Trophy R.S. ULTIME
Best suitable for...
Luxury
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
82L
951 to 1041 km
50L
400 to 415 km
Warranty
4 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$219,270
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- The way it looks
- The way it sounds
- The luscious interior
Misses
- Infernal infotainment
- Laughable boot space...
- ...and don't start on the rear seats
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks hardcore, puts out loads of grunt
- One of the most engaging hot hatches
- Huge grip, deft handling
Misses
- No extra power for its final send-off, pricey
- Four-wheel steering may polarise
- Can get thirsty
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 | ||
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 4969 | 1798 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.0L | 1.8L | |
| Induction | ||
| V8 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 321kW - 351kW | 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7100 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 540Nm | 400Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4800 | 3200 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.3 | - | |
