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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 Tesla Model 3 Comparison
Lexus LC
Tesla Model 3
2024 Lexus
LC
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2024 Tesla
Model 3
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Luxury
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
82L
951 to 1041 km
NA
Warranty
4 year
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4 year
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MSRP
$203,550 - $219,270
$54,900 - $91,600
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive efficiency
- Much improved refinement
- Still sharply priced alongside rivals
Misses
- Camera-based parking is a step backwards
- Touch-based transmission selector is fiddly
- Where's the head-up display?
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
- Enhanced Autopilot (+$5,100)
- Full Self Driving Capability (+$10,100)
- Interior Colour - Black & White (+$1,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
- Solid Paint (+$1,500)
Colours Available
Pearl White Multi-Coat is standard, with the following finishes are optional:
- Solid Black ($1500)
- Deep Blue Metallic ($1500)
- Stealth Grey ($2300)
- Ultra Red ($2600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 4969 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.0L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| V8 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 321kW - 351kW | 208kW - 461kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7100 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 540Nm | 350Nm - 730Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4800 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.3 | - | |
