Lexus LC 500h

Lexus recently entered the Indian market and they received a good response from the buyers. Lexus’s sedans and SUVs has been selling in good numbers. Now, the Japanese manufacturer is all set to launch its first sporty-grand tourer. It will be the first grand tourer that the Indian market will see at a reasonable price when compared to the luxury cars.

Some of the design elements have been derived from the legendary Lexus LFA. The signature spindle grille in the front of the coupe is massive. However, the highlight of the front is the headlights. The headlights are laser-sharp in design and get Z-shaped DRL’s along with three LED bulbs integrated beautifully in the headlamp cluster. The side profile of the car looks like a typical sporty coupe with clean lines with beautiful alloy wheels. The rear of the coupe looks like a modern LFA. The rear looks very bold due to the massive dual exhausts firing out of the rear bumper. The taillamp gets 3D design and it is extended sidewards and downwards It is for sure that the Lexus LC500h will turn all the heads on the road with its design.

It is the interior of the LC500h where it stands out and looks like a grand-tourer more than a sports car. The coupé comes with a 10.3-inch infotainment system that’s controlled by a touchpad, it also supports Apple CarPlay. There is a digital instrument cluster, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and a coloured heads-up display for drivers convenience. The drive-mode selector is placed in a unique position towards the left of the instrument cluster. The leather-wrapped steering wheel.

India will get a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine. The engine is capable of producing 300hp and 348Nm of torque. The engine will be assisted with an electric motor. The total power output of the LC500h will be 354hp with a max torque output of 348Nm. All of this power will be only transmitted to the rear wheels. Special mention goes to the 10-speed transmission that Lexus designed. It is a complicated combination of 4-speed auto which is combined with a CVT.

Lexus LC500h mileage is not yet disclosed.

Lexus will be offering many safety features with the LC500h. Some of the safety features are a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with lane keep assist and with dynamic cruise control. Moreover, the LC500h comes with intelligent high-beam which ensures that it does not blind the drivers of oncoming traffic. There will be disc brakes in the front and at the rear.

Adaptive Variable Suspension and Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management ensures that the coupe feels like a sporty car than a grand-tourer while driving enthusiastically. Lexus has made sure that the ride of the LC500h is smooth and comfortable.LC500h can reach a top speed of 250kph which is electronically limited.

Lexus LC500h competitors include Audi RS5, Jaguar F-Type and BMW i8.