Lexus says 2023 LC 500 will get higher dealing with

Lexus has continued to additional refine the LC yearly because the automobile’s 2018 introduction, and the 2023 mannequin sticks to that development.

The important thing change for the brand new mannequin 12 months is a extra taut suspension for the V-8-powered LC 500, aimed toward delivering a nimbler car and elevated driver suggestions. Tweaks made to the suspension are mentioned to reinforce steering really feel and supply a extra linear steering response, leading to what Lexus describes as improved steering effectiveness throughout high-speed cornering.

For consumers trying to sharpen issues additional, there’s an out there sport bundle for the LC 500 that provides a number of upgrades together with a Torsen limited-slip rear differential, Yamaha rear dampers, efficiency brake pads, and 21-inch cast alloy wheels (20-inch wheels are customary). The bundle additionally provides Alcantara trim on the seats.

For vehicles outfitted with the usual glass roof, the 21-inch wheels characteristic a cultured end with gloss-black accents. A carbon-fiber roof is obtainable in its place on the LC, and within the case of the convertible there’s an automatic comfortable prime that takes round 15 seconds to go up or down, plus the power to function at speeds of as much as 31 mph.

Additionally new for 2023 is the extra shade Cloudburst Grey, which comes with a $500 premium.

Within the cabin, there’s an uncluttered sprint with a ten.3-inch central touchscreen. Trim supplies embrace Alcantara and hand-stitched leather-based, that are joined by sprint accents with a satin metallic end. Shade themes embrace black, toasted caramel, and crimson. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Amazon Alexa are all supported.

The 2023 LC is obtainable with the selection of a V-8 within the LC 500 grade or a hybrid setup constructed round a V-6 within the LC 500h grade. The convertible is obtainable solely with the LC 500 grade.

The V-8 is Lexus’ acquainted 5.0-liter V-8, rated within the LC 500 at 471 hp and mated to a 10-speed automated that Lexus mentioned was up to date to ship extra direct shifts.

The LC 500h hybrid grade includes a 3.5-liter V-6 and electrical motor combo good for 354 hp, in addition to an digital repeatedly variable transmission together with a 4-speed automated, which collectively simulate the texture of the transmission within the LC 500. The LC 500 is the faster of the 2, delivering 0-60 mph acceleration in about 4.4 seconds. In each instances drive is to the rear wheels solely.

Consumers searching for higher efficiency might wish to wait as Lexus in April teased what seems to be a warmer variant, even perhaps the oft-rumored LC F variant. Nonetheless, no extra updates on the standing of the thriller variant have been offered.

The 2023 LC is because of attain dealerships in November. Pricing info is listed beneath.

2023 Lexus LC 500 – $94,600
2023 Lexus LC 500h – $100,600
2023 Lexus LC 500 Convertible – $102,650

All figures embrace a $1,150 vacation spot cost.