2024 Lexus LC 500 Is Still Turning Heads

For the past nine years, I get convertible press loans the two or three weeks prior to Christmas so my wife and I can visit some of the top North Texas neighborhoods to view their amazing Christmas light displays and partake in a few charity drive-through Christmas light shows. For one of the weeks this year, we had the head-turning 2024 Lexus LC 500 convertible with the Copper Crest exterior. It's always interesting to see the head nods and hear the nice car comments as we drive up and down the neighborhood streets. The LC always gets way more adult men and young boys giving the nice car shout-out where a few of the other convertibles will mostly get young boys and girls screaming NICE CAR!

The LC 500's genesis as a fully aspirated front-engine, rear-wheel drive drivetrain layout that incorporated Lexus's next-generation Advanced Lexus Hybrid Drive system began in 2010 as a concept under the LC-LF nomenclature (Lexus Future-Luxury Coupe). It was first revealed as a production vehicle at the 2016 Detroit Auto show and then made its debut on dealer lots in 2017, eventually replacing the Lexus SC in Lexus' stable of luxury vehicles.

When I drove that first LC hardtop back in 2017, my opening line for my social media post was, Sexy—Hot—Fast—There will be speeding tickets issued while this car is parked. The LC was the first car that I drove and reviewed that caused such a commotion practically every time I drove it. The only other car I can remember getting that much attention was the Rolls Royce Ghost.

After spending a week in 2017 driving the newest and hottest Grand Tourer in North America, I felt the LC needed to be a convertible. Don't get me wrong, it's a great looking hardtop luxury coupe (LC), but I felt it was a natural convertible. So when I found out I would be driving one of the LC convertible prototypes, I was absolutely like a little kid waiting for Santa to arrive with my Christmas presents. So when I found out there was going to be one in the press fleet for the Christmas holiday light season, I had a bit of an extra spring in my step the week before we got it.

New for 2024

For the first time, customers can customize their own 2024 LC 500 Convertible with the new Bespoke Build option that allows for not only a never ending summer but is perfect for Christmas light tours. Options include:

• Climate concierge with dual zone climate control with upper body and neck heating
• Heated leather steering wheel
• White and blue leather leather sport seats with semi-aniline trim
• All weather package with front windshield de-icer

Other bespoke add ons include:

• 21” forged gloss black metallic machine-finished alloy wheels
• Mark Levinson premium sound system
• Premium Paint finish

When you purchase the Bespoke Build, you will receive a unique interior badge and a certificate of authenticity printed on Japanese washi paper and signed and stamped by LC Chief Engineer Yasushi Muto and Lexus Vice President of Marketing Vinay Shahani.

Favorite Features

The soft-top convertible accentuates the sleek lines of the convertible without significant intrusions to the trunk and cabin space that can come with a heavier, bulkier hard top. It features an innovative folding mechanism that allows it to be closed in 15 seconds and up to 31 mph. There is also a tonneau cover it packs into when it is stored.

I will use the same closing statement I used back in 2017: What impresses me most about this car, is it's not some dainty flower you have to handle with kid gloves. It may say impeccably styled high quality Lexus, but I'm pretty sure there are going to be some supercar owners blushing after tangling with this car.

Specifications

Engine: 471 horsepower fully aspirated 5.0L V8, aluminum block and cylinder heads
Torque: 398 pound-feet
Transmission: 10-speed Sport Direct Shift automatic with paddle shift and manual mode
Layout: Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Compression Ratio: 12.3:1
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds (mfg. results)
Maximum Track Speed: Electronically limited 168 mph estimate
Fuel: 15/25/18 (mpg city/highway/combined)

Learn More

For more information or to test drive this vehicle for yourself, stop by a local dealer or visit online at:
Lexus | LC 500 | Convertible

About Lexus

Lexus launched in 1989 with a flagship sedan and a guest experience that helped define the premium automotive industry. In 1998, Lexus introduced the luxury crossover category with the launch of the Lexus RX. The luxury hybrid sales leader, Lexus delivered the world's first luxury hybrid and has since sold over 1.5 million hybrid vehicles. A global luxury automotive brand with an unwavering commitment to bold, uncompromising design, exceptional craftsmanship, and exhilarating performance, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of the next generation of global luxury guests and is currently available in over 90 countries worldwide. Lexus associates/team members across the world are dedicated to crafting amazing experiences that are uniquely Lexus, and that excite and change the world.