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2020 Lexus LC 500 review

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Lexus LC 500 highlights

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Pros

  • Beautiful interior
  • Comfortable and sporty
  • Long list of features

Cons

  • Difficult infotainment
  • Lacks customization
  • Small trunk

Mileage (EPA estimate)

16 city, 25 highway, 19 combined

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Sport and luxury in one package

Lexus is known to dip into building performance cars, and when it does, it works hard to make them both powerful and luxurious. This is exactly the case for the 2020 Lexus LC 500. There's no need to choose between luxury and performance, as the LC 500 handles both. It has all the upscale features and materials you want combined with a stunning silhouette and razor-sharp body lines. All this is powered by a 5.0L V8 engine that pumps out 471 hp.

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What is new for the 2020 Lexus LC 500?

  • LC 500 trims have been upgraded with Blind Spot Monitor and CD Audio as standard equipment this year.
  • Rear Sunshade, Parking Sensors, and Power Hatch/Deck Lid features are now available as options on select trims.

2020 Lexus LC 500 trims

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Base:

  • 471-hp, 398-lb-ft of torque 5.0L
  • Sunroofs
  • Cruise Control
  • Quad Seats
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Memory Seats
  • A/C Seats
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Power Seats
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5 reasons to buy the 2020 Lexus LC 500

1. Big-time power 

The 2020 Lexus LC 500 will meet all your demands for a luxury sports coupe. This is thanks to its 5.0L V8 powerplant that sends 471 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque through a 10-speed automatic transmission and out to the rear wheels. This adds up to a zero-to-60 mph acceleration time of just 4.4 seconds. This performance coupe also boasts adaptive shocks and huge staggered wheels and tires that play huge roles in keeping it firmly planted in the corners.  

2. A comfortable sports car 

Its sporty looks make it apparent the LC 500 expertly tackles curvy roads. However, Lexus also fine-tuned its suspension to absorb bumps and reduce road noise. The 2020 LC 500 will keep you plenty comfortable for your daily commute or a long road trip.  

3. Fully loaded 

When buying a luxury car, you expect a certain number of features. The 2020 Lexus LC 500 certainly doesn’t skimp in this department. It has many upscale standard features, including a 12-speaker audio system, SiriusXM®, Bluetooth® connectivity with streaming audio, a 10.3-inch infotainment screen, navigation, an eight-inch digital instrument panel, and more. If you need more, there's an available Mark Levinson® 13-speaker audio system and an available head-up display.  

4. Numerous driver-assist features 

The 2020 LC 500 has many driver assists to keep you comfortable on the road. It comes standard with full-speed adaptive cruise control, active lane control, forward-collision warnings, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, automatic high-beam headlights, and a rearview camera. You can also take it a step further with several options, including blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and parking assist. 

5. A premium interior 

When you slide into the driver’s seat in the 2020 Lexus LC 500, it’s no mystery this is one sports coupe that’s aiming to please your more discerning side. Inside the LC 500, leather, synthetic leather, and soft-touch materials envelop you in luxury. It further pleases you visually with its tasteful satin-metallic accents and aluminum pedals. Do you need even more premium materials and features? The LC 500 is happy to oblige with its available heated and ventilated seats, an Alcantara® headliner, semi-aniline leather, and other luxurious options. 

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Lexus LC 500 features and specs

Base 2WD 2D Coupe

Standard Features

  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Traction Control
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Head Up Display
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Leather & Suede Seats
  • Mark Levinson Sound
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Rear Sunshade

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

5.0L

Horsepower

471

Torque (ft-lbs)

398

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

21.7

Wheelbase

113"

Overall length

187.4"

Width

75.6"

Height

53"

Leg room

F 42"/R 32.5"

Head room

F 37.2"/R 32.2"

Front tires

P245/45YR20

Rear tires

P275/40YR20

Seating capacity

4

Transmission

Automatic

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