Lexus LC Convertible

The uniqueness in the exterior design of the Lexus LC 500 Convertible is carried forward for the way its cabin has been laid out. The convertible gets an asymmetric design for the centre console and the cabin gets two upholstery options to choose from – all-walnut and a dual-tone combination of black with purple.  

The theatre-like arrangement for the layout of the dashboard makes the cabin of the Lexus LC 500 Convertible look wide. The presence of a full TFT instrument console and a neatly tucked-in touchscreen infotainment system make the cabin of the LC 500 Convertible look futuristic. What makes the cabin look classy at the same time are the perforated design for the panel on the co-passenger side, a wide centre console with minimalist buttons for climate control, and brushed aluminium accents on the door panels.

The Lexus LC 500 Convertible is a high-end offering, so, naturally, it is stuffed with premium features. The car gets a length equipment list comprising of dual-zone automatic climate control, 8-way power-adjustable front seats, with heating, ventilation, and memory functions, 13-speaker Mark Levinson audio system, smart keyless go, and Lexus climate concierge. 

Even though Lexus LC 500 Convertible is in the market for a long time, it still manages to look extremely modern and up-to-date. The aggressive design language of the Lexus LC 500 Convertible comprising of several cuts and creases makes it an attention magnet.

At the front, the Lexus LC 500 Convertible has got the traditional spindle-themed front grille, which looks huge and gets chrome surrounds with the diamond-studded mesh within it. The wishbone-like full LED headlamps add a touch of swankiness to the front profile and are assisted with equally captivating boomerang-shaped daytime running LEDs.

From the side, the Lexus LC 500 Convertible is a smooth-looking car to look at. The convertible car rides on 21-inch alloy wheels, which have an expensive look to them due to their chromed-out treatment. While moving towards the rear, the Lexus LC 500 Convertible begins to look muscular with broad rear fenders. The sleek vent at the lower rear part of the door panels gives it a sporty edge. The swooping look for the door-mounted rearview mirrors with their two-part finish matches the overall appeal of the car.

Like the front, the rear profile of the Lexus LC 500 Convertible has a distinctive and aggressive look, with the same wishbone theme carried out for the LED tail lamps. The lower extensions of the tail lamps flow down to the rear bumper, which along with the X-themed design for the broad boot lid, adds a lot of visual drama to the car. 

Unlike many other sports cars on sale, the Lexus LC 500 Convertible keenly focuses on ride quality. The suspension combination of multi-links at both front and rear are tuned on a softer edge, which makes the ride quality supple without compromising much on the part of handling. The extremely aerodynamic design of the car works in its favor too, during high-speed driving.

The only engine on offer for the Lexus LC 500 Convertible is a 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 petrol engine at the front, which makes it one of the very few naturally aspirated sports cars to be on sale today. Coupled with a 10-speed automatic gearbox, the engine makes a maximum power output of 470 bhp and a maximum torque output of 540 Nm. The car is capable of doing the 0-100 kmph sprint in 4.7 seconds and hitting a top speed of 270 kmph.

While the Lexus LC 500 Convertible misses out on the many modern driving assistance aids, it gets an otherwise long list of safety features comprising of eight airbags, rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, ABS with EBD, brake assist, hill start assists, tire pressure monitoring system, traction control, vehicle stability control, blind-spot monitoring system, and rear cross-traffic alert.

The Lexus LC 500 Convertible is indeed priced very high, which makes it a super exclusive and expensive car to own. However, this convertible offering from Lexus stands out from the crowd with its unique design which is plush and elegant, a butter-smooth petrol engine that is powerful at the same time, and a host of super premium features on the inside.