The 2024 Lexus LC 500 and LC 500h models are set to redefine the luxury sports coupe segment, bringing a suite of technological advancements, enhanced convenience features, and striking aesthetic updates. Lexus continues to push boundaries, ensuring the LC family remains a beacon of emotional design and exhilarating performance. Prepare to be captivated by the seamless integration of cutting-edge technology and meticulous craftsmanship in the latest iteration of Lexus’ flagship sports coupe.
Cutting-Edge Technology Meets Intuitive Design: The Lexus Interface
At the heart of the 2024 Lexus LC updates lies the integration of the advanced Lexus Interface. This sophisticated system is showcased on a standard 12.3-inch high-definition touchscreen, a significant upgrade designed to offer a more intuitive and user-friendly experience for both driver and passenger. The larger touchscreen not only enhances visual clarity but also simplifies access to a variety of controls and information, ensuring seamless interaction with the vehicle’s functionalities.
The Lexus Interface in the 2024 Lexus LC offers cloud-based navigation through Drive Connect, providing real-time traffic updates and points of interest powered by Google. The “Hey Lexus” Intelligent Assistant allows for voice-activated commands, enabling drivers to effortlessly manage navigation, media, climate settings, and more, keeping their focus firmly on the road ahead. Over-the-air (OTA) updates ensure the system remains current with the latest software enhancements and feature upgrades, further solidifying the 2024 Lexus LC as a leader in automotive technology. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility come standard, providing seamless smartphone integration for enhanced connectivity on the go.
A Palette of Distinction: New Colors and Refined Aesthetics
The 2024 Lexus LC embraces a refreshed color palette, introducing two new exterior colors: Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0 and Copper Crest. Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0 offers a vibrant, dynamic hue that accentuates the sporty lines of the coupe, while Copper Crest presents a sophisticated and warm metallic finish, adding a touch of understated elegance. These new options join a curated selection of existing colors, including Caviar, Cloudburst Gray, Atomic Silver, Ultra White, Infrared, Flare Yellow, and Nori Green Pearl, allowing drivers to personalize their 2024 Lexus LC to reflect their individual style.
Inside the cabin, the 2024 Lexus LC introduces Rioja Red as a new interior color option. This rich, passionate hue adds a bold and luxurious touch to the interior, complementing the existing options of Black and Toasted Caramel. All interior schemes are further enhanced with Satin Metallic ornamentation, emphasizing the meticulous attention to detail and premium materials that define Lexus craftsmanship.
Further refining the exterior, all 2024 Lexus LC grades now come standard with 21-inch forged alloy wheels, featuring a new gloss black finish with metallic accents. An all-new 21-inch forged alloy wheel with a gloss black metallic coating and machined finish is also available, offering an even more striking visual statement. The adoption of a tire repair kit in place of a spare tire not only saves weight but also optimizes space, contributing to the vehicle’s overall efficiency and performance.
Craftsmanship and Comfort: The Hallmarks of the Lexus LC Interior
The interior of the 2024 Lexus LC is a testament to Lexus’ commitment to Takumi craftsmanship and unparalleled comfort. The driver-centric cockpit is designed to provide a commanding view of the road, with a low instrument panel, hood line, and narrow pillars optimizing visibility. The flowing lines of the door panels create a sense of continuity, seamlessly extending the exterior design into the interior space.
Lexus designers have meticulously crafted every detail, from the two-part seat construction that provides both luxurious comfort and secure support during spirited driving, to the steering wheel cross-section that varies around its circumference to accommodate different grip styles. The center console features an integrated grab handle for the passenger, further enhancing the sense of luxury and thoughtful design.
Standard features across all 2024 Lexus LC models now include a Panoramic View Monitor and Intuitive Parking Assist, adding further convenience and safety to the driving experience. The Panoramic View Monitor utilizes cameras to provide a comprehensive view of the vehicle’s surroundings, while Intuitive Parking Assist aids in maneuvering in tight spaces.
Bespoke Build: Personalizing Your 2024 Lexus LC
For those seeking ultimate personalization, the 2024 Lexus LC model lineup, including the LC 500 Convertible, continues to offer the exclusive Bespoke Build option. This allows customers to tailor their vehicle with a curated selection of performance and styling components, including wheels, spoilers, roof options, and unique exterior and interior trims and colors.
Bespoke Build options include a carbon fiber roof and 21-inch forged alloy wheels with an all-Black finish, allowing for a more aggressive and performance-focused aesthetic. A unique White and Blue interior is also available exclusively through the Bespoke Build program, offering a distinctive and sophisticated cabin environment. Each 2024 Lexus LC Bespoke Build model is distinguished by a unique interior badge and a certificate of authenticity, signed by LC Chief Engineer Yasushi Muto and Lexus Vice President of Marketing Vinay Shahani, underscoring the exclusivity and personalized nature of these vehicles.
Thrilling Performance: The Heart of the Lexus LC 500
The 2024 Lexus LC 500 retains its naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engine, a powerhouse that delivers 471 horsepower and 398 lb.-ft. of torque. The exhilarating engine note, amplified by the variable Active Exhaust, is a call to driving enthusiasts, promising a visceral and engaging driving experience. The LC 500 achieves a 0-to-60 mph acceleration time of just 4.4 seconds, blending raw power with refined performance.
Paired with a 10-speed Direct-Shift automatic transmission, the 2024 Lexus LC 500 offers seamless gear changes and responsive performance. Magnesium paddle shifters provide drivers with manual control, further enhancing the connection between driver and machine. The LC 500’s dynamic handling characteristics are further refined through optimized front and rear suspension settings, ensuring exceptional ground contact feel, linear steering response, and enhanced cornering capabilities.
Hybrid Innovation: The Efficient Power of the Lexus LC 500h
The 2024 Lexus LC 500h continues to pioneer hybrid technology with its Multistage Hybrid System. Combining an Atkinson-cycle 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine with two electric motors, the LC 500h delivers a combined net system output of 354 horsepower. The Multistage Hybrid System intelligently manages power delivery, allowing for electric-only driving at speeds up to 87 mph and providing enhanced acceleration performance.
The innovative system pairs a continuously variable transmission with a four-speed automatic transmission, effectively creating ten gear ratios in M mode for a highly engaging driving experience. The compact and lightweight lithium-ion battery pack is strategically positioned to optimize weight distribution and efficiency. The 2024 Lexus LC 500h exemplifies Lexus’ commitment to both performance and environmental consciousness, offering impressive fuel economy without compromising driving enjoyment.
Connected and Secure: Lexus Interface and Safety System+ 2.5
Beyond the Lexus Interface and its enhanced connectivity features, the 2024 Lexus LC prioritizes safety with the inclusion of Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 as standard equipment. This comprehensive suite of active safety and convenience technologies includes:
- Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Pedestrian Detection: Designed to detect vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists, providing warnings and automatic emergency braking to mitigate potential collisions.
- Risk Avoidance Emergency Steer Assist: Enhances vehicle stability during emergency maneuvers by providing additional steering torque.
- Left Turn Oncoming Vehicle Detection/Braking: Provides warnings and automatic braking to help prevent collisions when turning left in front of oncoming traffic.
- All-speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC): Maintains a preset speed and distance from preceding vehicles, even in stop-and-go traffic.
- Lane Tracing Assist (LTA): Provides active driving assistance to keep the vehicle centered in its lane when DRCC is engaged.
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA): Warns drivers of unintended lane departures and provides gentle steering correction to help maintain lane position.
- Road Sign Assist (RSA): Detects and displays road signs on the Multi-Information Display, keeping drivers informed of speed limits and other important information.
The 2024 Lexus LC also offers a range of Connected Services, including Safety Connect, Service Connect, and Remote Connect, providing access to emergency assistance, vehicle health reports, remote vehicle operation, and more. These services, accessible through the Lexus app, further enhance the ownership experience, providing peace of mind and seamless connectivity.
The 2024 Lexus LC: A Masterpiece of Automotive Engineering
The 2024 Lexus LC 500 and LC 500h represent the pinnacle of Lexus’ dedication to crafting vehicles that are both exhilarating to drive and luxurious to experience. With enhanced technology, refined aesthetics, and unwavering performance, the 2024 Lexus LC family continues to captivate and inspire, solidifying its position as a true icon in the luxury sports coupe segment. Explore the 2024 Lexus LC and discover a driving experience that transcends expectations.
