The 2019 Lexus LC 500h Is The MOST Incredible Car I've Driven All Year!
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- ( www.TFLcar.com ) The Lexus LC 500h is a 354 HP rear wheel drive coupe that looks better than just about anything else on the road. With super car like looks you'd expect it to blast to 60 mph in sub 3 seconds right? Well this beast is a cruiser. In this video we go over all the interesting features that make this Lexus so special.
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Toyota's interior: full of plastic, rugged, never breaks
Lexus interior: very high quality, feels nice, never breaks
Well done sir your spot on thank you for talking sense do you own a Toyota because you seem to know the interior stop on
That's very true. The Lexus interiors definitely have better quality, but not just in the materials, but also the soundproofing. And somehow, the Lexus vehicles are also rated more reliable than Toyota? Always found that interesting.
Toyota has crap interior, the hell you talking about?
@@MrPland1992 do you have one do you know someone who does if so stop commenting on something you don't know
@@CarsAndZebras yah Toyota there special the rich people don't understand
A young Doug Demuro, without the quirks and features!
Exactly
Oops, although it did cross my mind, too.
With the name of Micah
You mean “Cool quirks and features” lol
Doug did review it
Its a half price, grand touring exotic with the reliability of a Camry.
@ Sandy Lee Scotty Kilmer, famous mechanic who loves & owns Toyotas & Lexus, has said that the Lexus', although initially reliable, would have high repair costs later especially with the V6s, V8s and hybrids. And, he's said, Lexus are expensive new, & the more expensive the car, the costlier maintenance is later.
cadsux you don’t even know Scotty dude. He said that Lexus V6 is the most reliable and smooth. I’m owning a 2005 Lexus ES 330, which has a 3.3 L V6. The engine itself is bullet proof. The only thing I have ever changed in that car is the oil, tires and brake pads. You have to own a Lexus product to believe it.
@@cadsux However, how would he rate it against other brands in that market like BMW, Acura, Mercedes, etc?
@@alphonsusho8962 Easy, Mr. Kilmer always says German automakers are "endless money pits." As for Acura, he's said they're ok., prefers Hondas with manual transmissions, and those Honda V6s have gasket issues later on.
@@cadsux Yeah, at the end of the day the Asian luxury brands are more reliable, but in away that's why german luxury brands are higher status than the asian ones because they cost more to maintain
Saw an LC500 the other day, they look slick as hell in person.
Same. Only seen one so far.
For some reason they Don’t sell.
@@dstein111
Cupholders. Lack thereof. Just ONE for a touring car. Trunk space sucks and "back seats" if you can call them that really suck.
Interior real estate just sucks.
Wife and I looked at it and our 2010 Lexus IS350 convertible has more room, has a shorter wheel base than this LC.
Just about the same trunk space with the top down! So what incentive did we have to buy the LC? None. Especially the cup holder issue. Not acceptable in a $100k car. To be fair so does her IS 350 BUT at least one can fit real adults in the back seat and the trunk is enormous for a vert with the top up.
Rxonmymind Why do people complain about trunk space? It's a 2 coupe so what do you expect? It's a weekend car not an SUV. It's not a family car, that's why SUV and Trucks exist.
@@SlowWhip
It's about value to cost.
When my wife's Lexus IS 350 convertible at better real estate lending LC with the top down and you can fit for adults in the back something doesn't pencil out.
I consider my wife's convertible a weekend car and a cruiser also.
With the top up I can fit as much luggage in the back of my wife's convertible as I can my Lexus RX 350. Not stacked obviously but enough luggage for three people. That car is smaller than the LC.
Such a beautiful car. Just stunning. Better than all its German rivals. Love it
I own a 2018 V8 model, and didnt even know about the key hole behind the door handle, thx for that.
That means that the salesman didn't do his job
Nice, glad someone likes the car and thank you for not jumping on the German car bandwagon
how do you like it man?
Would you recommend it for a 40 year old mom? My mom really likes how it looks but I’m watching videos to see if it’s a good fit for her
@@swiggler7445 I've only seen older people drive this, I'm 35, to list a few things for me imho the interior is real quiet even with an aftermarket exhaust, there are some blind spots especially the back left of the driver, the multimedia sucks, and it also sucks getting in and out of it, but it is a coupe, can just buy the convertible would solve that. O and the front brake pads dust heavily, just have to change those out and should be good. Other then that the car is amazing and fun to drive. Forgot to add I have the V8 one.
I'm still young, but the older I get, the more Lexus appeals to me.
Aha! "ALAN PARTRIDGE" 😊
@@jonessenoj6753 Bollocks Alan Partridge! Stereo type set up by the clueless of car people! Lexus over Mercedes ANY day or any German crap. 33 years garage trade👍
Still young? How old?
Stunning design that looks like a piece of artwork making the latest BMW & Mercedes Benz look dated.
9:46 I couldn't agree more. The interior is mindblowing 😱😱
Lexus done an excellent job on it.
You going to have to understand Lexus is always had some of the best quality materials in their vehicles maybe not as good as Rolls-Royce or something like that but far better than Mercedes Benz or BMW
Derek TRUJILLO I’d say even better than a Rolls...
Derek TRUJILLO If not for the perceived “status” of the European badges, Lexus would handily put BMW and Merc out of business.
@@xcvxcvcxvxvcq not really. The LC is the only Lexus that can compete with German cars. All the other Lexus models are outdated and boring and nowere near the German cars
Finally saw this beauty in real life a week ago at a dealership. So glad to see another review that represents my feelings about this car. That interior is unbelievably gorgeous.
Such a gorgeous car! Except it’s gotta have the N/A V8! Love that sound!
Eleanor Massaro YES!!!
Get the LC500, not the LC500h, if you want an N/A V8.
I've got one of the best sounding LC's you'll ever hear check it out on my page and subscribe.
Sure, if you are a climate change denier. But for those of us that care about our future and are willing to strike a balance between performance and fuel efficiency, 350 hp at 27 city / 35 hwy is very appealing.
@@Monkeyseemonkey79 Lol
One of the best-looking cars for sure!
breh breh disagree
Car looks absolutely exotic. Gorgeous in and out
@@MLProductions.1 Agree the LC is just exquisite!
Be a lot better looking if they would get rid of that hideous grill.
You guys are trolling, right?
It's probably top ten ugliest cars I ever saw.
The 2020 Lexus LC 500 is one of the best made cars in the world if I could afford it I would buy one
Tommy, you're fast becoming a favorite automotive reviewer. I definitely appreciate your perspective, enthusiasm, and honesty when evaluating these cars. It may be that we're from a similar demographic, but definitely keep it up.
Dr. Skillz - I am in my mid 50s and think the same about Tommy. He is doing great! Roman should be proud.
What I find so great is his enthusiasm, he is young enough to be naive in an honest and positive way because he learns from it constantly. He certainly is part of his/your demographic and that is great as well. Makes this miserable old b*st*rd remember what is was like to be his age and see the 1983 Camaro with the new body style that was so futuristic and sleek as a Ferrari of the day (at least to this kid! Haha)!!!
So yeah, I agree.
I’ve seen a few of this on the road and they are indeed a beautiful car
“You could do a whole video on the tiny details!” I guess we should introduce Tommy to Mr. Demuro! 😂
V8 me but other than that, absolutely nothing negative to say about this car. Very nice and if anyone knows anything about automobiles, they'd know fully that Lexus/Toyota quality is indeed the bar!
A few weeks ago one drove by me and it sounded like it was from the future with the pedestrian alert sound that it made! So cool!
You really have to see this car in person. I've found cameras just don't do it justice. And really, it's one of the best sounding V8s on the market. I've been waiting for prices to drop a little on these on the used market.... not happening.
But I will buy one.
Unfortunately these things will be rare on the used car market and overpriced to the point where buying new will make more sense
@@MLProductions.1 but I do not care.
LOL yea good luck! Im waiting for my project to complete and then im gonna reward myself with a new one Infrared with TC interior.
I keep thinking about buying a new one. It's just a pretty steep price tag for a car I'll only be able to drive 7 months of the year because of snow.
Better looking coupe than any of its german competitors. More importantly it will be more reliable, FACT!
I still think the s-class coupe looks miles better
Yep, 24,000 miles on my 2018 not one single issue.
Lexus seem to have made the ideal luxury coupe here. A remarkably attractive exterior and a wondrous interior that is said to be the nicest on the market outside of Bentley. I would very much consider buying this vehicle. Shame on the media center though, they should really be taking notes from Tesla in that department.
Tommy, the type of guy who’d want a ring made of a Lexus volume knob
What do you mean I’m at the wrong channel?!
Doug the type of guy to say Nigga to a black guy.
@@GaryKetchum808 and your the type of person to make a profile username based off a douche bag.
😁
Keep up the great reviews!
Excellent review 👍
I still think that the main reason that Lexus sells so many cars is backside they were featured in Black Panther
Great job Tommy!
It’s not fast, it won’t carve canyons, but it’s cool door handles make it the most INCREDIBLE car you’ve driven all year? K. Clearly Carfection has nothing to fear by this channel.
Great presentstion thanks.
I've been watching hours of videos on the LC500H which i do love. This one is without any contest the best one. Thanks! Cheers from France ;0)
A fine review Tommy!
This is truly a: Relentless Pursuit Of Perfection:)
Beautiful car and excellent review
Thank's for showing that manual key opening. I hate over-reliance on electronics (and that Lexus' actually use dipsticks), and that just reaffirms my love of the Toyota/Lexus brands. Good man!
Pretty sure it's a requirement for sale in USA. I've never seen a car without that feature 😂
If an over-reliance on electronics is the case then a Japanese car would be last on your list.
Wow! what a great review. Every other Lexus LC review I've seen has just raved about how brilliant the car is. This is the only review I've seen that also highlights the small negative issues with the car.
Nice highlight about the valet security, but my GS from 2006 has exactly the same button and functionality xD
Honestly that was the funniest review of a vehicle I have ever seen.. that being said great effort 👍
As a SC400 owner I"m sad you did not give the LC500h grandfather It's due
Wow, this kid's got me sold. No one else really talks about this car. Kudos for really teasing out the nuances of how special the Lexus LC500 is.
Visit my page I have done many videos with my 2018 LC500 Performance package I think you'll like it.
So this is a low volume car that Toyota created by themselves with Toyota paying for it all, yet Toyota tell us that they could not create the Supra themselves because of low volume and costs. And you wonder why people are not happy with the new Supra.
This car cost over $100k though. No one would pay $100k for a stock Supra. They could make the car but they couldn't make the Supra cheap enough for people actually afford it with their projected volumes. There is a reason a Corolla is under $20,000 because they make 500,000 models a year.
haired no off the shelf parts on the Supra? The engine and all the interior is all from BMW parts bin.
@@chadhaire1711 Totally wrong, the LC is exclusively built from new and exclusive components (except for the engine itself) do your homework and you can then comeback and erase your post...
NO_EYES_ON_ME
They would have had to make an inline 6 from scratch. That literally would take years and billions of dollars. I wish it was a Toyota i6 but get why they didn’t do it, but they really should put a manual in it.
@@smrtguy77777 Toyota and Mazda are co-designing straight 6 now. Apparently, it is mostly Mazda engine with some knowhow from T. That will be interesting in the future.
I think this car would look amazing in yellow or red.
Such a sexy beast.
I saw one at a cars and coffee. You're absolutely right, this is a bargin for the money. It is easily one of the best cruisers you can buy, plus being a Lexus itll run circles around any euro with limited, if any issues
That car is so amazing it makes me want to cry that it exists.
"Pretty" good review Tommy!
Wow Tommy you have come a long way since your first days on the show this was a very well done review. I also like how you guys have relocated where you put the people involved in making this episode up in the top corner.
Beautiful 😍
An exotic touring car that's reliable 😮
It's not Exotic, it's a Toyota. You are misusing the phrase.
I love the style!!!
The LC is just.... so.... god... damn.... BEAUTIFUL 🤤
LC 500-The rich guys grand coupe that sometimes takes his mistress out in the middle of the week.
The LX570 is for when he travels with his family the rest of the week.
Land Cruiser is when he needs to get outdoors.
The LX & Landcruiser are the same, one just looks angry
Agreed
@@toyoda_tony yeah but the front and rear of the new land cruiser is more appropriate for off roading. The LX will only see off roading in 15-20 years when its more affordable.
The driver's seat on my LC goes forward automatically. You have to reset the seat by manually sliding the seat all the way forward, then all the way back. The beeping on the seat will go away also.
As for the constant beeping in reverse; you can have that changed to only one beep at the dealership.
Madmax , yes this reviewer doe not know his shit.
@Venturi Atlantique the seats in my 73 Ford falcon XB GT were miserable. The LC is much more comfortable. 😂😂
The beeping driver's seat must be something region-specific. I have checked out a European LC500h and both seats move forward in the same way as the passenger seat in your tester, and without beeping. Also. The seats detect your legs and move slightly forward to prevent crushing anything in the rear seats.
I'm definitely getting one.😀
Man Lexus makes fantastic cars.
The noise when we reverse a hybrid or electric car isn't for people outside to hear so they can pay attention that there's a car reversing and they can get away from the car? Because when the car is on battery mode there's no any motor noise. So I think it's okay to have the noise. When I had the Prius I didn't mind the reverse noise because of the safety purpose
"If I could have a ring made out of this volume knob..." That sure is the first time ever those words are constructed into that sentence.
That amber window tint is everything 😍
The beeps from the seat are so the driver can set their preference and when the driver slides it forward, they'll count the beeps so that way when sliding it back they can count back the beeps to their initial driving position so they won't have to reset position.
1:00 Actually, LC stands for Lexus Challenge, not luxury coupe as most ppl seem to think. This is when Akido Toyoda challenged the lexus team to build a car that's not boring ;) So the code name was LC.
8:02 No you don't need to force it to stop. Just need to let the seat touch your knees and/or feet, then it will gently go forward a couple of inches :D As for rear seat headroom, anyone under 5 feet 6 inches tall fits fine.
What does the corresponding LS stand for then?
Love my 500h and will willingly defend the track pad system. Furthermore I'm sat on the other side to you (UK car) and drive the pad with my left hand with no problems whatsoever. Beautifully constructed car that simply oozes quality from every pore. I think this one is likely to be a keeper 😛
Gorgeous car
I can’t afford it
Love this car
How about the sound system? Mark levinson? How many speakers? I wish you demonstrated it.
Thats like one of the nicest interior colors imo
Love the lc500
Beautiful interior and reliability
Good performance
Under average looks
That’s the car I would get the build quality is excellent I sat in one at an auto show simply amazing
My gosh, imagine the LC in a 6-speed manual? Not only would it retain its value better, but would be a total ball to drive. My friend has a 1993 Lexus SC300 with a stick. He'll never sell it.
LC stands for Lexus Challenge, not Luxury Coupe. Other than that, good review. I own the 2018 V8 model. InfraRed with Toasted Caramel. It's a fantastic car and the reviewer is correct. It is under-priced. It should cost twice what it does. If you factor in Lexus reliability, maybe three times? I looked at at least 15-20 "supercars" for over two years and not one of them excited me. There was always at least one or two things that sucked and the reliability of Ferrari, Aston Martin, Lambo, Maserati, McLaren etc. is pathetic. The LC 500 is just the perfect car....except for the back seat. It really isn't meant for more than two people. Everything else on the car is awesome. Keep in mind that it is not, nor was it meant to be a race car or track car. It's simply one helluva nice car to drive. It has great handling. It has way more than enough power. It's comfortable and everything works great. The only thing I'm going to change when it's time are the front brake pads. They work great but they are so dusty and dirty. I'm doing research now on which ones to get!! Again, very good review.
Gotta say, this man has impeccable taste.
My favorite car! When the cabriolet comes out, that will become my favorite.
yeah and looking the way you do, Im sure your mate will let you ride in his, until he gets tired of you
Rick James he’ll never get sick of me
What a beautiful car.
The reverse gear beep is for safety. You can still open up whatever menu you like on the infotainment, and thus overriding the backup camera. Like perhaps opening up Spotify! Having the beep reminds you that you are in reverse. It has saved my ass twice so far in 2 years of ownershio
Someone already scratched the paint near the door handle. Good job!
Great review Tommy..its such a well made car...no cheap stuff in there
Great review. Just want to say, anyone buying the LC500 wouldn't think twice about rear leg room. If Lexus just left t out, no one would whine about it. One of my dream car for sure. -;p
i have this powertrain only 10 years older with 300hp in a RX and i love that V6 sound soooomuch !! Never ever i would buy a LExus with a loud crying 4cyl. Hybrid !! So sad they dont offer this powerplant in their sedan ES ! The GD450h was the last with it and did well on Autobahn !! But in the LC500Hybrid they better had put in the V8Hybrid !!!
So I’m glad I went with the loaded Q50 Hybrid Sport with the same reliability and a reasonable backseat for 1/4 of the price with 30k miles :)
This could have been toned down into the supra instead of using BMW car
Toyota made the right choice. You don’t like it don’t buy it - no problem
Thank you for the cluless comment Brahhadeesh
Most of what makes the LC 500 what it is can't really be removed without ruining it. It's not the kind of car you can "tone down". Most Lexus vehicles are toned up Toyotas with better parts, insulation and luxury materials. With the LC, sure you have plenty of soft-touch materials, but pretty much everything else is performance-focused and scratch-made. That's where 85% of the price is coming from.
Not to mention, the Supra needs to be a sports car. This is a GT car. Two different classes of vehicle. You really can't turn one into the other without massively reworking it, which, in itself, would drive prices up and make the Supra even more prohibitively expensive; something Toyota doesn't want.
I agree. The Supra should not be built with BMW parts. I don't like that Toyota are compromising their legendary reliability by using what is essentially a rebadged BMW for a name as iconic as the Supra, but at the end of the day, I won't be driving it, and it's no skin off my nose if they disappoint the buyers and Toyota's executives. Hopefully their next attempt is better.
@@RPGTKingpin It seems that next will be the Mazda`s straight-6. Toyota has some joint venture with them to develop the I6. That might be a very interesting engine. I haven`t found any official info regarding what Toyota is planning to do with the engine, but it is somehow safe to assume it will be used in next-gen Supra.
@@victorkenarsy3024 Nah they didn't. They shouldn't try to revive supra in the first place. They did anyway, awfully
Jodi from AutoGuide said it’s the worst car she’d ever driven...Could never figure AutoGuide out.
Smooth Operator
Jodi’s a woman so there’s no need to listen to her.
This is the first time I watched this channel, and it was an amazing review. I loved the energy and passion that’s lacking in other car reviews where they get all the best fastest cars yet they remain unimpressed. However this silver is not pretty tbh...
LC stands for “Lexus Challenge”... there’s a story behind it.
Lexus makes very good products.
Granted the parent company is Toyota just like Tata an Indian car company is the parent company for land rover and Range Rover; VW is the parent company for Bentley, Porsche and VW and Audi; BMW is the parent company for Rolls Royce.
All these cars sometimes share components and platforms from their parent company but that doesn’t make them Toyotas, VWs, Tatar’s and unreliable BMWs.
I don’t see you guys come on here and say that these luxury cars are just VWs, Cheap BMWs and Tata cars.
I guess some of you are just ignorant as they come.
A majority of you have never owned nor will ever own these cars to feel, and see how they drive be it Lexus, Rolls Royce, Porsche, BMW, etc.
What a beautiful gorgeous car i am in love❤❤
The best luxury Coupe ever 🔥🔥🔥
This should of been the Toyota Supra....I really wish they did the supra on this platform instead, and just removed all the luxury weight and put a manual in it.... Maybe this would not been as traditional with the supra using a inline 6 instead.. but this car just looks to me to be a better buy even with the huge price tag.
Beautiful car made for a beautiful couple and their beautiful twin kids . Hats off.
Be very careful when backing up, there is a big boulder by the gate, haha.
He found out that hes blind to garages, not boulders lol
CVT in a performance luxury car; I love it. I can't wait til they refine the CVT into an even better performance powerhouse.
Some of the features he dislikes alike seat noise and reverse beeping is something that other countries have USA is the only one that doesn't. That backup beeping I wish all cars had that that would reduce idiots from backing up into other cars by accident.
Micah’s the kinda guy who wears a plaid shirt and has bed hair
I don't buy a vehicle for back seats. I used to have a crew cab pickup, then traded in. They had a 8 year newer club cab with more goodies much less miles and a smaller back seat. When people complain, I say "I'm sorry, I never noticed. I'm usually driving."
You should review the 8 series with a white interior as well. I think the quality is as good if not better and the looks of chosen in a good colour are fantastic
Oh dear god no. Have you been inside both cars? The LC500 makes the 8 series interior look like the inside of a bin liner. Different league. The 8 series is not special at all
Couldn't find paved road for filming and testing?
Doug Demuro is quaking, someone tall, lankier, and younger is coming for him. I've always thought that lol idk
James Cilia 🙄
If aliens come to earth... They will definitely exchange their UFO for LC 500...Wow..
Nice, but for the money, I'll take the 5.0 litre V8 any day of the week. I want the growl & the extra horses. If I were that concerned about fuel, I'd buy a Prius. They should really make a "rear seat delete" option for more efficient storage.
Rear seat delete=what the supra should have been basically
It's not going be sitting at repair shops and getting towed all the time.
What is the price in Us
Nice 👌..