2018 Lexus LC 500 FIRST DRIVE REVIEW (2 of 2)
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- MotoMan drives the 2018 Lexus LC500 but first frames the latest flagship Lexus coupe in a personal historical context. Then, yes, he drives the 2018 Lexus LC500 V8 to demonstrate driving dynamics but more importantly, he takes the Lexus LC500 to an unexpected place to demonstrate something far more unique about the Lexus LC500 . . .
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I sat in this car at the Seattle Auto Show and it was the only car there that really stirred my soul. The closest other car was the BMW M2, but it wasn't even close.
Just as LS 500 is a pinnacle of craftsmanship and artisanship in the luxury sedan segment, the same must be noted about LC 500.
The LEXUS TEAM continues to produce masterpiece after masterpiece, just as heads of random individuals on the street are turned, their guesses being wrong and expressions of an utter surprise revealed.
Yet, this is just a beginning of more to come from my beloved LEXUS TEAM. The LEXUS TEAM is far from finished, as even more excitement is on its way.
My wife had a 2006 BMW 650 that was well loved. At 200k miles the engine died. She didn’t like the new one. And nobody else makes a dedicated v8 coupe that was heavy and GT car like unless you spend a lot more. After looking at a sea of cars nothing measured up so she compromised on a used e400 coupe she wasn’t crazy about. But the price was a steal and we should be able to make some money on the interim purchase. I just showed her this video and she is pretty jazzed to check it out. It seems somebody does in fact make a new 2006 650i...and its Lexus. And that’s the lens I think through which this has to be viewed. Most companies have gone away from making a front engine, heavy, v8 gt car in favor of lighter cars that don’t feel nearly as substantial. Lexus has a car here for which there really isn’t anything else in its class anymore. On top of all of that, through all the cars I’ve owned, nobody services a car like Lexus. Plus they tend to do a better than industry average job at catering to a female customer. My .02
privately message me, I work at a Lexus dealer as a manager I can help you.
Get a DB9. Even better than a V8.
To me the LC is Lexus doing the “f#%* it let’s build the car we want and love” and it worked. Keep going with trickling down of this passion down to the IS and Lexus will beat the Germans.
'Ken oath, Ken!
If I were in the market for a luxury GT cruise missile this is where my money would go.
Wonderful review! I simply love it.
Wow that Lexus actually sounds pretty pissed off lol. I love it!
Been waiting for part 2! Love this car
As always, excellent work M.
Great vid Motoman! I liked the beginning of this review I have a 92 SC300 and love it! But the LC500 is my dream car along with the LFA.
Jealous of your car . . . Had a MK III Supra and loved it. Still want an SC300 with a manual . . .
"What is it about a buck and a half?" There you have it folks Lexus made a car so good that people think it's worth 50K more than it is.
Anton Zuykov I'm very familiar with the value of the Lexus brand, but thanks for pointing that out. 🙄
That guy was an idiot. He couldn't even tell that it was a Lexus when it has Lexus badges on it.
He just wanted to engage in a conversation about the car and I guess he felt the common "what is it" line was his ticket in despite the huge Lexus logo on the grille.
Meanwhile Honda makes car that is worth about $50k more than it should be 😂
Good point!
This Lexus is the result of being built with a soul.
This Lexus rivals Aston martins. This car is basically in a class of its own for that asking price.. walking thru that parking lot really showed us a good perspective of the LC500 design. It makes every other car look dull. This car looks and is built like it's worth 150k to 200k I have said this all the time. Man on the street reaction was 100% correct. Put a German badge on it and it would cost 200k. It's a STEAL for the asking price of under 100k. It looks like a exotic car without the exotic car price or issues. None of the German cars touch this car in exterior design and interior design. Because this car has a NA V8 none of the Germans can match its driving "experience". This car is the result of being built with a soul. Lexus is following no trends with this car and that's what making it so special. LC500 is the BEST luxury coupe/drives car on the market right now.
Long live the old school SC300/SC400... They had the same effect that this LC500 has now back then.
I actually just saw an older red SC400 today! Did a bit of a double take actually, even though it isn't new. Disclaimer, I am somewhat of a Lexus advocate.
I keep bugging the guys at the dealership for a test drive in the LC - maybe now that it isn't so brand-new anymore I could finesse one...
Absolutly agree with this 100%. Nothing can touch the LC500. Best of the best on looks performance and reliability and I cant believe it isnt 150-200k plus. If Toyota used this similar look for the new Supra the fans would go nucking futs over it. Can not wait to see what the LC- F will be like since this is already hands down a solid 10 in my book.
I drank a beer each time you said 911, I’m drunk now! Comparing a Porsche to a Lexus IS just silly. Each time your Porsche breaks down, you will agree with me!
Love it! buying one tomrorow :)
I’ll take this over a 911. Porsches are not comfy to drive. The LC is a perfectly balanced luxury sports/gt car.
I think you are the only professional reviewer that did not complain about the absent of apple car play. Which others just say it's bad just because it does not have 🍎 car play. Good job.
I believe they added it on the 2019 and 2020 models
@@eleanormassaro5195 They did and the dealer can activate it in the 2018 for free so it works across all years. I have a 2018 and my dealer added the Carplay function for free. Its just a software download.
gorgeous car when they designed the interior, they did it for the driver what a beautiful place to be
Jim how does this compare to the GTR or F Type R SVR? It's beautiful inside and out, but does it have enough power?
Just love your reviews! LC 500 is a pure class gt!
Thank you, sir!
I thing you had a great idea to suggest they add a second "volume knob" to control the nav's menu. Something that requires zero visual input, completely tactile (turn/push) and aural as well, to guide the driver to navigate the menu solely through touch and sound. You could use sound volume (increase and decrease) to adjust functions that lend themselves to it, and even vibration on the knob itself. I'd find that very interesting.
great review motoman and it sounds beastly and thats all stock! imagine mods
Lexus LC 500 daily drive
Lexus LFA weekend track monster
The engines in these cars are EPIC
LFA is something else
Good review. Nice looking car
The dashboard seems too high. I'm 5'4", will I be able to see the road driving this? Do you think the visibility is lessened for short people?
I could listen to that engine all day. It sounds definitely atypical of any Japanese car maker.
When they made the LFA, Lexus partnered with Yamaha do tune the engines. I believe that they still do but I'm not certain.
I am happy that lexus is changing the game and keeping it naturally aspirated
I desire a 911 targa 4gts but I now lust for the LC. I would drive the LC daily with no regrets. This is also one of the most luxurious looking interiors that I’ve ever seen. It reminds me of a butter soft, lamb skin Ralph Lauren jacket!
All that they need to add is the image of a modern fireplace burning in the infotainment screen as an option and it would feel like a five star suite in a Japanese hotel.
Bruce Solomon so true!
Noice Bruce.
why not both? haha
Great sounding V8
When every reviewer says they gota have it...u know it’s special...
Love it. Go Lexus
Can you do some reviews on Tesla?
MM, what a great car, the LC 500! Way cool!
BTW, where is the location you are driving the car? It isn't familiar to me but I'm used to the Southern CA freeways (I retired at the end of last month!!! No more freeways!).
Howard Salsitz, J.D. i think he was in the Malibu hills
Well, I really don’t think it easily fits into any existing segment. It seems to be more of a throwback to the old Facel Vegas, or perhaps the vintage Jaguar e type 2+2’s.
This, in my view, is not an Aston DB11 competitor. Folks who lean towards, and can afford a DB, would not buy this car because it’s cheaper: They’re after the brand as much as the beauty of the Aston Martin.
The 911’s and R-8’s are truly high performance cars, even though 99% of their owners don’t/can’t drive them anywhere near their potential...
And the Mercedes S-Coupe, though similar, comes at a much higher price tag, which somehow promotes an aura of higher exclusivity... (???)
Understanding clearly that beauty is in the eye.., mine tells me this is a fabulous GT, at a price point that will demand recognition!
In about 8 months when these, used, start showing up for 60-75K, I believe we’re going to see quite a few on our roads!
Great as always but I’m still waiting on you to do the NSX..
Thisizr3y the NSX is only good at going fast honestly.
Toyota4Life there is no honesty in your statement. Have you ever driven the new NSX?!?!?!
How do you compare it if you have options to buy Mercedes or bmw, wouldn’t you change your mind?
Amazing design inside and out. A lot of ideology gone into this beauty
Andy G this car is the result of being built with a soul. There is nothing else on sale that is like it.
Toyota4Life if only all cars were built that way .
Andy G well hopefully Lexus will stay this path and all their cars will become a very unique offering in the automotive market
05:11 I believe this is due to the Torsen differential which is mechanical and not electronic
I suspected that he was feeling the effaects of torque vectoring also.
Why are you comparing the weight of this car to a cayenne s which is a 4 door suv?
So I take it the vehicle is nose heavy?
Get the performance tier as it has rear steering like mine and live it !! Like night and day from base
It looks big, is it DB11 big?
Yes, DB11 is a bit wider though.
Lexus.... Put the lfa v10 in this!
10:10 600hp FSport version? No, F version! There's a difference between them buddy. Btw, this will be my weekend car and the LS500 FSport will be my daily driver.
Wade Higgins what the Motoman said is true. There's a 600hp F version coming for LC and LS. V8 4.0
That's not what mm said. He said a 600Hp F-sport version. You dont get it.
lexusenthusiast.com/2017/07/14/lexus-lc-f-to-debut-in-2019-with-600-horsepower/ --- With F-Sport
911 is a luxurious sports car. This is a sporty luxury car.
I guess your choice just depends upon where you place the greater priority, sport or luxury?
IMHO, the majority of purchasers would get more everyday use out of luxury than sport, and therefore....... YAY LEXUS!
Lovely car and if you add Apple CarPlay it alleviates the silly track pad, but an idrive would be the real solution 🚙👍🏻
I think Lexus should sort the touchpad as almost every test gves bad comments on it. Perhaps do something with the rear seats. But I'd rather have this than a DB11 or a Porsche. Better reliability, resale and cheaper servicing. People also have to remember that it's a GT not a sports car.
For those that drool over hp numbers, they will overlook this car.
You're kidding, right? A 911? A car that looks pretty much the same as it did in 1968 when that hideous body style was first manufactured? Only one of the two cars is an awesome work of art and it isn't the 911. Nobody looks at something produced by the laziest design studio in automotive history. If you're really in a quandary about which one to choose, maybe you should choose the German hammer. As for the touch pad, try taking a few minutes to program the "voice control" and then you'll never have to do anything but talk to the car, tell it what you want to do and then let the superior Lexus engineering grant your wish.
This doesn't seem like a 911 competitor. It seems more like a budget DB11. Size, weight, engine spec...
It's not but it could be an alternative to a Maserati Grand Coupe or Type F Jag.
This car is much bigger and softer than the Jag. Ironically, Motor Trend just compared it to the DB11. I guess I wasn't the only one who thought so.
4 door coupe version would be nice
I wonder what the next GS could be???
would love a 600 hp GSF
Very nice and interesting car...too bad the people who are able to have one aren't.
Steering wheel cover needs to match the interior color
I guess it's a good thing it does match.
A 600hp roadster would be the first lexury gt car that can compete with the s class cabriolet other than a rolls Royce
Khaled Kakeesh Lexus cars are going up a class.
What can you say....Japanese
600 hp f sport LC-F 😱
The Lexus stigma killing Lexus? The first in a suite?
So, the real question is.......would you BUY this car??? YEA, you wanna drive it.......BUT, do you wanna own it? If you could afford it, would it be in your lineup of cars to look at for purchase?
Far best than Astin Martin.
I would like some reasonable and informed knowledge on this question. "Why is Toyota not producing or planning to produce a Toyota version of this car and call it a "SUPRA"? The last SUPRA and LC were extremely similar cars. This shape, size, and layout is just screaming Supra. They could easily make a Toyota version with an interior that is similar in fit and quality to the top of the line sport Camry Moto reviewed a while back. If the V8 would make it too expensive, are they not still producing the I6 JZ motors in their Crowns and Mark X models in Japan? This would make it cheaper and totality satisfy the purists. But instead all we hear is rumors of the creating a Supra in conjunction with BMW. Why?????? They have all the Supra they need right here???
Because the new Supra is being co-designed with BMW on a smaller sports car platform. www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/a12635049/2019-toyota-supra-what-we-know/
This car's a bit larger than what they are going to do with the Supra - it's built on the same platform as the new LS.
I agree with this 100%. They need to use this body as the new Supra. People would go F***ng insane over it. Trim it down in weight. Maybe change the front slightly like the grill. Bring back the 2JZ. Someone needs to be slapped for that concept looking steamy pile that they're making with BMW. Thats a disgrace to the 4th gen supra.
Why didn't your dog go for a ride in the lexus?
All I want in this car is for the depreciation not to suck. If it holds it value well against the Germans it will do well and more people will want to buy it from new!
I’m from the UK and big engine lux coupes like this don’t usually fair well in depreciation...
THIS CAR NEEDS A V10.
If this,was 80 grand, they'd have a winner. It's a gt asking sports car pricing
That's a good point but consider Maserati
Bruce Solomon that's true but lexus falls prey to these gaps in the market...for this money, I'd go bmw. Remember the SC coupe? It was like a down market sl mbz...neither fish nor fowl. It baffles me why they put a v-8 in this, but went for a v-6 in the new LS, which makes it look weak compared to the Germans with v-8s. Those buyers want v-8s.
@@weirdshibainu BMW 7 series depreciates far faster than any model of Lexus and maintenance costs are the reason.
@@christschool so.
@@weirdshibainu You'd go for the BMW. If you like to waste your money and make moronic fiscal decisions, I'm good with that. Its your money.
Waxing lyrical about how he wanted an old soul under the hood... You ain't kiddin! The old lump from the Lexus IS-F!
Why on Earth would you want a 1968 911 stupid Porsche? Oops....I meant 2018 stupid Porsche. Unfortunately, the laziest design studio ever hasn't hardly changed the body style in 50 years but if you're into antiquity and high maintenance costs, then go ahead and buy that 911. When people see you go by, they won't look at the Porsche because most everybody completely ignores them except for a few select morons who believe they are great cars. I suggest every person who reads this goes to a showroom and sits in the best 911 they can find and then goes to another showroom down the block and sits in the LC500. 95% of people who do this will wonder how anybody could prefer the German money pit over the Japanese work of art.
This guy talks way too much! The gear selector seems too far up as if in PARK! Nice car, nevertheless.
4,000+ pounds? Why so porky? Interesting body, but I think I'll just stick with the 911.
Structure.
I'm attracted to the exterior of the car but not the interior. Too much Alcantara for my liking, sure to look shiny and low rent within 6 months. Plus serious lack of choice of internal colours + full leather. That touch pad is definately a mistake by Lexus.
TheMister Mann there's black, brown, caramel and white and blue colour options available. What other colour do u want? I'm sure if one asked for red interior colour it may be available since that's available also on the Ls 500. What I cat wait for is the 600 plus Hp and over 700 nm of torque rumoured to be available in future for the LCF. Want that as well in the new LS
You are correct about the body colours, there is a wide choice. However, in Europe the internal choices are restricted to " Camel" ( as in video ) or Red. No all leather option is offered. I still stand by what I said re. the Alcantara looking low rent within 6 months.
Seems I've touched a nerve with you and your beloved touchpad. That touchpad is universally condemned by ever car reviewer on CZcams, so I'm not alone in my opinion of it.
Congratulations, glad you're happy with your car. I own a Mercedes S500 coupe, the daddy of all coupes. But each to their own.
I family member has a new RX 350 and I got used to it in about 5 minutes. It's funny what people taut as their own opinions simply because some journalists said it first. If they never did, people wouldn't hate it.
Front end looks hideous!
Another absolutely Hidious review & Didn't mention anything the 4- Point Limb Ripping off Lexus Hood popping up on Pedestrian Collisions. Pedestrian Killer design for sure. Law suits aplenty coming up.
You're an idiot. The regulations called for those explosive charges in order to make the car more pedestrian collision friendly. You must live in "Opposite World".
Just another Toyota
Yeah, and Bugatti is just another Volkswagen because Bugatti is owned by Volkswagen.