The Lexus LC concept made its debut with a bang at the 2012 North American International Auto Show. With its amazing angular looks and perfect proportions, rear and front, no wonder it is such an anticipated luxury coupe. There are two options that will be available in the Lexus Concept; the Lexus LC 500 and LC 500 Hybrid version.
Lexus has initiated its production lineup but not yet released it in the market. It is said to arrive in May 2017. Before that, let’s see what they have kept in store for the users in terms of their most anticipated model.
Here we will discuss some of the highlights of the Lexus LC Concept in terms of its exterior and interior design, performance as well as other features of this dynamic luxury coupe.
Aggressive Exterior of the 2017 Lexus LC Concept
The most defining feature of the new Lexus LC is its athletic and aerodynamic shape. The front fascia contains a large mesh style grille that showcases the Lexus logo, while on the sides are slit-shaped edgy headlights that reach down till the bumper. The chassis is built to be very wide, which makes it difficult to be a functional design, but somehow Lexus pulled it off.
The luxury coupe will have the option of a carbon fibre roof, while the standard is a glass roof that smooths out with the edgy design of the coupe. At the rear, the tail lamps are multilayered with sequential L motif, rear diffuser, and active rear spoiler and has an option between 20-inch and 21-inch forged aluminum wheels.
The Lexus LC and LC 500h comes in a range of 8 exterior shades to choose from in order to give a personalized touch to your new wheels.
Luxurious Interior of the new Lexus LC
The interior is designed to be luxurious as well as adventurous, using premium materials including leather and veneer. The two passenger seats are covered with Alcantara leather. For their customers, they have a range of four interior leather bespoke choices in order to give a personalized touch. The seats are ergonomically designed, offering maximum comfort for long drives. The new Lexus gives an option of sport seats that have a much lateral support.
It also features magnesium alloy paddle shifters that are mounted behind the steering wheel, while some of the controls have been shifted to the either sides of the instrument panel. The Lexus LC is basically a two passenger coupe but there is an option of adding two more seats.
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Engine and Performance of the 2017 Lexus LC
The 2017 Lexus LC 500 as well as the hybrid version have a powerful rear-wheel drive. Talking about the engine and performance specifications of the Lexus LC 500, it has a 5.0-litre V8 engine that is capable of producing 467 horsepower and a torque of 389 lb-ft. This V8 engine is quite powerful and durable due to its titanium and aluminum values. The engine is also paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission with a smooth gear shifting action and 6 piston brake calipers. In terms of speed, it is recorded to go from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 6.4 seconds.
The 2017 Lexus LC 500 Hybrid also contains some worth mentioning performance features. Its powerful electric motor is capable of producing 354 horsepower with its 3.5-liter V6 engine and a four speed automatic gearbox. The Hybrid version is recorded to accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in 5.0 seconds.
Technological and Safety Features
With such an aerodynamic structure and a powerful V8 engine, safety features are a must for a vehicle like the 2017 Lexus LC 500. It also features all the advanced technological specifications for a complete luxurious driving experience.
The interior electronics include 2017 Lexus Multimedia package that offers a friendly interface and the driver can control every aspect of the interior from it. The steering wheel contains the relevant controls on the sides, along with the centre console. Customers will also have an option of a Mark Levinson audio package and new premium Pioneer audio system which is standard in the new Lexus LC.
In terms of safety features, the 2017 Lexus LC Concept has standard as well as advanced safety features. Some of them are listed below:
- High Strength Steel Body
- Pre-Collision System
- Lane Keep Assist
- Automatic High Beam
- All speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
Price of the 2017 Lexus LC in the UAE
The 2017 Lexus LC 500 and Lexus LC 500 Hybrid version are announced to be released in the market in May 2017. After its release, it is expected to come to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and other GCC countries. It is then that all its specifications and price ranges in the UAE will be known.
