Lexus LC
Lexus LC was built from 2017 to 2026, as a 2-door fastback coupé; 2-door convertible. Powertrain: Petrol: 5.0 L 2UR-GSE V8 (LC 500; URZ100); Petrol hybrid: 3.5 L 8GR-FXS V6 (LC 500h; GWZ100). Battery: 310.8 V high-voltage Lithium-ion. Layout: FMR layout. Weight: 1931 – 2055 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The is a grand tourer manufactured by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota. Based on the 2012 LF-LC Concept, it was revealed at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It replaced the SC, which was produced from 1991 to 2010. The LC is the first Lexus model to utilize the GA-L platform, which, along with other components, is shared with the full-size XF50 series LS sedan. According to Lexus, the name "LC" stands for "Luxury Coupe".
Design
The LC retained the overall design of the concept model. It has a variant of Lexus' corporate "spindle" grille with a gradient pattern; a tightly compressed mesh at the top transitions to a wider diamond at the bottom. However, unlike other vehicles in the lineup, the top of the spindle grille does not have a chrome surround. The compact LED triple-projector headlight is in the small overhang between the bumper and wheels.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other convertible models in this database (17 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- about the same as the median of 1,923 mm, and wider than 50% of the 16 other convertible models in this database.
- 220 mm above the median of 2,650 mm, and longer than 81% of the 16 other convertible models in this database.
- Fuel use (combined)29 mpg = 8.1 L/100 kmEPA fueleconomy.gov, model year 2025
- Fuel cost per 100 km12.158.1 L x your fuel price
- Fuel cost per 10,000 km1215consumption x distance x your fuel price
Costs are in your own currency: they use the prices you enter above.
Who it suits
- Drivers buying for enjoyment rather than space: coupes and roadsters trade rear space for style and handling.
- High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
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Can I import a Lexus LC from Japan?
By production year alone, Lexus LC is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2042); Canada (2032); United Kingdom (2027); Australia (2042). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Lexus LC?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Petrol: 5.0 L 2UR-GSE V8 (LC 500; URZ100); Petrol hybrid: 3.5 L 8GR-FXS V6 (LC 500h; GWZ100); electric motor: 132 kW 2NM AC synchronous (LC 500h); battery: 310.8 V high-voltage Lithium-ion.
How much fuel does the Lexus LC use?
The US EPA lists a combined 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) for model year 2025. Your own figure depends on driving and condition.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA) (2025)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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