Fascinating facts about the 2018 Lexus LC
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Lexus LC 500: A High-End Luxury Grand Tourer
Introduction
Determined to lure a new clientele away from competing brands such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz, the Lexus LC is the marque’s take on a high-end luxury grand tourer. Based on the LF-LC concept, the Japanese coupe packs more than just a futuristic design, making it the ideal contender for an article of this sort.
Technology
The Lexus LC is a technophile’s paradise with features that include:
- 10.3-inch split-screen multimedia display controlled by a sizeable remote touchpad
- Full-color Heads-Up Display
- Voice recognition and command system
- Mark Levinson audio system pumping out 915 Watts through a 13-speaker setup
Capability
Believed to be dull in comparison to its non-hybrid rival, the Lexus LC 500h proves its competence in numbers. It completes a 0 – 100 km/h run in just 4.7 seconds, making it only two tenths of a second slower than the V8 model. Notably, the Lexus LC 500h is the first hybrid from the brand to feature a rear-wheel-drive layout.
Transmission
Continuing its streak of firsts in its segment and the brand’s portfolio, the Lexus LC is fitted with a 10-speed Direct-Shift automatic transmission that shifts gears in a blistering 0.12 seconds—quicker than any conventional automatic transmission to date. Claimed to be one of the smartest transmissions ever built, it selects the right gear based on vehicle speed and acceleration, and can adjust for cornering.
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