2022 Lexus LC Base

The LC is Lexus’s halo coupe and convertible, a grand tourer built for style and long-distance cruising rather than outright speed. It feels planted and composed on the highway, with a relaxed confidence that makes hours behind the wheel pass quickly. The interior is a highlight, with rich materials, a dramatic dashboard design, and comfortable seats that hold you in place on a twisty road. Cargo space is tight, so the LC works best as a second car or for weekend trips where you pack light. This is the base LC, so you skip the hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive of the LC 500h, but you get the same dramatic styling and a lower starting price. Its 5.0L V8 makes 471 horsepower and sends it to the rear wheels through a ten-speed automatic transmission, giving you a smooth, urgent surge when you lean into the throttle. The base trim rides on 20-inch wheels and adaptive dampers standard, so you get the same composed highway feel and sharp turn-in as the more expensive versions.