Lexus LC 500h 2018 review: model appearance, interior, technical specifications, security systems, prices and equipment. At the end of the article - test drive the 2018 Lexus LC 500h!
Contents of the review:
- Appearance
- Salon
- 2018 Lexus LC 500h Specifications
- Security systems
- 2018 Lexus LC 500h cost and configuration
In February 2016, Lexus first demonstrated its new model of the hybrid sports coupe Lexus LC 500h, the official premiere of which took place a couple of months later in Geneva.
The novelty has received a spectacular sporty look, as well as advanced technical stuffing, making it one of the most high-tech cars in its class. However, it is worth noting that the exterior and interior of the hybrid LC 500h is identical to its petrol “brother” LC 500, and only nameplates separate them.
The appearance of the Lexus LC 500h 2018
The appearance of the Lexus LC 500h, like its gasoline counterpart, was created according to the patterns of the experimental LF LC model, demonstrated by the Japanese back in 2012. As a result, the car attracts attention with an expressive, dynamic and extremely stylish appearance that simply cannot go unnoticed.
"Muzzle" of the supercar It is represented by a daring all-LED headlight optics, an impressive size false radiator grille, shaped like an hourglass, a sculpted bumper and vertical air intakes that are neatly spaced around the edges of the front bumper.
Dynamic and true racing profile is represented by a long hood, heavily littered windshield pillars, a domed roof, smoothly turning into a scorching stern, as well as massive wheel arches, in which wheels with R20 aluminum rims (optional R21) and low-profile tires (optional with the Michelin Pilot Sport Concept-ZP model) are installed as standard ).
Hybrid sports coupe feed flaunts spectacular side lights with LED filling, a monumental rear bumper, a sports diffuser and a pair of huge exhaust pipes, unwittingly reminding us that we are in front of a real supercar.
The external dimensions of the new LC 500h have the following parameters:
| Length, mm | 4760 |
| Width, mm | 1920 |
| Height, mm | 1345 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2870 |
| Minimum ground clearance, mm | 133 |
The wheelbase of the car, as you can see from the table, is 2.87 m, and the length of the front and rear overhangs is 920 and 970 mm, respectively. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not focus on the ride height, but if you believe insider information, it has a minimum of 133 mm.
To the delight of lovers of maximum personalization, the car relies on a wide range of body colors (11 colors in total), as well as several design options for rims.
Interior design Lexus LC 500h 2018
The interior of the novelty looks modern, luxurious and incredibly attractive, and the picture is complemented by first-class assembly and premium finishing materials, including soft plastic, high-quality genuine leather, alcantara, wood, magnesium and brushed aluminum. In general, in terms of the quality of design and the materials used, the car fully corresponds to the concept of a premium supercar.
Driver's seat meets the "pilot" with a beautiful multifunctional steering wheel and paddle shifters, as well as a stylish digital instrument panel, harmoniously combined with the overall style of the car's inner world.
In the central part of the dashboard, the manufacturer placed a large 12.3-inch touchscreen of the multimedia center, under which there is a small block of air duct deflectors and a stylish climate control unit with a digital display.
Special attention should be paid to the classic analog clock, which has long become one of the trademark "chips" of Lexus cars.
The sports car is made in a 2 + 2 layout, which means that the front riders are offered the maximum level of comfort, and the comfort of the rear riders is relegated to the background.
Front sports seats have excellent ergonomics, stylish relief, well-felt lateral support rollers, a large number of all kinds of settings and the benefits of modern civilization. Between the seats of the front riders is a wide center console, on which the gear lever, an electronic parking brake button, as well as a washer and a touch-sensitive trackpad, responsible for controlling the multimedia complex, are located.
Center back sofa there is a high armrest, and the amount of free space is such that only a couple of miniature girls or children can sit here. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not officially announce information about the volume of the trunk, but it is unlikely that it exceeds 350 liters.
Specifications Lexus LC 500h 2018
Before moving on to the hybrid version, recall that regular Lexus LC 500 equipped with an 8-cylinder 5-liter petrol engine, developing a maximum torque of 540 Nm and a maximum power of 477 hp. With it, the supercar shoots up to "hundreds" in just 4.7 seconds. and can reach a maximum speed of 270 km / h.
Hybrid Lexus LC 500h presented by a 3.5-liter V6 petrol engine, working on the Atkinson principle and equipped with an aluminum cylinder block, direct fuel injection system and a 24-valve timing. The gasoline engine develops 299 hp. and a peak thrust of 348 Nm, which are available at 6600 and 4900 rpm, respectively.
A pair of gasoline engine is a pair of electric motors with a capacity of 50 "horses" (powered by a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 44.6 kW), which ultimately allows you to get a total output of 359 "horses". The hybrid is aggregated by an electromechanical variator with 3 planetary-type gears, and a 4-level "automatic" with two planetary gear sets and 4 clutches is installed at the output, which allows you to count on fixed 12 gears.
It takes 5 seconds for the hybrid to accelerate from 0 to 100, which is only slightly slower than the petrol "brother", while the manufacturer does not disclose the maximum speed capabilities of the hybrid, but they are unlikely to exceed those of the petrol V8.
Average fuel consumption is 6.4 liters per "hundred", which is a very decent indicator for such a powerful and dynamic car.
The novelty of the front-engine rear-wheel drive bogie GA-L is based, in the design of which high-strength steel and aluminum are widely used. The front suspension of the hybrid is a double-link with a pair of hinges, and the rear is a multi-link, while both the first and the second are equipped with standard springs and a set of adaptive shock absorbers.
For braking the sports coupe, ventilated disc brakes on all wheels are responsible, represented by six piston and four piston calipers at the front and rear, respectively. Already in the base, the car offers adaptive steering, supplemented by an electric booster.
Driver assistance and safety systems for the new 2018 Lexus LC 500h
Hybrid Lexus LC 500h, as befits a premium sports coupe, is equipped with rich set of advanced electronic systems and assistants, among which there are:
- ABS system;
- Anti-slip technology;
- Monitoring and warning system about the presence of movement in the "dead" zone;
- Steering rear axle;
- Tire pressure monitoring sensors;
- 8 airbags;
- Reverse driving assistant;
- Safety System + set;
- Fasteners for installing a child seat - ISOFIX;
- Cruise control;
- Panoramic view function;
- Parking Assistant;
- Pre-Collision System technology;
- Front and rear LED lighting;
- Ventilated disc brakes "in a circle";
- Integrated dynamics control technology, etc.
As noted earlier, when creating the body of a sports car, the manufacturer widely used grades of high-strength steel, as well as carbon and aluminum, which, on the one hand, made it possible to increase the rigidity of the body, and on the other, to reduce the total weight.
Configurations and their cost 2018 Lexus LC 500h
Unfortunately for domestic fans of the brand, the hybrid Lexus LC 500h is not officially presented in Russia, but the car is available in the countries of the Old World. For example, in the UK, the minimum price for a hybrid is 76.595 thousand pounds (about 6.32 million rubles).
Already in the base, the machine offers the widest range of equipment:
- R20 wheels with run-flat tires;
- LED optics of head light and side lights;
- Rear fog lights;
- Parktronic installed front and rear;
- Sports seats for front riders with electric adjustment, heating and ventilation system;
- Multifunction steering wheel with genuine leather braid;
- Climate control in two zones;
- Pioneer audio system;
- Multimedia information center with 12.3 ”capacitive monitor, navigation and Bluetooth;
- Leather-trimmed seats;
- Electronic button for activating / deactivating the parking brake;
- Panoramic view system;
- Parking assistant;
- Light and rain level sensors;
- Touch-sensitive trackpad on the central tunnel;
- ABS system and anti-slip technology;
- Tire pressure monitoring sensors;
- Assistant when starting off on a slope;
- 8 airbags;
- Era-Glonass;
- Cruise control;
- Safety System + set;
- ISOFIX fasteners;
- Reverse Parking Assistant and more.
In addition, Lexus offers a wide range of additional equipment and unique accessories:
- Premium acoustics from Mark Levinson;
- Bucket sports seats for front riders;
- Individual interior decoration;
- Decorative inserts made of natural wood, aluminum and carbon;
- Protective strip of stainless steel for the rear bumper;
- Wi-Fi access point;
- Organizer in the luggage compartment and more.
Conclusion
The Lexus LC 500h is one of the most eye-catching, high-performance and high-tech hybrid sports cars on the market today. The car has excellent driving characteristics, a large selection of standard and optional equipment, as well as a comfortable interior and premium trim, emphasizing the high status and taste of its owner.
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