The 2024 Lexus LC 500 and LC 500h arrive with a serious tech improve. The earlier 10.3-inch infotainment display goes, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen show replaces it.
The desk beneath reveals how the 2024 LC’s worth compares to the 2023 model of the Lexus. The up to date car goes on sale in June 2023.
The up to date infotainment system comes customary with a Panoramic View Monitor that mixes photographs from the entrance, rear, left, and proper cameras to offer an entire perspective of what is across the car. It additionally helps twin Bluetooth and the wi-fi variations of Apple CarPlay integration and Android Auto.
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The earlier system with the ten.3-inch show obtained poor evaluations. For instance, after driving the 2022 LC 500, Senior Editor Jeff Perez wrote:
Not like newer Lexus fashions, which function ergonomic touchscreens, the LC hides its 10.3-inch show behind a pane of clear plastic, forcing the motive force to work together with a irritating trackpad as a substitute. Mercifully, there are a number of redundant controls for local weather and audio, however making something however rudimentary modifications requires a visit by means of the infotainment system’s Byzantine menus. Adjusting the seat local weather controls, for instance, is a four-step course of on the trackpad, and working it whereas on the fly isn’t straightforward.
Along with the improved infotainment system, there are two new exterior colours obtainable: Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0 and Copper Crest. Each are $595 choices. Darkish Rose is a further upholstery shade. The 2024 LC 500 will get 21-inch cast alloy wheels with a gloss black end and metallic accents.
The LC 500 continues to make use of a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 that makes 471 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque. It lets the automobile speed up to 60 miles per hour in 4.4 seconds. The one gearbox obtainable is a 10-speed computerized.
An elective sport bundle features a Torsen limited-slip rear differential, revised dampers, efficiency brake pads, and Alcantara-trimmed seats.
The LC 500h has a 3.5-liter V6 with two electrical motors with a complete output of 354 horsepower. It connects to a four-speed computerized and a constantly variable transmission that work collectively.