2018 Lexus LC 500 | Why Buy?
The most exciting Lexus this decade.
– Detroit, Michigan
So often Lexus gets pigeonholed as the boring brand for non-enthusiasts. That’s a reflection of how well Lexus makes quiet, comfortable luxury machines. But in recent years, Lexus has made big strides to appease enthusiast shoppers, first with the RC F and GS F, and now with the LC 500.
A striking coupe with classic sports-car proportions and a big V8 under the hood, the LC 500 takes aim at near-six-figure machines from Europe – everything from Porsche to BMW to Mercedes is in the crosshairs. Lexus comes to the fight armed with a fabulous interior, trick parts like a 10-speed automatic transmission, and even carbon fiber bodywork.
Of course, there’s more to any sports car than just the spec chart. How does it sound, how does it feel, and most important of all, how does it make you feel? Find out whether the coupe hits its mark as we examine the 2018 Lexus LC 500 in our latest Why Buy?
Subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch Why Buy? every Thursday and stay up to date on spy videos, product reveals, and tons of other exclusive and original content.
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Lexus Scraps Plans For A Future Flagship EV
Honda Recalls Nearly 100,000 Cars For A Major Safety Issue
50 Future Cars Worth Waiting For: 2026-2030
'Wasted A Ton Of Time': Driver Wants $60K Car. Then The Saleswoman Calls Them Out For Not Answering Most Crucial Question First
Lexus Debuts Its First Three-Row Electric SUV, Complete With Fake V10 Sound
Sad: The Dodge Viper Isn't Coming Back
The Worst-Selling Cars Of 2026 So Far (Yep, Mostly EVs)