The Lexus LC 500 is a car that has intrigued me since its launch having personally been such a big fan of the LFA, and this coming from the very same factory. With a 5.0l V8 in a luxury 2+2 coupe, it's also quite a break away from the main brands competing in this segment so join me at Jemca Lexus in Reading to take a full look around the car and a test drive to see what it's made of!
Reliable, but nobody really cares about keeping the same super car for 10 years lol unless you're collecting. This generation only cares about the latest and next best thing.
@@ryansmotorsports2199 Don't generalise. If I could afford it I'd have a fleet of desirable sports cars and supercars I'd drive as much as I could. I definitely care about keeping the same car/cars for essentially as long as possible. I'm not gen Z tho, I'm late millennial.
@@ryansmotorsports2199 Underpowered? How much power do you need to drive on regular streets? It's like everyone wants more power but can't use it most of the time.
@@user-ki1vd3ti8j I was simply describing why Lexus as a brand is underrated. In America, speed and style are 2 of the most leading factors that compel the millennials to buy. Millennials make up a dramatic percentage of the population that actually cares about buying performance vehicles. Lexus is a great product, but branding has been taking a severe hit.
@@user-ki1vd3ti8j This is the same reason why Cadillac changed their image and created the V line, which is not as old as you think. The V line is very recent as of date. Cadillac had an old grandpa cruiser persona until they refreshed it and chose to share GM technology and implement a similar platform to the Corvette.
F145H1 I don't think Lexus is under rated anymore the brand is highly respected and the comments are always positive and Lexus is one of the best prestige brands and is the benchmark for quality and reliability.
@@Robin-sf3gk When did the Ghost became a GT?xD.You probably meant the wraith which is nearly the same to the ghost.except one is a coupe and other is a sedan.
And just about everything else they make except for the LFA is boring as hell. So you've converted to Lexus because of one car in their lineup that you probably will never be able to afford?
Richie Chou you haven't driven a ISF RCF or GSF then. If you find a M3, M4, C63, mustang GT or any of those cars or of that sort fun or nice, then you consider all of those F fun.
Beautiful. This is the BEST new car of 2017. That V8 sound is one of the best V8 sounds on the market. Dont worry Shmee Lexus is making the LCF so there will be a hard core version. Rumored to a twin turbo 620hp V8. This Lexus is the Japanese Aston Martin. This is the best car to come out of japan in a very long time honestly. Good job Lexus/Toyota
I'm not a huge fan of Japanese cars, but we have nearly 2018 and it comes with a naturally aspirated 5 liter V8 !! While other companies make their cars sounding like vacuum cleaners it would be only worth to buy it just because of that reason. Besides that I like the very unique and sharp coupe design.
When companies build niche market vehicles like this one, they should be able to do whatever the hell they want when they build it. I just hope governments realize this and don't go so hard on companies with epa regulations in the future.
@@rousseau327 That's a fair enough point. Hybrid tech will only get better. I drive a few of them for work vehicles and they sometimes appear to burn just as much fuel as v6 and v8 motors if you drive them defensively. It defeats the purpose of getting them to drive defensive, however, you can find yourself in a tight situation if you don't drive defensive when the time calls for it. I guess it's just
I hope the LCF Nuremberg Edition is a significantly lightened monster with more hp, torque and super sticky tires....maybe some larger brakes and a sweet adaptive aero wing/drag break. Could we also get a dual clutch?
Its grown on you first time i saw i didnt like look of it but now its even better look than first time and the over all quality of Lexus is outstanding
My oh my! Great video! I have been looking forward to this for a while! If you can, try reviewing the new 2018 Lexus LS 500 (the one with the twin turbo V6, it has gotten a lot of positive reviews). Would you consider owning this LC 500? 😍
Love this car! Great review Tim! I just wonder if the car allows you to shift up when you want; so up to redline, or if it intervenes and upshifts for you.
amazing review from an expert. please can you review the 2024 LC 500 and which one will you choose the convertible or coupe and why. I'm trying to choose.
GREEETINGS and a merry new year from Colorado, Carmrades!! I can hear Audi and Porsche laughing-then crying at how many will buy this because it's a Lexus. I can even hear Nissan, Mazda and, especially Hyundai getting a chuckle and getting quite a few customers on the comparo-who DON'T want a Mercedes. Who wouldn't give Lexus the time of day as they can't see this car in the rear view mirror. Even. xox
Hey! That's our National Responsibility of which you speak...Even John Denver knew that...But tell me you'd kick any Black Series outta bed for one of these genteel, gentrified whiffenpoofs?
Black series? completely different segment and price. The LC500 is more comparable to the S Class coupe, which the S class is more expensive and has less power.
At 13:13 it has a bit of a V10 note to it! Not like the LFA - more like a Viper or S85, but still very cool for a brand that is often overlooked by people in the market for these kinds of cars. I don't know what kind of magic is going on in the exhaust, but this is how you do it Germans!
Not so keen in white and front 3/4 better than rear - thanks as ever though for showing all the bits 'other' shows/channels don't that I like to be able to see Tim - Key / switches / boot space etc. Happy New Year matey
if I'm not mistaken, the heated steering wheel button is at the tip of the left-hand-side stalk. one of your cameras is pointing at it all the time!!! :P
I think it looks amazing. So much better in real life than in pics or videos too. Much longer and wider than you think. I don't see a much better all around car. It would be the perfect one car garage assuming you don't need 4 actual seats.
Everyone is getting it wrong. LC stands for LEXUS CHALLENGE. So said the head of Lexus Mr Toyoda. He challenged the designers and team to build it as close to the concept as possible while creating something completely new and competitive. I looked for one on car gurus but there was only one for sale in the whole country at that time. So a very rare and unique vehicle for the British roads.
It won the GT500 in japan this year too which is pretty awesome, though, technically an unrelated car they do still look similar so that's a huge plus for me haha
Hey Shmee, this is the actual "GT" version. Lexus will make a sort of "GT-R" version of this which is called the LC F Sport likely. That will likely have more "drama", tighter suspension, maybe a little more horse power and will likely focus on dropping some weight to make it more of a track like car This car is a BARGAIN compared to the competition. 100k? That is a joke for what you get. That interior is incredible, specially the brown/ tan one. This cost more than half the price of the Aston Martin DB11, much less than a s550 coupe etc I think this car is perfectly positioned to pull in a bunch of buyers from every other competitors bucket. The LC F will likely cost close to 130-140k and that is the car you probably want and can easily afford. Anyways great video and as you would say cheers :)
The Lexus LC 500 is a car that has intrigued me since its launch having personally been such a big fan of the LFA, and this coming from the very same factory. With a 5.0l V8 in a luxury 2+2 coupe, it's also quite a break away from the main brands competing in this segment so join me at Jemca Lexus in Reading to take a full look around the car and a test drive to see what it's made of!
Shmee150 my neighbour has one in a dark purple. It is stunning
When will you have 1 japanese car in your garage?
I can imagine that's a good looking car!
*471HP
Shmee150 I do not think you would buy a Lexus, even though I would like to see one in your garage!!
This car is art on wheels. Nothing else on the road looks like it
GY and it's a Lexus. So it's built to last and is amazing luxury
That's because what actually sells doesn't look like it lol
Hi Guys i'm Shmee today for the first time ever, i'm taking a look at a reliable car
Junky DIY guy and he should buy it ?
Reliable, but nobody really cares about keeping the same super car for 10 years lol unless you're collecting. This generation only cares about the latest and next best thing.
@@ryansmotorsports2199 Don't generalise. If I could afford it I'd have a fleet of desirable sports cars and supercars I'd drive as much as I could. I definitely care about keeping the same car/cars for essentially as long as possible. I'm not gen Z tho, I'm late millennial.
@the George Same here buddy. You never know that people like us exists, so you can't blatantly point that out Ryan.
If u want reliable car so honda is my best opnion bcoz of cheap prices
Lexus is so under rated
Cus they're underpowered. They're great cars nonetheless, but the cars with absurd horsepower ratings get the most hype in today's market.
@@ryansmotorsports2199 Underpowered? How much power do you need to drive on regular streets? It's like everyone wants more power but can't use it most of the time.
@@user-ki1vd3ti8j I was simply describing why Lexus as a brand is underrated. In America, speed and style are 2 of the most leading factors that compel the millennials to buy. Millennials make up a dramatic percentage of the population that actually cares about buying performance vehicles. Lexus is a great product, but branding has been taking a severe hit.
@@user-ki1vd3ti8j This is the same reason why Cadillac changed their image and created the V line, which is not as old as you think. The V line is very recent as of date. Cadillac had an old grandpa cruiser persona until they refreshed it and chose to share GM technology and implement a similar platform to the Corvette.
F145H1 I don't think Lexus is under rated anymore the brand is highly respected and the comments are always positive and Lexus is one of the best prestige brands and is the benchmark for quality and reliability.
This car is the best GT in the world, no doubt about that
Hmm one of the best for sure but S65 Coupe, RR Ghost, Bentley Continental GT are also very strong competitiors ;)
mercedes and bentley are not reliable. japanese and s korean cars are more reliable than their european counterparts
Christopher Vo not really...a myth.
Adam Petten Bentley has a good history but eh new German car break easy
@@Robin-sf3gk When did the Ghost became a GT?xD.You probably meant the wraith which is nearly the same to the ghost.except one is a coupe and other is a sedan.
This is the most exciting car Lexus has made in a while. I’m a Lexus convert!
And just about everything else they make except for the LFA is boring as hell. So you've converted to Lexus because of one car in their lineup that you probably will never be able to afford?
F series is not boring.
It's only 100K. You can finance it easily.
Financing expensive cars is a bad idea unless you have a secure, steady source of income.
Richie Chou you haven't driven a ISF RCF or GSF then. If you find a M3, M4, C63, mustang GT or any of those cars or of that sort fun or nice, then you consider all of those F fun.
Lexus is going high time!
what does that even mean
I wonder...
Totally Hemp is your username the reason why u answered lmao
Explain Top Dog, Lexus just brought out the LC living proof of what a proper car should be, not overdone electronics but superb style.
Beautiful. This is the BEST new car of 2017.
That V8 sound is one of the best V8 sounds on the market. Dont worry Shmee Lexus is making the LCF so there will be a hard core version. Rumored to a twin turbo 620hp V8. This Lexus is the Japanese Aston Martin. This is the best car to come out of japan in a very long time honestly. Good job Lexus/Toyota
Love this car! The minimalist interior is great and full of details. Still looks like a concept. 🖤
That's what I like, the concept styling into production
Shmee150 Absolutely Tim. I wish more brands do the same for their future models. Thanks for the reply, great video! 👍🏻
Very nice car, very good sound. I like it! Thanks a lot for this video.
That front grille speaks for the whole car.
Saiprasad Alva Indeed Lexus always gets me with their grilles
Nfa on TH-cam i rather have the front of the lx570 on this tho, it looks more comparable to a car than a suv
yes, horrible grille
The LC is probably the best *CAR* of 2017! Not a performance car, but definitely able to offer a pleasant drive as well as a comfy cruise.
You should really buy it as your daily driver in Germany
Fantastic car! Finally something new and fresh that isn't repulsive to look at.
Hope Lexus build a LC F for more hardcore!
If you get hit by a truck, you'll appreciate the extra weight of a Lexus . . they're very safe!
astrogen1960 not if your walking and get hit by a truck. LOL
That Car was in the Black Panther Film it's so stunning to look at in every way
I love this car, seeing it in person you really can appreciate just how awesome it is.
Next vid: Ive bought a 2018 lexus lc500 sport plus
Haha, was waiting for that comment! Never a video goes by without it
come on shmee, no way you are not buying this car 6:32
Kyro Raj he should, iT would be a Nice daily driver for germany
Maybe he’s waiting for a LCF
Reagan Chu perhaps he knows something we don’t?
I never comment usually but this was a good honest review! Well done shmee!
I'm not a huge fan of Japanese cars, but we have nearly 2018 and it comes with a naturally aspirated 5 liter V8 !! While other companies make their cars sounding like vacuum cleaners it would be only worth to buy it just because of that reason. Besides that I like the very unique and sharp coupe design.
When companies build niche market vehicles like this one, they should be able to do whatever the hell they want when they build it. I just hope governments realize this and don't go so hard on companies with epa regulations in the future.
Vacuum cleaners with 4 wheel, rofl
@@CHRISGT34 Arguably, Lexus is able to do this because they have hybrids and high fuel economy cars in their product line up
@@rousseau327 That's a fair enough point. Hybrid tech will only get better. I drive a few of them for work vehicles and they sometimes appear to burn just as much fuel as v6 and v8 motors if you drive them defensively. It defeats the purpose of getting them to drive defensive, however, you can find yourself in a tight situation if you don't drive defensive when the time calls for it. I guess it's just
Such a nice car
Hello Tim, one of my favorite cars ! thx for the review awesome !
Yes I've been waiting for this review
Hope you like the detail I went into! Thanks for watching
Love this car. Great review!
the best car
I hope the LCF Nuremberg Edition is a significantly lightened monster with more hp, torque and super sticky tires....maybe some larger brakes and a sweet adaptive aero wing/drag break. Could we also get a dual clutch?
Thanks for finally doing the review on the Lexus LC500 💯💯💯 #TeamLexus
I drove this in the snow today and despite all reviews saying that it's weird to have a snow mode in a car like this, I was glad it was there.
This car looks so good!
It's a beautiful V8 car! If they supercharged it, it would have the aggression and torque you mentioned.
lmao wait for the lc f , gonna be close to 600 hp
Its grown on you first time i saw i didnt like look of it but now its even better look than first time and the over all quality of Lexus is outstanding
Really enjoyed this video shmee!!
i looooooooove this car i need it in my life
My oh my! Great video! I have been looking forward to this for a while! If you can, try reviewing the new 2018 Lexus LS 500 (the one with the twin turbo V6, it has gotten a lot of positive reviews). Would you consider owning this LC 500? 😍
Awsome video! Keep it up!
Love this car! Great review Tim! I just wonder if the car allows you to shift up when you want; so up to redline, or if it intervenes and upshifts for you.
Great car at this price.
amazing review from an expert. please can you review the 2024 LC 500 and which one will you choose the convertible or coupe and why. I'm trying to choose.
I was able to check out a gorgeous LC500 a few months ago in Garnet red..what a beautiful car, and worth the price
One of the best parts is that you can beat the heck out of it over and over year after year and it will not skip a beat
Been waiting for a review on this car from you nice. Lexus did a good job design wise
Unbelievable car..my dream car
These 30sec from 18:45 though... So good to finally enjoy the engine sound!
Its a good sight when the captions show the exuust note as music
Very beautiful car
GREEETINGS and a merry new year from Colorado, Carmrades!! I can hear Audi and Porsche laughing-then crying at how many will buy this because it's a Lexus. I can even hear Nissan, Mazda and, especially Hyundai getting a chuckle and getting quite a few customers on the comparo-who DON'T want a Mercedes. Who wouldn't give Lexus the time of day as they can't see this car in the rear view mirror. Even. xox
Mark Elliott
Put the weed away, Mark.
Hey! That's our National Responsibility of which you speak...Even John Denver knew that...But tell me you'd kick any Black Series outta bed for one of these genteel, gentrified whiffenpoofs?
Black series? completely different segment and price. The LC500 is more comparable to the S Class coupe, which the S class is more expensive and has less power.
At 13:13 it has a bit of a V10 note to it! Not like the LFA - more like a Viper or S85, but still very cool for a brand that is often overlooked by people in the market for these kinds of cars. I don't know what kind of magic is going on in the exhaust, but this is how you do it Germans!
I love it how it has Backseats! It’s the perfect car
the music your greeted by when turning the key wow a spectacular 5l v8
Ya but I like your videos explain ation more so do this continues one day you will get 10million subscribers. Merry Christmas. Advanced happy new year
Your next daily should be a GS F...
Just an idea
A pleasant & comfortable review of a pleasant & comfortable grand tourer.
It’s about time you did a video with the LC Shmee
Looks even crazier in person! Vids don't do it justice
Holy shit. That's awesome. Only one I've seen in real life was one participating in Gumball this year, coming all the way from Japan.
Cheers Shmee, almost impossible to find reviews in the UK for most cars these days.
hopefully the talk about a LCF actually happens! read in a magazine here in australia that lexus is currently testing out a LCF's new twin turbo V8.
Very nice video. Congratulations
Thank you
Nice review- quality content as always and no “sqwaaaad” - which is a big improvement !!!
Hopefully Lexus will make a lighter version of it. Awesome video Tim!
Michael Burns Like an LCF! That would be awesome!!
Not so keen in white and front 3/4 better than rear - thanks as ever though for showing all the bits 'other' shows/channels don't that I like to be able to see Tim - Key / switches / boot space etc. Happy New Year matey
if I'm not mistaken, the heated steering wheel button is at the tip of the left-hand-side stalk. one of your cameras is pointing at it all the time!!! :P
This would be a sublime addition to your Shmeemobile stable!
would love to see a review of the hybrid!
i love these sorts of video
Hi Tim, Have a great 2018 and all the best let’s hope it’s a good one for all of us. Best wishes Alan B
9:00 that voice crack haha :p nice video!
I thought you were going to skip the boot. Thanks for showing.
When compared to Carwow , you are absolutely unbiased. Do the good work & wish you all the best
I think it looks amazing. So much better in real life than in pics or videos too. Much longer and wider than you think. I don't see a much better all around car. It would be the perfect one car garage assuming you don't need 4 actual seats.
Amazing review , amazing car
Thank god... Finally something other than supercars and actually something different and very stylish
Tim, would you prefer to drive left or right hand-drive vehicles ?
You really need to check out JP's RC F. As you know him, you can imagine its a bit louder than stock.. :D
Sounds so good 😍😍
Everyone is getting it wrong. LC stands for LEXUS CHALLENGE. So said the head of Lexus Mr Toyoda. He challenged the designers and team to build it as close to the concept as possible while creating something completely new and competitive. I looked for one on car gurus but there was only one for sale in the whole country at that time. So a very rare and unique vehicle for the British roads.
Yay! Will you be able to do a review in the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk?
I'm not sure if we have them in Europe, let's see
Shmee150 If you do, Please review it as I want to see you giggle when you accelerate from a Supercharged 707hp SUV😀
It won the GT500 in japan this year too which is pretty awesome, though, technically an unrelated car they do still look similar so that's a huge plus for me haha
Steering column adjuster is exactly the same joystick than my 2003 RX.....get must have bought a job lot of them back in the day
That car looks amazing😍
That is one nice two door Camry. It looks like its Mascara is running.
I never use the word “majestic” only for this car
Amazing!!!!!!!!
Hi awesome video
best sounding v8.Would love to hear one with a quality perfomance exhaust.
Is worth mentioning that this car has a limited edition version as well?
A limited edition LC Structural Blue Edition.
Will we ever again see something like the LFA again?
That thing sounds completely nuts.
I feel that it is a great grand tourer and it makes a great sound
@7:24 Americans be like WTF is that truck doing on the wrong side of the road I almost died
Hey Shmee, this is the actual "GT" version. Lexus will make a sort of "GT-R" version of this which is called the LC F Sport likely. That will likely have more "drama", tighter suspension, maybe a little more horse power and will likely focus on dropping some weight to make it more of a track like car
This car is a BARGAIN compared to the competition. 100k? That is a joke for what you get. That interior is incredible, specially the brown/ tan one. This cost more than half the price of the Aston Martin DB11, much less than a s550 coupe etc
I think this car is perfectly positioned to pull in a bunch of buyers from every other competitors bucket. The LC F will likely cost close to 130-140k and that is the car you probably want and can easily afford. Anyways great video and as you would say cheers :)
Thoughts on the infotainment system?
Hi Shmee, which did you like best between the rcf and lc 500
The rear exhaust area ruins the entire car. Its ok though because the 630PS LCF is coming out in 1.5 years with a twin turbo'd V8
You should get the lc f when that comes out.
The weels should stand further outside the wheelhouse and the car could sit a little lower.
A concept reliable sporty every day car !!!
Hopefully a LC 500 cabriolet will be in the works
Please buy one. Love it
What a car :D love it