2022 Lexus LC 500h
MSRP range: $99,150 Price range reflects Base MSRP for various trim levels, not including options or fees.
2022 Lexus LC 500h Review
Pros
- Extraordinary cabin design and interior materials
- Impressive fuel economy for a sporty grand-touring coupe
- Manages to be both fun and comfortable
- Generous list of standard features
Cons
- Touchpad-based infotainment system is frustrating to use
- Limited trunk and interior storage space
- Does not offer the latest Lexus driver assist technologies
- Inconsistent brake pedal feel
What's new
- Revised suspension tuning for improved ride and handling
- New Bespoke Build program allows you to customize the car
- Sport package comes with a new 21-inch wheel design
- Part of the first LC 500h generation introduced for 2018
Overview
Are you an independent thinker who bucks convention, someone with a deep appreciation for style and design who wants to wrap yourself in luxury while treading a little lighter on the planet? Well then, Lexus has a car for you, and it's called the LC 500h.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Lexus LC 500h 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.10 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$173/mo
LC 500h Base
vs
$171/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
Though it looks like a wild concept car unleashed upon public roads, the 2022 Lexus LC 500h is a hybrid luxury coupe newly tuned to enhance the connection between the car and the driver for a more sublime and sophisticated driving experience. Not only that, but you can now take advantage of Bespoke Build, a new online Lexus ordering program that allows LC buyers to customize the car's exterior trim, interior upholstery, wheels and other elements to specific preferences.
To create the LC 500h, Lexus swaps out the standard LC 500 model's V8 engine and 10-speed automatic transmission in favor of a hybrid powertrain. It employs a V6 engine, two motor-generators, and a lithium-ion battery pack to deliver rousing rear-wheel-drive performance and an EPA-estimated 29 mpg in combined driving. For those keeping score, that's a 10 mpg improvement over the V8-powered Lexus LC 500.
And even though this car is now half a decade old, you'll rarely see another LC 500h while you're coming or going — even in the swankiest city garages, suburban enclaves and coastal retreats. For people who prefer to forge their own path rather than follow the crowd, this exclusivity is priceless.
Which LC 500h does Edmunds recommend?
Lexus offers the LC 500h in a single level of specification to which you can add option packages. If you want to use the new Bespoke Build program, you'll need to get the Sport package. Otherwise, we recommend the Touring package for its added luxuries including premium leather upholstery, a faux suede headliner, a 13-speaker Mark Levinson premium surround-sound system and more.
Lexus LC 500h models
To add equipment to an LC 500h, you choose option packages to improve upon the standard list of features. Every LC 500h has an efficient hybrid powertrain under its long, low and shapely hood. In this version of the LC, a 3.5-liter V6 engine pairs with two electric motors and a lithium-ion battery pack under the car's floor. Together, these components generate 354 horsepower, fed to the rear wheels through an unusual transmission. The LC 500h uses a continuously variable transmission and a four-speed automatic that, together, simulate 10 gear ratios. Manual and automatic modes are available, the former accessible using shift paddles.
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2022 Lexus LC 500h pricing
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Features & Specs
- Total MSRP
- $100,225
- MPG & Fuel
- 26 City / 34 Hwy / 29 Combined
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 22.2 gal. capacity
- Seating
- 4 seats
- Drivetrain
- Type: rear wheel drive
- Transmission: Continuously variable-speed automatic
- Engine
- V6 cylinder
- Horsepower: 354 hp @ 6,600 rpm
- Basic Warranty
- 4 yr./ 50,000 mi.
- Dimensions
- Length: 187.4 in. / Height: 53.0 in.
- Overall Width without Mirrors: 75.6 in.
- Curb Weight: 4,420 lbs.
- Cargo Capacity, All Seats In Place: 4.7 cu.ft.
Compare the Lexus LC 500h
Lexus LC 500h vs. Acura NSX
The much pricier Acura NSX is a two-seat sports car while the LC 500h is a four-seat grand touring car. However, both of these vehicles are high-end Japanese models equipped with sophisticated hybrid powertrains, and each is rare on the road. If optimum comfort and a relaxed driving character are low on your list of priorities and your budget can handle the added cost, grabbing one of the final NSX models before production stops at the end of 2022 might make the Acura an appealing alternative.
Lexus LC 500h vs. Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
It may not be as slinky and distinctively styled as the Lexus LC, but the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door offers more practicality at a slightly lower starting price. In addition to a usefully sized trunk, a rear seat that can hold adults, and all-wheel drive, the Mercedes also comes with a choice of two mild hybrid powertrains that boost performance and efficiency. However, neither version of the AMG GT 4-Door is quite as thrifty with a gallon of gas as the Lexus LC 500h.
Lexus LC 500h vs. Porsche Panamera
Similar to the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door, the Porsche Panamera has four doors, a rear liftgate that opens wide to reveal an accommodating trunk, and all-wheel drive. It seats four people in greater comfort than the Lexus LC too. In Panamera 4 E-Hybrid specification, a plug-in hybrid powertrain offers 19 miles of electric driving, a fuel economy rating of 52 miles per gallon equivalent, and substantially more power than the LC 500h.
Safety
Our experts’ favorite LC 500h safety features:
- All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
- Adjusts vehicle speed to maintain a set distance between the LC 500h and the car in front while using cruise control.
- Pre-Collision System
- Alerts the driver of a potential front collision with a pedestrian, vehicle or obstacle. Can automatically apply the brakes.
- Lane Keeping Assistance
- Steers the Lexus back toward the center of the lane of travel if it drifts near or over the painted line when the driver hasn't indicated a lane change.
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FAQ
Is the Lexus LC 500h a good car?
The Edmunds experts tested the 2022 LC 500h both on the road and at the track. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the LC 500h has 4.7 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Lexus LC 500h. Learn more
What's new in the 2022 Lexus LC 500h?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2022 Lexus LC 500h:
- Revised suspension tuning for improved ride and handling
- New Bespoke Build program allows you to customize the car
- Sport package comes with a new 21-inch wheel design
- Part of the first LC 500h generation introduced for 2018
Is the Lexus LC 500h reliable?
To determine whether the Lexus LC 500h is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the LC 500h. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the LC 500h's average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more
Is the 2022 Lexus LC 500h a good car?
There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2022 Lexus LC 500h is a good car. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2022 LC 500h is a good car for you. Check back soon for the official Edmunds Rating from our expert testing team Learn more
How much should I pay for a 2022 Lexus LC 500h?
The least-expensive 2022 Lexus LC 500h is the 2022 Lexus LC 500h 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $99,150.
Other versions include:
- 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $99,150
What are the different models of Lexus LC 500h?
If you're interested in the Lexus LC 500h, the next question is, which LC 500h model is right for you? LC 500h variants include 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT). For a full list of LC 500h models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more