2025 Lexus LC

Price Range: $99,750 - $102,900

Average

The 2025 Lexus LC 500 is certainly not the most modern luxury sports car. But its design is beautiful (a true classic), the interior is better than ever thanks to an infotainment upgrade a few years ago, and the driving experience continues to be exceptional.Read full review

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2018

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$95,017

Edmunds suggested price is based on sales in MO thru 10/26/26, including destination fee, but not other dealer fees. Final assembly in Japan.

Pros

Cabin design and interior materials are extraordinary
Effective at being both sporty and comfortable
Generous standard features list
Convertible's top doesn't diminish the LC's quiet refinement

Cons

Limited interior storage space
Small trunk in convertible and hybrid
All-wheel drive isn't offered
Slow acceleration compared to other luxury two-doors

What's new

Underfloor braces increase rigidity for improved handling
Part of the first LC generation introduced for 2018

Overview

Written by automotive expert James Riswick

Updated: 11/8/2026

Perhaps it should come as no surprise that Lexus' sports car would be perfectly viable to drive every day or take on a long two-person road trip. Available as a coupe or convertible, the 2025 Lexus LC is comfortable, reasonably spacious, and not hard to see out of. The interior is also finely crafted with an attention to detail that will impress every time you climb inside. Even the fuel economy is not bad if you get the hybrid version. The V8 is the way to go if you want more of an event, though, because even if its performance is unremarkable when compared to rivals, it sounds sensational, adding a thick layer of character to an already characterful car. Simply put, the Lexus LC is special.

Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Kurt Niebuhr

Average

5.7

out of 10

We drove the 2025 Lexus LC on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Driving experience

6.2/10

How does it drive? We tested an LC 500 with the V8 engine. The V8 sounds great, but the competition has moved to turbocharging and more sophisticated transmissions. As a result, the LC is easily outpaced by all of its main rivals. Our test car reached 60 mph in 5.1 seconds, which is somewhat languid for the class.

There is some playfulness in the LC's chassis, but other than the occasional blast out of a corner, the LC is far more enjoyable at a more relaxed pace. There's enough torque to deal with the conservative shifts from the transmission, and every gear change is dispatched quietly and smoothly. We'd strongly suggest shifting with the paddles every so often just to let the engine stretch out in order to savor the way it sounds.

The LC's suspension excels at absorbing large bumps and smaller imperfections in the road, even with the big 21-inch wheels (part of our test car's Dynamic Handling package). We found the Sport setting to be an excellent balance between comfort and control. Comfort was a touch too soft for our tastes.

Lexus includes a decent suite of standard driver aids, such as traffic-adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assistance with lane departure warning.

Comfort

6.5/10

How comfortable is it? Despite the LC's low ride height and long doors, getting in and out is fairly easy thanks to a seat that's not overly bolstered and just about the right height. The power-adjustable steering wheel offers a good deal of adjustment and moves out of the way when the car's off. The driving position is excellent, with well-placed controls and a good view of the gauges and the road ahead.

The rear seats provide car seat anchor points for child seats, but access is difficult enough already. Fitting a car seat might be possible, but this Lexus is pretty much a two-person-only car.

Depending on the road surface, we noticed some tire noise and some wind noise at highway speeds. Otherwise, the LC's cabin is quiet and serene, and the V8 engine always seems to offer up the right amount of snarl.

In-cabin tech

4.2/10

How’s the tech? The LC's recent update ditched the awkward touchpad controller and installed a crisp-looking 12.3-inch touchscreen. It controls most of the car's functions and seriously improves its usability to the point that it's just as easy to use as touchscreens from BMW and Mercedes.

The infotainment system is easy to use thanks to the touchscreen setup. It also features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and while there is native navigation that worked well, we preferred mirroring our phones to the bright screen. Voice commands work well enough. While the system is not as robust as some of the competition, the LC can understand natural language and can interface with the media, radio, navigation and climate control systems.

Storage & cargo

3.9/10

How’s storage and cargo? The LC 500 has little usable space given its size. There's a woeful lack of small-item storage, not even a decent spot to store your phone for easy access. The 5.4-cubic-foot trunk is larger than a Porsche 911's, but the competitive edge ends there. The trunk is quite small and shallow, with a high liftover height that makes loading anything more difficult. (The trunk in the hybrid and convertible is even worse.) The back seat is actually the most useful storage space in the vehicle.

Value

7.3/10

Is it a good value? Even though outright performance isn't the major selling point for the LC, there are quite a few other reasons to put one on your short list. There's a long list of standard features and the LC's build quality can still show up its German competition. Interesting shapes and textures abound and just about every surface is covered with leather, and most of the switchgear is metal or feels like metal. Sure, you can find more performance in this segment, but as pure luxury goes, it's hard to find a better deal in this class.

The LC's four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty and six-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty are just above average for the class. Lexus includes four years of roadside assistance and a year of free maintenance.

MPG

3/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates the LC coupe's fuel economy at 18 mpg combined (16 city/24 highway). That's just about average for V8-powered competitors. Our car managed an impressive 25.8 mpg on our standardized evaluation test route, though conditions with weather and traffic were highly favorable during that drive. In general, we think you'll have little trouble matching the EPA's numbers.

X factor

7/10

If you want the look of a high-performance luxury coupe but don't want to be burdened with an overly aggressive engine, brittle ride and all the other compromises that often come with high-performance capabilities, the Lexus LC coupe is a great option. Its low-slung, wide concept-car styling sets it apart from pretty much everything else on the road, and the interior build quality further cements Lexus' reputation for excellence.

The downsides are that the LC will never keep up with your friend's BMW M8 or even a base Porsche 911 no matter how hard you try. But if you treat the LC like the grand-touring coupe that it is, its comfortable ride, sonorous V8, relatively affordable price tag and guaranteed exclusivity will likely make you forget all about its performance deficit.

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2025 Lexus LC pricing in Springfield, MO

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Build & Price

Buying Tips for the 2025 Lexus LC for November

The 2025 Lexus LC is effectively gone as a new car right now, so your smartest move is to treat this as a used-market hunt instead of a new-car negotiation.

There are 0 new 2025 LC vehicles in inventory nationally, so there is no real new-car selection left and no fresh shipments to wait for. If you wanted a factory-fresh LC, timing is working against you.
Used supply is also extremely tight at just 8 used LC listings nationwide. That means you should expect very little leverage and be ready to move fast if the right car appears.
Used prices are steep, with the lowest displayed dealer price starting around $123,400 for a used LC. That is well above the roughly $9,300 discount buyers had been seeing off the new-car sticker, so compare mileage, options, and CPO coverage carefully before paying a premium.

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2025 Lexus LC trim level differences

The 2025 Lexus LC 500 is offered as a coupe and convertible in a single trim level that comes with ample standard equipment. Both body styles have a 2+2 seating arrangement, with a back seat far too small for adults. It should be noted the convertible's rear seats are even smaller than the coupe's. The LC 500 is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 that sends 471 horsepower to the rear wheels through a 10-speed automatic transmission. Compare the 2025 Lexus LC trim levels in-depth.

Which LC trim does Edmunds recommend?

There are no trim levels, so your main choice comes down to the hybrid coupe, V8 coupe or V8 convertible. Beyond that, we would recommend the Dynamic Handling package if you're looking to the LC to provide an exuberant driving experience. Its limited-slip differential, upgraded brakes, rear-wheel steering and variable-ratio steering are noteworthy upgrades. Opting for a Bespoke Build would also be a good idea if collectibility or getting a higher resale price is important to you.

Competitors to consider

Frankly, the Lexus LC doesn't have any apples-to-apples competitors. The Porsche 911 Cabriolet is a more sharply tuned performance machine and isn't as luxurious. It also costs more. The Mercedes-AMG SL is similar in concept but comes only as a convertible and is far more expensive. (The base SL is only $10,000 more but comes with a four-cylinder engine.) The BMW 8 Series is closest in terms of price and body style availability, though it certainly doesn't have the LC's good looks. None of the above are available as a hybrid.

Edmunds spotlight: Hybrid or convertible, but not both

If the idea of a hybrid-powered luxury convertible sounds like your cup of tea, we regret to inform you that the Lexus LC isn't available as one. The coupe body style offers a choice of a V8 or a distinctive hybrid powertrain, but the convertible is V8-only. Why? Quite simply, the hybrid battery and convertible roof occupy the same place in the LC's body. That fact is also the reason why the convertible and hybrid versions have the same smaller trunk as the V8 coupe.

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2025 Lexus LC Features & Specs

Type:

Coupe

Trim:

500

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$99,750
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$283/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	5.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Reliability

The 2025 Lexus LC has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and 1 recall.

Recalls

1 recall found

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 25V744000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25TB13/25L
Manufactured from:: 2024-10-31 to 2025-05-07
Number of vehicles affected:: 1024407
Defect Description:: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Defect Consequence:: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 16, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

Warranty

4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 6 years / 70,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 6 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 4 years / unlimited miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 1 years / 10,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the LC include:

Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

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FAQ

Is the Lexus LC a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 LC both on the road and at the track, giving it a 5.7 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 LC gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 5 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that carrying capacity for the LC ranges from 4.7 to 5.4 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. Learn more

What's new in the 2025 Lexus LC?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Lexus LC:

Underfloor braces increase rigidity for improved handling
Part of the first LC generation introduced for 2018

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Is the Lexus LC reliable?

To determine whether the Lexus LC is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the LC. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the LC's 5-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 Lexus LC a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Lexus LC is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 LC and gave it a 5.7 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 LC gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 5 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 LC is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 Lexus LC?

The least-expensive 2025 Lexus LC is the 2025 Lexus LC 500 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl 10A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $99,750.

Other versions include:

500 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl 10A) which starts at $99,750
500h 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $102,900