2019 Lexus LC500h - Review & Road Test

The 2019 Lexus LC500 and 500h are handsomely-styled metal slabs of Japanese origami, but does Lexus put some real substance beneath all that eye-popping sheet metal? We go to the twisting mountains above Malibu, California to find out.

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[squidproquo]

I would buy one. Especially for the MPG I would buy it. That kind of performance and that kind of MPG and high tech show piece ... it is a bargain.

[cesarcastillo]

It's like a Japanese version of Aston Martin. Sexy AF!! I really love this car. There's no ugly angle from outside. Inside is stunning!!

[stevenagy]

Spot on: get the V8 and save Earth another day.

[ademv.]

I love lexus lc 500H because of the Fuel Economy ❤ ... the people outside the car they will love the V8 sound but I'm inside the car so I don't care about the sound all I have to do is driving the Lc 500H and enjoy that's it .

[thvtsjordy]

I love the look of it and the sound. The thing is it has that luxury you want but also you have Toyota's reliability so it should run for a decent time.

[ArkitektoHardinero]

Great, fun review of the gorgeous LC 500h! 👍

[rivengle]

I wish companies would give us an option for CVTs that don't imitate gears. Fully smooth acceleration. Instead of gears, give us acceleration rates.

[Wolfox]

The "h" in Lexus stand for Relax. The level of silence is out standing.And after work is what you mostly look for, then when you come back from lounge mode, you can still have some fun in some twisties, where you need clean smooth accelerations and constant speed. Plus your fun is doubled and enjoy more road and less gas stations

[jordancatcher]

Nice but if you want that outstanding sound, get the v8. Theres nothing like the sound of a naturally aspirated engine.

[kwaichangshane]

Saw this car for the first time today, it was like watching Flo Jo run the 100, couldn't take my eyes off her!Gorgeous!!!

[GaryKetchum]

One of the few Luxury brands that I actually trust.

[David-nqv]

The interior door handles are everything

[JohnLumapaskeith]

6:33 I don't think it's about saving money on gas. I think it's more of an environmental reason.

[NR-vwrd]

Best review I’ve seen so far on the LC 500, and I really loved the ending (V8 and agree it is so salty). I usually drink the small can.

[rezboadog]

I LOVE IT. #Goals when I finish school.

[renardnelson]

Ok so I tried to convince my wife to buy the V8. She insisted on the hybrid. I own a Macan S for reference. Now After owning and living with the LC 500h for more than a year now. Here is my take. Looks and stares are in Ferrari territory! I mean this thing attracts tons of attention. Despite this video’s opinion. The brakes are very impressive! From any speed control on a dime. And acceleration is effortless. Feels like 400 horsepower instead of 354. I mean it’s a strong almost nasty pull. Wonder if it’s underrated? And it just sips gas. All said... I no longer wish for the V8.

[davidwolf]

Another spot on review, Lyn. I'm a long time Lexus owner. I've driven both the V8 and hybrid, so I'm with most other folks about preferring the V8.

[ccol]

That interior is TOO CLEAN! FRESH AS FUCK! Bruh that LC 500 inside and out is BALLER!

[clairekennedy]

Lexus did a great job. For most this car won't be raced and the hybrid is the best option.

[russbroda]

I look back and wonder why I paid so much for how the car sounded when I was young. Crazy.