This Lexus Sounds Better than Yours! Lexus LC500 Review

I am talking about the 2022 Lexus LC 500. And, yeah, and it sounds fantastic! Throaty, energetic, and unapologetically loud, the naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V-8 is an absolute gem. And the rest of the car around it is pretty good too.

In this video, I take you through the car, show you what features are offered and how they work. And then I take you on a drive to get a sense of how well it handles, the quality of the ride, and the overall experience.

Video Chapters
0:00 Drive review – Overview/Trims/Price
2:57 Walkaround
6:15 Cargo space
6:30 Second row comfort and features
7:08 Front seat comfort and features
10:15 Convertible top operation
11:08 Drive mode change summary
11:23 Drive review – Powertrain
13:37 Drive review – Fuel Economy
14:24 Drive review – Acceleration Test
16:01 Drive review – Handling Test
19:43 Drive review – Ride/Comfort/Highway
22:04 Drive review – Conclusion

Specifications:
2022 Lexus LC500 Convertible

Two-door, four-seat convertible

Base price: $102,175
Price as tested: $112,790

Powertrain:
Engine: 5.0-liter V-8
Power: 471 horsepower at 7100 rpm
Torque: 398 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm
Transmission: 10-speed manual transmission
Drive: rear-wheel-drive

Fuel Economy
City 15 mpg
Highway 25 mpg
Combined 18 mpg

Dimensions
Length: 187.4 inches
Width: 75.6 inches
Height: 53.2 inches
Wheelbase: 113.0 inches

Weights and Capacities
Curb weight: 4540 lbs.
Interior volume: 75 cu ft
Trunk volume: 3 cu ft

Calculated weight to power: 15.4 pounds per horsepower
Mfr’s claimed 0-60 mph: 4.6 seconds
Mfr’s claimed Top Speed: 168 mph (electronically limited)
Government classified size: Mini compact car

Options: Touring package, $7940; head-up display, $900; carbon fiber scuff plates, $600; premium paint, $595; Torsen limited slip differential and Yamaha rear performance damper, $460; carpet trunk mat, $120

Recorded
16th of September 2022

Who is Robin Warner? – Brief description and bio:

Robin spent five years of his adult life as an engineer. Four years at a Tier One supplier, TRW Automotive (now ZF TRW Auto), working as a traction and stability control calibration engineer, and little over a year as a vehicle dynamics engineer at Ford Motor Company.

Furthermore, he spent 15 years of his adult life holding different editor positions at various magazines, including Associate Technical Editor at Car and Driver, Road Test Editor at Road & Track, and Managing Editor at Autoweek.

Robin also spent several years racing. He started in autocross, then bought a go-kart and then another one. Having a lot of success, including a Great Lakes Sprint Series championship in 2002, he moved to single-seaters, racing in the 2003 Skip-Barber Midwest Championship, the 2003-2004 Skip Barber Southern Championship, and the 2004 Formula Dodge National Championship.

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[kingnaldo]

I'll own one before the end of the year...🤔

[charlesparkakacharliekeybo]

I’m very interested about the choice of color for the Lexus

[davidmagen]

Yes the car is a boat. I saw one at the dealership and ordered one. Trading in my beloved 2010 Vette. This lexus is stunning and that exhaust note will melt your heart, it made me just smile, inside and out. Should be here in 2-3 weeks. Just in time for spring 🏖️

[blu_is]

Nice review! I can confirm, the V8's soundtrack is absolutely intoxicating. Well done.

[michel]

Sold! Soon as I tire of my SC430, I’m getting one.

[fontkinga]

Not a bad review...all in all. What you should know from someone who has owned a 2018 LC500 and enjoyed every single minute for just under four years is this is the best car in production today for real human beings. For those who fancy themselves as race car drivers or for those who actually think a Porsche is the be all to end all in the automotive industry, it may not be the best car...because all of those people are delusional. They live in a fictional world inside of their own head and they truly believe driving a car on public roads and horsing around with other cars around them is not serious business. It's those idiots who make life interesting simply because they are idiots. You either buy a race car and race on a track or you buy a car for the real world. The LC 500 is the car for the real world. It does everything it was designed to do very well and will not leave you stranded by the side of the road when a cheaply made electronic component fails. Porsche owners know all about this! The LC 500 is comfortable, luxurious, reliable transportation that also happens to be gorgeous. It costs about a third of what it should. The infotainment system is sensational once you understand you don't need to use the trackpad, except in very rare situations. VOICE COMMAND does 99.95% of everything you'll ever need to do. My car is a daily driver that I park in the garage every night. After four years, sometimes I just stare at it and marvel at how great it looks. Then, I shake my head in disbelief at how some people can think a car designed in 1968 and still looks almost exactly the same is a great car. But, that's what makes a horse race. As for driving, handling and all the stuff involved in normal daily driving, you simply can't ask for a better car. A better car does not exist. You did enjoy reviewing this car and that's obvious. What you don't know is just HOW GREAT this car is to own. Unfortunately, my guess is that you'll rush out and buy a stupid Porsche way before you would ever think about a really good car thinking you've just purchased the best car on the road when in fact, you simply fell for the hype.

[Mark-owxr]

Great review Robin I agree with all your assessment’s of the LC 500 convertible. I bought an 2022 LC 500 Infrared convertible about 1 month ago. I have to say it has been the most fun and entertaining car I have ever owned. I have owned a BMW 6 series convertible, Chevrolet Corvette and a Mitsubishi VR4 twin turbo. For all around fund factor none of the other cars come close. Are you going to pick up lumber at Home Depot NO. This car is for pure enjoyment which is what life is all about. Best of all none of my other cars I would even consider keeping for over 100, 000 miles. I have no concerns with the LC. The engine has been used in multiple high performance Lexus vehicles with little or no problems.

[LCculater]

Not sure why anyone would spend over 100, 000.00 for a car and get a v6 ? Bad purchase !!! I own a 2022 LC500 in caviar black paint with black interior with performance pack . Canadian was 130, 000 from Lexus . Love this car and have owned lot of fast cars and love this the best !!! Always gets my heart beating with soul whe I fire her up !!!

[daviddarmanin]

What a beautiful brilliant car, a complete package!

[charlesparkakacharliekeybo]

She’s a red beauty and did you give her a name yet?

[samblinder]

I had a lot of good cars In my LC500 I found automotive greatness and unmatched quality My last car

[charlesparkakacharliekeybo]

I’d spot CHP hiding above and I would go to 2nd gear no brakes whatsoever

[charlesparkakacharliekeybo]

You can drive 30 miles per hour and take the top off and on again

[Jaysun]

I'm in the market for one, but I'm so torn. Coupe vs Convertible. They both look so great. Coupe looks sporty yet the convertible looks so classy with the flat back end. Also, I can't decide between white and red. All good problems, I guess. LOL

[jimmy-buffett]

As an LC500 convertible owner, this is one of the best reviews of the car that I've seen. Kudos Robin.

I've driven the coupe version at Lexus' Performance Driving School at COTA in Austin, the car is much better with all the nannies on in Sport mode. The 5.0L V8 in all instances -- RC-F, GS-F, LC500, IS500 -- overpowers the rear tires easily, and ~10 minutes of heavy track driving in Sport+ soon overheats the transmission. I was surprised to see you go to the top of 2nd gear in automatic mode -- in my opinion, the right way to do it. A lot of reviewers run it in manual mode and hit the little rev limiter stutter at the top of 2nd, which to me doesn't sound as good as the shift crack that you got.

Highway driving is best done in Comfort mode, as you did. Uses all 10 gears but the suspension is softest for cruising. I've done 1050 miles in a day in the car and the best observed MPG I saw was 32.6, doing 82 MPH in 10th gear across northern New Mexico.

Lastly, I was surprised to see that you didn't mention the infotainment system. It's a common complaint by reviewers, but I fault Lexus for not correctly explaining their "climate concierge" feature. The seat heat/cool, steering wheel heat and headrest blowers all work well when set to full auto and the passenger simply uses their temperature setting on the dash. The mistake most reviewers make is trying to control these individually, where the fully automatic mode works really well.

[davidmagen]

WOW. I just ordered one. Now I learn this is really a complex engine . 4 timing chains 2 oil pumps 2 radiators. Kinda Benz complex but I’m ok w Toyota/Lexus quality🏖️

[aurorajones]

I love my 22 coupe w/ DHP because its like Lexus said to Dodge "hold my sake..." Spanking Scatbacks is so fun. They cant believe it. So they come back again. LOL Hillarity.

[charlesparkakacharliekeybo]

I’m more of a manly person and would get it black 😂

[charlesparkakacharliekeybo]

You are a good looking man and I know you will get so much women 😂

[aurorajones]

18:10 22 Coup with DHP here. I ride and track motos, run from police (on the bike not the car). You could say I'm... spirited. LOL You need to know that so you understand what I'm going to say. The rear wheel steer turns the understeer into oversteer in extreme situations. You should be aware of that. Case in point i did risky maneuver on the freeway cutting all the way across 5 lanes in one go. One go meaning that single lane space slottng up all lanes meaning i needed to be 90 deg almost while maintaining highway speed. Needless to say I'm here. The car will do AMAZING things. I could NEVER do that in a GT or traditional RWD car. Id be dead. Accelerating into a turn is possible but you always need to keep mind of the weight. There is a lot there and you don't want that breaking traction on all 4. Having said all that if you keep all that in your head you can calculate some eye watering moves. I love it.