Lexus LC Convertible 500 5.0 [464] Sport+ 2dr Auto [Mark Levinson] On Lease From £1,955.76

Equipment

- Automatic rain sensing wipers
- Heat insulating tinted glass
- One touch automatic power windows with jam protection function
- Privacy glass in rear quarter
- Rear wind deflector
- UV reducing glass
- Variable front intermittent wipers
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
- BAS (Brake Assist System)
- Electric parking brake
- Electrically controlled brake system (ECB)
- Hill start assist control with hold switch
- Traction control
- Carpet net on the passenger side
- Textile carpet mats
- Adaptive variable suspension
- Vehicle dynamics Integrated Management - VDIM with dynamic rear steering
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
- Apple car play/Android Auto
- Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity
- E-call
- Lexus link pro with 12.3" touch screen
- 2.5 Lexus safety systems+
- 4 x front and 4 x rear parking sensors
- 5 drive mode select - Eco, Comfort, Normal, Sport, Sport +
- Adaptive cruise control + pre-crash system
- Blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert
- Electric power steering wheel with variable gear ratio steering
- Lane keep assist
- Panoramic view monitor
- Traffic sign recognition
- Electric boot lid release
- Electric fuel cap release
- Push button starter
- Touch pad controller for infotainment system
- Analogue clock with L motif
- Full colour head up display including Lexus card key
- Lexus Optitron dashboard meters
- Lexus premium nav with 13 speakers mark lev, European map, remote touch interface, connected service, 10.3" display, street view, reverse camera
- Road sign assist - RSA
- Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
- Door mirror integrated indicators
- Heated, auto-folding door mirrors, auto dimming with rerverse tilt and memory
- Instrument panel and door trim illumination
- 2 USB ports
- Aux-in socket
- DAB Digital radio
- Steering wheel audio controls
- 2 tone outside mirror casings
- 4 layered material soft top roof
- Body colour bumpers
- Front performance rod
- Pop up hood
- Rear boot
- Roof operating switches (centre console palm rest)
- Roof storage space with tonneau cover
- Auto lighting
- Bi-LED headlights with auto high beam and follow me home function
- Headlight cleaners
- High mounted LED brake light (back edge of the boot lid)
- LED cornering headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- LED door illumination
- LED rear combination lights with emergency brake signal
- Multi bulb LED indicators
- Rear fog lights
- Dual zone climate control air conditioning system with auto recirculation, pollen removal mode, nano technology and climate concierge
- Open air control
- Rear aero ducts
- 1 cup holder in centre console
- 12V power outlets
- 3 spoke heated leather steering wheel with magnesium paddle shifts
- Aluminium sports pedals
- Carbon fibre scuff plates
- Carbon fibre sheet moulding inner door panels and inner boot lid
- Driver and passenger door pocket
- Electrically adjustable steering column with lock protect
- Front and rear centre armrest with storage
- Leather gear lever
- Luggage storage tray under deck board to right side
- Neck Heater (front seats)
- Semi-Aniline Leather/Tahara man made leather upholstery
- Tahara man-made leather finish: roof headlining, sun visor, door trim, front pillar, packaga tray trims & tonneau cover, instrument panel, console box
- LED interior illumination
- 3 point seat belts with pre tensioners
- Audible and visual front seatbelts reminder
- Auto locate tyre pressure warning system
- Driver and front passenger 2 stage airbag
- Driver and front passenger knee airbag
- Driver and passenger expanded side airbags
- Passenger airbag cut-off switch
- 2 fixed rear seats
- 2 individual rear seats
- 8 way driver/passenger electrically adjustable front seats
- Driver and passenger 2 way electrical lumbar adjustment
- Driver seat memory function
- Front and rear head restraints
- Front passenger seat
- Front sports seats
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- ISOFIX child restraint system on outer rear seats
- Manually adjustable front headrest
- Anti-theft system with siren, alarm, intrusion sensor, glass breakage sensor, tilt sensor and engine immobiliser
- Locking wheel nuts
- Remote central locking
- Security window etching
- Smart entry
- Speed sensitive auto door locking
- Two motion door lock with double lock
- Torsen limited slip differential
- Driver and passenger sun visors with vanity mirror
- Run flat tyres
- 21" Forged alloy wheels

Technical Data

- CO2 (g/km): 265
- HC+NOx:
- Noise Level dB(A): 69
- NOx: 0.017
- Particles: 0.0002
- Standard Euro Emissions: EURO 6
- WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb: 275
- WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH: 275
- WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL: 275
- WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High: 216
- WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH: 216
- WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL: 216
- WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High: 225
- WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH: 225
- WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL: 225
- WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low: 531
- WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH: 531
- WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL: 531
- WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium: 288
- WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH: 288
- WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL: 288
- Camshaft: DOHC
- Catalytic Convertor: Yes
- CC: 4,969
- Compression Ratio: 12.3:1
- Cylinder Layout: V8
- Cylinders: 8
- Cylinders - Bore (mm): 94
- Cylinders - Stroke (mm): 89.5
- Engine Code: 2UR-GSE
- Engine Layout: FRONT TRANSVERSE
- Fuel Delivery: DIRECT INJECTION
- Gears: 10 SPEED
- Number of Valves: 32
- Transmission: SEMI-AUTO
- EC Combined (mpg): 24.4
- EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies: No
- EC Extra Urban (mpg): 34.9
- EC Urban (mpg): 16.1
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb: 11.7
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH: 11.7
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL: 11.7
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High: 9.2
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH: 9.2
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL: 9.2
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High: 9.6
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH: 9.6
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL: 9.6
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low: 22.7
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH: 22.7
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL: 22.7
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium: 12.3
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEH: 12.3
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEL: 12.3
- WLTP - MPG - Comb: 24.1
- WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH: 24.1
- WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL: 24.1
- WLTP - MPG - Extra High: 30.7
- WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH: 30.7
- WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL: 30.7
- WLTP - MPG - High: 29.4
- WLTP - MPG - High - TEH: 29.4
- WLTP - MPG - High - TEL: 29.4
- WLTP - MPG - Low: 12.4
- WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH: 12.4
- WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL: 12.4
- WLTP - MPG - Medium: 22.9
- WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH: 22.9
- WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL: 22.9
- Alternative Fuel Qualifying: No
- Badge Engine CC: 5.0
- Badge Power: 464
- Based On ID:
- Coin Description: N
- Coin Series: Sport+ [Mark Lev]
- Generation Mark:
- Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07: 50E
- Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years: 12
- Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years: 3
- NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %:
- NCAP Child Occupant Protection %:
- NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09:
- NCAP Pedestrian Protection %:
- NCAP Safety Assist %:
- Safety Concerns?: No
- Service Interval Frequency - Months: 12
- Service Interval Mileage: 10,000
- Special Edition: No
- Special Order: No
- Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 60,000
- Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 3
- Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months:
- Timing Belt Interval Mileage:
- Vehicle Homologation Class: M1
- 0 to 60 mph (secs): No
- 0 to 62 mph (secs): 4.6
- Engine Power - BHP: 464
- Engine Power - KW: 341
- Engine Power - PS: Yes
- Engine Power - RPM: 7,100
- Engine Torque - LBS.FT: 391
- Engine Torque - MKG: 54
- Engine Torque - NM: 530
- Engine Torque - RPM: 4800
- Top Speed: 168
- Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP
- RDE Certification Level: RDE 2
- Alloys?: Yes
- Space Saver?: No
- Tyre Size Front: 245/40 R21
- Tyre Size Rear: 275/35 R21
- Tyre Size Spare: RUN FLAT TYRES
- Wheel Style: N
- Wheel Type: 21" ALLOY
- Height: 1,350
- Height (including roof rails):
- Length: 4,770
- Wheelbase: 2,870
- Width: 1920
- Width (including mirrors): 2,168
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 82
- Gross Vehicle Weight: 2,450
- Luggage Capacity (Seats Down):
- Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): 149
- Max. Loading Weight: 415
- Max. Roof Load:
- Max. Towing Weight - Braked:
- Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked:
- Minimum Kerbweight: 2,035
- No. of Seats: 4
- Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 10.8

Review

The Lexus LC Convertible offers the potential for a fresh direction for this premium Japanese brand. Jonathan Crouch reports.

Ten Second Review
The LC Convertible is, says Lexus, "one of the most sought-after vehicles we've produced". It's the first time the brand has properly ventured up towards the three-figure price bracket and to justify that, this open-topped sports car will have to be very desirable indeed. All the signs are that it is. It's come equipped to take on the luxury convertible segment's very top contenders, with drive dynamics that work on the track as well as on the highway. Plus there's styling that'll cause a stir in the High Street and a gorgeous cabin.

Background
"From the moment we finished this car", says Lexus Group Vice President David Christ, "we've been thinking of what comes next. This car signals the future direction of our brand". Clearly then, the LC Convertible is significant - more than just a derivative of the impressive LC Coupe. Like that fixed-top model, it's aimed directly at the BMW 8 Series and the Porsche 911 - and as with those cars, more powerful versions will inevitably follow. If the brand can be successful in this model's more exalted price bracket, Lexus will feel confident about producing super-luxury SUVs and boardroom-level saloons - and much else might open out.

Driving Experience
Not long ago, if Lexus had launched a car into this segment, it would have been a direct competitor to the Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet. But it says much for the way that the LC Coupe has changed our perceptions of what this brand's dynamically capable of that we now have no trouble in perceiving this LC Convertible as a rival to far more sporting large luxury soft tops like the BMW 8 Series Convertible and the Porsche 911 Cabriolet. To make sure of that, Lexus has recently updated the LC Coupe with handling tweaks aided by greater use of aluminium parts for the suspension and the adoption of a lighter but higher strength material for the coil springs. While altering the suspension in this way, the engineers took the opportunity to update it with a smoother, softer stroke to give the driver more of a feeling of connection to the road. With the same goal in mind, rear anti-roll bar rigidity was increased to improve turn-in performance and provide more linear steering input. And for sharper cornering, the LC has gained an 'Active Cornering Assist' function, which subtly brakes the inner wheels in line with lateral acceleration experienced when higher G-forces are generated in spirited driving. There have also been subtle software changes to improve feedback from many of the car's systems, primarily those for the Variable Gear Ratio Steering, the Dynamic Rear Steering and the Electric Power Steering. All these changes also feature on this open-topped model. It was launched in LC 500 form with the brand's usual 5.0-litre normally aspirated 457bhp petrol V8. But prospective buyers can also talk to the dealership about an LC 500h hybrid version with the company's equally familiar 3.5-litre V6 petrol hybrid with 354bhp. As with the Coupe model, this electrified version features a clever CVT auto gearbox which essentially offers 10 virtual ratios.

Design and Build
The LC Convertible trades the Coupe model's 'floating' roof line for a sloping fabric roof that flows into a long, flat rear deck. Lexus claims that this convertible top can be opened in only 15 seconds and operated at speeds of up to 31mph. To keep wind buffeting down, there's a transparent wind deflector behind the rear seats. Yes, you get rear seats; there's a 2+2 seating layout that essentially the same as that on the LC Coupe, though rear seat space is slightly compromised by the roof mechanism and its storage compartment, as is boot capacity. At the wheel, you are looked after by seat heaters, neck heaters and a heated steering wheel, all of which are automatically activated depending on the outside temperature and the position of the fabric top. As with all LC models, there's a rotary touchpad-controlled 10.25-inch infotainment screen, a digital instrument binnacle and a premium stereo system. As you'd expect, the materials and finishing are faultless, as is the gadget count. The driver's cockpit has been ergonomically designed to instil confidence and invite spirited driving, with an intuitive layout of the controls and a well-judged seating position. The driver's hip point has been located as close as possible to the coupe's centre of gravity, maximising direct feedback of the vehicle's dynamic performance.

Market and Model
Expect pricing to start at around £90,000 and range up to around £100,000 once you've ideally specified your LC Convertible. There's not much difference in price between the LC 500 V8 and the LC 500h hybrid. All buyers get the Lexus Dynamic Handling system. This set-up aims to provide this LC with a higher level of handling in all driving scenarios, achieved through the co-ordination of the car's Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS), Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) and Electric Power Steering (EPS) functions. The result is supposed to be ultimate steering response in everyday driving, true to the driver's inputs, with a high feeling of rear tyre grip and instantaneous response in high-speed cornering, giving a greater feeling of security. By equipping the LC with a limited-slip differential, Lexus allows the driver to enjoy secure acceleration while cornering; co-operation between the new Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), DRS and the LSD is designed to counteract over- or understeer to help the car keeps to its intended line while communicating a natural feel to the driver.

Cost of Ownership
You're going to need deep pockets to run an LC 500 V8 model; expect a combined fuel consumption figure of around 26mpg and a CO2 return of over 250g/km. Obviously a better bat in this regard will be the LC 500h hybrid, the variant that the majority of UK buyers will probably choose. Low maintenance requirements have been built into this model's Hybrid Synergy Drive system. As part of this, there's no starter motor or alternator to go wrong, no drive belts to break, a maintenance-free timing chain, no particulate filter to get clogged up with diesel fumes and of course, thanks to the CVT auto gearbox, no clutch either. The Hybrid set-up has a good record for minimising tyre wear and its battery will last the life of the car. Plus the regenerative braking set-up helps extend the life of the brake pads. What else? Are you worried about the complexity of the hybrid system? Don't be. There are over 8 million Toyota-engineered hybrids reliably pounding global roads and the facts are that Hybrid technology generates fewer warranty claims than conventional petrol or diesel engines do. Anyway, the hybrid system gets its own five year warranty and you can choose to further extend this every year in the first decade of ownership, with no limits on total mileage.

Summary
The LC Convertible is a logical extension of the Lexus product range but for those fortunate enough to eventually own one, it'll represent anything but a logical purchase decision. This is the kind of car you don't want to have to sensibly justify, a way to reward yourself for decades of toil. Previously, if you wanted such a thing, didn't want a track-tamed roadster-style model and couldn't quite stretch to a convertible from Bentley or Rolls-Royce, something of a compromise was required. Either the luxury of a Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet or BMW 8 Series convertible. Or the sharper handling of a Porsche 911 Cabriolet or Maserati Gran Cabrio. This Lexus has a pretty good stab at providing the best of both worlds. And that makes it very desirable indeed.

Lexus LC Convertible

500 5.0 [464] Sport+ 2dr Auto [Mark Levinson]

£1,955.76 _{inc VAT Per Month}

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