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The LC 500h's power helps provide a sporty feel on road, which is difficult to say about the other gas/electric vehicles in the Lexus lineup that are more fuel-economy or luxury focused. To make things more engaging, the LC's hybrid system gains a new multi-stage shift unit that combines with the continuously variable transmission to provide 10 selectable "gears." When left in full auto, the transmission quickly whips through gear changes during hard driving. If you feel like using the big magnesium shift paddles to pick ratios on your own, the gearbox is responsive to commands.
When launching from dead stops, however, there's still a hint of CVT hesitation before things get going.
Even though Lexus is using hybrid equipment in the LC to enhance performance more than raise fuel economy, the environmentally conscious among you may still be wondering how it does when it comes to efficiency. Official EPA figures aren't available yet, but the 500h's drivetrain is a modified version of the one found in the GS 450h, which returns 29 mpg city and 34 mpg highway, giving a starting point to make early estimates.
Further supporting the LC's sporty mission are its impressive handling characteristics. This starts with a new super-stiff foundation known as the Global Architecture Luxury platform (which will also underpin the next-generation LS sedan that debuts at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show), firm suspension and tight steering.
Remember the SC 430 folding-hardtop convertible? Well, the LC handles nothing like that, and that's a very, very good thing. Through winding back roads, the LC hunkers down over its staggered 21-inch Bridgestone Potenza S001L tires, keeping it stuck to the pavement. Body roll is nonexistent, and good turn-in bite helps the chassis change directions in a quick and confident manner.
How is the LC 500h and its gas-electric guts on track? Underwhelming after jumping out of the V8, but still respectable. The interesting part is that our hybrid track test model is equipped with the optional active rear steering system that shows its worth in hairpin turns, helping to rotate the back end around effortlessly and erase understeer.
Other available performance goodies coming for the LC include a limited-slip differential, active rear wing, carbon fiber roof, more supportive sport seats and a head-up display.
Speaking of seats, the LC's are phenomenal -- among the most comfortable and supportive examples available from any carmaker today. Lexus says it went through 50 different designs before getting to the ones that kept me locked in place at Monteblanco and comfy over the course of 5 hours of cruising on Spanish roadways. It got it right.
The interior itself is a fantastic place to spend time, with its LFA-inspired dash shape, movable center gauge cluster ring and controls. Even in preproduction vehicles, build quality is top-notch, making liberal use of soft leathers and Alcantara with attractive accent stitching. Rear seat space is also serviceable to carry two adults for a night out on the town.
For entertainment, a Pioneer audio system is standard, while a 13-speaker Mark Levinson unit is optional. Sadly, like all current Lexus vehicles, the LC's infotainment system isn't Apple CarPlay or Android Auto capable, but the company has previously said that both are coming to its cars in the future. Sadly, it also still has the touchpad-based infotainment interface that I've loathed in Lexus' other offerings.
Standard safety technology includes radar cruise control, precollision with automatic brake assist to avoid or reduce the severity of front-end impacts, lane departure warning with steering assist and intelligent high beams.
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The LC 500h's power helps provide a sporty feel on road, which is difficult to say about the other gas/electric vehicles in the Lexus lineup that are more fuel-economy or luxury focused. To make things more engaging, the LC's hybrid system gains a new multi-stage shift unit that combines with the continuously variable transmission to provide 10 selectable "gears." When left in full auto, the transmission quickly whips through gear changes during hard driving. If you feel like using the big magnesium shift paddles to pick ratios on your own, the gearbox is responsive to commands.
When launching from dead stops, however, there's still a hint of CVT hesitation before things get going.
Even though Lexus is using hybrid equipment in the LC to enhance performance more than raise fuel economy, the environmentally conscious among you may still be wondering how it does when it comes to efficiency. Official EPA figures aren't available yet, but the 500h's drivetrain is a modified version of the one found in the GS 450h, which returns 29 mpg city and 34 mpg highway, giving a starting point to make early estimates.
Further supporting the LC's sporty mission are its impressive handling characteristics. This starts with a new super-stiff foundation known as the Global Architecture Luxury platform (which will also underpin the next-generation LS sedan that debuts at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show), firm suspension and tight steering.
Remember the SC 430 folding-hardtop convertible? Well, the LC handles nothing like that, and that's a very, very good thing. Through winding back roads, the LC hunkers down over its staggered 21-inch Bridgestone Potenza S001L tires, keeping it stuck to the pavement. Body roll is nonexistent, and good turn-in bite helps the chassis change directions in a quick and confident manner.
How is the LC 500h and its gas-electric guts on track? Underwhelming after jumping out of the V8, but still respectable. The interesting part is that our hybrid track test model is equipped with the optional active rear steering system that shows its worth in hairpin turns, helping to rotate the back end around effortlessly and erase understeer.
Other available performance goodies coming for the LC include a limited-slip differential, active rear wing, carbon fiber roof, more supportive sport seats and a head-up display.
Speaking of seats, the LC's are phenomenal -- among the most comfortable and supportive examples available from any carmaker today. Lexus says it went through 50 different designs before getting to the ones that kept me locked in place at Monteblanco and comfy over the course of 5 hours of cruising on Spanish roadways. It got it right.
The interior itself is a fantastic place to spend time, with its LFA-inspired dash shape, movable center gauge cluster ring and controls. Even in preproduction vehicles, build quality is top-notch, making liberal use of soft leathers and Alcantara with attractive accent stitching. Rear seat space is also serviceable to carry two adults for a night out on the town.
For entertainment, a Pioneer audio system is standard, while a 13-speaker Mark Levinson unit is optional. Sadly, like all current Lexus vehicles, the LC's infotainment system isn't Apple CarPlay or Android Auto capable, but the company has previously said that both are coming to its cars in the future. Sadly, it also still has the touchpad-based infotainment interface that I've loathed in Lexus' other offerings.
Standard safety technology includes radar cruise control, precollision with automatic brake assist to avoid or reduce the severity of front-end impacts, lane departure warning with steering assist and intelligent high beams.
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