2021 Lexus LC 500h Hybrid

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Rating7.5

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Compact Hybrid Coupe
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$97,610
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on February 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Well-engineered interior, makes it look modern and feel comfortable.

Tight and near useless rear seats.

Minor changes have been made to improve the ride quality, including suspension adjustments and transmission tuning.

Offers stellar fuel economy while being a sports hybrid coupe.

Underperforming infotainment system.

Android Auto smartphone connectivity joins Apple CarPlay.

A long list of standard safety features.

Specs & Features

$97,610

price

354 hp @ 6600 rpm

horsepower

369 lb.-ft.

torque

Continuously Variable-Speed Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl RWD CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Cars like the 2021 Lexus LC 500h Coupe might not be able to give you the direct benefits one might expect from its hybrid powertrain. However, its usefulness must not be overlooked. The LC 500h uses its 3.5L V6 engine and a 1.1kWh battery pack to produce 354 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. This gives the LC 500h a 0-60 of 5.2 seconds. The hybrid engine here is to support the gasoline engine to boost performance and offer slightly better fuel economy than what a single gasoline engine would be capable of. That said, the 2021 LC 500h achieves a combined fuel economy of 29 MPG. As part of the compact coupe class, the LC 500h competes directly with only the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Cabriolet. The LC500h offers a single trim at an MSRP of $98,695. Alternatively, if you prefer a PHEV, the Polestar 1 will fit the bill here. 

Buying Advice

Since the 2021 Lexus LC 500h is offered a standalone trim we recommend opting for the Touring package. This package would cost $2,540 and offers a heated steering wheel, leather-trimmed front seats, and a 13-Speaker Mark Levinson stereo system.

Trims

    Base
    $97,610 onwards
    • Triple beam LED headlights

Compare to similar cars

Price

$97,610

Engine

hybrid

Rating

7.5

Horsepower

354 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque

369 lb.-ft.

Capacity

4

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$157,500

Gasoline

7.23

573 hp @ 6500 rpm

476 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

2

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$69,420- $149,990

electric

8.78

557 hp

556 lb.-ft.

5

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2021 Lexus LC 500h Hybrid vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
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    5.9 sec14.2 sec-
    3.1 sec11.2 sec191 mph

    2021 Lexus LC 500h Hybrid vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
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      26 mpg34 mpg29 mpg22.2 gal.577.2/754.8 mi.
      21 mpg22 mpg21 mpg15.6 gal.327.6/343.2 mi.

      2021 Lexus LC 500h Hybrid vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        187.4 in.75.6 in.53 in.5.5 in.113 in.
        176.1 in.76.3 in.47.8 in.3.8 in.103.5 in.

        2021 Lexus LC 500h Hybrid vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          4.7 cu.ft.85.9 cu.ft.4.7 cu.ft.
          3.9 cu.ft.44 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.

          2021 Lexus LC 500h Hybrid vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            4.7 cu.ft.4.7 cu.ft.4.7 cu.ft.-
            10.1 cu.ft.3.9 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.213 ft.

            2021 Lexus LC 500h Hybrid vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1010 lbs.4420 lbs.
              507 lbs.3878 lbs.

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