The 2025 Lexus LC 500h, a luxurious coupe, offers a further cutting-edge approach to hybrid technology.
Priced to arrive at dealerships later this fall, the LC 500h will carry a premium of $3,150 over its non-hybrid LC 500 coupe counterpart, and an additional $725 more than the 2024 hybrid model. The increase in costs – primarily due to a modest rise in the vacation spot’s expenses and a slight uptick at the bottom line – results in a total cost of $1,175 for this excursion. Lexus also offers a non-hybrid LC convertible variant.
The Lexus LC 500h’s infotainment system gets a significant upgrade in 2024 with an enlarged display, and for 2025, it receives subtle refinements only. The Lexus GS aims to elevate its performance capabilities with the addition of extra front and rear underfloor braces, while an optional carbon fibre scuff plate is now included in the Sport Package. Meanwhile, a fresh Iridium colour option joins the palette, expanding the total selection to nine shades.
2025 Lexus LC 500h
The LC 500h features a refined hybrid setup, combining a 3.5-liter Atkinson-cycle V-6 engine with Toyota’s renowned planetary-gear set hybrid technology and a 4-speed intelligent automatic transmission. The setup simulates the 10-speed computerized transmission found in the non-hybrid LC 500, which is driven by a 5.0-liter V-8 powerplant.
The hybrid powertrain delivers its output to the rear wheels, allowing for a Lexus-estimated sprint from 0-60 mph in just 4.7 seconds. Despite being 0.3 seconds slower than its V-8 counterpart, our testing reveals that the hybrid variant’s performance does not come at the expense of its exceptional driving dynamics.
2025 Lexus LC 500h
The 2025 Lexus LC 500h’s fuel efficiency can potentially mirror that of its 2024 counterpart (26 mpg in city driving and 33 mpg on the highway). Notably outpacing its V-8 predecessor with an impressive 22 mpg combined (20 mpg urban, 26 mpg highway), this vehicle stands tall amidst a sea of less fuel-efficient grand tourers.
While parent company Toyota announced plans to revamp Lexus into a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) model by 2035, the luxury brand remains unchanged for now. While the LC 500h remains a striking flagship for Lexus’ portfolio of higher-volume hybrid models?
