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EXPERIENCE AMAZING
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The Challenge: From award-winning Showcasing bold design, exhilarating
concept to the next great Lexus
performance, Japanese Takumi
craf tsmanship and advanced
technology: this brochure invites
you to prepare for the excitement
PERFORMANCE
The Test: Searching for ‘Feel’ at the of choosing your new LC
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THE LEXUS EXPERIENCE
CRAFTSMANSHIP Learn how we aim to treat every
The Factory: At work with the Lexus customer as if they were a guest in
our own home
‘Takumi’
The launch of the stunning LC luxury coupé marks a brave new era for Lexus.
Revolutionising the way we develop cars, preparing the LC for production
demanded both great imagination and a totally new approach. Despite having
the freedom of a blank canvas, our design team faced huge challenges: how
to create a low coupé roofline, but at the same time offer a spacious 2+2
cabin? Taking months to deliberate and sculpt just one single character line,
our designers and clay modellers refused to compromise. Nothing was left
to chance. So, as the LC prototype neared completion, its aerodynamics were
perfected in the world’s most advanced wind tunnel before high-speed trials
began on Fuji Speedway and the Nürburgring in Germany. Manufactured in
a new facility at our Motomachi plant in Japan - by many of the same ‘Takumi’
artisans who hand-crafted the LFA supercars - it is available as the V8 powered
LC 500 or LC 500h Multi Stage Hybrid. Whichever drivetrain you choose,
once delivered, you’ll also enjoy our unique Japanese ‘Omotenashi’ hospitality
as you experience amazing in your new LC.
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TECHNOLOGY
We tested fifty different seat designs
to find the perfect combination of
support and comfort
“Welcome to the amazing new LC luxury coupé. A milestone car for
Lexus, it features some of the most advanced automotive technologies ever
created, including Lexus Multi Stage Hybrid and Lexus Safety System +.
However, it’s not so much the world firsts that thrill me, but watching people
fall in love with the LC the first time they drive it.”
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04 Taillights inspired by the afterburners on jet aircraft
05 Sleek bonnet with bold Lexus ‘spindle grille’, LED lights
06 Seductive coupé profile, large 21-inch forged alloy wheels
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01 CALTY Design Research, Newport Beach, California
02 ED2, Côte d’Azur, France
03 Lexus Design Centre, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
THE CHALLENGE: FROM AWARDWINNING CONCEPT TO THE NEXT
GREAT LEXUS
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When the stunning LF-LC concept car made its
debut at the 2012 Detroit Motor Show it caused
quite a stir: car enthusiasts loved it, motoring
journalists cheered and the distinguished jurors of
the EyesOn Design Awards gave it the prize for
best concept car at the show.
For Lexus, the LF-LC concept stood for something
very special. It exemplified everything we dreamed
a future Lexus should be: beautiful and brave, with a
breathtaking shape that promises driving excitement
and amazing experiences.
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But the truth is the LF-LC was never intended to
be a production car. It was a gorgeous piece of
‘California Dreaming’ inspired by West Coast road
culture as envisioned by our Calty Design Centre
in Newport Beach. But a practical road-going
proposition? Not really.
So put yourselves in the shoes of Chief Engineer Koji
Sato when he was informed by top management that
they were determined not to disappoint the LF-LC
fans. Lexus would turn this visionary concept into
a production car that people who love beautiful
objects can actually own and enjoy. Sato-san’s
reaction? First joy, then awe, as the magnitude of
his task sank in.
It’s a widely known fact that most concept cars
would be impossible to drive, and prohibitively
expensive to build. They lack everyday features like
airbags and all the safety equipment you need to Clear ground rules were quickly agreed. The LC
production car would have everything that made the
put a car on the road.
LF-LC concept so instantly desirable: the long low
No wonder that when concepts are turned into bonnet, the swooping coupé roofline, the aggressive
production cars they tend to lose their original stance, the bold rear, the same exquisite artistry of
excitement. Sharp lines become blunted, and sculpted lines and precise detailing. Everything,
dynamic curves gradually put on weight. But up to and including taillights that are inspired by
Sato-san and his team were adamant this would the afterburners of jet fighters. Naturally, along
with all of this, it had to be exhilarating to drive and
not happen. They would stay true to the dream.
luxuriously comfortable.
“Building the LC was one of the
Through an exacting process of constant refinement,
greatest challenges since Lexus created
the team removed every obstacle to success. For
the original LS.”
example, to create the low bonnet, our suspension
LC CHIEF ENGINEER
engineers had to rework the components over and
KOJI SATO
over again.
So, in Spring 2012, the LF-LC was handed over to
“I was thrilled how we were able to achieve
the Lexus Design Centre near Nagoya in Japan.
the small overhangs by designing one of
The brief: make it real. From the very start, Chief
the world’s most compact headlight units.”
Engineer Sato-san understood that he could only
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succeed if the design and engineering teams
TADAO MORI
worked together more closely and creatively than
ever before.
Today, everyone at Lexus is extremely proud of the
Lexus was able draw on the wide skills and result and some think the LC design even surpasses
experience of its workforce and make use of its the LF-LC concept in some respects. So it was
world-class design and engineering facilities in hardly surprising that, when the LC appeared at
order to achieve its vision for the LC. In all, more Detroit Motor Show, five years after the LF-LC had
than 4,000 people were involved in the project and received such acclaim, it won yet another design
it is thanks to their shared belief and commitment award – this time for best production car design.
that the LC successfully evolved from a dream Lexus has made a dream come true. And now
you can share it.
concept into a road-going reality.
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SHAPED IN THE WORLD’S MOST
ADVANCED WIND TUNNEL
The new LC was one of the first vehicles to be developed entirely at our
world-class aerodynamics research facility in Japan. In the wind tunnel’s
cavernous, 22-metre-high, 260-metre-long loop – punctuated at regular
intervals by metal slats to guide air through smoothly – Lexus engineers
analyse the airflow around the bodywork, wheels and suspension. “The wind
tunnel’s most important function is to generate a very steady flow of air towards
the car so we can investigate and refine its aerodynamics,” says Toshiyuki
Murayama, group manager of thermal management and aerodynamics at
Lexus. “All this effort and attention to detail shows just how important the field
of aerodynamics has become.”
The airflow around a vehicle is key to measuring the drag and downforce – and
the less drag there is, the more exhilarating to drive and fuel-efficient the car will
be. “When a car like the LC is cruising at 60 mph, wind resistance accounts
for as much as seventy per cent of the forces affecting performance,” says
Murayama. “With time you’ll discover many intelligent aerodynamic details
on the new LC: while a retractable rear spoiler with the Sport+ Pack extends
automatically at speeds above 50 mph for extra downforce and high speed
stability, the side aero intakes reduce turbulence around the rear wheels to
improve handling. No stone was left unturned. Underbody components
were carefully positioned to reduce drag, with the exhaust silencer specially
designed to double as a diffuser, which manages airflow behind the car.”
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01 Shibetsu Proving Ground
02 Higashi-Fuji research campus near Mount Fuji
03 Lexus Motomachi Plant near Nagoya
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THE TEST: SEARCHING FOR ‘FEEL’ AT
THE SHIBETSU PROVING GROUND
The town of Shibetsu is still in darkness. Apart from
the low murmurs of conversation from a small group
of engineers huddled together in technical discussion,
silence hangs in the air like a weight.
as 4,000 designers, engineers and technicians,
including Lexus’ ‘Takumi’ craftspeople, have since
worked on the camouflaged pre-production model
that Yoshiaki is now preparing to test.
It is 6am on a bitingly cold Friday morning and we
are at the Shibetsu Proving Ground, a coveted secret
in global automotive engineering. Here, set among
2,000 acres of dense forest on the northernmost
island in Japan, the new Lexus LC luxury coupé is
about to undergo final testing.
An exhilarating roar from the hand-built V8 causes
the Lexus engineers to glance and grin in anticipation.
Oblivious to the cold and blustery conditions, they
are fully in the moment.
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The door of a container office opens and a man in
racing gear steps out. ‘Master Driver’ Yoshiaki Ito will
be testing the LC today. He speaks to Chief Engineer
Koji Sato before pulling on his helmet and getting into
the car, its athletic silhouette all lean, poised power.
This journey started five years ago, when Lexus
made the bold decision to turn the celebrated LFLC concept car into road-going reality. As many
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elliptical cross-section that fits optimally in the
hands when cornering. It is just one detail; skill and
craftsmanship have been lavished on every square
millimetre of this car.
The tension from this morning is evaporating. The
LC blasts past towards the 2.5 mile high-speed
straight – a stretch long enough for a jet airliner
to land. Yoshiaki is delighting in the car’s pinpoint
precision, born of its exceptional stiffness – the highest
The luxury coupé accelerates out of sight. Heads of any Lexus model – and savours the lightning-fast
return to their data screens while Sato San begins gear shifts and ‘blipping’ of the new 10-speed Direct
talking to his driver. Their conversation is surprisingly Shift transmission.
non-technical. The LC is generating terabytes of data,
but both driver and Sato-san seem slightly distanced It is now midday and the sun is gently warming the
from the analytics. They are talking on a more emotive track. The test has been “near perfection” according
level: “Tell me how the steering wheel feels”.
to the ‘Master Driver’. Koji Sato notes a few final
adjustments as the LC returns to the garage. The
It feels good. The product of months of fastidious track falls silent.
sculpting and re-shaping, the LC’s steering wheel
not only looks beautiful, it also features a bespoke
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01 A retractable rear spoiler improves downforce and
stability at high speeds (Sport+ Pack)
02 21-inch forged alloy wheels with aluminium
monoblock brake calipers (6 pots front and 4 pots
rear) on Sport & Sport+ Packs
03 Chrome-tipped exhausts create an amazing sound
04 Steering wheel sculpted by our ‘Takumi’ Master
Driver
05 Lexus Dynamic Handling is fitted for exhilarating
performance
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HAND BUILT V8
The LC 500’s 5.0-litre V8 petrol
engine – tested to the limit at the
Nürburgring 24-hour Race – is
matched to a brand new close-ratio
Direct Shift 10-speed transmission,
the first fitted to a luxury car.
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V8 SOUND
Inspired by that of the LFA supercar,
the LC 500 V8 engine’s air intake
is fitted with an acoustic chamber.
This feeds an amazing sound into the
cabin, while exhaust valves create an
awesome tone.
WORLD’S FIRST MULTI
STAGE HYBRID
A mechanical shift device on the
LC 500h’s new 3.5-litre Multi Stage
Hybrid System gives incredible torque,
power and direct acceleration,
combined with all the smoothness
and efficiency of a Lexus hybrid.
HIGHLY RIGID BODY
For the best handling characteristics,
non-deforming body parts are made
of ultra-high-tensile-strength steel,
while weight-saving aluminium is used
extensively. Doorframes and roof are
of strong yet lightweight carbon-fibre
reinforced plastic.
LEXUS DYNAMIC
HANDLING
This advanced Lexus technology
offers a higher level of handling in
all driving scenarios through the
intelligent co-ordination of Variable
Gear Ratio Steering,* Dynamic Rear
Steering* and Electric Power Steering.
‘M’ MODE HYBRID
ACCELERATION
Thanks to the Multi Stage Hybrid
System’s breakthrough engineering,
you can select ‘M’ mode to hold gears
manually, using paddle shifts mounted
behind the steering wheel.
MULTI-LINK SUSPENSION
DESIGN
Engineered from scratch, the LC’s
suspension provides excellent vehicle
response and a super-sharp handling
feel – simultaneously delivering ride
comfort and stability to give the driver
peace of mind at all times.
* Only available with Sport+ Pack.
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THE FACTORY:
AT WORK WITH THE LEXUS ‘TAKUMI’
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Welcome to the Lexus Motomachi factory, two hours from Tokyo on the Shinkansen bullet train,
in the Aichi prefecture of Japan. But this is not just any car plant. This is where Lexus hand crafted
the LFA – one of the most heralded supercars ever built – and the facility that manufactures the
new LC luxury coupé.
The factory begins the day with silence and absence of workers around the plant. This is due to
the team members – the revered ‘Takumi’ craftspeople – doing their morning warm-up exercises
ahead of their shift. Soon there will indeed be the sound of production, but noise levels will remain
low – here, concentration is prized above all.
Anyone that enters must wear pocket-less overalls (no pockets, no dust) and pass through a
double airlock into the closely-guarded production area. Astonishing pristine white walls and
brilliantly polished floors, more like a contemporary art gallery than a place where cars are built.
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Inside, the ‘Takumi’ go about their work. This production area is home to some of the world’s most
advanced machine tools and robots, nonetheless it is the super-sensitive fingertips of the elite
human workers that have the final say. Their forensic touch is legendary; capable of detecting
the slightest misalignment or false note.
The LC benefits directly from the carbon-fibre technology developed for the LFA programme,
with ultra-strong yet lightweight doorframes and a woven carbon-fibre roof, with the Sport &
Sport+ Pack, that allows a lower centre of gravity for improved cornering.
Left: the new LC line at our Motomachi plant near Nagoya
Above: every LC is test driven by the plant’s own Lexus ‘Master Driver’
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Kensho Shigeishi explains that in order to become a
‘Takumi’ craftsman, more than 25 years’ experience
is required. “We are proud to carry on the tradition
of the Japanese artisan. Every car that passes
through our hands must be perfect. There are no
compromises, ever.”
If anyone leaves the production floor, the overalls
must be vacuumed to avoid any possibility of
contaminating the environment. The LC painting
process involves five layers being applied by robot
while the ‘Takumi’ finish the difficult-to-reach areas
by hand.
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As the LC moves down the production line, it is fitted
with the exquisite leather gearshift and beautifully
draped Alcantara® door lining. The impression of
an art gallery is reinforced: this is art, or perhaps
performance art. The tinted windows are fitted,
followed by the jewel-like LED lights and finally
the intricate drivetrain.
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After assembly, each finished LC goes into a
huge, glass-walled inspection tunnel for its precise
final check. Here, under intense LED lighting, all
surfaces and panels are examined – the fabled
‘Takumi’ fingertips at work again – and all systems
tested. The tiniest abnormality in sound or vibration
in the soundproof tunnel is picked up by microphone
or highly trained ears.
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The cars are transferred to a rolling road for braketesting, then on to the plant’s ‘typhoon’ chamber
where high-pressure water jets are applied to
ensure absolute impermeability, making the car
completely waterproof. Finally, each LC is tracktested by the plant’s ‘Master Driver’, who also
tested each LFA supercar produced in Motomachi.
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The track test has a range of data-driven
performance indicators but it has a more ethereal
aspect as well: it’s about how the LC feels. The cars
that get the thumbs-up are packaged for shipment
and delivered to their eager new owners around
the world; theirs to finally experience amazing.
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Left: driver-focused
cockpit with low hip
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01 Beautifully crafted
Alcantara® door
linings
02 Hand-stitched
leather sports seats
03 Carbon-fibre scuff
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Your first drive in the new LC – a moment we
have spent years preparing for at Lexus. After
flicking open the streamlined door handle that is
even embossed with the Lexus badge, you’ll slide
easily into the sculpted driver’s seat. Created with
an amazing passion for detail, it embraces you
comfortingly, offering the perfect combination of
support around fast corners and long-distance
luxury. In fact, so determined was Chief Engineer
Sato to reset benchmarks for grand touring
refinement that, he personally supervised the
testing of 50 different seat prototypes over a
two-year period.
CENTRAL INSTRUMENTS
The LC’s instrumental display is an exciting
development of the one used on the legendary
Lexus LFA supercar. “Installing a digital tachometer
makes perfect sense on a high-performance
model like the new LC,” explains Naoki Kobayashi,
deputy chief engineer at Lexus, “because the
digital hand of the electronic meter can track and
display the engine’s capability to rev from idle to its
7,000 rpm red zone far more accurately than any
analogue counterpart.” Intriguingly, the eight-inch
digital display is framed by a precision-machined
ring, which slides aside to present information such
as mileage or playlists.
“For the new LC, we’ve created a more intimate
environment, with nearly all surfaces wrapped in
hand-stitched leather or sumptuous Alcantara®,”
said LC Chief Designer Tadao Mori.
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After a few minutes behind the LC’s ‘Takumi’crafted steering wheel, you’ll sense the ergonomic
intelligence of the cockpit layout. To instil confidence
and invite spirited driving, all controls and interfaces
are positioned exactly where you need them. Thanks
to the low bonnet and instrument panel, you’ll also
enjoy a superb view of the road ahead.
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DESIGNS TO FIND THE PERFECT
COMBINATION OF SUPPORT
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02 Remote Touch Pad
03 Head-Up Display (optional)
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In a building the size of a football stadium, at
our Higashi-Fuji research campus near Mount
Fuji, Lexus has built the world’s most advanced
driving simulator. With its space capsule looks,
the white dome at the middle of the huge facility
forms the heart of the Lexus Driving Simulator.
Lined with LED screens creating urban, country
or motorway driving situations for the full-sized
LC being tested, this is where our engineers and
technicians developed the coupé’s breakthrough
driver support system: Lexus Safety System +.
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LEXUS SAFETY SYSTEM +*
Benefitting from our lead in accident prevention research, all LC models are fitted with Lexus Safety System + as standard. This includes a Pre-Crash
System with pedestrian detection; Advanced Lane Keeping Assist with Sway Warning function to help you stay on course; Automatic High Beam for
enhanced vision at night; and Adaptive Cruise Control, which regulates your speed to that of the vehicle in front.
PRE-CRASH SAFETY
Millimetre-wave radar and an on-board
computer calculate collision risk ahead. If the
risk is high, the driver is alerted by audible
and visual warnings and brake pressure
is increased. When a collision is deemed
unavoidable, the brakes will be applied
automatically as necessary and the front
seatbelts tightened.
PEDESTRIAN DETECTION
As part of the Pre-Crash Safety system, if
an object (such as a pedestrian) is detected
in front of the LC, automatic braking will
activate when the car is travelling between
about 8 and 50 mph to help avoid a collision.
ADVANCED LANE KEEPING
ASSIST
Advanced Lane Keeping Assist (A-LKA)
uses a camera in the front windscreen to
monitor your position in lane. If you start
drifting out of lane, A-LKA will activate a
warning buzzer and give brief corrective
steering input.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
For a more relaxing drive, Adaptive Cruise Control
maintains a set distance between the new LC and
the vehicle ahead, even if that vehicle varies its
speed.
TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION (TSR)
The Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system on
the new LC recognises traffic signs using the
windscreen-mounted camera, and provides
information to the driver in the multi-information
display. RSA can detect signs that are compliant
with the Vienna Convention (including electroluminescent and flashing signs).
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
At night, Automatic High Beam uses the same
camera as Advanced Lane Keeping Assist to
detect oncoming vehicles and automatically dip
the high beam headlights. This reduces the chance
of accidentally dazzling other drivers and lets you
concentrate on the road ahead.
* All active safety technologies are intended to be back-up systems only and are not a substitute for safe and attentive driving. The functionalities of these systems may be impacted by driving conditions. Further information is available from your
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01. MODELS
LC 500
LC 500h
Choose either the 5.0-litre V8 powered LC 500
with 10-speed Direct Shift transmission, or the
LC 500h fitted with the world’s first Multi Stage
Hybrid drivetrain.
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02. GRADES
03. FEATURES
04. TECHNOLOGY
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Would you rather push to the limit with carbon-fibre Discover the amazing level of standard and exciting Learn more about LC technologies like Lexus
roof and retractable rear spoiler, or enjoy the luxury optional features available for your new LC luxury Safety System +, Remote Touch Interface and Lexus
of GT cruising?
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Premium Navigation.
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05. COLOURS
06. EQUIPMENT & OPTIONS
07. TECHNICAL DATA
Select your favourite exterior colour and specify a The new LC comes with a wide range of equipment Study all the key LC 500 and LC 500h technical
‘Takumi’-crafted interior that will make you feel at as standard. Learn more about the extras you data before ordering your LC luxury coupé.
can add.
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The LC 500 is powered by a high-revving 5.0-litre petrol engine that delivers
471 BHP (477 PS) to the rear wheels. Developed at motorsport events like
the Nürburgring 24-hour Race and Pikes Peak Hill Climb, this hand-built
engine is matched to the world’s first 10-speed transmission in a passenger
car to offer incredible acceleration and an amazing V8 sound.
Powered by next-generation Lexus Multi Stage Hybrid, the new LC 500h
revolutionises the way hybrids perform. By adding a multi-stage shift device
to its 3.5-litre V6 full hybrid powertrain, our engineers have created a
breakthrough car that offers incredible linear acceleration, flexible power
and addictive 10-speed shifts using ‘M’ mode – yet with all the smoothness
and efficiency of a Lexus hybrid.
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21" forged alloy wheels, hand-built V8 engine.
F White,
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V8 ENGINE
Built to deliver rapid acceleration combined with the
amazing responsiveness of a naturally aspirated engine, the
LC 500’s V8 delivers maximum torque of 540 Nm and
reaches 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. Engineered for durability
yet with a lightweight construction, it has forged connecting
rods and titanium valves to allow agility at high revs. For
effect, the LC 500’s air intake is fitted with an acoustic
sound generator. This enhances the V8’s natural sound
signature and feeds it into the cabin, at a perfect level, for
all on board to enjoy. Press the accelerator and the effect
is further increased by external valves in the main exhaust
silencer that open and close when you rev the engine.
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10-SPEED TRANSMISSION
Another Lexus world first, the LC 500’s 10-speed
automatic transmission provides astonishingly quick
gearshifts. For a crisp, smooth and rhythmic drive, this
10-speed transmission uses AI-SHIFT control that actually
selects the optimum gear according to the driver’s
preferences and intentions, based not just on vehicle
speed but also from past driving style.
You can also enjoy changing the gears yourself with
the magnesium paddle shift mounted behind the
steering wheel.
LEXUS MULTI STAGE HYBRID
The LC 500h features the world’s first Multi Stage Hybrid
System – which cleverly combines the power of a 3.5-litre
V6 petrol engine and an advanced electric motor – with
output amplified by a pioneering 10-speed multi-stage
transmission. This responds much more directly to driver
input and achieves a higher level of dynamic performance
while maintaining the smoothness and efficiency that
are characteristics of Lexus hybrids.
LITHIUM-ION HYBRID BATTERY
The LC 500h is the first production Lexus to use a
compact, lightweight, lithium-ion hybrid battery. Smaller
than conventional nickel-metal hydride units, it fits neatly
between the LC’s rear seats and the luggage compartment.
Although small, it has a higher power density, with its 84
cells producing 310.8 Volts. Using lithium-ion technology
has also reduced the battery’s weight, helping lower the
LC 500h’s overall mass while improving its dynamic
handling and performance.
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As you would expect from Lexus, the new LC has an amazing level
of equipment.
Semi-Aniline Leather upholstery
12-speaker Pioneer® audio system
10.3” Lexus Premium Navigation, Remote Touch Interface
Lexus Safety System +
Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS)
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20" cast alloy wheels
Glass roof
LED front and rear lights
Heated and ventilated front seats
10-way adjustable front seats with driver memory
SPORT PACK
For a more performance-focused experience, the SPORT package offers
features like sport front seats, forged alloy wheels and a weight-saving
carbon-fibre roof.
8–way adjustable sports front seats
Alcantara® upholstery
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Carbon-fibre roof
SPORT+ PACK
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Providing the ultimate in LC performance, the SPORT+ package has
technologies like Lexus Dynamic Handling and a retractable rear spoiler.
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21" forged alloy wheels
Alcantara® roof lining
Carbon-fibre scuff plates with LEXUS inscription
Variable Gear Ratio steering
Torsen Limited Slip Differential
Lexus Dynamic Handling with 4-wheel active steering
Retractable rear spoiler
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01. 20" CAST ALLOY WHEELS
Precision cast and machined, 5-quadruple-spoke noise-reducing wheels,
with a dark grey metallic coating (LC).
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Rear: 20-inch x 9.1/2 J, inset 25
02. 21" FORGED ALLOY WHEELS
Forged 5-twin-spoke lightweight wheels (Sport Pack & Sport+ Pack).
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Rear: 21-inch x 9.1/2 J, inset 25
03. LED HEADLIGHTS
This ultra-compact LED triple-projector headlight unit was specially developed
to allow an exceptionally short front overhang on the new LC, crucial for
high-speed handling.
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04. GLASS ROOF
Creating a feeling of airy freedom in the LC cabin, chrome-plated mouldings
along the side of the glass roof amplify the elegant coupé profile, the rear
edges echoing the lines of a traditional Japanese Samurai sword (LC).
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Lowering the LC’s centre of gravity, this beautifully finished woven carbon-fibre
roof is manufactured at our Motomachi factory using a new high-speed resin
transfer moulding process (Sport Pack & Sport+ Pack).
06. LED HOLOGRAPHIC REAR LIGHTS
Inspired by the afterburners of jet fighter aircraft, eye-catching taillights with
a sculpted metallic frame project an infinite Lexus ‘L’ motif. Closer inspection
reveals the boot lock integrated seamlessly in the rear light moulding.
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01. DRIVER-FOCUSED COCKPIT
To reduce eye movement and potential distraction, all important instruments
and displays are positioned close to your view of the road ahead. Controls
you use frequently, like Drive Mode Select, are concentrated around the
steering wheel.
02. CLIMATE CONCIERGE / NANOE® TECHNOLOGY
Breakthrough ‘Climate Concierge’ automatically adjusts cabin, seat and
steering wheel temperatures. Additionally, pioneering nanoe® technology
releases negatively charged particles into the cabin to purify the air and
effectively deodorise seats. They also have a pleasant, moisturising effect
on your skin and hair.
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Sport and Sport + are fitted with figure-hugging sports seats featuring
exclusive side bolsters that firmly hold you around fast corners. They are
expertly upholstered by ‘Takumi’ craftspeople in a combination of contrasting
Alcantara® and genuine leather.
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04. LEATHER SEATS
Beautifully stitched leather seats offer the best possible combination of support
and comfort. LC Chief Engineer Sato himself was involved in developing this
new design that went through a total of 50 test cycles.
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05. MACHINED PEDALS
The accelerator, brake pedal and footrest have a machined aluminium finish
and are precisely positioned for sporting performance.
06. ALCANTARA® DOOR PANELS
The draping effect of the Alcantara® door panels and the arrangement of
the perforations in the leather seat upholstery are further hallmarks of the
attention to detail invested in this LC.
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07. ANALOGUE CLOCK WITH ‘L’ MOTIF
Discover the discreet Lexus ‘L’ motif in the face of the analogue clock and
the tactile raised surfaces of the air vent controls.
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01. MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
To keep you up-to-date with all key driving data – such as safety warnings
and navigation guidance – a colour multi-information display is integrated
within the central instruments.
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02. EXTRA WIDE HEAD-UP DISPLAY*
Reducing the need to look away from the road ahead, selected driving data
is projected in colour directly onto the windscreen via our latest Head-Up
Display technology (174 mm x 48 mm).
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Perfectly positioned for a relaxing drive, the extra large, high-definition 10.3-inch
central display can be operated by voice command or the Touch Pad with
Remote Touch Interface which is as easy to use as a smartphone or tablet. Its
split-screen capability allows you to simultaneously access information, such
as Lexus Premium Navigation and climate data.
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04. 12-SPEAKER PIONEER® AUDIO
Producing incredibly pure sound, a 12-speaker Pioneer® audio system (with
subwoofer) is fitted as standard to all grades. This features an AM/ FM RDS
tuner, CD player and Bluetooth® connectivity.
05. 13-SPEAKER MARK LEVINSON®*
This world-class 13-speaker Mark Levinson® Premium Surround system with
GreenEdge™ technology is specially tailored to the acoustic properties of
the LC cabin. Delivering a digital home-theatre experience, fidelity is further
enhanced by Clari-Fi™ that rebuilds sound lost in MP3 digital compression.
TECHNOLOGY | DRIVER SUPPORT
06. ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
For a more relaxing drive, Adaptive Cruise Control maintains a set distance
between the LC and the vehicle ahead, even if that vehicle varies its speed.
07. ADVANCED LANE KEEPING ASSIST &
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
Advanced Lane Keeping Assist (A-LKA) uses a camera in the front windscreen
to monitor your position in lane. If you start drifting out of lane, A-LKA will
activate a warning buzzer and give brief corrective steering input.
At night, Automatic High Beam uses the same camera as Advanced Lane
Keeping Assist to detect oncoming vehicles and automatically dip the high
beam headlights. This reduces the chance of accidentally dazzling other
drivers and lets you concentrate on the road ahead.
08. BLIND SPOT MONITOR & REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
Radar devices mounted in the rear bumper detect vehicles in adjacent lanes
that are not visible in the door mirrors. If the driver is indicating to change
lane and a vehicle enters the blind spot, a warning signal appears in the
relevant door mirror(s).
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function uses Blind Spot Monitor radar to
detect vehicles approaching the area behind the vehicle in a car park. When
necessary, it alerts you with a buzzer and a visual display in the door mirrors.
09. TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system on the new LC recognises traffic signs
using the windscreen-mounted camera, and provides information to the driver
in the multi-information display. TSR can detect signs that are compliant with
the Vienna Convention (including electroluminescent and flashing signs).
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Receiving data from a sensor installed in each tyre, the multi-information
display tracks tyre pressure data and warns accordingly should pressure
drop in one or more tyres.
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11. PARKING ASSIST MONITOR
To make parking even easier, sensors in the rear bumper link with an in-car
beeper to warn of obstacles in your way. The beeper can be turned off when
not required. Engage reverse and the view behind the LC is relayed to the
10.3-inch display, complete with on-screen guides to assist parking.
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01. LEXUS SAFETY SYSTEM +
Breakthrough Lexus Safety System + is standard on the new LC and includes
a Pre-Crash System with pedestrian detection; Advanced Lane Keeping
Assist to help you stay on course; Automatic High Beam for enhanced vision
at night; and Adaptive Cruise Control, which regulates your speed to that
of the vehicle in front.
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Millimetre-wave radar and an on-board computer calculate collision risk
ahead. If the risk is high, Pre-Crash Safety alerts the driver and brake pressure
is increased. When a collision is deemed unavoidable, the brakes will be applied
automatically as necessary and the front seatbelts tightened. Furthermore, if
an object (such as a pedestrian) is detected in front, automatic braking will
activate at speeds between about 8 and 50 mph to help avoid a collision.
03. POP UP HOOD
Activated by sensors mounted in the front bumper, should you collide with
a pedestrian, the Pop Up Hood slightly raises the level of the bonnet to give
more space between it and the hard components of the engine underneath.
This reduces the risk of injuries to the pedestrian.
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04. 8 AIRBAGS
In addition to an immensely strong passenger safety cell, occupant protection
is provided by eight airbags. The driver and front passenger are protected
by 2-stage head airbags, as well as knee and side airbags. Curtain shield
airbags run the full length of both cabin sides. All seatbelts are also specified
with pre-tensioners.
TECHNOLOGY | DRIVING DYNAMICS
05. DRIVE MODE SELECT
Located beside the steering wheel, so you can concentrate on the road ahead,
Drive Mode Select lets you shift between ECO / COMFORT, NORMAL /
CUSTOM and SPORT S / SPORT S+ modes.
06. 10-SPEED PADDLE SHIFTS, MANUAL ‘M’ MODE
For more fun on the road and an incredibly direct, dynamic response, ‘M’
mode has been adopted for both the LC 500 and LC 500h (the first time
on a Lexus hybrid) to allow the driver to freely select and hold any gear using
the magnesium paddle shifters.
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ACTIVE STEERING
Available with the Sport+ Pack, for a more enjoyable drive, Lexus Dynamic
Handling constantly computes and adjusts the optimum steering angles for
all four wheels.
08. ADAPTIVE VARIABLE SUSPENSION
For an even sharper and more refined drive, in response to your driving style
and road conditions, Adaptive Variable Suspension controls the damping
force of all four shock absorbers – managing an incredible 650 different
suspension settings.
09. HIGH BODY RIGIDITY
To create a strong body frame, non-deforming LC parts are made of ultra-hightensile-strength steel, while lightweight aluminium is used for door, boot and
ultra-high-tensile bonnet panels. Additionally, strong yet lightweight CarbonFibre Reinforced Plastic is used for components like the roof and doorframes.
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DEVELOPING A NEW LEXUS PAINT
COLOUR IS BOTH COMPLEX AND
TIME-CONSUMING
Lexus designers never use off-the-shelf colours, preferring instead to develop
their own from scratch, a process that can take up to two years. Often these
new colours are introduced when cars like the LC are launched. The LC paint
palette totals 11 colours: it includes Naples Yellow, a new colour designed for
the LC, as well as metallic finishes like Sonic Silver and Sonic Titanium.
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Developed especially for the new LC, Naples Yellow is an emotional colour
that evokes agile driving performance. Multiple yellow coats are applied to
create a highly chromogenic colour. By layering the two different coats of a
high-saturation yellow base and a strongly brilliant mica base, a colour with
high saturation and strong brilliance unlike anything seen before at Lexus
has been achieved.
There are no shortcuts to creating a new Lexus colour: a designer’s decision
comes only after going through hundreds of samples. “When developing a
new colour I see so many shades of paint that I sometimes can’t see straight at
the end of the day,” says Megumi Suzuki, one of our most experienced colour
designers. To do her job, it takes a grasp of chromogenics and a keen eye.
COLOURS | EXTERIOR
F WHITE | 083
SONIC SILVER | 1J2
SONIC TITANIUM | 1J7
CADOXTON SLATE | 1G0
VELVET BLACK | 2121
GRAPHITE BLACK | 223
BURGUNDY RED | 3S0
SONIC RED | 3T5
COPPER BROWN | 4X2
NAPLES YELLOW | 5C1
“Every time I meet someone or walk into a shop or go to someone’s house,
I check out colours and materials,” she says. “There are a lot of people like
me in our division.”
Even after a colour has been decided upon, there’s plenty to do. At various
stages during development, Suzuki had to enlist a small army of experts: lab
technicians who mix the paint, clay sculptors, engineers and the assembly-line
paint shop crew who would give each LC a flawless, uniform coat. Every few
weeks Kansai Paint (a Lexus paint supplier) produces a new batch, and Lexus
designers give the samples a thorough look-over, bending the test panels to
mimic the contours of a car. All are scrutinised indoors and outdoors, under
floodlights, in sunlight, shade and overcast conditions, and at different times
of the day and months of the year.
Selecting the final colour is not easy. A colour that is dazzling on a summer
morning can appear sickly in the shade or under showroom lamps. Designers
also have to contend with the vagaries of their own preferences. “The odd
thing about colour is that your perception of it can change depending on
the season, how you feel that day and the trends you’re seeing,” says Suzuki.
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LEATHER ALCANTARA®1
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Dark Rose
Ochre
SEMI-ANILINE LEATHER2
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Why go to such lengths?
Simply because the interior of a vehicle can be a
harsh environment in terms of the knocks, spills
and mishaps it will receive over time. And so the
leather we choose must be as durable and forgiving
as it can be. Applying such torturous treatment at
the earliest stage goes a long way to ensuring that
the leather will perform impeccably, while keeping
its soft feel and flawless looks, for years to come.
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At Lexus, we believe in doing things the hard way.
Because, when you’re striving for excellence, the
hard way is the only way. Take, for instance, the
methodology used in selecting our highest-grade
leathers. Our goal is to find those hides that have
tactile softness and lasting strength. These are
not characteristics that sit together easily, but it is the
only combination we will accept for Lexus interiors.
And so, before any leather is chosen, samples are
tested to destruction. This involves many rigorous
durability tests that include blowtorching, freezing,
puncturing, abrasion and exposure to extreme
humidity.
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02 Dark Rose Leather and Alcantara®
03 Ochre Leather and Alcantara®
04 Black Semi-Aniline Leather
05 Dark Rose Semi-Aniline Leather
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EQUIPMENT | OPTIONS
EQUIPMENT | GRADES
TECHNOLOGY | AUDIO, COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION
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Head-Up Display (HUD)
12-speaker Pioneer® audio system
13-speaker Mark Levinson® Premium Surround system
Antenna, incorporated within rear screen
2 USB ports and AUX socket
Bluetooth® mobile phone and audio connectivity
10.3" multimedia display with Lexus Premium Navigation
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SPORT+ PACK
20" Alloy wheels, machined finish, 245/45 (front) and 275/40 (rear) R20 tyres
21" Forged alloy wheels, two-tone finish, 245/40 (front) and 275/35 (rear) R21 tyres
Glass roof
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Headlights, triple LED
Headlamp cleaners
Daytime running lights, LED
Rear combination lights, LED
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Door mirrors, integral turn signal indicators
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Machined aluminium sports pedals
Alcantara® front and centre pillars, sun visors, roof lining
Aluminium scuff plates with LEXUS inscription
Carbon-fibre scuff plates with LEXUS inscription
Alcantara® instrument panel finish
Front seats, Sports design
Rear seats, fixed
Semi-Aniline leather upholstery2
Alcantara® upholstery
Front seat lumbar support, electrically adjustable, 2-way
Front seats, 8-way electrically adjustable with memory function for driver
Front seats, 10-way electrically adjustable with memory function for driver
Heated and ventilated front seats
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), all-speed
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Automatic High Beam (AHB)
Parking assist sensors, front and rear
Reversing camera with on-screen guides
Advanced Lane Keeping Assist (A-LKA)
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
TECHNOLOGY | SAFETY
Pre-Crash Safety (PCS)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Pop Up Hood (PUH)
Active brake lights
ISOFIX attachment, rear seats
Airbags, driver and front passenger; head, side and knee / full-length curtain shield
Airbag cut-off switch, front passenger
Audible and visual front seatbelts reminder
Tyre Pressure Warning System (TPWS)
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INTERIOR | COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Anti-theft system – intrusion sensor / inclination sensor / siren
Steering column, electrically multi-adjustable
3-spoke, perforated leather trimmed steering wheel with magnesium paddle shift controls
Electronic parking brake
Ultra violet (UV) and heat-insulating tinted glass
Privacy glass
Double door lock
Auto door locking
Wireless door lock
Smart entry system
Electrically operated windows, front only
Boot lid, electrically operated
Rain-sensing windscreen wipers
Glove box illumination, LED
Luggage room lamp, LED
Illuminated entry system
Auto-levelling headlights
Dusk sensor with follow-me-home system
Door mirrors, electrically adjustable with memory, reverse tilt,
auto-folding, auto-dimming & heated
Rear-view mirror, electrochromatic (auto-dimming)
Electronic climate control, 2-zone, with nanoe® technology
Pollen filter
Easy entry and exit facility
PERFORMANCE | DRIVING DYNAMICS
Drive Mode Select (ECO / COMFORT – NORMAL / CUSTOM – SPORT S / SPORT S+)
EV (Electric Vehicle) mode (LC 500h)
Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS)
Four-wheel active steering
Torsen Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS)
Electronically Controlled Braking (ECB)
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM)
Retractable rear spoiler
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Maximum power (kW @ rpm)
Maximum torque (Nm @ rpm)
TECHNICAL DATA
LC 500
LC 500h
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351 @ 7100
540 @ 4800
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220 @ 6600
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Maximum torque (Nm)
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Total power (kW)
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PERFORMANCE
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Acceleration 0-62 mph
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FUEL CONSUMPTION* mpg (l/100km)
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35.3 (8.0) / 34.4 (8.2)
24.6 (11.5) / 24.4 (11.6)
39.2 (7.2) / 38.7 (7.3)
47.9 (5.9) / 47.1 (6.0)
44.1 (6.4) / 43.5 (6.5)
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WEIGHTS (kg)
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CAPACITIES (l)
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Luggage compartment
* Figures differ by grade and alloy wheel size. 1st figure is for the LC grade with 20” alloy wheels. 2nd figure is for the Sport and Sport+ Packs with 21” alloy wheels.
The fuel consumption and CO2 values are measured in a controlled environment, in accordance with the requirements of Directive 80/1268/EEC incl. its amendments, on a vehicle with European Standard equipment. For further information,
or if you are interested in purchasing a vehicle with European Standard equipment, please contact your Lexus Authorised Importer. The fuel consumption and CO2 values of your vehicle may vary from those measured. Driving behaviour as
well as other factors (such as road conditions, traffic, vehicle condition, tyre pressure, installed equipment, load, number of passengers, etc) play a role in determining a car’s fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Please note: the information presented is based on manufacturer’s preliminary data and is subject to change without notice.
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Throughout your vehicle’s life, we’ll endeavour to ensure
an amazing ownership experience, offering unequalled
service and seamless maintenance work, all orchestrated
to provide complete satisfaction and total peace of mind.
When you visit our showrooms, we strive to anticipate
your every need and make available the finest facilities
for you to enjoy in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. In
the modern Lexus lounge, you can catch up on news,
browse the Internet, or enjoy refreshments. While you
relax, Lexus technicians will work with precision and
efficiency to get you back on the road with minimum
interruption to your day.
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WE AIM TO TREAT EVERY CUSTOMER AS IF THEY
WERE A GUEST IN OUR OWN HOME
Ever since we launched the first Lexus, we have
always strived to go ‘the extra mile’ for our
customers. As evidenced by countless awards
over the last 25 years, we aim to treat every
customer as if they were a guest in our own home.
But which other factors contribute to our peerless
level of customer service? The answer lies in our
Japanese heritage and one word: ‘Omotenashi’.
service; it is an ancient Japanese concept that
describes one’s ability to anticipate the needs of
another, even before they arise.
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Omotenashi is a way of life and thinking for
every single Lexus employee. Importantly, it also
influences how we design and engineer cars. This
is Omotenashi in physical form. For example, the
door handle automatically extends as you move
Omotenashi translates from the Japanese as your hand towards it to open the car.
‘hospitality and polite service’. However,
Omotenashi is much more than excellence of
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Lexus created vehicles born from imaginative design, pioneering technology and craftsmanship. Only
behind the wheel of one of our models can you truly experience amazing. Simply consult your local
Lexus Centre to arrange a test drive at your convenience. To find out more about Lexus vehicles or
to locate your local Lexus Centre, please visit our website www.lexus.co.uk or call 0845 278 8888
(calls cost 2p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.)
Accuracy and specification
All information contained in this brochure was correct at the time of going to print. Please note
that while every effort is made to reproduce accurate information, we reserve the right to change
specification, equipment and availability without prior notice. Images shown in this brochure may not
be of UK models (for example, they may show left-hand drive vehicles) and may illustrate equipment
that is only available on selected grades. Therefore, this brochure cannot be regarded as infallible
and, as such, does not constitute an offer for sale of any particular vehicle shown.
Fuel consumption and emissions data
All miles per gallon (MPG), miles per hour (MPH) and CO2 figures quoted in this brochure are
sourced from official EU-regulated test results. These are provided for comparability purposes only
and may not reflect your actual driving experience. Fuel consumption and emissions vary considerably
depending upon driving style, conditions, vehicle load and speed.
In order to allow consumers to compare and make an informed choice between one vehicle and
another, there is a European Commission standard (93/116/EC and 692/2008) to measure fuel
consumption. This common standard must be adhered to by all manufacturers selling motor vehicles
in the EU and is the basis for all published fuel consumption figures. For information on how fuel
consumption tests are performed, please visit: www.dft.gov.uk/vca/fcb/faqs-fuel-consumptio.asp
Please note that any references to “zero emissions” contained in this brochure refer to the vehicle
running in Electric Mode only. This is measurable at the point of driving only and reliant upon speed,
distance covered and driving conditions.
Safe driving
Lexus is committed to promoting safe and responsible driving at all times. None of the images contained
in this brochure should be taken to promote any unsafe driving practice. All sound, entertainment
and navigation accessories that may be included in our vehicles should always be used alongside
legal and attentive driving. Additionally, any driver assistance and other safety features included in
our vehicles are not designed to substitute safe and careful driving.
End-of-life vehicles
Taking care of the environment is a priority for Lexus. We strive to minimise the environmental
impact of our vehicles throughout their life cycle – from design, production, distribution, sales and
service to end-of-life. For more detailed information on environmental performance, please visit
www.lexus.co.uk/environment.
About Lexus
Lexus is a division of Toyota (GB) PLC registered in England & Wales with company number 0916634
with its registered office at Great Burgh, Burgh Heath, Epsom, Surrey KT18 5UX. Toyota (GB)
PLC is an appointed representative of Toyota Insurance Management Limited and Toyota Financial
Services (UK) PLC, both of which are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.