The Lexus LC Convertible is now a living thing and it joined alongside the LC lineup, signaling Lexus' return to convertibles since the IS C and the SC, two forgotten open-tops. The question is, will the LC Convertible face the same fate as the other two or is it as fun to drive as its hardtop equivalent?
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| 2021 Lexus LC Convertible |
With prices starting at 15,000,000 Japanese Yen, it's about as costly as the LC500h in S Package grade, which is somewhat well-gambled for the wealthy speedo boy looking for a luxury Japanese sportscar that loves to taste the asphalt all day long.
Unlike its hardtop equivalent, the LC Convertible is available only with the almost prehistoric 2UR-GSE 4.0L V8 engine that produces 477 PS of power and 540Nm of torque while mated to a 10-speed Automatic Gearbox, which is common sense for the speedo boys.
Because being a convertible, it has gained around a hundred kilos of weight compared to the coupe but the added weight didn't bother its fun-to-drive character. Sure, it's not as fast and as quick as its European rivals but as a grand tourer, the LC Convertible truly fits the bill perfectly. Roof on or roof off, it really shows how much of a Lexus the LC Convertible is and for speedo boys, it's glory days.
Its enjoyable dynamics, despite the added weight and the expensive pricing worthy of a gambit, is what made the LC Convertible a good luxury sports car all around. Yes, it's not capable of winning drag races and track days but for a smooth ride like a grand tourer, the LC Convertible, like its hardtop equivalent, really means business and pleasure and we'd really want to thank Toyota for that.
Photo: Toyota Motor Corporation
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