FROM this month Lexus will supply its Linked Providers know-how suite on each mannequin following a complete replace to its flagship two-door LC coupe and convertible vary.
Supplied together with the newest Lexus multimedia system and extra security options, the up to date LC 500 coupe is now priced from $204,635 plus on-road prices, a rise of $4704 over the entry value of the outgoing mannequin.
The previous entry-grade LC 500h coupe jumps a dramatic $19,704 to now begin from $212,727, whereas the LC 500 convertible now begins from $212,727 +ORC, additionally rising by $4704.
Lexus Australia says the addition of Lexus Linked Providers goals to offer homeowners with higher peace of thoughts and extra connectivity.
The service presents real-time car info together with distance to empty, gasoline amount, odometer readout, latest journey info and car location through the Lexus Linked smartphone app.
Homeowners might also remotely test whether or not the doorways, home windows, bonnet, and boot are closed or open, or if the hazard lights have been left on.
The system additional permits homeowners the flexibility to remotely begin the engine and unlock the doorways or boot, whereas additionally offering cloud-based navigation, automated collision notification, SOS emergency name perform and stolen car monitoring.
A bigger 12.3-inch infotainment show brings the newest Lexus multimedia know-how to the LC’s cabin whereas additionally supporting wi-fi Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto connectivity. Lexus says the 13-speaker Mark Levinson audio system has additionally been up to date to permit playback of high-resolution audio recordsdata from these sources.
Importantly, new energetic security options have been added to the LC vary together with an expanded AEB providing which might now detect cyclists throughout daytime hours and pedestrians day or evening.
Junction help additionally turns into out there, as does emergency steering help which “might also assist the motive force with extra steering torque when performing an evasive steering manoeuvre”.
The LC’s dynamic radar cruise management is likewise enhanced with higher detection capabilities and is expanded to incorporate pace signal recognition. Curve pace discount can also be added, suppressing car pace within the occasion an upcoming nook requires a discount in tempo.
Different inclusions for MY24 embrace lane tracing help, rear cross-traffic alert, and panoramic view monitor (360-degree digicam system).
The 2024 Lexus LC is obtainable optionally with a single $15,000 Enhancement Pack which provides dynamic rear steering and variable gear ratio (entrance) steering, an energetic rear spoiler, carbon-fibre roof pores and skin, 10-way energy adjustable entrance seats, Alcantara and leather-based mixture upholstery, and carbon-fibre scuff plates.
The beforehand non-obligatory Torsen restricted slip differential and high-grade disc brakes are actually included as commonplace.
MY24 hybrid (500h) coupe fashions now embrace the Enhancement Pack as commonplace fare.
Energy continues to come back from a alternative of Lexus’ 2UR-GSE collection 351kW/540Nm 5.0-litre V8, which arrives with new engine mounts for MY24, hooked as much as a 10-speed automated transmission, or a 3.5-litre petrol-electric hybrid and CVT mixture creating 264kW/350Nm.
Paint color selections for the LC vary now embrace Sonic Copper and Cobalt Mica, becoming a member of White Nova, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Iridium, Titanium Graphite Black, Infrared, Zinnia Yellow and Khaki Metallic. Carnelian and Deep Blue are discontinued.
Inside, Darkish Rose leather-based upholstery replaces Flare Purple whereas Manhattan Orange is discontinued.
2024 Lexus LC pricing*
500 Coupe (a) | $204,635 | (+$4704) |
500h Coupe (a) | $212,727 | (+$19,704) |
500 Convertible (a) | $218,242 | (+$4704) |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.