Lexus made some improvements to the LC500 in June.
A special edition "EDGE" model based on the LC500 will be released in a limited edition of 60 units.
The Lexus LC500 is the flagship two-door coupe sold by Lexus.
The lineup includes the LC500 coupe and convertible with a V8 5.0L engine, and the LC500h with a V6 3.5L engine plus hybrid system.
The latest partial improvement of the Lexus LC500 improves ride comfort and handling stability, as well as the operability of the infotainment system and preventive safety features.
The LC500 and convertible models have had their engine mount characteristics changed, the LC500 and LC500h models have had their rear suspension member mounting points reinforced, and the LC500 convertible model has had a tunnel brace added and the underfloor brace reinforced. The LC500 and LC500h have had the rear suspension member mounting points reinforced.
In addition, the use of hub bolts with washers to fasten the wheels has improved the fastening force, resulting in both a comfortable ride and handling performance even with normal tires. In addition, coil springs, stabilizers, and shock absorbers have been optimized to improve the ground feel and steering response.
The infotainment system of the Lexus LC500 features a 12.3-inch touch display, with selection switches for various menus such as navigation, music, and vehicle settings displayed as icons on the driver's side at all times for improved operability. The overall screen layout also unifies the operation flow by dividing the display area according to the information content.
The Lexus Safety System +, a safety function of the Lexus LC500, has expanded the area covered by the "pre-crash safety" system by improving the performance of the monocular camera and millimeter wave radar. In addition, the advanced driving support function "Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)," which assists the driver in steering the vehicle in the center of the same lane, utilizes AI technology for lane recognition to expand the range of support and realize smoother and less disruptive steering support. The "Radar Cruise Control (with all-speed follow-on function)" has a new function that reduces the speed of curves in advance according to the size of the curve, and "Road Sign Assist (RSA)" uses a camera to read major road signs and display them on the multi-information display. The "Road Sign Assist (RSA)" system reads major road signs with a camera and displays them on the multi-information display.
The special edition "EDGE" model is based on the LC500 and pursues the development concept of "sharper and more elegant".
The exterior of the "EDGE" features a fixed rear wing and an integrally molded bumper canard. The body color is "HAKUGIN," a matte white color inspired by the tranquil silver world of light and shadow, with exclusive black paint and decorations such as the EDGE's black painted spindle grille and jet-black chrome frame.
The interior features a special interior color, "KACHIIRO (Kachiro).
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