2019 Lexus LC500h - Review & Road Test

The 2019 Lexus LC500 and 500h are handsomely-styled metal slabs of Japanese origami, but does Lexus put some real substance beneath all that eye-popping sheet metal? We go to the twisting mountains above Malibu, California to find out.
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[@squidproquo2241]

I would buy one. Especially for the MPG I would buy it. That kind of performance and that kind of MPG and high tech show piece ... it is a bargain.

[@adventure9119]

I’ve spotted a wild Micah!

[@ShellymanStudios]

Toxic Bubbles CATCH IT

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Lol

[@MicahMuzio]

I'm the Pikachu of automotive journalism.

[@geethsan1567]

Micah Muzio | OMG

[@BPEKSupraInteractive]

Wow, the ending was great! LOL

[@ademv12.22]

I love lexus lc 500H because of the Fuel Economy ❤ ... the people outside the car they will love the V8 sound but I'm inside the car so I don't care about the sound all I have to do is driving the Lc 500H and enjoy that's it .

[@cesarcastillo2405]

It's like a Japanese version of Aston Martin. Sexy AF!! I really love this car. There's no ugly angle from outside. Inside is stunning!!

[@thvtsjordy2716]

I love the look of it and the sound. The thing is it has that luxury you want but also you have Toyota's reliability so it should run for a decent time.

[@davidwolf226]

Another spot on review, Lyn. I'm a long time Lexus owner. I've driven both the V8 and hybrid, so I'm with most other folks about preferring the V8.

[@Lexusofatlanticcity]

David, I like to see what Lexus Clients have to say! This helps us when working with New Lexus Clients! As a daily Lexus driver you know your Lexus best! Why do you prefer the V8? What is the biggest downfall to driving the hybrid? ( thank you in advance!! We value your opinion!)

[@Wolfox360]

The "h" in Lexus stand for Relax. The level of silence is out standing.And after work is what you mostly look for, then when you come back from lounge mode, you can still have some fun in some twisties, where you need clean smooth accelerations and constant speed. Plus your fun is doubled and enjoy more road and less gas stations

[@andrecarpy6890]

WolfoxBenny were you high when you wrote this?

[@stevenagy88]

Spot on: get the V8 and save Earth another day.

[@renardnelson5456]

Ok so I tried to convince my wife to buy the V8. She insisted on the hybrid. I own a Macan S for reference. Now After owning and living with the LC 500h for more than a year now. Here is my take. Looks and stares are in Ferrari territory! I mean this thing attracts tons of attention. Despite this video’s opinion. The brakes are very impressive! From any speed control on a dime. And acceleration is effortless. Feels like 400 horsepower instead of 354. I mean it’s a strong almost nasty pull. Wonder if it’s underrated? And it just sips gas. All said... I no longer wish for the V8.

[@davepaturno4290]

And since you wrote this, gas has skyrocketed. We currently have a Lexus RX hybrid and love its total silence in heavy traffic, as well as its good fuel mileage. The LC500h is on my radar of next vehicle purchase choices, as is the Lotus Emira.

[@renardnelson5456]

@@davepaturno4290 it’s an instant classic

[@ccol009]

That interior is TOO CLEAN! FRESH AS FUCK! Bruh that LC 500 inside and out is BALLER!

[@Soh90]

Great review Lyn. You hit this one out the park and into the lake behind it. The V8 vegetable bit made me literally lol, V8’s are so nasty lol. Like someone farted in a fruit punch. Anyways, I would take the V8 LC500 as well. That sound is pretty incredible. Lexus has one of the best sounding V8 and V10 combo.

[@ryankearns2115]

Cecil Lol that’s the ocean

[@rivengle]

I wish companies would give us an option for CVTs that don't imitate gears. Fully smooth acceleration. Instead of gears, give us acceleration rates.

[@louislazarus2734]

She just reviewed arguably the most beautiful automobile ever created for driving on public roads and found faults that only a woman could find. I own one of these babies in Infra Red with Toasted Caramel and a salty V8 and for the love of Mike I can't find one single fault. The car is simply awesome. You get in it and look at all that luxury and quality and wonder how man could make such a marvelous creation. Start it up and listen as it comes to life...with a very beautiful exhaust note....and then look at the instrumentation. You have umpteen choices on what you'd like to do next and doing them is fairly complicated unless you've read the owner's manual. I'm about 85% there and having a blast learning all that this car does. Driving it is a pleasure. It goes where you point it. It's fast as hell. Stops on a dime and totally comfortable. The only fault I can find is when I have to get out and go drive another car. It's then when you realize just how superb the LC 500 really is. Sorry Lyn this car doesn't tick all your boxes but for some women ....nothing ever will. I'm lucky as hell to get to drive this car every day and when I think of BMW, Mercedes and Jaguar....I appreciate the Lexus even more because the Lexus is 1000% more reliable and 2000% less costly to maintain.

[@AT-lp8qg]

she is reviewing the hybrid version here, and most faults is directed at the hybrid comparison to the V8. So I don't think your observation of "women always find fault" really apply in this case.

[@kwaichangshane122]

Saw this car for the first time today,it was like watching Flo Jo run the 100,couldn't take my eyes off her!Gorgeous!!!

[@ArkitektoHardinero]

Great, fun review of the gorgeous LC 500h! 👍

[@bradyb9929]

This car is just gorgeous

[@jordancatcher6663]

Nice but if you want that outstanding sound , get the v8. Theres nothing like the sound of a naturally aspirated engine.

[@toyotaprius79]

... but it is naturally aspirated... It's problem is that the engine is too small (for the lack of electric assist that aids it).

[@jordancatcher6663]

toyotaprius79 true but you aren't able rev the hybrid version and it lacks the performance the gasoline models give you. I'd say if care more about fuel economy get the hybrid.

[@toyotaprius79]

Jordan Catcher Yeah, revving is not gonna happen for Toyota/Lexus hybrids. They're clutchless in practice. Revving would just force charges it. However there's no reason for any car not be performance orientated and fuel efficient. It's definitely capable. It's been done for years now, like how long has it been since we've seen the 918? Forget the image of "hybrids", actually looking at them they're as close as they can get to locomotives, power plants. At they're best if you ever got to drive one with a full battery from a steep hill, they are effortless, instant and addictive much like full EVs. The engine provides light power while the battery does the work, they drive as if you're in a big, lazy V8 when accelerating, with insane economy. And that should be very appealing to the typical Lexus buyer. They can be far better if electric output mirrored it's combustion output, but rather electric output is only engineered for assist (which in grand in ways) but a traditional hybrid is not enough. The problem with this automaker is that they never further developed the electric side of the hybrid equation. They actually spent some years discrediting the idea. No matter how complicated they seem, total output is always Engine output + Battery output. The batteries were always revised, downsized by each generation, but never really enhanced. Over a decade now Lexus hybrid batteries never really put out more than 50 bhp or travelled more than 2 miles, this LC500 tops at 44kW or 59bhp and at 250v... An i-MiEV technically has more output, a far higher voltage and capacity. And for years now, in the days of PHEV Volvos, BMWs, Chevies, Hondas and so on, this Lexus is technically a largely wasted opportunity. Its biggest rival will be that upcoming Polestar P1 with 90 miles of range, and that's what this Lexus could've been.

[@WanderingFriar]

“....there’s nothing like the sound of a naturally aspirated engine”. God bless you, my son for saying that! 😂🤣

[@NR-vw2rd]

Best review I’ve seen so far on the LC 500, and I really loved the ending (V8 and agree it is so salty). I usually drink the small can.

[@vwhite3055]

Micah, watching a binge-worthy show on Amazon Prime called Mindhunter, my wife said, "He (referring to Jonathan Groff, the show's lead) looks like Micah!" I hadn't noticed it, but now I can see the resemblance. Check out the show.

[@GaryKetchum808]

One of the few Luxury brands that I actually trust.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Great review y’all

[@clairekennedy8767]

Lexus did a great job. For most this car won't be raced and the hybrid is the best option.

[@simplerway489]

Ridiculously beautiful.

[@rsalaysay]

So good. She’s a keeper. More reviews please.

[@VintageRKO]

Definitely get the cheaper v8.

[@alliejr]

Agreed. This car _LOOKS_ awesome inside and out (ignoring the 1990s infotainment), but I wish they could use Acura's premium hybrid powertrain from the NSX/MDX. As much as I love the idea of a luxury hybrid, Lexus (Toyota) hybrid powertrains are more suited for a Prius.

[@afeeqhasan6621]

But we have to save the environment you fool

[@osp4]

Afeeq Hasan, says the one with a Lamborghini as profile pic

[@afeeqhasan6621]

Om Patel This is an extremely old pic I never bothered to change

[@osp4]

Afeeq Hasan ok i was just joking anyway👍

[@rustlesee]

Change is tough, but this host is killing it! Great addition to KBB. Another channel is attempting the same, adding a host, and it's execution is horrible. I've stopped watching the channel. So go KBB, keep up the stellar reviews. Whatever you're doing is working! PS: This car totally isn't my style. But I don't care, I'm here for your videos. :-)

[@kbb]

Thanks for your support Russell! We're glad you enjoy our videos 😁

[@PaulHo]

Wow, actual intonation and enthusiasm instead of monotonous wannabe snarky drone. Looking forward to seeing her more.

[@rezboadog369]

I LOVE IT. #Goals when I finish school.

[@richl1319]

Joseph McKinney yup college

[@David-n5q2v]

The interior door handles are everything

[@gaboandro21]

Awesome review Lyn! Keep it up!

[@nknasi]

Lyn is fitting in quite nicely, of course it helps that she's have the V8 over the hybrid! Nicely done.

[@yallway2262]

The dct goes back to the model t era but like the space, computer. challenges to the car industry is miniaturize modern technology like hybridization. Making it smaller and less heavy, while making it efficient

[@JohnLumapaskeith]

6:33 I don't think it's about saving money on gas. I think it's more of an environmental reason.

[@russbroda7207]

I look back and wonder why I paid so much for how the car sounded when I was young. Crazy.

[@jml9550]

If I was in my 30s V8 for sure, as a late 40s dude, hybrid. Don’t need the noise and the attention when accelerating. At my age I appreciate sophistication and efficiency, and above all style.

[@meshkaatkhan9455]

A car like this must not make noise like a cheap ass mustang !!

[@MasonsTurtle]

Welcome Lyn.

[@richicamacho7989]

Yes! The girls back!!

[@ShellymanStudios]

I just love the look of this car.

[@mikeflores2000]

Other than saving on brake pad wear and bypassing undercooled automatic transmission issue what’s the point of spending more for a hybrid Lexus LC500h?

[@CTG4-b3x]

The best interior ever! Wow

[@drivinginthedcbaarea]

Beautiful car. Spot on Lexus!

[@111danish111]

Interesting personality . She will make a good regular presenter .

[@limeypride]

Love the car (not the engine[s]); love the [new?] host more--she's funny and on the same wave length when it comes to cars as me. Keep the reviews coming... oh, and the ending was actually "funny". I suppose a lot of reviews of many channels say the opposite and that's because corny, unfunny humor has become the "norm"... accepted even (WTF)… but what she did/said was natural... and very funny! I'm a fan.

[@gabrieljosue2451]

This car is really underrated. It look like nothing else on the road. It has enough performance for a GT and TOYOTA RELIABILITY. The same car with an astonmartin or maserati name would cost 240k once you add all the options.Think about the difference between this car and a similarly priced Mercedes or BMW when it comes to reliability and DEPRECIATION. It is definitely a bargain.

[@ChandlerCharityTV]

I love Micah and the Other Guy, but I also LOVE this reviewer aswell, give her a shot folks.

[@stormbob]

The Other Guy is Zach, and he doesn't work there anymore.

[@andrecarpy6890]

stormbob :(

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Hey guys, is there any way you could please review the 2018 GMC Terrain?

[@kbb]

We hope to review the Terrain soon! In the meantime, here's a sneak peek: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emaqdop8bJh_Zrs

[@tottedo]

I like her reviews. Professional and good quality.

[@kbb]

Thanks for your support!

[@silentrefusal9911]

When you said, "what a stunner!", you meant yourself? Right? Because that is something no one can argue about.

[@RanjMN]

@Kelly Blue Book Trying to find the music used here from Michas soundcloud...any help with the title, please? :)

[@geethsan1567]

I honestly wouldn't care about the infotainment system except to use Bluetooth audio and occasionally uses of GPS. Otherwise, I'd love to own one forever.

[@YazAMG]

Who is this beauty? She can drive my GS-F anytime.

[@battycowboy]

Either the paint or body style of the H model but that front is soft looking not as edged as it once was !

[@colewindhorst1161]

Shoulda had a v8

[@tlf361]

It does. Idk why anyone would go for this more expensive hybrid trim

[@oscarjeong3137]

she seems to have one. @7:41

[@dmjord412]

Nice technical review.

[@peterroda3441]

Great review

[@fatbaldandhappy]

BAM! Friggin nailed it! Awesome review!

[@kbb]

Thanks for your support!

[@researchcapt]

You should have test drove the convertible V-8.

[@ABlackPatriot]

Great review! There's no replacement for displacement!

[@andrecarpy6890]

A Black Patriot there is

[@newsmedia-one9756]

Did her voice change?

[@alanjimmyabraham6760]

What do you mean by "we're literally inside"?

[@verzekeringsadviseur]

Oi. Where's micah?

[@shanhitex]

Great review!

[@kbb]

Thank you!

[@ruzzelladrian907]

Prettiest Lexus in the lineup. A far cry from the hideous LX.

[@richarddemelo]

Micah come back please, we need more reviews from you

[@jabe55]

Nice. But a coupe isn't t suitable for me, since I occasionally ride with friends.

[@jstun2318]

Sounds like something wrong with the engine and I don’t know why Lexus didn’t bring the truck line a little lower it still would’ve matched up with the lines on the car. Anyway the convertible version of this is gonna look so good.

[@johnnycreditcard6408]

There need to be more hybrid sportscars

[@vducky0110]

So has anyone found the equalizer?

[@oe2706]

2:47 what road is that

[@brianeduardo1234]

what do you think of no boot/trunk or virtually none?

[@KJ-iq7fm]

👉 Next time try the low sodium V8! 🍎

[@replywasims]

I really don't understand why people complain about the BACK SEATS !!

[@betaz1000]

To accommodate someone.. duh

[@WBFbySteefen]

If I got into a car with that interior, I wouldn't stop throwing up.

[@gamerkidiloverobloxletspla3276]

All Kelley blue book members I’ve been asking for you to do the 2018 INFINITI qx80 since it came out in January

[@andrecarpy6890]

gamerkidiloveroblox letsplayroblox and as you can see, they didn't read your comment so just stop, you are not that important

[@gamerkidiloverobloxletspla3276]

jeez im just saying

[@kbb]

We read all your comments, don't worry. We hope to review a 2018 QX80 soon as well!

[@sab0nes]

Those handles are oh shit handles

[@Mikka0]

awesome review! love it!

[@kbb]

Thank you!

[@brianeduardo1234]

Hate any engine noise..... love quiet

[@bossbreezy3939]

I'm buying this car this year in flare yellow when i hit the lottery no cap

[@jonsjunkmailonly]

Who is this host? I really like her. Super informative but not dry or clinical

[@stephenragsdale9274]

Kind of a letdown, honestly, why didn’t Lexus mate the V8 (love the juice reference) to the hybrid system and 8speed auto with Paddle shifters? Would’ve achieved the same MPG, make us eco weenies happy and crush the performance standards. Major Ugh on the Denver Broncos inspired interior, woof, fire Elway as their design consultant.

[@mikethebeginner]

Toyota just can't build sports cars. It's always been that way. The occasional exception in its history is just that, an exception.

[@renardnelson5456]

Lyn’s review is horrible and inaccurate. As an owner of the lc500h I can tell you it’s amazing. Rude acceleration and braking are superb. And the looks! Wow. Nothing but wide eyed stares and thumbs up from onlookers. With 4.7 second 0-60 and a 162mph top speed. I care not if something else is faster. This car is in a class by itself.

[@jml9550]

Can agree more. Who cares about 2-3 0-60, drag race on street is childish. This car is about sophistication and efficiency, which many American don’t seem to understand and I am a proud American.

[@roger9280]

Agreed. Just bought one and I love it. Able to do 35 MPG with relax drive on freeway

[@MatrixDiscovery]

Best looking car right now! Even better looking than any Ferrari, Lambo or a Bugatti. Lexus nailed it!

[@kkp4297]

I'd like to see more of Lyn's goofy side. then we won't need micah

[@andrecarpy6890]

kk P we still need Micah

[@jjayguy23]

Micah is so hot. I want him bad!!!!

[@nazsera1362]

I noticed she does exotic cars reviews. Cuz she's exotic herself.. 👍

[@Nooobcub]

Love her!!

[@edwinyurigattorno]

For 2022 LC 500h "Prime" 🏎

[@mikedenman2567]

why to testers keep trying to compare it to a high-performance car, its a luxury touring car, doesn't compete with an I 8, totally different objective.

[@Pistonstrokes]

From beginning to end of this video I went from really wanting one to... meh. And somehow got bored of this cars existence in the length of the video. Thanks, I saved about 80k dollars.

[@kevincinnamontoast3669]

Did she say 16 inch front "calipers"? Hmm.

[@diamondd2778]

Were literally inside......... are you kidding me!

[@stephenbannister965]

Haha! Nice touch at the end. I love these reviews.

[@kbb]

So glad you like them!

[@repairdrive]

Dang that's a heavy sports car!

[@golfbuddy1969]

Orange is a hideous color for a car, outside or inside. Otherwise a stunner!

[@homerles]

It looks pretty exotic and kinda cool. No something you see everyday

[@louislazarus9253]

Another reviewer who refuses to read and learn about a very complex machine. This car isn't a Model "T" or WWII Jeep. It's highly complex and requires the owner to learn about it. If she had done this, she'd wouldn't have asked about the "equalizer". Having owned my 2018 for just under four years, it is a pure joy. I read the Owner's Manual and learned about the car and all the features. I didn't assume anything. I read. After you've done that, you'll know to run the SETUP program in the infotainment system. You set all your personal preferences and it takes a bit of time. However, once you do that, you rarely have to mess with the touchpad and you'll never say stupid stuff like this woman. Become familiar with VOICE COMMAND and the touchpad will be obsolete in most cases. You simply press a button on the left side of the steering wheel and tell the car what you want it to do. Lexus also has CLIMATE CONCIERGE. Set that up and the car will provide a very comfortable climate without you having to do anything. If, by some chance, you do need to change something...simply say CLIMATE CONCIERGE and the system takes you to the appropriate screen for any adjustments you want to make. As for "equalizer", that too can and should be SETUP by you prior to driving the car. Once you adjust the sound just the way you like it, you should never have to change a thing. But, if you do want to make a change...use VOICE COMMAND and it gets you there. Watching these lazy, uninformed reviewers gets depressing because they aren't doing their job. You can give an honest opinion unless you know what you're talking about. She doesn't. If you can find a better car, and you can't, then go buy it. The LC 500 is the best car available on the market today and it should sell for three times the price.

[@Spawn223311]

This kind of car with 350 hp and the mpg of a n/a corolla. Damn.

[@HarryRylee1]

brilliant!

[@tlf361]

I don't understand why Lexus even made a hybrid variant of this...

[@NA-du5vm]

Give it up Lexus. No one is going to buy the hybrid version of the LC500. Just makes sure production is better the next time around for your performance line to avoid major recall issues.

[@betaz1000]

Wrong buddy.. we Singaporean love hybrid car

[@squidproquo2241]

@I Finn Give it up hater ... Your European junk brands will never be decently quality vehicles whether Toyota stops making this car or not.

[@cang559]

you got good quick