Living With A Lexus LC 500h (Real World Review)

[@90boiler]

Best coupe money can buy, honest and great review

[@CarsofGlasgow]

agreed :D Love it in yellow! I have a grey LC500 video on my channel :)

[@Galaxy89cars]

Thanks!

[@samsonokoro5036]

Lovely and incredible car, the best looking GT car available without a doubt. Lovely review and England is truly a beautiful country.

[@Galaxy89cars]

+Samson Okoro Thanks for the comment! Glad to find someone who likes the LC500 as much as me.

[@KCMrecordings]

No where near the best GT when you consider Aston Martin

[@haruchiopagani3367]

@karun: It probably a lot more convenient than the Aston. I'm an owner of a V8 Vantage and a current gen Vanquish. They spend more time in the dealership getting repairs than in my garage or on the road with me. Astons are great cars to look at and drive when they work. They are a nightmare to own ;) Astons are hand built. What that means in real life is that things fall appart when you go over a pot hole a bit fast. For an example, the roof liner on my V8 Vantage is coming appart and the fit and finish of some of the interior pannels are not that great even when brand new. I checked the LC out in person and that is not the case with it. Perfect fit and finish! The car I test drove had abt 4000Km's on it and I'm sure they were very hard 4000K's. And it felt like it just came out of the factory. It's slightly down on power compared to the V8 Vantage (power to weight) on paper. On the road, I couldn't tell the difference. The story may change on a track though. It gets going pretty well and makes all the right noises :) I think Lexus/Toyota has a winner ;)

[@yaboyhemingway7318]

Anglos love to eat balls, no surprises there. Nice car though

[@Roof_Pizza]

Karun Chendrimada... lol.

[@alisadiq7595]

When i saw this car in real life im surprised cause it has the size of bentley gt continental ... Its huge and beautiful .

[@pyccku212]

yes, i was wondering too how big and much much more impressiv it looks in person.

[@jml9550]

It isn’t that big, I checked it out at the dealership and it is only around 4 inches longer than the Lexus ES. It is only a few wider as well.

[@himthatis6698]

Love the way you had a banana for scale to highlight the size of the rear seats. Can't go wrong with that unit of measurement.

[@aneudysc]

I like the way the car looks, something like a concept

[@Galaxy89cars]

+Victor 100% agree!

[@aneudysc]

I love these kind of vídeos, we need more vídeos like this from you, it's very useful because you're explaining in the real world perspective. I'd like to see something like this again, but with the Honda/Acura NSX

[@Galaxy89cars]

+Victor Appreciate your kind words! If I can get the cars I'll bring you the videos :)

[@hasanal-habbobi4018]

Victor That's because it actually was a concept and 3 years later they made it a reality which is awesome! More companies should do that! The concept was called the lf-fc (2014) check it out.

[@roger9280]

Just bought the same one. Did not have the chance yet to drive long distance with it but it is an amazing car which is much more impressive in real.

[@K22MDL]

I've just bought a 500h too but having to wait 2 weeks for delivery.

[@Galaxy89cars]

Congrats to you both 👏

[@kolrobi]

Nice video, one suggestion though, could have explained or demonstrated more about the hybrid system how it does its job during different driving situation or modes as it is an other good thing about the car. Like in start-stop traffic ca run on pure electric power and how the electric motors help to boost power etc. Lot of people still dont know how Lexus`s hybrid system work and all they get from videos is that it is a 3.5 V6 petrol.

[@Galaxy89cars]

Thanks for the suggestion! that actually occurred to me too, but I had so much going round my head on the day...

[@santillbrezon2161]

Great video and its 2021 and i must say people rate Lexus now they are highly respected , lexus is well and truly established and it is 2021 at the time of me typing this.

[@Galaxy89cars]

Thanks!

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Stunning car, they yellow is growing on me! If I had the money I would go for the LC500 with the V8 purely because of the sound!

[@Galaxy89cars]

Agreed! The v8 is a great engine.

[@CarsofGlasgow]

@@Galaxy89cars Think they will do a 'F' version?

[@Galaxy89cars]

For sure. They've been spotted out testing. I can't wait to see (and hear) it.

[@uYahbonaEmbo]

That beat in the Background from (@ 9:02) its dope as you enter the country road into the highway. Awasome in depth review.

[@Galaxy89cars]

+Ayanda Mkize Thanks a lot!

[@karans9228]

British food is so boring, but thankfully this review was not. Great car the Lexus, reliable, quality build, unique and bold. A great buy if you have the cash. Keep up the great work.

[@Galaxy89cars]

Haha British food has it's positives, but still, thanks for the awesome comment:)

[@peepinR]

As a grand touring car I would pick the hybrid as I could get about 700 miles a tank. That’s some good touring distance

[@Galaxy89cars]

And very quiet 👌

[@radonsmith4386]

I cant understand why people criticise the back "seats" of this car. This is a 2 seater sports coupe. Period ! Like what did you expect ? Complaining that this car doesnt have four seats is like buying a SUV and then complaining about it not having the performance of a sport car....

[@unions100]

Well said

[@bossbreezy3939]

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

[@igrvks]

Sound of the Hybrid version is really underwhelming compared to the US spec V8. The low rumble gives this car much more character than the vacuum cleaner like sound at 30:23.

[@kubanskiloewe]

pls realize our much higher gas prices here in europe !! I definately would drive a Mustang or Corvette ; and i drove some for a few days , BUT i (and most people) cant afford the gasoline and tax here in europe ! ....so i stuck with a old V6Hybrid from Lexus which s pretty reliable compared to our german "premium" shit.

[@igrvks]

@@kubanskiloewe You are preaching to the choir, here in Finland price of gasoline is like in the top 5 of Europe, somewhere around 7 US dollars a gallon.

[@shogunero3.6]

Great review, Great Car. Subscribed :D I cant wait to get my LC500 with that breezy blue interior.

[@Galaxy89cars]

Welcome! Wow! Enjoy YOUR LC!

[@josephshin5908]

lovely review. Weldone mate.

[@Galaxy89cars]

+Joseph Shin Thanks!

[@bladeyt2074]

Good review probably the best one I've seen

[@Galaxy89cars]

+Shahriar Ahmed Ah thanks! Much appreciated.

[@markstevenfall]

... just to be clear, that's an orange RC 300h 'F Sport', not an 'RC F' 300.

[@rajjy1976]

Mark Fall Really pisses me off when car reviewers make basic mistakes like this

[@piotr2951]

A very detailed review, thank you.

[@Galaxy89cars]

+Piotr Thank you :)

[@Toyota4Life]

Beautiful car. Only issue i have is that i feel like the wheels are too sunk into the fenders.. they need to be more flush to the fender other then that beautiful car inside and out

[@Galaxy89cars]

+Toyota4Life That probably is a fair point as they are quite recessed.

[@haruchiopagani3367]

@toyota4life. Lexus probably left some room for fatter tires to be installed by ppl who wish to modify this car ;) Can be solved easily by fitting 265's in the front and 295 or 300's in the back and it'll fit fine with the stock rims

[@Slamdoxicalz]

the paintwork loves sunk wheels though

[@KCMrecordings]

That is not its only issue

[@SteveJ-hq3jz]

Bit late to the party with this one, but - if you can remember - did it feel like a big car round London and trying to park? I'm right on the cusp of buying an LC 500 (newer model with 360-degree camera), but worried about its width on UK roads and car parks, especially with the big doors. Did you struggle at all driving on smaller roads, and getting in and out of the car in car parks?

[@Galaxy89cars]

Thanks for commenting. The doors are quite long, so they are a bit tricky when youre parked close to other cars,, but not much worse than a German coupe. The only time I felt genuinely nervous driving it was when I was coming back from Goodwood and I was on those really tight, single-track roads going through West Sussex. As long as you drive carefully in London you'll be absolutely fine and the ride is really nice so I didn't find any road surface an issue. It's a genuine lovely car, so definitely go for one if you can.

[@SteveJ-hq3jz]

@@Galaxy89cars Thanks for the heads-up. I'm being sorely tempted by a 2024 model, which has the touchscreen and 360 camera - solving all of the major issues of the previous models. I'm just not sure about buying a 5.0-litre car in an era of EVs. That plus the extra 68mm width over my i4 M50 (at least it's not as wide as a Taycan). I live in the SW and there are a lot of crappy country roads I'd be worried about going down! I think another test drive is in order.

[@niptodstan]

I’ve not heard any reviewer of this car comment on the alcantara covering on the instrument shroud. It stops the reflection on the windscreen that most cars suffer from on bright days. Plus, how does it charge and can it be driven on electric only?

[@Galaxy89cars]

+niptodstan Yes, I mention in the video the car moves away silently on electric power only. At greater speeds to engine kicks in. It is charged through the engine and regenerative braking although I'm sure a trickle charger could be useful.

[@kenwong6536]

The LC500 Lexus, NSX, and GTR wins top super car awards. Not bad!!!

[@kenwong6536]

The GTR is coming out in 2020, and will become "GTR R36" series.

[@johnkeenan4184]

Tks. Lexus are awesome cars, built to last.

[@Galaxy89cars]

Couldn't agree more!

[@bmw-e30]

Humorous and enjoyable review. Sounds like Hugh Grant doing the review---you must be living on the same street. Subscribed to hear more.

[@Galaxy89cars]

+MsCelicagt4 Thank you :)

[@novachrono2236]

Dream car...

[@whiteliketar]

This is probably the sports coupe equivalent of the LS sedan that shook the world in 1989,. Good for Lexus

[@ThumbofEpicness]

great video. keep up the great work :)

[@Galaxy89cars]

+SandboxGamesInc. (AKA Asiaboy2008) Thanks a lot!

[@Nathan.Guthrie]

another great video. cant quite decide about the car though but loving the longer videos.

[@Galaxy89cars]

+Nathan Guthrie Thanks Nathan! The LC500 range is like no other Lexus out at the moment in my opinion!

[@Nathan.Guthrie]

i would quite agree. but not my type of car particularly.

[@Galaxy89cars]

+Nathan Guthrie That's fair enough.

[@Nathan.Guthrie]

id rather have something a little less GT car and instead have a little more sport

[@jeffreygreenspan6159]

​@@Nathan.Guthrie o

[@loper20]

Nice review. What are those rattles during the driving back to dealer (from 30:40). Is it the car or your equipment?

[@Galaxy89cars]

I think they're the camera equipment etc

[@tropicalstorm339]

If I'm not mistaken, the grab handle and paddle shifters are made of magnesium alloy.

[@CrustyCrip]

"I an an englishman". Do you do Gilbert & Sullivan on the side? Very civilized review, better than the junior racer fanboys here in the US.

[@Galaxy89cars]

+Ed Arnold Haha I don't, but maybe I should... Thank you :)

[@Biorbboy]

Lovely reviewer!

[@Galaxy89cars]

Thanks!

[@louislazarus9253]

Once you've run MENU/SETUP completely and they learn VOICE COMMAND, you'll almost never have to use the trackpad.

[@lordbenny]

Very subtle review on the infotainment system!!!

[@Galaxy89cars]

Watch my full in-depth video for more!

[@Dirty44harry1]

What a bargain of a video, 2 review into one.. Lc500 and a scotch egg

[@Galaxy89cars]

🙏

[@JuniorLexus6692]

Lexus will outlast any German car or American car (corvette)...those cars age like milk with a early experation date Lexus on the other hand age like fine wine!!

[@Galaxy89cars]

+Junior Lexus I'm hearing that more and more.

[@JuniorLexus6692]

Galaxy89cars yup people have been doing much more research now a days...peoples eyes are open now especially when it comes 2 reliability.

[@purplefabian]

No car she’s like fine wine idiot

[@jabiqq]

Road trip from hell: into central London.

[@Galaxy89cars]

Haha it wasn't too bad...

[@azhariqbal1212]

A very nice beautiful car with nice review

[@Galaxy89cars]

Thanks!

[@richardw5375]

Can you not use the voice commands instead of the track pad for infotainment stuff.?

[@bluesymmetry]

take a shot every time he says 'smooth'

[@Galaxy89cars]

+bluesymmetry lol I did use that word a little too much....

[@fakeplasticempire]

Ticked all the points on the dealer brochure

[@Galaxy89cars]

+fakeplasticempire I wasn't paid to do this video. I said what I felt and found.

[@grizzle273463]

did that model come with a banana and sony bag? if so I wanna get one.

[@Galaxy89cars]

Rare optional extras I'm afraid...

[@christschool]

A van with a horn that plays Dixie, that's hilarious.

[@mrpmj00]

I test drove the LC 500 today and I can tell you that for $100k and 4 seats, I was NOT impressed. Why? 1) Poor resale value 2) No sunroof 3) I hate the Lexus computer Automatic Trans shifter because it physically does not move. Also to park, you have to visually find the P button in the console. Then to put it into drive, I can't feel the D, I have to visually see on the dash that I moved it into P and it's a weird movement in which I have to move the lever left then move it down. 4) No Apple Carplay. 5) If you're gonna have 4 seats, my head should not be hitting the back window. 6) Weird that there's 2 color stitching 7) Cupholder with a water bottle blocks a/c controls 8) Radar detector cord must be long and drag all the way back to the cigarette jack in the center console, just in front of the back seats. 9) No flat bottom steering wheel 10) Getting out of the back seat was almost impossible and I'm 47. PRO: The design on the seat is very cool like the Aston Martin DB11.

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

Now what is a 47 year old doing in the back seat of a sports coupe? Were you being driven in the LC 500 operating as an Uber transport vehicle? And who uses Apple anyway when we live in a world where we have Android?

[@mrpmj00]

@Social: Wealthier people use Apple. I had 2 Samsungs before Apple back when Android was better. Ferrari and some others ONLY offer Apple Carplay, no Android Auto. Lamborghini offered Apple Carplay 1st in 2017 and will offer Android Auto in 2018.

[@asianmanrules6]

The reason for the no flat bottom steering wheel is mainly because the LC is a GT coupe. Just wait for the more agressive LC F. thats where it will compete with likes like the M8, S-class coupe AMG.

[@asianmanrules6]

Also. Toyota/Lexus has been adding apple car play to their vehicles. Expect an update or the 2019/2020 models to come fitted with them

[@mikedenman2567]

surely you jest, poor resale value on a lexus, rediculous

[@jonneoroadster2816]

Terrible interior color... should've been brown or white. You have nice hair btw :) Love the details you noticed and not being confusingly technical, and that V6 is the best sound engine this car offers!

[@Galaxy89cars]

+Jonneo Roadster Thanks!

[@sacleocheaterz]

Jonneo Roadster interesting that you prefer the V6 hybrid sound, I would say the NA V8 sounds far nicer, much sportier.

[@user-li1mj1jx2j]

Wtf, the black interior looks fantastic

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

Brown or white? YUCK!!!!!!!!!!! Black and Gray are the only colours that are mature and won't make you sick after a few years.

[@DanielSadjadian]

Beautiful car, top notch review! Can you make a video of the V8 model?

[@Galaxy89cars]

+Daniel Sadjadian Thanks! I think it will be very hard to get time with, but I can always try

[@reconforsales7708]

hmmm this or Porsche Targa 4S- i think i will stick to a Porsche!

[@chrisiden1]

what color is this? i didnt see it in usa

[@Galaxy89cars]

It's a multi-layered pearlescent yellow.

[@anonimai]

Can't wait for the lc f

[@sferris33]

Good review but the car is of limited use to me. I guess that is good since I cannot afford it. I would rather go for the Lexus ES or LS

[@Galaxy89cars]

+Stephen Ferris Thanks! What appeals to you about the ES or LS?

[@sferris33]

Galaxy89cars roomy front and back seat, not as costly, been out a while so any issues have been resolved

[@Galaxy89cars]

Fair points!

[@datruthful]

Nice, unbiased review. Love the car... Scotch eggs though??? Lol!

[@Galaxy89cars]

+Patrick Oye lol they're good!

[@seanc242]

he looks like he's gonna cry at the end of the video.

[@Galaxy89cars]

It was emotional...lol

[@salmaolcay5683]

Sean Chin i would also cry and never forget this dream of a car *-*

[@yansue819]

Like the Video. Shall I go for Rc F or this or 911

[@Galaxy89cars]

Depends what type of this and 911 you're considering

[@yansue819]

Galaxy89cars the 500h version most likely as I drive a lot in London. 911 Carrera 991. Also like to ask if the 500h sound all right. Not expecting to be like a proper performance car.

[@Galaxy89cars]

When you put your foot down it sounds decent! Just very quiet when driving around slowly/with little throttle

[@rxonmymind8362]

Cars that cost $100,000 they can only put one cup holder there in a Grand Touring Car. So when my wife and I go on a tour down let's say the California Coast Highway 1 we would go out for coffee in the morning where exactly is she supposed to put hers? Hot coffee between her legs as she answers the phone from the kids? Or have a client that I want to drive around and he doesn't want to hold the hot coffee all the time so I give him my cup holder and I put my coffee where?

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

doors usually have cup holders too, did you look down there?

[@aurorajones8481]

Love the yellow. You dont get that color choice in the states.

[@Galaxy89cars]

It's a lovely, multi-layered, pearlescent option. I'm surprised you don't have it over there!

[@TheLadiesman180]

What inch wheels did you choose?

[@Galaxy89cars]

There is only 1 option as far as I'm aware

[@rctezluh42069]

nice video well done.

[@Galaxy89cars]

Thanks!

[@duderu4real94]

BMW i8 can rival this but I do love this car.

[@Fadic4]

lexus interiors questionable in the past....? you wut m8

[@Galaxy89cars]

Always good quality, but not as modern or ergonomic as some western competitors.

[@Tony_Rocklake]

Fadic4 That’s what I tought too! They are something for other companies to try beat.

[@aaronm1246]

Really lovely car, but I think we will have to wait a while to see how it lasts in the long run with reliability, depreciation and whatnot. Very nice though! I love the futuristic design however I think 10 speed is a little over the top. When would you need a 10 speed gearbox as opposed to a 7 speed? Seems like just something to stick in the brochure to make it look different and cool. And I guess that's what this car is, although it doesn't miss out on the unusable back seats haha.

[@KidKingdomHearts]

It's a Lexus. You really don't need to worry about any of that. Pretty much all Lexus vehicles have top marks for reliability and depreciation

[@aaronm1246]

KidKingdomHearts I guess so, don't know if this will be different because it's more of a sports car, maybe not, we'll see

[@haruchiopagani3367]

You missed the driver's seat height adjustment and the little button in the glove box that opens the boot from the passenger side :D And nothing was said about the soundsystem or rearwheel stearing (which was probably why it has a gr8 turnig circle)

[@Galaxy89cars]

+Haruchio Pagani I mentioned rear wheel steering right at the beginning actually. Pretty much everything is copyright so giving an example of the sound system wouldn't have been possible

[@haruchiopagani3367]

My bad. You did mention 4 wheel steering :)

[@bubblessamsquanch6478]

This car would be perfect if only it had some more aggressive rims

[@Alfaqmi]

Bubbles Samsquanch you can always change the rims

[@DKdoman]

That's not a 10 speed transmission, it's a eCVT mated to a 3 speed

[@Galaxy89cars]

+Bartosz Domański Technically you may be right, but it still changes through 10 steps with this being displayed.

[@tropicalstorm339]

Bartosz Domański mated to a 4 speed...

[@tolisvascos3959]

You did take your scotch eggs or did you?

[@elieza9556]

The rear seats would be used for my kids or wife or short people lol

[@issiewizzie]

how much were the scotch eggs

[@Galaxy89cars]

+Issie wizzie Too much.... But they're so good!

[@lefuedebout]

Forget the Scotch egg.. this video was more like the curates egg... good in parts. No mention was made of the role of the electric motor nor.. surprisingly as this is sure to be a sales point.. did you or didn't you have to pay the congestion charge to enter central London? Finally, as I have mentioned before, Alcantara has no place in a car this expensive. It's not a high powered performance car after all where cornering g-forces would demand a grippy seat.

[@Galaxy89cars]

+TheMister Mann As I have made an in-depth tour I didn't want this to be too technical. If you want more details then watch that! This was meant to just be a first impressions, real world test. That's it. Whether I had to or not, I paid the congestion charge. You don't have to have alcantara. It's an option included in the sport+ model.

[@miepmaster25]

Nice thumbnail

[@Galaxy89cars]

+meme Boy Thanks! It was taken by my photography partner @maxtrivedi (insta)

[@Chimpy_Mc_Gibbon]

Ah yes, anaemic orange. My favourite.

[@aaronm1246]

At 28:17 it turns into a food review xD

[@alphaomega2524]

Nice VW

[@larrywexner4163]

these can get nearly 700miles per fill....christ.

[@etaesu83]

Both look like taxis to me cause the orange and yellow

[@petitflocon647]

Tee Bee ok idiot.. if a LC500h look like a taxi.. and you look like a pathetic hater troll.

[@alphaomega2524]

Y'all actually drive

[@garfish3604]

thats a lexas rc! (the orange one)

[@Galaxy89cars]

+GarFish360 0 Yep, RC300F just as I said.

[@garfish3604]

thats not an f sport version though

[@Galaxy89cars]

+GarFish360 0 The dealer has it listed as that.

[@danielwit5708]

Good video mate, but (sorry I must say that) you don't know how to park a car lol 😂

[@MrSinobi52]

Parks like a granny.

[@HarryBaalzach]

Drives like one too, I honestly thought the in car shots were in slow-mo, I could jog faster

[@Tbland0930]

Don't like the styling much. Proportions are wrong and the design language is overwrought. This car will also age terribly, BUT I applaud Lexus for trying to shed its "boring" reputation.

[@arrowheadftball]

Lol......Tony hate Lexus much? Moronic comments only a uninformed trolling Lexus hater could make....lol🤣

[@arcticvette6573]

Slow as fuck too for that price point come the hell on Lexus step your game up!

[@petitflocon647]

Arctic Vette 1000hp 937ps 1312nm slow 😂😂😂😂? go play video games kid this is real life..

[@novachrono2236]

Dude does it really matter anymore if its fast? Why do u want more speed.. geez.. get a drag car if youre into that. This car is a grand touring car. A look at me car, elegance combined with athlete look.

[@6SLeGM]

It's a GT Car...

[@arcticvette6573]

This car is way overpriced..

[@petitflocon647]

Arctic Vette 1000hp 937ps 1312nm stop trolling kid. You won't find a car like this in germans catalogs. No hybrids and Lexus give everything.. no stupid options... go buy a german and you'll pay 20k more to have same equipments .. just please stop ridiculise yourself now showing that you know nothing and you just a hater ... this is gettin' embarrassing for everyone.