Name A Sexier Car.. 2024 Lexus LC500H Bespoke Review

[@jimmy-buffett]

As a person who has owned two LC500's -- the second a bespoke '24 convertible in this ultrasonic blue / caramel color scheme, it's beautiful -- I've always wondered who buys this car in hybrid spec. "I want the most beautiful car Lexus has ever built...but without the 2nd best sounding engine Lexus has ever put in a car"? Less than 1% (3 / 371) of LC's in the pipeline right now are hybrids. 82% are convertibles, which can't be hybrids due to the folding top and hybrid battery using the same space. A bespoke LC500H is truly a unicorn. A weird unicorn that would probably sit on the lot for 6 months before selling, but still a unicorn.

[@brandonholmes112]

the v8 is the only way to go

[@simon_969]

Perhaps bespoke cars are built to order so this thing has a buyer already maybe

[@randywl8925]

I don't suppose that car body could be put on a 68 Camaro frame after a little tweaking. 😁 Absolutely beautiful car inside and out, but I'd never own something I couldn't maintain 100 % by myself. It sure looks like a fun car.

[@Orney]

@@randywl8925 lol boomer

[@jimmy-buffett]

@@simon_969 some dealers order bespoke cars for their inventory, but this is a press fleet car so I think this was just corporate showing what they could do. The shame of this specific example is that the main reason most people get a bespoke car is to include some of the cosmetic options that Lexus puts on the Inspiration Edition cars. Like black trim and the IE wheels, neither of which this car has.

[@Notasheepleandneverwillbe]

The LC 500 is definitely a car that looks better in real life than on film . The colour makes a pretty big difference too .

[@SeanWoolcock]

The phoenix yellow this car comes in is absolutely beautiful.

[@Marc_prime]

How does the green look? It seems almost camo green in pictures, but would be my preference

[@SeanWoolcock]

@@Marc_prime looks like an evolution of the millenium jade the old gtrs used to come in would not be my choice of colour but again beautiful.

[@theharbingerofconflation]

nothing will ever be as iconic as Sarahs "shteel conshtruction"

[@Keith_White]

That and shport mode.

[@paulm749]

Add a Scottish brogue at a lower pitch and... _Voila!_ Sean Connery!

[@jfan4reva]

@@paulm749 Or at least a woman Sean Connery could have fallen in love with....

[@vegan678]

Alumínium

[@NotNowCato1254]

​@@vegan678 Yes 2 x 'i's. That is correct 😉

[@lokerola]

The interior is flat out gorgeous.

[@johntamlyn6383]

Absolutely! And it’s not all in black like so many car interiors.

[@JasonSimonSmith]

Yeah WOW stunning !!

[@DavidKAnderson]

One of my very favorite interiors _ever_...

[@adam872]

You're not wrong

[@Charleywex]

It looked better before the screen. :( But I understand why they did what they did.

[@fredericdeblois]

I'm happy for you that Lexus and Mercedes send you superb sports cars from time to time. You get to drive them and we get to watch a great car review, if we don't get to drive them. Maybe Porsche US will notice one day that you're one of the best YT car channel. 🙏

[@GoogleOns-ys9ms]

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[@mononeo]

Sarah-N-Tuned is a breath of fresh air on the interwebs of negativity. You rise above the rest! The nerdiness is kind of adorkable.

[@akazi1582]

WOWOW!!!! SO EPIC AND KAWAII!!😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@fred420]

Not really a Lexus fan but this car is absolutely stunning. It's like a work of art, beautiful!

[@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248]

Just curious... if you're not a fan of Lexus what are you a fan of?

[@fred420]

@@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248 BMW / Audi

[@SamLoki]

@@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248 AMG

[@martyn_g]

Quite possibly the most beautiful car in production right now. The bonus is that it’s probably the most reliable with the best build quality;)

[@madkabal]

the LC500 is a Japanese Aston Martin at home. and Its great.

[@yume8380]

I agree, a much much more reliable Aston Martin, when your real Aston Martin is in the shop all the time this is the GT to get!!!!

[@IronmanV5]

We always enjoy you reviews, Sarah.

[@bsmirnov]

"if I owned this car I'd have to vacuum my roof into triangles" - so Sarah.

[@leonb2637]

Another sign of her OCD.

[@frankcoffey]

I think I would go for alternating stripes.

[@bradzimmerman3171]

Once you remove the “engine cover” toss it in the garbage-just like hubcaps and bumper stickers they are totally useless-Sarah is the best…!

[@gregansen544]

Hey, I was gestating a comment on exactly this. 13:24.

[@tovarisch3039]

It is fairly idiot proof and has fruit and robot compatibility

[@robertcoleman5149]

"Fruit and Robot compatibility" that is priceless.

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

totally OG Sarah comment

[@Andriig75]

New here?😅

[@raullasvegas]

Love those pants! I also really like the LC500, but the V8. I totally agree with you about the value of the V8 in 10 years. I also wish the twin turbo was actually produced.

[@jacobbio]

That interior color and materials used looks like a masterpiece, so beautiful

[@joecutro7318]

Beyond all the tech, engine and performance specs, this is probably the most aesthetically beautiful production car on the market. The design is truly stunning and will stand up for a very long time. Thanks for a super review as always, Sarah!

[@Uncle-Duncan-Shack]

That interior is a place one would want to live in 247, gorgeous!! Not often I am impressed with a luxury car, but this one ticks the boxes. Because of how understated and classy it is, along with such nice quality. Thanks for the review Sarah, I enjoyed this one!

[@alphabeta8403]

3:00 Aisin transmission; KYB dampers 6:35 Drive modes 7:45 3.5L 354 HP 8:55 Better weight distribution 9:45 Doesn’t feel heavy; handles great 11:55 Bespoke 13:00 Infotainment 15:00 No V8 soundtrack 16:30 29 MPG

[@wbryanj]

Finally a car that scores up to up to you, so fine. All the looks and great flavor. If I didn't need space for a walker, I'd be all over it. Thank you Sarah for being an awesome reviewer, touching the things that truly matter.

[@davidpavlich8939]

"....broccoli in your teeth..." 🤣🤣🤣🤣 My dream car...V8, of course. GS 350 owner.

[@CyFi6]

This is what build quality looks like

[@snakehandler87]

This channel is officially in my new favorite car review channel...

[@brianwalker9185]

What a beast. As you were under the car, seeing all the engineering, all I could think of is the complexity...and why insurance companies are using complexity to justify insurance increases. It's becoming harder to repair. That interior is amazing. Well done Sarah. Be well.

[@bjshifflett5408]

Sarah's reviews are every bit as beautiful as this Lexus-

[@craig2web]

It's not sold here in the U.S. (yet), but the MG Cyberster is gorgeous, and I think it starts for the equivalent of about $50k, and it's electric. Probably my top dream car right now. Bring it to the U.S. MG!

[@angelas4681]

This car is a work of art.

[@mtlee234]

You are 100% right. The V8 version will for sure go up in value cause they won't make a lot anymore. Even the rumor LFA will not have a V8. The most likely formula will be V6 turbo plus 2 electric motors front and rear. That's it.

[@chadpurser]

Those wheels look so much better than previous models!

[@Jay-sb2xs]

I love the color combination the blue color with the peanut leather interior!!!!💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@jfan4reva]

Gotta wonder how many cows died to provide that leather....

[@Jay-sb2xs]

@@jfan4reva everyone knows about

[@janjaap2598]

Only the seats are real leather!

[@Jay-sb2xs]

@@janjaap2598 hopefully

[@DavidKAnderson]

This is the GT I'd buy regardless of how much my budget was. Gorgeous, impeccably built, and you can still get a NA V8 (for at least a little while longer).

[@peterkassner3552]

well done... finally somebody with some common sense. Every reviewer of any Lexus has always slagged off the touch pad setup they used, but it is superior and safer than a glossy , finger print accumulating touchscreen. Bastardising that beautiful sweeping centre console that the LC used to have, now with an impractical touchscreen, was a crime. And can you imagine that glossy touchscreen in the convertible? Unuseable.

[@NotNowCato1254]

Agree absolutely. Using a touchscreen on the move, especially on a less than perfect surface, is at best frustrating, at worst bloody dangerous. I understand with some research and effort the functions may be set up to be voice-controlled. If so, it doesn't matter which type you've got.

[@Jason-ml3vs]

I would love to have one. The design is as perfect as it gets.

[@richardhunt809]

It’s so beautiful inside and out that I almost don’t care about the sound or performance

[@philbarbato]

The interior looks like a concept from the 90s. Gorgeous.

[@MIGUZZZZ]

The best interior spec I’ve ever seen.

[@marinoint]

The Lexus LC has the best build quality out of all the cars on the market.

[@jonelmer3518]

The color combination for the outside and inside is on point!

[@jonelmer3518]

The wheels on this car are beautiful!

[@Jinx7red]

13:57 "Fruit and Robot" lol!!!! Love it!!!!🤣😂🥰

[@stephanieroberts1394]

The LC 500 has been a favorite for sure.

[@telemarktumalo6978]

Great review. And, beautiful car. The interior of that baby is fantastic!

[@hewitsonp]

Great review. The quality of your delivery, editing and the graphics are phenomenal

[@McTroyd]

Love the infinity brake lights and smoked acrylic console. Very fitting finishing details of a "bespoke" car. 👍

[@ΝεοκλήςΠαπαδόπουλος-δ8ε]

This car is the top of the Japanese technology!!!Love at first sight!!!

[@mrmister385]

4,400 lb 2 door Coupe !?!?! Damnnnnnnnnn................ That weighs more than my 2020 BMW M550 with a twin turbo V8 inside. Interior is gorgeous on the Lexus!

[@edheldude]

It's a hybrid, though the ICE V8 version weighs quite a bit.

[@mrmister385]

@@edheldude Yea, but it's still a coupe. My M550xi is a full size 4 door sedan, loaded with every option, and comes in under this puppy

[@indyrock8148]

​@@mrmister385BMW did a magnificent job making the g30 lightweight. I have a 530i MSport. Same kerb weight as a 3 series. A 5 is a whole different world to a 3 though.

[@GregZentTrumpetMan]

It’s approaching 70’s ElDorado poundage!

[@paulm749]

That's almost 1,000 lbs. heavier than my Toyota Tacoma _truck._

[@hattrick-df4bo]

Beautiful car, great video.... thanks for all you do, Sarah!!

[@daviddarmanin2188]

This is a gorgeous car, it suites the gorgeous girl thats reviewing it! Both gorgeous! ❤

[@GM-fh5jp]

The V8 model that came with the candy apple/red wine paint job looks astounding in real life. It looks so 21st century spacey on the street. Very very nice car.

[@djplonghead5403]

What I love about cars from the 60’s is that they have so many colors and a basically bespoke.

[@michellefoster262]

i hate fake exhaust tips its one of my pet peeves with the current auto industry with fake exhaust noises also where did you get those leather pants theyre fantastic

[@Gritt982]

One of the most gorgeous vehicles ever. It's up there with the 1960s e class. Very pretty.

[@kirknewton100]

Beautiful car, but as you rightly say, dating. It's a car to be seen in though. Love the metallic green.

[@jody024]

You look so happy and giddy in that car, great to see.

[@Smb-cm5ry]

I cant help but notice that you get all the vehicles for review first on the interweb then i see the same vehicle on all the other guys sites later , that says a lot about our favorite car reviewer !!!

[@ごめんね-t8s]

I own this car in Japan. Of course, everyone's living situation is different, but I frequently go to my vacation home, so the massive fuel tank (over 80 liters) is very reassuring. I think Japanese drivers who enjoy this car buy it exactly for that reason. It might seem strange to seek economy in a luxury car, but even if the mirrors or aero parts get scratched, they can be fixed in a day, which is very beneficial for peace of mind. Once you experience that, it's hard to find a reason to drive any other coupe here😇

[@Jay-sb2xs]

You look absolutely beautiful today Sarah!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@garyworokevich2524]

I love your work

[@technosworld2]

I love it....but I love the V8 more as well....someday I'll own one

[@teddystoner8288]

Even at a 100k it'll be more reliable than any of the European garbage new.

[@robertf9521]

Saw a candy red one yesterday.. and yes it is a beautiful ride✌️

[@NickHolum]

This is the best review… for many reasons.

[@Peanutdenver]

I like reasons.

[@scottharper9645]

High performance cars get bad gas mileage with in-town driving doing errands so a hybrid version raises the overall gas mileage. A pluggable allows you to drive around during the day, stay within the max battery range, and fill up your car only once every two to three months!

[@hhattingh]

Great review! I wanted the V8 LC500 but after this I may actually give the hybrid a chance. Goals!

[@davidbaron6647]

Perfect Sarah, 😊 Beautiful car.

[@frankbodenschatz173]

The fact you fit in the back seat and can drive in those shoes is amazing.

[@videomaniac108]

An all black Nissan 370z sport coupe 6MT with a Fast Intentions dual x-pipe cat back exhaust, Stillen Gen 3 long tube intake and a dyno tune. Add gloss black forged magnesium wheels, with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (240) tires for a car weight of about 3266 lbs and peak crankshaft hp of about 387. All of this is done for considerably less than half the price of that car, which carries much more weight and produces less horsepower.

[@4ndy530]

I'm jealous of the pointer! 😂 Nice pronunciation of "Aluminium" well done! 👌

[@archeman2]

Love the Sugar Cubes!

[@startdale5547]

I love that car. So bloody gorgeous.

[@jimschmidt4089]

Your reviews are awesome. Thank you for having so much fun with them and for making them fun to watch.

[@louietramposch4559]

311 is a great band 🤟👽🤓🎬

[@ybuszone]

Beautiful and cars not bad

[@IvanDoh]

Given that the hybrid is $3300 more expensive than the V8 (base prices compared), it's not about saving bucks on gas, more about being environmentally or posh neighbourhood cautious. I've seen this car as 2020 Inspiration Series model in Nori Green Pearl and it looked absolutely gorgeous. Too bad you don't see this car on the roads often... ever.

[@NotNowCato1254]

@IvanDoh: Agree wholeheartedly. That Nori Green finish looks sensational on this car 😍

[@John.Christopher]

STILL the most gorgeous car

[@mrmister385]

Google a used LC500 V8 for sale. They're all over 100k. Sarah is spot on. This last ICE V8 offered by Lexus (yota) will only INCREASE in value.

[@michaelneal6589]

I have wanted 1 of these since they were launched

[@antonialeitz9179]

Most beautiful car since the E-type.

[@uglybob7505]

This car looks GORGEOUS !!!!! Wee bit out of my price bracket......I drive a Toyota which is nearly a Lexus right ? Right ?????? 🙂 Great video Sarah, thanks for sharing 🙂

[@MegaRetr]

This car is a work of art)))

[@sdlausen1]

LOVE the new wheels!

[@richardfarmer6570]

Had a chance to drive a 2022 LC500h a couple years ago and was really surprised by the performance for a hybrid.

[@SPACEMAN_fkYT]

It is a cool looking cage. The seats look comfortable and the blue color is deep.

[@RocktCityTim]

As the owner of a 2004 LS430UL, sexy is in the DNA! The only thing that would make that particular car sexier is the Flame Yellow paint!

[@benjaminlusskin3211]

Great vids! These are one of my fave production cars. I have said for years the only luxury brand I would own was Lexus and this is the best of the brand.

[@CarsSimplified]

That's a great interior! The dark red and black option is indeed quite a nice choice!

[@LesterSuggs]

Brake Test 4:31 Launch Test 7:10 Driving Impression 9:42

[@chrislang2341]

Saw two v8 LC500’s yesterday in, MN. Enjoying my SC430 and anticipating my search for a nice one owner LC500 once my mortgage is gone in a few years, the SC430 will remain in the line up too. Another person I cross paths with in the community has a Ferrari collection and his daily driver is his SC430. I really can’t imagine buying the hybrid, still a beautiful car but the V8 is the heart of the artful beauty that the car is.

[@2URLex]

The TT V6 started in the LS500. They won’t compromise sales between the two by offering the same engines possibly.

[@armschoolc32]

It's ok, rear sway bar above subframe, Mercedes Benz done that 30 years ago with the W202 C Class. People have their ways getting around it.

[@Fevebblefester]

This may have been said before but picking your colors, interiors, powertrain and so much else was normal until at least the 1980’s.

[@nedra93]

11:55 One of the best songs ever recorded!

[@davidsimmons6197]

Bespoke, that's how so many cars were in the 60's and 70's. You sat down with the salesman and picked your options and had the car built for you. That's why there are so many 1 off vehicles back in the day.

[@deucedaprodeuca]

I'll take the V8 version. One of the best sounding cars ever.

[@pierrelafleur3902]

The best by far conception for car presentation. Fantastic

[@mcutrim72]

This is the most 80's Vivid car review ever🎉 Thank you 🎉

[@peterhowells7309]

Greetings from Scotland! Damn, that's heavy for a coupe! Nearly as heavy as my Bimmer 740d G11. That said, it's pretty quick 0-60 but heavy on fuel which makes sense.

[@Fluterra]

Lexus is focussed on cost cutting, not like the original focus on perfection. You’ll notice the front wheels (track width) is less than the wheel arch body width. It’s a glaring difference in width! Like the from wheels are too narrow.

[@kevinlyon9501]

Love the interior, though could be a full time job keeping it clean.

[@elcrazy2910]

I will buy the v8 just for the engine noise nothing else beautiful car with a beautiful engine sound

[@garyworokevich2524]

I shall be chatty today. Absolutely love anything Lexus 500.......V8 or Hybrid. The engineering is stellar. Sarah's reviews are stellar Sarah....I salute your dentist. Crimson lipstick is gorgeous. The stretchy pants and pumps are fabulous. A simple light blue shirt........the upper buttons are under a great deal of stress😁 I was immensely entertained. Woroky out.

[@lucasokeefe7935]

A Jaguar F-Type is the car I'm working my way up to from my BRZ. THIS, though. This is my dream car.

[@stucook8622]

Thanks Sarah! 🌻🐧

[@Scoharr]

Yes the glorious Lexus V-8 engine note is addictive. But the hybrid would be nice to live with when you are stuck in LA traffic, or parking at Whole Foods, or sneaking out the back. Seeing as the convertible is V-8 only, the potential future unicorn value of the hybrid coupe may be a factor. Maybe.