Lexus LC500 Cabriolet -

DR

Original lines, a canvas soft top (a first at Lexus!), A blue paint that does not go unnoticed and reminds of luxury marinas: during our test, this LC500 Cabriolet caused a sensation!

And we don't romance anything.

At the exit of a Parisian crossroads, stuck in a line, a motorist threw us a "This is the car!"

" very enthusiastic.

It must be said, on the one hand, that we are less likely to cross a Lexus LC500 than a Porsche 911, a Mercedes AMG GT or even a BMW 8 Series. It must also be said that Lexus says no more, no less , that she wanted to create the most beautiful convertible in the world.

You are the only judges.

Lexus LC500 Cabriolet - DR

Take it easy…

Well, the competitors mentioned above are all sportier than the LC500 Cabriolet, that's a fact.

However, the latter embeds a large V8 5 liters of 464 horsepower which does not let it drag itself, the 0 to 100 km / h being executed in only 5 seconds.

But with its 2 tons and a brake pedal that could have been more biting, the whole rather invites to the ride.

We take advantage of the comfort of the seats, leathers and other materials of excellent quality, atypical shapes of the cabin… This car would relax anyone, even a Robert de Niro very upset.

Lexus LC500 Cabriolet - DR

Hair in the wind, even in winter!

The 10-speed automatic handles shifting very well on its own, though it could be more responsive when you need to downshift for sudden acceleration.

It takes 15 seconds, up to 50 km / h, to "drop" the canvas top.

Lexus LC500 Cabriolet - DR

This convertible has all the equipment you need, and please come as standard, so you don't get cold, even in winter: heated seats and steering wheel, advanced air conditioning system that is perfectly concentrated in the interior and not go out and, finally, heating for the neck integrated in the headrests.

And there, we take full advantage of the vocalizations of this gasoline V8 which sounds like no other: it is neither the American rumble, nor the ardor of the German twin-turbo V8s.

It's yet another sound, a perfect blend of elegance and sportiness ... In addition, except during cold starts, it can be very discreet at low speed.

Lexus LC500 Cabriolet - DR

Refinement

At low revs, we are therefore more in refinement, torque and discretion.

Then, from about 4,000 rpm, it begins to let go of the cavalry, in a more bewitching sound.

In short: thanks to this engine, in Paris traffic jams, we were fine.

Finally, we understand each other ... And in dynamic ride mode, we were good too.

This LC500 Cabriolet was designed not to go on the circuit, or even to play sports, but to experience Grand Touring Japanese style.

In other words, comfort in all circumstances, power when you need it, and refinement that relaxes you.

We really appreciated this Japanese know-how, which still amounts to € 130,990.

However, when we look at the prices of the competition, this Lexus is well worth them, especially since there are no options to select from the catalog!

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