Lexus LC

The 2026 LC in brief

The 2026 Lexus LC is a minicompact car offered with a 5.0L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 187 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,539 lb (500 2dr Convertible).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 25 highway), 11% worse than the 2026 minicompact car average of 20.3 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

The Lexus LC has 9 model years in our data, from 2018 to 2026, classed as Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars.

Its most efficient year was 2020 at 30 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 30 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the unknown or other (7), structure › body (4), fuel/propulsion system (3).

Buying used? 2023 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2018 is the year to avoid.

2019 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 6 campaigns and 14 owner complaints.

How the 2018 LC compares

The 2018 Lexus LC is a subcompact car offered with 2 engines (3.5L 6-cyl and 5.0L 8-cyl), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 187 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,266 lb (500 2dr Coupe).

About the Lexus LC

The Lexus LC is a grand tourer manufactured by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota. Based on the 2012 LF-LC Concept, it was revealed at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It replaced the SC, which was produced from 1991 to 2010. The LC is the first Lexus model to utilize the GA-L platform, which, along with other components, is shared with the full-size XF50 series LS sedan. According to Lexus, the name "LC" stands for "Luxury Coupe".

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