3 WORST AND 5 BEST THINGS ABOUT THE 2024 LEXUS LC500H (HYBRID)

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The Lexus LC500h hybrid is reviewed, with the hosts acknowledging its striking styling and exceptional interior quality as major strengths. The GT experience is lauded as superior to competitors like the Mercedes SL and Porsche 911, offering a supple ride and refined cabin. However, the hybrid powertrain, while delivering improved fuel economy (around 29-30 MPG) and decent low-end torque, is seen as a compromise, losing some of the "soul" and rawness of the V8 model due to its CVT-based transmission. Practicality is limited, particularly cargo space, though rear-seat room is surprisingly adequate. Despite the hybrid's improvements and a price point significantly lower than the SL, the V8 remains the preferred choice for the reviewers, who suggest saving money and fuel costs by opting for the V8. Key Pros: - Stunning, head-turning exterior styling. - High-quality, luxurious, and well-built interior. - Excellent GT experience, superior to competitors in ride comfort and refinement. - Improved fuel economy over the V8. - Decent low-end torque for around-town driving. Key Cons: - Loss of "soul" and character compared to the V8. - Inconsistent and sometimes "goofy" CVT transmission behavior. - Limited cargo space. - V8 model is still preferred by reviewers.