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Old Apr 8, 2020 | 10:14 AM
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Modest updates including less weight, new colors

Android Auto is now included



The luxury automaker has made a number of minor changes to the suspension, infotainment and color schemes.

Starting under the skin, Lexus found some weight savings in the wheels and suspension. In fact, the new LC has 22 fewer pounds of unsprung weight thanks to lighter rear wheels, aluminum lower control arms, high-strength steel springs, and tubular anti-roll bars rather than solid ones. Lexus says that these improvements along with retuned shocks should give the new LC a softer, smoother ride. That's not all, as Lexus is now including its Active Cornering Assist technology to the stability control system, which brakes the inside wheels in turns to improve cornering ability. Lexus also adjusted the shift logic for the transmissions in both the V8 LC 500 and hybrid LC 500h to be smoother and more responsive.

Users of Android phones will also be pleased to know that Android Auto will be standard equipment on the 2021 LC. Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa integration will also continue to be standard. So however you like to interact with your phone and media, you'll be covered.

There are a few color updates, too. Cadmium Orange and Nori Green Pearl have been added as exterior colors. The latter you may remember from the limited edition 2020 Lexus Inspiration Series model. Inside, black and tan interiors stick around, while the Rioja Red option is replaced by Flare Red. Sadly, the Bespoke White interior, which featured indigo and orange leather and suede has been discontinued.

Pricing and availability for the 2021 Lexus LC has not yet been announced.
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Old Apr 8, 2020 | 10:49 AM
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Nice little continuous improvement initiatives by Lexus. Beautiful silver color.
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Old Apr 8, 2020 | 10:50 AM
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Such beautiful cars. I wish I could get one...
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I'm really thinking this may be my next car, keep the LS too.
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I love this design, glad they kept the changes skin deep. I may decide to purchase one of these with the hopeful earnings I expect from the dip in the stock markets.
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Old Apr 8, 2020 | 02:26 PM
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Beautiful, but overpriced.
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Nice evolution of the LC
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Old Apr 8, 2020 | 03:25 PM
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Amazing car - i hope they didn’t mess up the exhaust sound.

I may consider one in the future if it depreciates enough.

One of the most enjoyable cars i have driven.
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I'm not a fan of green paint, but Nori is one of the nicer versions I've seen. Audi just brought out a similar shade called "District Green."
However, getting rid of the posh white interior option is a step in the wrong direction.
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My only issue with the LC is the trunk size.
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Originally Posted by Lurker9
My only issue with the LC is the trunk size.
The back seats are just decorative.
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Originally Posted by EZZ
The back seats are just decorative.
I don't need the back seats, but I need trunk space for golf equipment. My gen 1 NSX has two seats and a much bigger trunk.
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Originally Posted by Lurker9
I don't need the back seats, but I need trunk space for golf equipment. My gen 1 NSX has two seats and a much bigger trunk.
Exactly. Just fold the seats down.
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I don’t believe the seats fold down
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I don’t believe the seats fold down
You are correct! Unfortunately they don’t fold down.
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