Fewer than 10 examples of the new Lexus LC Convertible Limited Editions will be offered in Australia to introduce us to this latest model from the upmarket Japanese company. They will be finished in Structural Blue exterior colour complemented by an exclusive, nautical white-and-blue semi-aniline leather-accented interior.
Structural Blue is a fascinating paint. Compared with existing blue pigments – where light is absorbed once and blue light reflected – a multi-layer construction enhances the interference effect on the light to reflect higher luminescence and saturation.
This special colour in the introductory model is matched by a blue four-layer fabric roof, and unique limited edition scuff plate.
Customers will be able to tailor their vehicle to match their personal taste thanks to 40 available exterior colour, interior trim and roof colour combinations.
This includes 10 exterior colours – Carnelian, Khaki Metal, Titanium, Deep Blue, Zinnia Yellow, Infrared, Graphite Black, Sonic Silver, White Nova and Slate Grey.
Exterior colour can be paired with black trim and black roof, flare red trim and black roof, ochre trim and beige roof, or ochre trim and black roof.
The aluminium and magnesium hydraulic roof mechanism can be lowered in 15 seconds at up to 50km/h. it
Adjustable neck heaters are installed for cold-weather driving when the roof is lowered.
The 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 petrol engine makes 351kW of power at 7100rpm and 540Nm of torque at 4800rpm in the LC 500 Convertible. It drives the rear wheels through a retuned 10-speed automatic transmission.
Every buyer of the LC Convertible will also gain a three-year membership to the recently announced Lexus Encore Platinum Owner Benefits program.
This builds on the Lexus Encore program and its exclusive hotel and dining benefits, money-can’t-buy experiences and Lexus Service Experience – featuring DriveCare5 24/7 roadside assistance and capped-price servicing including personalised servicing pick-up and drop-off from home or work, and loan vehicle.
Lexus Encore Platinum includes access to Lexus on Demand, allowing Members to swap into another Lexus (subject to availability) at local or interstate dealerships, or Qantas valet at Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth airports.
Using a Lexus App, members can make four bookings, up to eight days at a time, across their three-year membership.
Lexus Australia Chief Executive Scott Thompson said, “The flagship LC Convertible will offer the most elite and demanding luxury customer an incredible blend of virtues.
“It is unrivalled to combine a stunning exterior with perfect Takumi craftsmanship and interior luxury, mixed with an incredible V8 sound and engaging rear-wheel drive handling – now with the emotion and precision of a Lexus convertible roof design.”
LEXUS LC CONVERTIBLE
By EWAN KENNEDY, Marque Motoring
CAPTION: Sleek lines of new Lexus LC Convertible are pleasing to the eye.
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Fewer than 10 examples of the new Lexus LC Convertible Limited Editions will be offered in Australia to introduce us to this latest model from the upmarket Japanese company. They will be finished in Structural Blue exterior colour complemented by an exclusive, nautical white-and-blue semi-aniline leather-accented interior.
Structural Blue is a fascinating paint. Compared with existing blue pigments – where light is absorbed once and blue light reflected – a multi-layer construction enhances the interference effect on the light to reflect higher luminescence and saturation.
This special colour in the introductory model is matched by a blue four-layer fabric roof, and unique limited edition scuff plate.
Customers will be able to tailor their vehicle to match their personal taste thanks to 40 available exterior colour, interior trim and roof colour combinations.
This includes 10 exterior colours – Carnelian, Khaki Metal, Titanium, Deep Blue, Zinnia Yellow, Infrared, Graphite Black, Sonic Silver, White Nova and Slate Grey.
Exterior colour can be paired with black trim and black roof, flare red trim and black roof, ochre trim and beige roof, or ochre trim and black roof.
The aluminium and magnesium hydraulic roof mechanism can be lowered in 15 seconds at up to 50km/h. it
Adjustable neck heaters are installed for cold-weather driving when the roof is lowered.
The 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 petrol engine makes 351kW of power at 7100rpm and 540Nm of torque at 4800rpm in the LC 500 Convertible. It drives the rear wheels through a retuned 10-speed automatic transmission.
Every buyer of the LC Convertible will also gain a three-year membership to the recently announced Lexus Encore Platinum Owner Benefits program.
This builds on the Lexus Encore program and its exclusive hotel and dining benefits, money-can’t-buy experiences and Lexus Service Experience – featuring DriveCare5 24/7 roadside assistance and capped-price servicing including personalised servicing pick-up and drop-off from home or work, and loan vehicle.
Lexus Encore Platinum includes access to Lexus on Demand, allowing Members to swap into another Lexus (subject to availability) at local or interstate dealerships, or Qantas valet at Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth airports.
Using a Lexus App, members can make four bookings, up to eight days at a time, across their three-year membership.
Lexus Australia Chief Executive Scott Thompson said, “The flagship LC Convertible will offer the most elite and demanding luxury customer an incredible blend of virtues.
“It is unrivalled to combine a stunning exterior with perfect Takumi craftsmanship and interior luxury, mixed with an incredible V8 sound and engaging rear-wheel drive handling – now with the emotion and precision of a Lexus convertible roof design.”
