Lexus LC LC 500 vs LC 500 Convertible
Verdict
The Lexus LC LC 500 is the rational pick here at RM 1,379,000, because the Lexus LC LC 500 Convertible asks RM 1,479,000 yet keeps the same 4,969 cc petrol V8, 470 hp, 540 Nm, rear-wheel drive and 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time. Top speed, fuel use, boot space, airbags, warranty and even RM10,991 annual road tax are identical. For a Malaysian buyer, the RM100,000 gap buys no measurable gain in the specs shown; check the equipment list before paying for the dearer trim.
Pick the Lexus LC LC 500 if you want the same performance, safety count and running-cost figures for RM100,000 less.
Pick the Lexus LC LC 500 Convertible if its trim appeal matters enough to you to pay more despite identical listed mechanicals and performance.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LC LC 500 RM 1,379,000; Lexus LC LC 500 Convertible RM 1,479,000
- Engine output: Lexus LC LC 500 470 hp/540 Nm; Lexus LC LC 500 Convertible 470 hp/540 Nm
- Acceleration: Lexus LC LC 500 0-100 km/h in 4.4 s; Lexus LC LC 500 Convertible 4.4 s
- Fuel economy and CO₂: Lexus LC LC 500 8.6 L/100km and 267 g/km; Lexus LC LC 500 Convertible 8.6 L/100km and 267 g/km
- Boot space: Lexus LC LC 500 197 L; Lexus LC LC 500 Convertible 197 L
- Road tax: Lexus LC LC 500 RM 10,991/year; Lexus LC LC 500 Convertible RM 10,991/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,379,000✓ | RM 1,479,000 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 4,969 cc | 4,969 cc |
| Power | 470 hp | 470 hp |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 s | 4.4 s |
| Top speed | 270 km/h | 270 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| CO₂ | 267 g/km | 267 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm | 4,770 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,345 mm | 1,345 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Boot space | 197 L | 197 L |
| Fuel tank | 82 L | 82 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 8 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 10,991 | RM 10,991 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
LC 500
- RM100,000 cheaper
- Same 470 hp and 540 Nm
- Same 8 airbags and AEB
- Still has RM10,991 annual road tax
- Small 197 L boot
- No listed performance advantage over the Convertible
LC 500 Convertible
- Same 4.4 s 0-100 km/h time
- Same 270 km/h top speed
- Same 5-year warranty
- Costs RM100,000 more
- No listed power, torque or fuel-use gain
- Same 197 L boot
LC 500 vs LC 500 Convertible FAQ
Is the Lexus LC LC 500 or Lexus LC LC 500 Convertible better?
The Lexus LC LC 500 is better value on paper. It has the same 470 hp, 540 Nm, 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time, 8 airbags and 5-year warranty while costing RM100,000 less.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LC LC 500 Convertible costs RM100,000 more than the Lexus LC LC 500, at RM 1,479,000 versus RM 1,379,000.
Do they perform differently?
No. Both use a 4,969 cc petrol engine with 470 hp and 540 Nm, rear-wheel drive and a conventional automatic gearbox. Both do 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and top out at 270 km/h.