The 2026 Lexus LC presents a compelling luxury coupe option with a robust V8 engine and rear-wheel drive.
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Specifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | coupe | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | coupe | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | chassis_cab | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | chassis_cab | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | coupe | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | coupe | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 471 hp | 398 lb-ft | V8 |
| 2020 | coupe | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | coupe | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | Electronic Continuously Variable (e-CVT) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | coupe | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | 150 | 5.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Standard | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Standard | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 4 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 4 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 113, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113 | 20 | 20 | — |
| 2020 | 4 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 113, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113 | 20 | 20 | — |
| 2019 | 4 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | — | — | — | — | CD + Stereo |
| 2018 | 4 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 113, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113 | 20 | 20 | — |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | blindSpotIntervention | laneCenteringAssist | parkAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2024 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2023 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2022 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional |
| 2021 | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2020 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2019 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | optional |
| 2018 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | optional |
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
The 2026 Lexus LC presents a compelling luxury coupe option with a robust V8 engine and rear-wheel drive.
The 2025 Lexus LC presents an average reliability picture, but a significant number of recalls for the rearview camera system warrants careful inspection.
The 2024 Lexus LC presents an average reliability profile, with a significant concentration of recalls focused on the rearview camera system.
The 2023 Lexus LC presents an excellent reliability score of 8.5, bolstered by zero recalls and complaints.
The 2022 Lexus LC presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls or complaints logged by NHTSA.
The 2021 Lexus LC presents an exceptional ownership proposition with a stellar reliability record and no reported recalls or consumer complaints.
The 2020 Lexus LC stands out for its exceptional reliability, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.
The 2019 Lexus LC offers exceptional reported reliability with zero recalls and zero consumer complaints, earning an 'Excellent' verdict.
The 2018 Lexus LC presents an exceptional reliability record with zero recalls and complaints, earning it an excellent rating.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 9 published LC reports, covering 2018 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Lexus LC presents a compelling luxury coupe option with a robust V8 engine and rear-wheel drive.
Published year coverage: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
There is no single reliability answer for every Lexus LC. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 lexus lc presents a compelling luxury coupe option with a robust v8 engine and rear-wheel drive. and the 2026 lexus lc offers significant style and performance, but its value as a used purchase hinges on careful inspection. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
9 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
Across Carfocal's published LC guides, recurring problem areas include Brake Pads and Rotors, Battery, and Cooling System Hoses. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake Pads and Rotors, Battery, and Cooling System Hoses.