2021 Lexus LC500 Review // A Ridiculously Underrated $100,000 Masterclass 

Thanks everyone for the kind words on this video. We are kind of blown away by the response from you all. Thanks for continuing to watch and support! It means the world.

This is gonna be one of those cars that the majority didn’t appreciate during its time but everyone will WANT in 15-20 years. It will be a future classic for sure.

Lexus: engine sound RU-vid subtitles: [Applause] Me: yes.

Lexus is the only company I trust to make a car like this truly reliable and durable. The Germans certainly can't do it. That dependability is the most fundamental of luxuries, and nobody does it better than Toyota / Lexus. By combining that with incredible beauty and charisma, Lexus has made the LC500 something I actually lust after. I Want This Car.

I pulled up in my LC 500 at our local Porsche dealership. A small crowd of employees came to look at the car, because it is quite rare and unusual. There was a McLaren 720 there as well, and they all passed it to check out the Lexus 😂

Heart: "Wow, this is a *perfect* GT car" Brain: "The infotainm-" Heart: "It's perfect, I want one!" Brain: "The touchpad is sh-" Heart: "IT'S PERFECT"

The content you guys continue to put out is unparalleled on this platform and I say that with utmost certainty. I absolutely love it.

I absolutely love the LC500. Its not trying to beat the M5 or similar cars. Just a fun, not overpowered, amazing and great sounding V8 luxury car. Has a lot of personality to it. Would love to buy one if It was available here

The front and rear 3/4 views are awesome. The car has endless shape and definition. It's like a Japanese Aston Martin. And they're right, the LC is a luxury gt, not a one dimensional or single purpose sports car. This is the kind of car you could be perfectly happy just cruising around in it. I also like this shade of green, and how the light shade interior contrasts with it, but for practical purposes, I would go with a darker shade inside to avoid the human stain that would show up over time.

Loved the camera play, you guys are the closest to that "top gear" quality.

In other words, this car is the definition of REAL WORLD perfection. Spectacular looks, craftsmanship, build quality, reliability, comfort, performance, spine tingling noise, character. This is the result of putting all this before the fastest Nurburgring lap time. No wonder this is my favourite car!

The Eames Chair comparison is spot on. It feels both retro and modern which translates to being timeless. The interior of the car is almost architectural, looks, and feels bespoke in nature, unlike all competition, especially at this price point.

I've worked for a Lexus dealership for over 5 years and this vehicle is one amazing ride! You put this into Sport Plus mode and it sounds amazing and handles like no other. This has to be one of the best Grand Touring coupes in its class and for under $130,000.00 CDN.

Underrated doesn't even cover how slept on this beauty is!

I wasn’t sold on the design until I saw it in person. Holy shit is it ever gorgeous in person. Pictures and videos do not do it justice.

The main point of this car is that it's quality is far superior to the German disposable cars. If you want a car that will keep a good proportion of it's value and be reliable, then this is the car for you.

Had the pleasure of taking this around a local track for an event my work hosted a couple of years back. Thomas is spot on, this is the best GT car of this age and I’d take it over any competitor. Even though it’s not as good, it’s somehow much better.

“They hold their value.” .... “Upsettingly so.” Fantastic!!

This is a better ad than anything Lexus could ever produce.

My neighbor owns this same model and he loves it. It’s such a well made, beautiful piece of automotive art. And the sound it emits….like a Japanese orchestra. Funny thing, he loves my TRD Camry and I love his LC500 lol.

I’m very new to cars and drive a 2000 LS400 like an old man, this is my first favorite car of the ones you guys have reviewed; more comfort than speed, but enough speed and sensory enjoyment to satisfy the price in my opinion. This is a perfect channel for new enthusiasts, and that is the perfect car IMO

This may sound cliche... But, this is my dream car.

I would take this car over all the rivals, looks stunning.

Love the way you guys describe cars. I saw the LC 500 passing by once and it just looks so unique and has a different presence. One of my dream cars.

I find myself re-watching this over and over again. My bespoke build is due in port 5/22. The last leg of this wait is absolutely killing me. Kudos to you two. Your channel is THE successor to the original Top Gear. I thoroughly enjoy your content and review style.

I can't wait for the moment when Thomas will put his hands on a Lexus LFA. Hurry up! Thank you for the great video! Well done guys!

When Japanese car makers set their minds to it and say “let’s build something spectacular” man do they deliver! Also see the LFA. Unbelievable machines!

Probably my favorite car review channel out there. It's a perfect combination of entertainment and useful information.

You guys make videos that give me the same feeling of awe for cars that old school Top Gear used to when I was in high school... never thought anything would reproduce that. THANK YOU!

Thomas’s Jawa impersonation was spot on.

The centre armrest lid that was slammed closed towards the end was supposed to be shut softly. And then you press the metallic button and see it glide back to its place, and towards the end it will slow down, reflecting the Japanese culture when they close their paper bamboo doors, they slowed down towards the end to softly close it.

This review, one of the many, has sold me on this being my next vehicle purchase. The passion for which you presented in this short bit of time sold it for me. Even with its flaws, it feels like the right car for me. Now only if we could get them to offer one of the most desired Toyota colors (royal sapphire pearl).

Man, I came back to watch this again after seeing one the other day. Ever since I saw this car at a car show I've been in love... The N/A V8, the interior, the styling... The kind of car I wish I could afford to let Lexus/Toyota know this is what I want... Maybe some day.

It may not be the fastest, but it is the most beautiful in its class.

This one felt like a classic Top Gear review with the effects and narration in the beginning. Take this as a compliment, loved it.

That intro with the music and the beautiful masterpiece of lexus gave me goosebumps

Naturally aspirated V8 that makes you smile everytime you accelerate or downshift gears. Best GT car for that price point hands down.

Ordered mine. It’s being built right now. So excited!!

I'm new to this channel, but was addicted to the original Top Gear. You guys have somehow mastered the "Magic" of that classic series!. The videography, the chemistry absolutely reminds me of Jeremy and Richard. You are creating your own identity though & I love it, carry on!

When these things hit $50K, I am all in :) So pretty.

I have this in black with the red and black interior... I was going to buy a Lotus Evora 400 and then I test drove this... 2 years later still my daily driver and still puts a big smile on my face every morning...😀

Gorgeous machine... I don’t care if a m8 is quicker. I want that quality

The reviews on this channel are more authentic and experience centered than expected, that Lexus is refreshing ...just watching it and listening to the unmistakable harmonics produced by that naturally aspirated timeless roadpiece, wow! The design is beyond satisfying, anyway Thank-you so much for getting the Northern perspective in there too, it adds value to the content for the cold weather car guys😁

This is the best video I've seen from this channel yet. Gorgeously shot, and it manages to capture an authentic emotion about the car.

A future collector car in my opinion. Nice job guys.

Saw one in Switzerland next to the GT3RS and didn't even look at Porsche again. My god does this car look good!

This is the best review on the whole internet. Seeing things like this makes me motivated to work harder and buy nice things. Thanks!

Just started watching you guys for the last month… effin love the dynamic between you two and the information is fantastic. Keep up the great work

I just got my 2021, finally, a month ago, and can't describe how much I love it. You guys hit the nail on the head in your video presentation - simply put - it's an odd car, in a class almost by itself - saying this because it's so difficult to classify and compare to others supposedly in it's class. And yes, this is a car I would love to take cross country, and I just might... I got Smoky Mica Granite, with Circuit Red interior, full loaded w/ Dynamic Handling package...the only way to fly...

it's the perfect formula. sporty, naturally aspirated, looks good, incredibly comfortable, and the best exhaust note. lexus did an incredible job

You guys are quickly becoming my favorite car channel. Thanks for keeping the content clean and funny at the same time...I can watch this with my son and not worry about any vulgar and profane. Thanks

I completely agree! I really hope it sells as well as it deserves. Great value proposition, great execution. And it looks so good, maybe just a bit fussy here and there, but the proportions...wow..

Not really a lexus guy, but that's one stunning looking car. Reminds me of a modern 300zx

I live in London and I've only seen two, one of which was parked. It stopped me in my tracks. The detailing is gorgeous.

I watch far too many car reviews, including for my dream garage (Macan GTS, AMG GT), but this might be my single favorite review of any car. I love the LC500, and it's very much on the backup dream list, in no small part BECAUSE of this review. The raw emotion coming from both of you while/after driving it can't be faked. And no other review has managed to capture the bark/crack of the exhaust or the rev limiter bounce the way you guys did. Really great vid. And def going with the black interior. 😊

James’s commentary in the first half of the video was inspiring and got a video like from me so fast. As a new member to the Lexus family (ES 350) I’m proud too!

It took me 17 minutes to realize I need this car in my life...

you guys are pure geniuses there at TH, i absolutely love watching you your references are definitely something

I just saw one of these for the first time two days ago, as good as the images here are they do not do it justice. I could not stop looking at the car, it was magnificent, if I had one in my garage I'd live in my garage with it.

I don't know how you guys do it!! But the cinematography of your videos is just absolutely brilliant!! Content delivery is second to none and the jokes are well-placed for some good laughs!! Keep it up guys!!! This Lexus is one heck of a head-turner!!! Spindle grille aside, it's a rolling piece of art and that exhaust note is phenomenal!!! #ThrottleHouse #LexusLC500 👍🏼❤💪🏽🚗💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨

In 20 years this car would still be on the road and the m8s would be down to like 10% of all made left actually running and driving

this channel gives me such old school top gear vibes, I love it.

The videos and production values continue to get better and better! You test a GT car and talk about road tripping. I would love a road trip / GT episode comparison some day!

Just imagine if lexus put back the lfa 1LR-GUE engine in the lc500 with a bit of modernized tuning and a dual clutch transmission.. It would be the best sounding car ever..

Man the production quality of TH has gone through the roof this past year. This is the only car review channel that excites me when I see a new upload. Keep up the good work, guys.

This is a really good channel. I especially like the overall positive vibe of this channel. Keep up the good work and thanks for introducing me to this car!

I absolutely love this car and it would be a Amazing experience to drive one, thanks for the review Throttle House!

Japanese car companies rarely build a car that inspires emotional feelings. This is the kind of car that you would sit and watch it in the garage just see it. It's pretty nearly perfect for a GT car. It's right there in value, reliability, power, and style.

Lexus knew before the rest that a naturally aspirated, high revving engine is akin to an Opera playing alongside an orchestra! It has become a rare luxury for a niche customer base with the means to indulge. It doesn't need a rough sporty ride, a sharp, super-responsive handling or astronomically impressive performances figures anymore than an opera needs flashing lasers, led light-show or fire/smoke shooting up from the stage! Their targets are not jumping about with their heads banging & hands in the air! 🤷‍♂️🙌

I love this color combination - if I ever could afford one, this would be the color and option configuration I would specify. I love this car. I should add I'm not a Lexus fan either.

drove one just today, this video made it more clear to understand it. thank you. amazing machine.

Thank you guys for treating the LC500 with the respect it deserves! It has the exclusivity, fit and finish and excitement of an Aston Martin, Lexus pricetag and Toyota reliability. What more could an aging man or those few lucky youngsters that can afford it possibly want?!

And its reliable Its a RELIABLE SPORTS CAR OMG😃

love you guys.. the best reviews from all RU-vid about Lexus

what a piece of Art this automobile is. Absolute piece of art. and a wonderful, thoughtful and deeply lovingly made review. breathtaking.

0:20 You can hear the soul of the LFA in those downshifts.

I edited this comment so people don’t know why I got so many likes!

I am gonna call it. That styling is never going to age.

I just test drove this exact spec yesterday and I was blown away. I want it.

Throttle House: Reviews the LC500 The Straight Pipes: *HEAVY BREATHING*

8:39 when he said "i dont know , i like it" his voice and his expression reminded me of gollum from lord of rings , its like he's saying "its my precious, i love it"

Love, love, LOVE your videos and intros!

As an owner. I’d like to see these few changes to make it perfect, in order of importance. 1. Add some power. It doesn’t need much more, but even a 50 hp bump and 70 lb.ft of torque would make a huge difference. A 100/100 bump would make this car an undoubtable Super GT, although that may not be possible with the 5.0 NA engine. 2. Add a 360 camera, it’s nuts it doesn’t have that already, almost unacceptable in my opinion. 3. Revamp the radar guided cruise control/ lane keep assist and make it more useable. Current one sways back and forth in the lane. I know purists will cry “oh this is a drivers car, you need to drive it all the time”. I took this car on 500+ mi journeys and you need a better cruise control, it is a luxury coupe after all. 4. I love the way the infotainment is integrated in the dash, but if they made the touch pad a little screen and used it as a dual use smooth glass trackpad with haptic feedback that shifts to quick use buttons when not being used as a mouse, would be perfect. I don’t use 80% of the features cause it’s just too cumbersome. 5. Getting out in parking isn’t easy, even relatively wide parking, maybe cause I’m tall, but a little retracting door bump like in other large luxury coupes would be nice. A sensor with a magnetic hinge lock that holds the door just shy of a wall or car and prevents you from hitting the car next to you would be even better. Currently, this does not even have hydraulic door stops, it has set stops like any normal door, for a massive door like this, at this price point, it needs to do better. 6. I wish I could spec the interior colors. I love my Carmel interior, same as in the video here, but I wish the suede was a dark coffee brown, I am obsessive about keeping it pristine and it’s not easy on the doors. 7. Exhaust tips. Nothing too sporty, it would ruin the classy look, I don’t mind the current setup, but the chrome gets dirty and a little but of design with some real tips is needed. 8. Better materials in the rear taillight: that crinkly shiny plastic capping the rear tail lights has to go. Brushed aluminum would be my pick. 9. An adaptive transmission with electronically controlled gear ratios. Stupid feature perhaps, but it would be amazing if you can throw this into sport+ and just run through the 10 gears. Currently, you’re going 45 in second and almost 80 in third and the addiction from hearing the the upshift at 7k RPM gets me in trouble. 10. Don’t change the sound or make it quieter. God I love it. That said, I don’t understand why on sport or even sport+ the exhaust valves aren’t always open. This thing has Snow, Eco, Comfort, Normal, Sport, Sport+, and Custom driving modes and not a single one lets you hear that exhaust in all its glory, all the time. They have no way to shutoff the open exhaust startup (it’s loud, not gonna lie, sometimes it’s almost embarrassing when starting in a crowded lot) but even in sport plus the exhaust valves are closed till about 3/4000 RPM. Please give me a mode where they are open all the time. All this said. Nothing will describe what this car is like to drive. A test drive won’t do it justice, when you’ve had to for a bit, nothing else comes close in its price range, nothing. All the Porsche, Ferrari or BMW fanboys will claim foul, but this is the best overall driving experience in its price range.

I personally think that’s one of the most beautiful cars ever made

Not only is it a stunning car to look at, you can tell it's quality by the sublime, flawless and peerless paint job. Nice one Lexus.

Absolutely love the style. Reminds me of the best days of Top Gear. People who write the script, as well as presenters, are the best. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.

Thanks for making us live this by procuration as we can not but you have the way to share the feelings of driving it. Thanks again

Honestly my favorite car right now. I own a 10 year old lexus that still feels and drives new. I recently broke up with my 97 cobra convertible (though still my profile pic...) because it was pretty unreliable and when not cruising top down, was a very clunky, loud, and quite poorly made car (a mid-90s Ford, I know I'm not shocking anyone here), made all too apparent by how quiet and well made my Lexus is. Point is, the LC500 (especially the convertible) is the best of both worlds, and someday, maybe, just maybe, I'll be able to afford it. Here's hoping for depreciation. For now, I'll revel in the high praise it seems to be soaking up by every journalist, including hard to please guys like Thomas, and Matt Farrah. Well done Lexus, well done. And thanks for your review guys, I could feel my smittenness coming straight from Thomas's mouth to my ears!

I've seen this car a handful of times. I have stopped in my tracks and admired it EVERY time.

Anyone else just spend way too much time watching old Throttle House videos… I love it

Amazing transition, segue for the intro. Awesome video as always

"It doesnt have the gesture control of an 8 series or...the augmented reality of an S class " I mean...fair enough but remember its a Lexus. Everything that is in this car, is built to last and be reliable. Im from germany, and german cars have a huge problem with building things reliably. Sure the german cars sound like they are stuffed with cool tech, but this tech is just not reliable at all and when it breaks after the warranty ends - well yeah youre kinda f*cked and sit on huge repair bills and i speak out of experience. Sadly we only have one or two Lexus dealers in germany so its quite hard to get hands on one of these, but if i had the chance i totally would ! I ve seen many Lexus and i was just astonished on how well the build quality is and its really nothing like a BMW or Mercedes, its just on another level.

This is one of my favorite car ever created. Masterpiece of a automobile. Exotic car without the exotic car price. Insane build quality. A+ motor A+ interior this vehicle is just an A+

Remember seeing this in crimson red on the highway and I was in ahh. Really felt like my first time seeing a supercar. Love lexus for continuing to make these amazing cars

about the seat coolers/heaters... you don't really need to operate it (thank God with this interface), as the Lexus Concierge takes care of everything. So you set what you want for comfort and let it work its magic. Got this car last October and still amazed every time I drive it. Thanks guys. Nice to see someone (looking at you Thomas) with the same enthusiasm as I get

OH MY GOD, THROTTLE HOUSE IS REVIEWING THE LOVE OF MY LIFE💞💞I LOVE U MY LC500

I’m starting to really like Lexus cars, nobody ever really talks about them. Very under appreciated brand.

Just saw a Convertible for the first time yesterday and was awe struck. Damn, that's a beautiful car!

Rolled up slightly behind one of these in a turn lane recently. Rolled down my window and muted the radio to hear it and was not disappointed when the driver kicked it once we hit the double lane on ramp. Just a great looking and sounding car.

That car is just so beautiful. I loved it when it came out a few years ago, and it still looks great. An instant classic.