It’s official, the 2025 Lexus LC 500 convertible is my sports car of the year. Considering how this gorgeous coupe exudes quality, style, and, of course, power, I’d love to own one to especially flaunt during the warm months.
Presented in a stunning Flare Yellow, the color grew on me after its impactful first sighting. The body is curvaceous and muscular, sitting on 21-inch forged alloy wheels, performance brakes with custom performance brakes with aluminum calipers, sleek triple beam LED headlamps, and a power soft top that folds under a tonneau cover in approximately 15 seconds.
Under the hood, the exhilarating monstrous growl—that is natural and not enhanced—is sourced from the 5.0-liter V8 engine, which delivers 471 horsepower navigated by a 10-speed automatic transmission with rear-wheel drive. This will get you from zero to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. The driving experience is top notch, thanks to the adaptive variable suspension, performance brakes with aluminum calipers, and limited-slip differential for optimal maneuverability. While there are some competitors who have a more responsive output, but what Lexus offers here is more than enough, especially when it’s balanced with the elegance the LC 500 provides. It reflects what a grand touring coupe should—captivation, comfort, luxury, and prestige.
Inside, Lexus’ craftsmanship won me over. The cabin features semi-aniline leather-trimmed heated and ventilated seats with embossed headrests all set by the driver’s seat memory. It’s the little things like upper body heating, a heated steering wheel that’s leather wrapped, head-up display, illuminated door sills, and a windshield de-icer for year-round pampering. The banging Mark Levinson premium audio system is one of my favorite sound brands which is included in the Touring Package, and the cockpit gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto covering all the bases regarding connectivity. When the top is dropped, a wind deflector and removable wind screen combats cabin turbulence, so music and conversation are not compromised.
Safety is also a priority, thanks to the Lexus Safety System+ 2.5, a blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, panoramic view monitor, and intuitive parking assist to provide even more driver confidence behind the wheel.
Overall, the LC 500 Convertible isn’t just a car—it’s a bold statement. Ultimately, it was hard to hand over the Lexus key fob, but will be a lasting memory as the sports car of the year.
Price: $115,654 MSRP
Fuel Economy: 15 city/25 highway/18 combined
For more information, visit Lexus.com.