Lexus LC interior
The Lexus LC’s interior looks brilliant and feels like a million dollars – even the frankly awful infotainment system and haphazard dashboard layout can’t dampen your enthusiasm.
Style
The LC’s interior looks refreshingly different from what you’ll find in models such as the Audi RS5 and Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe and, if anything, feels even better built.
If there’s a part of the interior that isn’t covered in leather then you’ll struggle to find it. Doors padded in flowing suede – complete with sculpted interior handles – drive home the feeling that you’re in something special and even the minor buttons are made from cold-to-the-touch metal.
Unfortunately, the unique design does have some drawbacks – such as knowing exactly how everything works. Even simple things, like adjusting the car’s ventilation system or tuning the radio, require a degree of fiddling that isn’t needed in the more intuitive Mercedes or Audi alternatives.
- Cash
- £78,696
- Monthly
- £1,216*
- Used
- £49,999
Infotainment
The biggest endorsement you can give to the Lexus’ interior is that it’s special enough for you to forgive its terrible infotainment system.
Its 10.3-inch display isn’t as crisp or as clear as the one you’ll find in a BMW or Mercedes – and there’s no option for Google Earth’s beautifully detailed maps, like you get in an Audi – but the real problem is the infuriating touchpad control system.
It’s so sensitive that guiding the screen cursor accurately is hard when you’re parked and almost impossible when you’re driving. Its fate as a useless system is sealed by the feedback that is supposed emulate pressing physical buttons, but actually bounces your finger off the button you’re attempting to press.
Still, at least Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard, which makes using the system a little easier.
The £1,000 915W, 13-speaker Mark Levinson provides a brilliant, if costly, way to take your mind off these drawbacks. It produces crystal clear sound and enough distortion-free bass to keep even the most seasoned of hip hop fans happy.
- Cash
- £78,696
- Monthly
- £1,216*
- Used
- £49,999
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*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.