Luxury

Stylish Sunseeker

The sleek Lexus LC500 Convertible offers the best of all worlds, from top-down cruising on sunny days and moonlit nights, to enclosed with the A/C blasting to beat South Florida’s unforgiving humidity.
Words by Bill Lindsey | April 24, 2025 | Luxury

When Lexus was launched in 1989, it was a pleasant surprise to realize Toyota could speak luxury quite fluently. The LC500 Convertible continues the tradition, with an exterior that charms from any angle. The grill looks like it could bend time, while the aft resembles the business end of a F35 fighter jet. Its performance lives up to its looks — powered by a 471 hp V8 linked to a 10-speed automatic transmission, it scoots from 0 to 60 in a mere 4.5 seconds. The interior is ideal for daily driving, as well as extended road trips, albeit just for two, as the rear seat is best suited for a puppy rather than two full-sized humans, and the trunk is tiny. To make each one unique, Lexus offers the Bespoke Build program that allows owners to truly customize their car; Lexus.com