STRAITS TIMES CAR OF THE YEAR 2017
LEXUS LC500
“It is a great-looking car, no doubt, and it is a technological powerhouse.” – Christopher Tan
“The LC500 looks like a million bucks, but costs half a million dollars without COE. So it’s a lot of cool V8 coupe for the money compared to the Maserati GranTurismo and Lexus’ own RC F. The LC is sexy, special, and simply the coolest ST Car of the Year since 2015’s BMW i8.” – David Ting
“This is a car that the Lexus of old would never have built. It looks stunning, is fun to drive and has a sexy soundtrack. An erotic thriller, if you ask me.” – Jeremy Chua
“The Lexus LC500 is a multi-sensory experience. Its seductive and bold design is a beautiful sight to behold. Its svelte silhouette and premium finishes beckon to be caressed. Its V8 symphony is music to the ears, and the lingering scent of burnt rubber after a bout of enthusiastic driving lures you back behind the wheel. Having given you a taste of its wild side, it goes on to surprise you with its more subdued temperament, which proves to be every bit as delectable.” – Lynn Tan
“The Lexus LC500 brings to mind adjectives galore: stunning, soul-stirring and sexy. And these are just for the aesthetics. Super swift but supremely comfortable, it makes you turn your head if you’re a passerby and makes you grin like an idiot if you’re the lucky dude behind the wheel.” – Tony Tan
“Don’t be fooled into thinking that this drop-dead gorgeous coupe is a lazy cruiser. Unleash that spectacular, naturally aspirated 5-litre V8 and, together with all those appropriately wonderful sounds, are genuine sports car performance, roadholding and handling.” – Shreejit Changaroth
“Out of nowhere, from Lexus of all people, and straight off the concept car show stand, comes a thing of pure romance. The LC is a worthy occupant of bedroom posters and little kids’ dreams. Other cars deserve admiration; this car evokes a raging, lustful desire. That, in our cynical times, deserves the grandest celebration.” – Dr Kong Yongyao
