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2022 Lexus LC: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 Lexus LC is a light update rather than a redesign. Its main change is revised front and rear suspension tuning intended to sharpen steering response, road feel, and cornering confidence.
About the 2022 Lexus LC
1st generation LC (2018-present); 2022 is the fifth model year for the coupe-based LC family and a light chassis-tuning update year. The convertible body style joined the range for 2021, so 2022 is its second model year.
Lexus positions the LC as its most emotional two-door: a dramatic luxury performance car that blends standout styling, a hand-crafted cabin, and a strong sense of occasion every time it is driven. Versus rivals, the LC leans more toward design, ride quality, and craftsmanship than raw numbers. In 2022, the core idea is still a beautiful long-distance touring car with either V8 theater or hybrid efficiency, not a stripped-down track machine.
The LC 500 is the sound-rich V8 model, pairing a 471-hp 5.0-liter engine with a 10-speed automatic in coupe and convertible form. The LC 500h takes the smoother, more efficient route with a 354-hp hybrid system, while the limited Inspiration Series adds a special cabin theme, upgraded Mark Levinson audio, a head-up display, and a numbered plaque.
What changed, by category
Structural
Lexus retuned the front and rear suspension settings on the LC 500 and LC 500h for sharper steering response, better road contact, and more confident cornering.
Styling
The limited-run LC 500 Inspiration Series joined the lineup with a distinctive interior theme and a serialized center-console plaque.
Tech
The new Inspiration Series added a 13-speaker Mark Levinson surround-sound system and a head-up display as standard equipment.
2022 Lexus LC specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 5.0 Liter | V6, Hybrid, 3.5 Liter | |
| Transmission | Automatic, 10-Spd Sport w/Direct Shift | Automatic, ECVT & 4-Spd | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Gas |
| MPG City | 15–16 mpg | 26 mpg | 15–16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 25 mpg | 34 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 471 hp | 471 hp | |
| Torque | 398 lb-ft | 257 lb-ft | 398 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 3.4–5.4 cu-ft | 4.7 cu-ft | 3.4–5.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 28–32.5 in | 32.5 in | 28–32.5 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Heated Windshield | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Power Retractable Soft Top | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Head-Up Display | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2022 Lexus LC redesigned?
No. The 2022 Lexus LC remains part of the first generation and receives a light update centered on revised suspension tuning rather than a full redesign.
How did the 2022 Lexus LC suspension change?
The 2022 LC 500 and LC 500h have revised front and rear suspension settings. Lexus tuned them for sharper steering response, better road feel, and more confident cornering.
Did the 2022 Lexus LC get new engines?
No. The core powertrains carry over: the LC 500 has a 471-hp 5.0-liter V8, while the LC 500h uses a 354-hp hybrid system.
What is the 2022 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series?
The 2022 LC 500 Inspiration Series is a new limited-run V8 model capped at 150 examples. It has a special interior theme, semi-aniline leather, Mark Levinson audio, a head-up display, and a numbered center-console plaque.
Does the 2022 Lexus LC have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. The 2022 LC has a 10.3-inch navigation display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto across the LC 500, LC 500h, and Inspiration Series models.
2022 Lexus LC Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Lexus LC.
4.7
2022 Lexus LC
(44 reviews)
“The car drives well, is comfortable and handles like a dream, and is fun to drive.”
“It's the best vehicle on sale today at any price for emotionally connecting to the driver. This engine will be remembered and cherished after most others are forgotten. The interior is truly a nice place to just be, and not just nice for a car.”
Sources
- pressroom.lexus.com — Whats New 2022 Lc 500 500H
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2021 Lexus Lc Luxury Driving Evolved
- pressroom.lexus.com — Whats New 2023 Lc 500 500H
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2022 Lexus Lc 500 Inspiration Series Relax And Unwind
- lexus.com — Models / 2022 / MY22 Lexus LC Brochure
- pressroom.lexus.com — Releases / All+New+Lexus+Lc+500+Coupe
- pressroom.lexus.com — Six Things To Know About The 2022 Lexus Lc 500