Lexus has confirmed it will discontinue the LC grand tourer after the 2026 model year, bringing production of both the coupe and convertible to an end later this summer. The move closes the chapter on one of the brand’s most striking and emotionally driven models after nearly a decade on sale.
Introduced for 2018, the LC was born from the bold LF-LC concept and quickly became a design standout. At its heart was a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 producing around 471 hp, an engine celebrated for its sound and character at a time when large-displacement engines were already disappearing. A hybrid V6 version was also offered, though it struggled to find buyers and was quietly dropped by 2025.
Despite its visual impact and engineering pedigree, the LC remained a niche halo car. Across coupe and convertible versions, including limited-run models such as the Inspiration Series, total global sales reached just over 15,000 units. Production is expected to conclude by August 2026, removing not only a flagship grand tourer from the range but also Lexus’s last naturally aspirated V8 in certain markets.
Lexus has yet to confirm a replacement. Instead, attention appears to be shifting toward the brand’s electric performance ambitions, highlighted by concepts like the LFA Concept. If that vision becomes reality, it would mark a clear break from the analog, V8-powered character that defined the LC.
