Lexus Axes Yet Another Car and Lovely V8 Along With It
It's official: the Lexus LC coupe and convertible will cease production in August and therefore won’t return after the 2026 model year. Only 143 units were sold in Canada last year.
Toyota's luxury brand confirmed the news to U.S. media outlets including Car and Driver, adding that "Lexus constantly evaluates its model mix and strategy to optimize product lineup options to meet our guests’ needs and align with consumer demand."
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Launched as a 2018 model, the LC is a high-end grand tourer primarily aimed at affluent retirees who want to combine style and comfort with performance. The convertible variant was added for 2021.
Two powertrain options have been offered over the years including a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 producing 471 horsepower and a V6-based hybrid system with a total output of 354 horsepower. The latter was discontinued at the end of the 2025 model year.
For 2026, as we've previously reported, only the V8 engine and a new Inspiration Series (pictured below) limited to 200 coupes and 350 convertibles for the North American market remain. The LC also continues to offer the Bespoke Build option, allowing customers to configure their vehicle with a mix of performance and styling components like the wheels, spoiler, roof, trim and colours.
The LC’s demise also means the end of the V8 at Lexus and will leave only two cars in the lineup: the aging IS compact sedan (available only in IS 350 trim with a V6 engine) and the ES midsize sedan (hybrid or electric), the latter completely redesigned for 2026. The RC coupe has already been discontinued, and the LS full-size sedan is in its final year.
In December, the new Lexus LFA Concept debuted as a future electric sports car reviving a legendary name. We just have to wait to see if and when Lexus gives the green light to production.
