Lexus Trademarks ‘LC’ Names In The US, New Coupe On The Way?
Lexus filed paperwork in the US late last month to grab the rights to a pair of ‘LC’ names, sparking speculation that a new model is in the works. The ‘LC 500’ and ‘LC 500h’ are the variants in question, and th
Lexus filed paperwork in the US late last month to grab the rights to a pair of ‘LC’ names, sparking speculation that a new model is in the works.
The ‘LC 500’ and ‘LC 500h’ are the variants in question, and the names suggest a link to a pair of Lexus concepts from the last two years.
The LF-LC concept from 2012 is the first, while a new convertible version called the LF-C2 reignited rumours of future production plans for the concepts when it was recently unveiled at the LA Auto Show.
Lexus’ two-letter abbreviation policy with most of its models could lend another clue, as its other ‘L’ model in the LS stands for Luxury Saloon.
LC could therefore stand for ‘Luxury Coupe’, meaning earlier rumours that the LF-C2 previewed an RC convertible were off course.
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