Lexus LF-LC Will Likely Go Into Production within 3 Years

LexusLexusJapan, 1989 > present26 models
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is pretty certain that it is going to put the LF-LCLexus LF-LCJapan, 2012 > present20 photos
into production. It will likely replace the SC430Lexus SC Gen.2Japan, 2001 > present2 versions
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in the Lexus lineup. Although, the LF-LC is a more upmarket car than the SC430. The concept has been received very well, and Lexus even brought the car to the Villa d'Este Concours d'Elegance.

Lexus is the third largest luxury brand in the US behind BMWBMWGermany, 1918 > present87 models
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and MercedesMercedes-BenzGermany, 1924 > present197 models
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, and it could be released in the next three years. The LF-LC would fit below the LF-ALexus LFA Gen.0Japan, 2012 > present4 versions
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that costs $375,000. It uses a hybrid, high performance engine mounted in the front that powers the rear wheels. 

Lexus stopped selling the SC430 in the US in 2010. The LF-LC will probably cost between $100,000 and $130,000, which is significantly more than the SC430. However, that would put the LF-LC in the same price category as the Audi R8Audi R8Germany, 2006 > present44 versions
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or a little more than a Mercedes SLMercedes-Benz SL-Class Gen.4 [R231]Germany, 2012 > present17 versions
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. 

Source: Motor Authority