lexus is allegedly working on new hybrid coupe to replace rc and lc Lexus may not be finished with combustion-powered coupes after all. With production of the RC and RC F ending in late 2025 and the L C 500 scheduled to bow out after the 2026 model year, it appeared the brand's two-door lineup was headed for extinction-save for the expected revival of the LFA badge for an all-electric coupe based on the new GR GT. F But new reports out of Japan suggest Lexus could be preparing a single flagship coupe to replace both the RC and LC-one that could share its underthings with the next-generation Toyota GR Supra. lexus is allegedly working on new hybrid coupe to replace rc and lc 2027 Ford Bronco RTR: All The Details lexus is allegedly working on new hybrid coupe to replace rc and lc Sadly, No V8 What seems unlikely is the return of the LC's 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8; it was arguably the defining element of the LC 500's character, but the V8 is mostly going extinct across the greater Toyota portfolio. That said, a V6 hybrid would offer strong torque, improved efficiency, and compliance with tightening global emissions standards-while still retaining the engagement of a combustion engine for a grand touring mission. Reports indicate pricing could start around 15 million yen in Japan, roughly $97,000 at current exchange rates. That would place the new coupe closer to the LC's territory than the more attainable RC. lexus is allegedly working on new hybrid coupe to replace rc and lc AutoGuide's Take Lexus has already previewed a fully electric flagship sports car concept as a spiritual successor to the LFA. If that model represents the brand's long-term electric performance vision, a hybrid grand tourer could serve as the bridge between the V8 era and a fully electric future. For now, nothing has been officially confirmed. But if the reports are accurate, the LC name-or at least its spirit-may not disappear after 2026. The 20 Most Popular Used Vehicles Available In America Right Now