Nayf
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I went to the SMMT Test day this week - I’d been hoping for a shot in the press fleet GranTurismo but it was booked up solid.
I did, however, try out the Lexus LC500. Compared to a GranTurismo (disclaimer, I’ve driven a 4.2 and 4.7, but not an MC Stradale...), it feels more GranSport-y. The way the engine delivers its power, the way that it’s truly plantable, darty in the corners; it really was very impressive. The steering had that fizz about it that the GS has that the GT doesn’t quite have (imo). The ride comfort, even in Sport, was very very good.
Now this might be seen as heresy - but I came away deeply impressed. I even like the styling - in a different way to the more beautiful GranSport/GranTurismo. It appeals to the SZ/Shamal/Deltagrale design-language-appealing part of my brain instead, but other other than the Bane-like company grille the rest of the styling is interesting and exciting.
Has anyone on here tried one? What did you think?
I did, however, try out the Lexus LC500. Compared to a GranTurismo (disclaimer, I’ve driven a 4.2 and 4.7, but not an MC Stradale...), it feels more GranSport-y. The way the engine delivers its power, the way that it’s truly plantable, darty in the corners; it really was very impressive. The steering had that fizz about it that the GS has that the GT doesn’t quite have (imo). The ride comfort, even in Sport, was very very good.
Now this might be seen as heresy - but I came away deeply impressed. I even like the styling - in a different way to the more beautiful GranSport/GranTurismo. It appeals to the SZ/Shamal/Deltagrale design-language-appealing part of my brain instead, but other other than the Bane-like company grille the rest of the styling is interesting and exciting.
Has anyone on here tried one? What did you think?
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