2027 Lexus LC Coupe Face - Tom’s Swaps The LC’s Face — Gets A Polarizing Nose At Tokyo Auto Salon

Описание: Tom’s Racing just gave the Lexus LC a facelift that’s guaranteed to split opinions: the tuner’s new “Tom’s Edition” reduces the spindle grille to a much smaller, detached opening and reshapes the front bumper and intakes in a way that some say looks oddly Corolla-esque. The coupe and convertible retain the LC’s silhouette, but the altered face is the headline — a bold aesthetic statement that was shown alongside Tom’s LCs and tuned versions of the GX, LX and LM at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon.
If you were hoping for mechanical fireworks, Tom’s kept the LC’s naturally aspirated V8 untouched for now: output remains at about 471 hp and 540 Nm of torque, preserving the character of the current engine. Tom’s does hint that performance upgrades are in development, but they’ve specifically ruled out turbocharging thus far. So think of this edition primarily as a visual and luxury refresh that preserves the LC’s sonic and mechanical personality.
The visual package includes new triangular side inlets beneath the headlights, a reworked lower intake, 21-inch alloy wheels and a revised rear bumper with quad exhausts and a subtle diffuser. Some critics — and the author — find the new face less successful than Lexus’ original hourglass-shaped theme, calling it a downgrade in taste. But tuners like Tom’s are always looking to polarize and sell individuality; for buyers who want something rarer and clearly aftermarket, the look will hit the right notes.
Pricing for those who want the fully treated LC is eye-watering: Tom’s lists a full LC Tom’s Edition starting price around ¥25,500,050 (approx. $171,000), while the conversion kit for existing LC owners is offered at a lower ¥9,950,050 (approx. $67,000). Those figures include separate costs for the exterior styling package, interior upgrades and mechanical work that’s still being finalized — so this is very much a boutique, high-end tuner package rather than a simple bolt-on lip kit.
Tom’s didn’t stop at the LC: the tuner also showcased Tom’s Editions for the GX, LX and LM — each with its own design brief, from trail-inspired accents on the GX to champagne-gilded luxe on the LM van. Tom’s says the builds emphasize sustainable materials and circular design in the cabin too, such as upcycled deer skin and mushroom-based leather alternatives — a nod to eco-aware luxury customization. Whether you love or hate Tom’s new LC face, the package is a strong reminder that tuners can still drive conversations about styling direction, preservation of internal-combustion character, and the limits of tasteful modification.