2022 Lexus LC Hokkaido Edition Revealed With Unique Design Touches For European Customers

Lexus revealed a new special edition of the LC in Europe called “Hokkaido Edition”. The new limited edition features special design touches and is named after Hokkaidō island – a luxury travel destination in Japan that is renowned for its volcanoes, mountain woodlands, Onsen hot spas, and beautiful roads.

Hokkaidō island is also the home of Lexus Shibetsu proving grounds where sporty models like the LFA and the LC were developed.

The new Lexus LC Hokkaido is available in both coupé and convertible versions. Visually it can be distinguished by the 21-inch alloy wheels, a black-finished grille and chromework, and a set of “afterburner-style” taillights. It is exclusively available in Flare Red, Sonic Platinum, F White, and Graphite color options while the LC Convertible is available with either a black or red fabric soft top.

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Inside, we find a duo-tone treatment with dark rose (red) and black shades. Besides the red-upholstered center tunnel and center console, the door and the dashboard on the driver’s side are red while the rest of the interior is black for a nice asymmetry effect. The color choices were inspired by the volcanic nature of the Hokkaido region while there is also a numbered plaque communicating its limited character.

Customer will be able to get a Lexus LC Hokkaido with either a hybrid V6 or a V8 engine, just like the “regular” LC. The LC 500h is fitted with a 3.5-liter V6 and two electric motors producing a combined 354 hp (264 kW / 359 PS) and  500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque. The more powerful LC 500 is fitted with a naturally-aspirated 5.0-liter V8 producing 471 hp (351 kW / 477 PS) and 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque.

Production of the LC Hokkaido Edition is limited to 40 coupes and 40 convertibles for 2022, reserved for European customers. Sales in Europe will start from April 2022. We don’t know if Lexus is planning on bringing the Hokkaido to other markets in the near future, but judging from its strategy with other special editions, this sounds like a plausible scenario.