Lexus LS
The LS 500 is equipped with a 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 engine that generates 416 horsepower and is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. This setup ensures robust and smooth acceleration, along with effortless gear transitions. The driving characteristics of the LS 500 are designed to prioritize comfort and stability, resulting in a sophisticated ride. The LS 500h on the other hand is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 hybrid engine, which delivers a combined output of 354 horsepower. This version is tailored for fuel efficiency, with its hybrid system offering smooth and sufficient power for everyday use. Importantly, the LS 500h demonstrates significantly improved fuel economy in daily driving compared to the LS 500.
The LS 500 has two trims, Base and F Sport, the Base LS 500 offers packages that cater to different owner's wishes and driving needs with a choice of Luxury, Executive, Executive with Kiriko Glass, and F Sport. The gas engine is available in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, while the hybrid drivetrain is only available in all-wheel drive.
The LS 500 comes with plenty of equipment as standard including 19-inch aluminum wheels, triple projector LED headlights with cornering lights, keyless entry and ignition, hands-free trunk, power moonroof, dual-zone climate control with built-in smog sensor, navigation system displayed on 12.3-inch display, park assist system, heated and ventilated front seats, rain-sensing wipers, electronically dimming inside and outside mirrors and tons more. The LS 500 is full of safety technology with Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, including forward collision with automated braking and pedestrian detection, rear collision mitigation, left-turn intersection assistance, adaptive cruise control with traffic stop-and-go, blind spot monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, automatic high beams, driver attention alert, traffic sign recognition, and enhanced lane tracing system.
Springing for the F Sport package enhances the base model a sport suspension, bigger brakes, black exterior accents, 20-inch alloy wheels, and sport bucket power front seats.
The Hybrid comes with standard equipment like adaptive air suspension with height adjust levels, power moonroof, auto-dimming mirrors, projector LED headlights, 20-inch wheels, 16-way power front seats with massaging lumbar, power reclining rear bench seats with cushion extension for outer passengers, suede headliner, four-zone automatic climate control, 23-speaker Mark Levison surround sound, voice activated navigation, advanced cruise control with traffic stop and go and lane change (Teammate), panoramic view monitor, self-parking system, leather wrapped heated steering wheel with premium wood trim, and power rear sun blinds.