Lexus LS
The LS full-size luxury sedan helped popularize the Lexus brand in the 1990s as a unique, comfortable and dependable product. These days, the popularity of the LS is waning, but the key pillars that forged its reputation remain. There are two models to choose from, starting with the LS 500 that is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 delivering 416 hp. Meanwhile, the more fuel-efficient LS 500h replaces the turbos with an electric motor and generates 354 hp.
Lexus LS
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$110,239 |
| Fees | CA$2,205 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$2,075/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.5 l V6 |
| Power | 416 hp @ 6,000 rpm (310 kW) |
| Torque | 442 lb·ft @ 1,600 – 4,800 rpm (599 N·m) |
| Induction | Twin-turbo |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Full-size luxury sedan |
| Assembly | Tahara, JP |
| Generation | 5 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 13.8 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.7 L/100km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 732 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 271 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Head-up display | standard |
| Surround-view camera | optional |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/50R19 |
| Rear tires | P245/50R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 5,235 mm (206″) |
| Width | 1,900 mm (75″) |
| Height | 1,460 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm (123″) |
| Weight | 2,315 kg (5,104 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 480 l |
| Fuel tank | 82 l (18 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 3.7 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 219 km/h (136 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 41 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 6 years/110,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 5/10 |
| Driving | 5/10 |
| Overall | 5/10 |
| Average | 62%(view ratings) |