Hands On: 2018 Lexus LS500h
15 April 2018, Neil Parkhi
Introduction
The Lexus LS is the most luxurious offering in the entire sedan lineup for Lexus. The LS has just now had a new refresh, with all new engines, an all new hybrid, and even better technologies.
Specifications
| Steering and Transmission | |
|---|---|
| Steering Type | Electric Assist, Rack and Pinion Power Steering |
| Transmission Type | Continuous Variable Automatic |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension Type | Independent Double Joint Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension Type | Independent Multi-Link |
| Suspension Features | Stabilizer Bars, Coil Springs, Electronically Controlled Linear-Solenoid Shock Absorbers |
| Dimensions | |
| Length (in, mm) | 206.1in, 5235mm |
| Width (in, mm) | 74.8in, 1900mm |
| Height (in, mm) | 57.9in, 1471mm |
| Wheelbase (in, mm) | 123.0in, 3124mm |
| Weight (lb, kg) | 5027lb, 2280kg |
| Engine Specifications | |
| Engine Type | 3.5 litre 24 valve double overhead cam hybrid V6 |
| Power (bhp, PS, kW) | 295bhp, 299PS, 220kW @ 6600RPM |
| Torque (lb-ft, Nm) | 257lb-ft, 358Nm @ 4900RPM |
| 0-60 mph (0-97 kmph) | 5.1 seconds |
| Top Speed (mph, kmph) | 136 mph, 219 kmph |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
| Fuel Tank Size (gal, L) | 22.2 gallons, 84L |
| Fuel Type (AKI, RON) | 91 Octane/AKI Petrol (95 RON) |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg, kmpL) | 23mpg, 10kmpL |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg, kmpL) | 31mpg, 13kmpL |
| Cargo Specifications | |
| Cargo Space (ft3, L) | 15.2ft3, 430L |
| Max. Cargo Space (ft3, L) | 15.2ft3, 430L |