The distinctive L-shaped rear combination lamps blend harmonious form, heightened by the use of Piano Black trim, with advanced functionality. The sequential turn signal lamps illuminate in a sharp, well-defined flow that intuitively communicates the turning direction to following vehicles. Aero stabilizing fins integrated into the design contribute to excellent handling stability. All lamps, including on the trunk lid, use LEDs.
A slim 3-projector lamp unit above and innovative BladeScan AHS headlamps below help provide excellent night-time visibility for reliable, stress-free driving. The BladeScan system provides broad natural illumination range in high beam, to help support early recognition of pedestrians and road signs at night. The L-shaped LED DRL in the middle provide fade-in and fade-out ‘Omotenashi’ illumination after the doors are unlocked and locked.
Meticulous attention was paid to further refining the flagship comfort, utility and safety of each element to make every drive in the LS time well spent. Fusing craftsmanship with advanced technologies to create a modern expression of luxury, imbues an enriching experience to be enjoyed with confidence and peace of mind.
Drive mode select provides integrated control of multiple systems to let you tune performance to suit your driving style. You can select and change between five modes: Normal, Eco, Comfort, Sport S and Sport S+ Modes. In addition, Custom Mode enables drivers to set their preferred settings for the powertrain, chassis and air conditioning.
VDIM integrates control of engine, braking, steering and other functionality, including the EPS and LDH which controls the steering angle of the front and rear wheels, as a single system, to provide a high level of active safety together with driving pleasure. LDH optimizes the steering angle of all four wheels based on factors such as vehicle speed and steering inputs, to realize ideal vehicle dynamics for the driver’s operation. The result is excellent vehicle stability during high-speed driving and nimble steering response in mid-speed driving on surfaces such as mountain roads.
To realize high-quality driving and ride comfort befitting the Lexus flagship, the AVS damping force, stabilizer spring rate, and vertical spring of the wheels were fine-tuned to effectively suppress shock and vibration, providing high-quality ride comfort and exceptional quietness, as well as realizing excellent steering response and stable vehicle posture.
The Multi Stage Hybrid System’s 10-speed shift control provides a direct acceleration feel that follows the increase in engine rpms, together with excellent shifting rhythm. The Multi Stage Shift Device varies the combined output of the engine and motor, amplifying engine torque and increasing drive force by 24%. It utilizes engine speed in a wide range from low to high speeds, harnessing maximum engine output from 50km/h, as well as enabling high-speed driving at lower engine rpms for a quiet ride.
The LS takes advantage of the FR platform that Lexus refined for the LC to optimize front-to-rear weight distribution and the moment of inertia. The result is natural, smooth vehicle dynamics when cornering, accelerating and decelerating. The adoption of a low driving position and a layout that keeps the driver’s hip point and the vehicle’s center of gravity close together minimizes the distance between the driver and the axis of rotation, heightening the driver’s feeling of oneness with the car.
The hybrid system’s V6 engine integrates advanced technologies that include Dual VVT-i (Intake side: VVT-iW) and D-4S fuel injection system. Lightweight components further contribute to both powerful driving and outstanding environmental performance. A focus on reducing friction losses in the engine helps boost peak output revolutions from 6000 to 6600rpm.
Delivering a sophisticated blend of power and environment-friendly performance, Dual VVT-i (Intake side: VVT-iW) contributes to high torque across the rpm range, with lightweight roller rocker arms and a low-friction timing chain enhancing high-revving performance. TheStop & Start System complements the D-4S fuel injection system to further enhance fuel efficiency.
