New 2018 Lexus LS Looking to Undercut Competitors on Price
The all-new Lexus LS 500 was introduced earlier this year, and now we know it will begin arriving at dealerships next February in the U.S.
Although exact pricing hasn’t been announced by Lexus, the Japanese luxury automaker promises it will start around $75,000, making it comparable to the current model.
The new LS is longer and wider than its predecessor, sporting a coupe-like silhouette and the company’s unique design language. There is, of course, the brand’s divisive spindle grille mesh up front, flanked by narrow, slit-like three-projector headlamps merged with an L-shaped LED lamp that wraps broadly around to the side. The model will also debut two new 19-inch wheel designs and three 20-inch wheel designs, two of which are also new.
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Powering the flagship sedan is an all-new 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 that was designed specifically for the LS. It outputs 416 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque and is paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission for improved fuel economy. Lexus says the LS 500 goes zero to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds.
There is also the new LS Hybrid, which combines a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine with a pair of electric motors and a lithium-ion battery. The result is a combined system output of 354 hp and a zero-to-60 mph time of 5.1 seconds. It is estimated to return 25 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway for a 28-mpg combined rating.
Look for exact pricing on the entire 2018 Lexus LS lineup to be announced closer to the model’s launch early next year.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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