Segment: Upper Premium
Production years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Lexus introduced the second and final facelift for the fourth generation of its flagship model, the LS series.
Toyota might have run out of money since it didn't introduce a new generation for the LS, or it tried just to postpone the fifth generation for later, to get more media coverage yearly. In 2011 Lexus launched the fourth generation of the GS and unveiled a near-production concept for the IS in late 2012. But the LS had to wait until 2017 to be completely renewed.
The design team applied the new spindle-face image on the big barge as on its smaller siblings. Even though it was still controversial, it was already a brand image, and Lexus tried to make a bold statement. The carmaker made an LED light package available that included headlights, turn signals, and fog-lights. For the first time, the LS became available with an F-Sport package, with the exclusive white-color on it.
Inside, Toyota heavily improved the LS. Its design concept revealed two distinct areas: the driver's, and the rest of the car. Lexus installed a 5.8" TFT display in the instrument cluster for the on-board computer. A new, 12.3" screen found its place on top of the center console. The carmaker considered introducing heated steering wheels on all AWD models and added a quick warm-up system for the front passengers.
For the technical department, Lexus didn't consider that there were any necessary upgrades. It offered the same 4.6-liter V8 for the entire lineup, provided with a choice of two power outputs. The hybrid version kept the same 4.9-liter V8 as the non-facelifted model.
ENGINE SPECS - 460 F SPORT 8AT RWD (390 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4608 cm3 |
Power: | 287 KW @ 6400 RPM 390 HP @ 6400 RPM 385 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 369 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 500 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/50VR18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 200.4 in (5090 mm) |
Width: | 73.8 in (1875 mm) |
Height: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 116.9 in (2969 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.26 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4365 lbs (1980 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 460 F V8 SPORT AWD (360 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4608 cm3 |
Power: | 265 KW @ 6400 RPM 360 HP @ 6400 RPM 355 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 347 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 470 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 22.2 gallons (84.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/50VR18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 200.4 in (5090 mm) |
Width: | 73.8 in (1875 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 116.9 in (2969 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4674 lbs (2120 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 460 L V8 8AT AWD (360 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4608 cm3 |
Power: | 265 KW @ 6400 RPM 360 HP @ 6400 RPM 355 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 347 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 470 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 22.2 gallons (84.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/50VR18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 205.1 in (5210 mm) |
Width: | 73.8 in (1875 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 121.7 in (3091 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4696 lbs (2130 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 460 L V8 8AT RWD (390 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4608 cm3 |
Power: | 287 KW @ 6400 RPM 390 HP @ 6400 RPM 385 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 369 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 500 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 22.2 gallons (84.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/50VR18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 205.1 in (5210 mm) |
Width: | 73.8 in (1875 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 121.7 in (3091 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.26 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 460 V8 8AT AWD (360 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4608 cm3 |
Power: | 265 KW @ 6400 RPM 360 HP @ 6400 RPM 355 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 347 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 470 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 22.2 gallons (84.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/50VR18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 200.4 in (5090 mm) |
Width: | 73.8 in (1875 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.6/63.8 in (1,615/1,621 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 116.9 in (2969 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5501 lbs (2495 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 460 V8 8AT RWD (390 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4608 cm3 |
Power: | 287 KW @ 6400 RPM 390 HP @ 6400 RPM 385 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 369 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 500 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 22.2 gallons (84.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Eight-speed sequential-shift automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/50VR18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 200.4 in (5090 mm) |
Width: | 73.8 in (1875 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.6/63.8 in (1,615/1,621 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 116.9 in (2969 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.26 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4233 lbs (1920 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 600h L CVT AWD (445 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4969 cm3 |
Power: | 289.8 KW @ 6400 RPM 394 HP @ 6400 RPM 389 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 385 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 522 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Electrical motor power: | 164.8 kw (224 hp) |
Total maximum power: | 327.3 kw (445 hp) |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Hybrid |
Fuel capacity: | 22.2 gallons (84.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | lectronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with two-speed reduction and Snow mode |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45VR19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 205 in (5207 mm) |
Width: | 73.8 in (1875 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.6/63.4 in (1,615/1,610 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 121.7 in (3091 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13 cuFT (368 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5115 lbs (2320 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6206 lbs (2815 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |