Take a glance at the Lexus LS 500h’s seductive coupé-like profile and you’ll immediately sense this is no ordinary car.
A pioneering hybrid flagship sedan, created to make you feel special every time you drive it. However frenetic the world is outside you’re cocooned in luxury inside the LS and protected by our latest Lexus Safety System +. Important instruments are situated so as not to distract you from the road ahead. The roominess is striking, yet it is the craftsmanship of our ‘Takumi’ artisans – each with over 15 years’ experience – which gives the LS cabin a special air of refinement.
THE PERFECT COLOUR
The Lunar Silver paintwork on the LS flagship has taken coating technology to new heights, achieved through years of dedicated research and innovation.
SMARTER CONNECTIVITY
Lexus Link Pro with 12.3“ touchscreen, “Hey Lexus” assistant and Digital Panoramic View Monitor all help entertain and support wherever you venture.
SMOOTH HYBRID PERFORMANCE
The LS 500h provides supremely smooth performance, not just on the motorway where its Multi Stage Hybrid offers enhanced feel up to 250 km/h, but in the city too.
MULTI STAGE HYBRID
Powered by a Lexus Multi Stage Hybrid drivetrain that has been reengineered to deliver enhanced driveability and quietness, the new LS 500h revolutionises the way hybrids perform. By adding a multi-stage shift device to its 3.5-litre V6 full hybrid powertrain, our engineers have created a breakthrough car that offers incredible linear acceleration, flexible power and addictive 10-speed shifts using ‘M’ mode – yet with all the smoothness and efficiency of a Lexus hybrid. The LS 500h is available with a choice of either Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
CRAFTED AERODYNAMICS
The overall form of the LS 500h’s upper body has been crafted to have an ideal aerodynamic shape. The sides of the front bumper have been shaped to direct the airflow along the wheel arches. Beneath the car, the underbody has been almost fully covered to reduce drag, with aerodynamic fins located to guide the airflow smoothly rearwards. The LS 500h has a 0.26 coefficient of drag (0.28 with AWD version).
HIGHLY RIGID AND LIGHTWEIGHT BODY
The LS 500h has an extremely rigid body to deliver a ride that is exceptionally refined and stable. The extensive use of lightweight materials, such as aluminium, and advanced bonding techniques have helped minimise weight to improve fuel economy and performance. To increase rigidity even further, the braces that connect the rear suspension member and body have been almost doubled in strength, contributing to excellent handling stability and ride comfort.
To reduce eye movement and potential distraction, all important instruments and displays are positioned close to your view of the road ahead. The controls you use most frequently, such as Drive Mode Select, 12.3” touchscreen display and important switches, are concentrated around the steering wheel. For improved ergonomics and ease of operation, the seat heater, ventilation,
steering wheel heater and rear window sunshade all now have a dedicated control switch. Other updates include a new centre console designed for better smartphone stowage/charging, improved USB layout, more storage space and redesigned cupholders.
LATEST GENERATION LEXUS SAFETY
SYSTEM +
The LS benefits from the advanced active safety and driver assistance systems featured in the latest generation of Lexus Safety System +, with upgraded and additional functions offering increased accident risk detection. This includes Proactive Driving Assist with steering assist, which uses the front camera to determine the angle of a bend, adjusting the steering force when approaching a turn. And to protect other road-users Pedestrian Alert can also detect people ahead and alert the driver via the Head-Up Display.
PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM
Alongside detecting motorcycles during daytime, the enhanced Lexus Pre-Collision System allows more potential collisions to be avoided, such as at left/right turns, and with cut-in traffic. It can also recognise collision risks with oncoming traffic or crossing pedestrians when making a turn at a junction. The ability to avoid impacts is increased by Emergency Steering Assist.
DYNAMIC RADAR CRUISE CONTROL
This system uses a millimetre-wave radar sensor and camera to detect the vehicle in front and maintain an appropriate distance. If the vehicle in front comes to a halt, the LS 500h will stop too. When the vehicle moves off again, you will too. It quickly recognises traffic cutting in front and, in conjunction with Lane Tracing Assist, follows a more natural line through bends. Dynamic Radar Cruise Control will also prevent you from driving inside a slower vehicle driving in the outside lane.
BOLD FLAGSHIP DESIGN
Combining the spaciousness of a flagship sedan with a dynamic presence pushed designers to the limit. So, too, did the intricate details. The signature grille alone, with its 5,000 individual surfaces, took months to perfect. In the flesh, the car’s arrival feels like a red carpet premiere, such is the anticipation it evokes. Alongside its elegant sedan looks, the sweeping roofline hints at the dynamic experience in store. The LS is a car to make you feel special, either driving or being driven.
HANDS-FREE POWER BOOT LID
For convenient loading and unloading the LS 500h is available with a handsfree power boot lid. This can be opened and closed simply by moving your foot in front of a sensor located underneath the rear bumper while you are carrying the smart key.
19" CAST ALLOY WHEELS
Black coating with machined finish, 245/50 R19 tyres
19" CAST ALLOY WHEELS
Grey metallic coating with machined finish, 245/50 R19 tyres
20" CAST ALLOY WHEELS
Hyper-chrome metallic coating, multi-spoke design, 245/45 R20 tyres
20" CAST ALLOY WHEELS
Dark-grey metallic coating with machined finish, multi-spoke, 245/45 R20 tyres
ADVANCED DRIVER SUPPORT SYSTEMS
A relaxed driver means fewer accidents. Which is why we’ve developed leading-edge driver support systems on the LS 500h like Advanced Park, which enables ‘hands-free’ parking of your car. For trouble-free city driving, Digital Panoramic View Monitor, provides a 360° view around the car. Creating a virtual 3D image of your LS with onscreen driving guides, Cornering View helps you avoid mounting the curb and Clearance View assists when passing another vehicle.
SOPHISTICATED ENVIRONMENT
Surrounded by luxury and Takumi craftsmanship, your guests can relax in massage seats in the front and the reclining shiatsu massage seat with first-class legroom and Ottoman footrest in the rear. Meanwhile, Climate Concierge orchestrates the ideal climate for each person in the car. What’s more, it discharges minute nanoe™ X particles, helping inhibit viruses and bacteria on the one hand, reducing odours on the other and at the same time moisturising your hair and skin. Immerse yourself in luxury crafted by Lexus.
LEXUS LINK CONNECTIVITY
The advanced Lexus Link app boasts an array of connected services as standard. Driving Analytics tracks your journeys and highlights business trips. Find my Car guides you back to your car. You can receive notifications if you leave a window open or forget to switch off the headlights. And from the comfort of your home, you can remotely defrost the windscreen, pre-set the air conditioning temperature or even lock and unlock your car.
Delivering a peerless 7.1-channel home-theatre experience, the new 3D Surround Mark Levinson Surround System supplies 23 speakers in 16 cabin locations. Quantum Logic
Immersion and ClariFi - a technology that analyses the compressed sound source and complements lost data – deliver exceptional sound. Finally, a 22 cm subwoofer in the rear deck produces rich sound, vividly expressing the atmosphere and contour of the original music.
Our aim is to make your experience of owning a Lexus car truly amazing. As part of this we offer bespoke services that look after your needs and the needs of your car. These benefits include:
