The Lexus LS is not precisely low-cost, particularly the LS Hybrid, which mixes luxurious and effectivity in a single bundle. Nevertheless, Lexus is growing the latter’s price ticket additional for the 2021 mannequin yr, amounting to as a lot as $10,520 increased than the earlier yr.
This was found by CarsDirect, take from a seller order information of the 2021 Lexus LS 500h. To place issues in perspective, the 2021 LS 500h now has a price ticket of $91,525 (consists of $1,025 vacation spot). That quantity is $10,490 increased than the 2020 pricing, which was at $81,035. Including all-wheel drivetrain provides $3,250 for the 2021 mannequin yr – $10,520 greater than the AWD mannequin from the earlier yr.
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However as CarsDirect found, there is a good cause for this enormous worth bump. A Lexus spokesperson defined to the web site that the rise was attributable to the truth that the as soon as non-compulsory options within the 2020 mannequin yr have develop into normal for 2021. Particularly, the Inside Improve Bundle is now normal, together with Panoramic View Monitor, Air Suspension, Mark Levinson audio system, 20-inch premium wheels, and Wooden Steering Wheel.
A quick computation by CarsDirect exhibits that the talked about listing of the then-optional tools sums as much as $10,380.
The value improve sounds justified, we reckon. However evaluating the value bump with the common non-hybrid LS, the distinction is night time and day.
To recall, the 2021 Lexus LS 500 has been revealed final yr for the US market, donning a subtly up to date face and most notably, a brand new touchscreen infotainment that crowns the cabin (versus the trackpad from earlier than). As for pricing, the 2021 LS 500 solely displays a $550 improve over 2020MY.
