Lexus Malaysia has introduced that the order books have opened for the 2021 Lexus LS facelift. The model’s flagship sedan will go on sale right here in its LS 500 guise, in a alternative of two variants. These are a LS 500 Luxurious, which is priced at RM1,023,629, and a LS 500 Government Kiriko, which matches for RM1,304,768, each on-the-road with out insurance coverage, however with the present gross sales tax exemption.
Each characteristic the identical engine, on this case a Dynamic Pressure 3.5 litre twin-turbo V6 providing 421 PS (415 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 600 Nm from 1,600 to 4,800 rpm. Paired with a 10-speed computerized transmission driving the rear wheels, the V35A-FTS mill is nice sufficient to get the automobile from standstill to 100 km/h in simply 5 seconds and on to an electronically-limited 250 km/h high velocity.
Exterior updates for the refresh embrace a revised entrance bumper and a brand new triple-beam LED projector headlamp design, which includes a BladeScan Adaptive Excessive Beam System (AHS), arrow-shaped DRLs and sequential indicators.
The attribute spindle grille has additionally been given a rework with a darkish metallic end, and on the again, there are new rear LED mixture tail lights with piano black accents. Finishing the visuals are 20-inch hyper chrome metallic alloys.
As normal, the LS comes fitted with Lexus’ Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) and air suspension techniques, and likewise to be discovered is a drive mode system with six choices – Eco, Consolation, Customise, Regular, Sport S and Sport S+.
Inside, the LS 500 Luxurious’s cabin is obtainable in a alternative of Chateau, Hazel or Black inside color schemes. Normal options embrace semi-aniline leather-based upholstery and entrance 28-way energy adjustable entrance seats with heating and air flow and 18-way rear seats, a digital instrument cluster and a color head-up show.
Additionally on are a brand new high-definition 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen with an in-built Lexus navigation system and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto help, four-zone local weather management system in addition to a rear multi-operation touchscreen panel, which affords management adjustment of the seats, air flow and powered sunglasses, amongst others.
The Government Kiriko, in the meantime, could be had in Black and Crimson/Black interiors. As its suffix suggests, it encompasses a Kiriko Reduce Glass ornamentation trim bundle, and the variant additionally will get additional in the way in which of package.
These embrace 22-way rear seats with ottoman and therapeutic massage capabilities and the inclusion of a rear cooler field. The Government additionally comes with a 16-channel, 23-speaker Mark Levinson Reference encompass sound system (the Luxurious options an eight-channel, 12-speaker Lexus Premium Audio system) and twin 11.6-inch LCD rear seat leisure shows.
As you’d count on, there’s no scarcity of security or in driving help package, with each variants coming outfitted with 12 airbags and Lexus Security System+ as normal. Included within the combine are Pre-Collision System (PCS) with pedestrian and bicycle detection, Dynamic Radar Cruise Management (DRCC) with Cease & Go Perform, Lane Tracing Help (LTA), adaptive cruise management, a blind spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert.
Ten exterior colors can be found for the refreshed LS, together with Iridium Silver, Sonic Iridium and Deep Blue Mica. Based on Lexus Malaysia, first deliveries of the flagship sedan are scheduled to start in Could.
