LEXUS has up to date its LS limousine for 2023, scoring new expertise and tools alongside value will increase that now see the vary start at $195,920 earlier than on-road prices – some $2172 greater than in 2022.
Nonetheless undercutting the BMW 7 Sequence (from $268,900 plus on-road prices) and Mercedes-Benz S-Class (from $240,700 + ORC) it rivals, the up to date LS500 and LS500h variants profit from updates than Lexus says present house owners with “an much more refined luxurious expertise than earlier than”.
Included within the replace is an growth of Lexus’ Related Providers expertise and multimedia and distant features, whereas wi-fi Apple CarPlay connectivity is now commonplace alongside wired Android Auto.
Lexus says its revised multimedia system permits occupants to work together by way of an up to date touchscreen show – nonetheless measuring 12.3 inches – which replaces the earlier centre console touchpad.
A smartphone storage receptacle replaces the touchpad within the reshaped centre console.
Additional, Lexus’ multimedia system is up to date with the “Hey Lexus” voice recognition operate, which is activated by way of a steering wheel mounted button, or by way of the microphone icon on the HMI show.
Lexus says the system is ready as much as “recognise prescribed commonplace phrases by way of conversational language”.
The flagship mannequin now additionally incorporates Automated Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Name and Stolen Automobile Monitoring as a part of its in depth set of normal security and safety applied sciences.
Moreover, Lexus Multimedia Join now synchronises with the Lexus Join smartphone app to supply house owners with cloud-based entry to navigation with stay visitors, climate, parking, map updates, location looking, and first- and last-mile routing.
Lexus Standing Join is additional in a position to present drivers with entry to car information and knowledge together with odometer and gasoline degree readings, remaining vary, the car’s final identified location, car diagnostics, and up to date journey particulars.
Homeowners may remotely examine door, window and boot standing and obtain alerts if the car is left unlocked.
Tyre strain will also be monitored remotely, whereas the hazard lights may be activated by way of an proprietor’s smartphone. An proprietor may begin their car remotely and lock or unlock the doorways.
Lastly, Lexus has included a brand new clear underbody view as a part of the mannequin’s commonplace Panoramic View Monitor (360-degree digicam expertise).
In any other case, the Lexus LS vary is unchanged from 2022 with each variants’ powertrains unaltered.
The LS500 variants proceed to be powered by a 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine producing 310kW and 600Nm, whereas the LS500h combines a naturally aspirated V6 engine of the identical capability with a multi-stage hybrid system providing a mixed output of 264kW.
Lexus says “these delicate however vital enhancements to the LS500 and LS500h observe a complete replace in February 2021 and culminate to make sure the flagship Lexus sedans preserve their place as leaders in full-size rear-drive luxurious”.
Lexus bought 28 examples of the LS nationally in 2022, matching the Audi A8 however falling properly wanting the BMW 7 Sequence (66) and Mercedes-Benz S-Class (167).
2023 Lexus LS pricing*:
500h F Sport (a) | $195,920 | (+$2172) |
500h Sports activities Luxurious (a) | $201,040 | (+$2167) |
500 F Sport (a) | $197,190 | (+$2169) |
500 Sports activities Luxurious (a) | $202,320 | (+$2174) |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices
