
Redesigned from top to bottom, the new Lexus LS 500h design is innovative and in-line with the Lexus' family design language. It gets sharp and aggressive look with the front grille taking the most perfect stance. The design of Lexus LS 500h is both artistic and futuristic and reflects the new age technology on board the flagship LS 500h excellence for the next generation.
Lexus LS 500h Interiors: Luxury has taken the front seat on the Lexus' flagship model that has a decent global legacy to live with. India for the first time gets the fifth generation Lexus LS 500h and the talk has to be about the interiors of the car. The extra width on the car has given more interior space and more luxury. The dashboard also features a large infotainment system. The car is offered in three different trims. Interiors is finished in glass, wood and high quality plastics.
Lexus LS 500h hybrid engine: This car is the fourth hybrid Lexus model to be launched in India and gets a 3.5L V6 petrol engine with two additional electric motors that combine to give a maximum power of 354 hp. The engine is mated to a CVT gearbox. The hybrid battery system is powered by 84 cells lithium-ion battery pack.
The LS500h comes with features such as LED headlamps with LED DRLs and a panoramic sunroof. It gets an adaptive suspension and a boot kick sensor. The sedan measures 5235mm in length, 1900mm in width, 1450mm in height and has a wheelbase of 3125mm. It gets a ground clearance of 147mm.
The sedan comes equipped with a host of features in the cabin like a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, massage function at front and rear and 23-speaker music system from Mark and Levinson. It gets leather seat upholstery and a 22-way rear seat adjuster.
The luxury sedan is powered by a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine with two electric motors that give a total output of 354hp.
The LS500h hybrid engine comes with a 10-speed eCVT transmission and it can sprint from 0-100kmph in 5.4 seconds. It comes with six driving modes – Normal, Eco, Comfort, Custom, Sport S and Sport S+.
The LS500h gets vehicle stability control, hill assist control, 14 airbags, head-up display and the anti-theft system as standard.
The company claims that the LS500h gives a fuel efficiency of 15.38kmpl.