Lexus LS
The LS is back, untouched, for 2012. The captain of the Lexus fleet is available in various trims, such as the base, AWD, stretched and hybrid variants. All available engines are V8s, including a 5.0L in the hybrid and a 4.6L V8 in the others. This vehicle comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission, except the hybrid, which has a CVT.
Lexus LS
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$121,750 |
| Fees | CA$1,950 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$2,292/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 438 hp |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | 5.0 l V8 |
| Power | 389 hp @ 6,400 rpm (290 kW) |
| Torque | 385 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (522 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 221 hp (165 kW) |
| Torque | 221 lb·ft @ 0 rpm (300 N·m) |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) |
| Energy | 1.9 kWh |
| Voltage | 288 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | Parallel |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 12.0 L/100km |
| Highway | 10.7 L/100km |
| Combined | 11.4 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 736 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 262 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Massage seats | optional |
| Smart key | standard |
| Lane departure warning | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Premium audio system | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (39′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/45R19 |
| Rear tires | P245/45R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 5,151 mm (203″) |
| Width | 1,875 mm (74″) |
| Height | 1,481 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,091 mm (122″) |
| Front track | 1,610 mm (63″) |
| Rear track | 1,610 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 2,290 kg (5,049 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 334 l |
| Fuel tank | 84 l (18 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.7 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 46 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 4/10 |
| Safety | 10/10 |
| Interior | 9/10 |
| Reliability | 9/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 10/10 |
| Average | 83%(view ratings) |