2018 Lexus LS 500 Base

• Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
• Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Chrome Bumper Insert
• Body-Colored Power w/Tilt Down Heated Auto Dimming Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
• Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Chrome Bumper Insert
• Chrome Bodyside Insert
• Chrome Door Handles
• Chrome Side Windows Trim and Body-Colored Front Windshield Trim
• Clearcoat Paint
• Cornering Lights
• Door Auto-Latch
• Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
• Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster and Power Blind
• Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
• Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
• Laminated Glass
• LED Brakelights
• Light Tinted Glass
• Metal-Look Grille w/Chrome Surround
• Perimeter/Approach Lights
• Power Open And Close Trunk Rear Cargo Access
• Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Wiper Park

• 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
• 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
• 20-Way Power Driver Seat -inc: Power Recline, Height Adjustment, Cushion Extension, Seatback Side Bolster Support, Fore/Aft Movement, Cushion Tilt, Articulating Upper Backrest, Power 4-Way Lumbar Support and Power Cushion Side Bolster Support
• 3 12V DC Power Outlets
• Adaptive w/Traffic Stop-Go
• Air Filtration
• Automatic Equalizer
• Bench Front Facing Rear Seat
• Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
• Cargo Net
• Cargo Space Lights
• Carpet Floor Trim, Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim and Carpet Mat
• Compass
• Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
• Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
• Delayed Accessory Power
• Digital Signal Processor
• Digital/Analog Appearance
• Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
• Driver Foot Rest
• Driver Information Center
• Enform Safety Connect Tracker System
• Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
• FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access, Windows and Sunroof/Convertible Roof
• Front And Rear Map Lights
• Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest w/Storage
• Front Cupholder
• Front Seats w/Leatherette Back Material and Power 4-Way Driver Lumbar
• Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
• Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets
• Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Turbo/Supercharger Boost, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
• Heated Leather Steering Wheel w/Auto Tilt-Away
• HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter
• HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts, Headliner/Pillar Ducts and Console Ducts
• Illuminated Locking Glove Box
• Immobilizer
• Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
• Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
• Memory Settings -inc: Driver And Passenger Seats, Door Mirrors, Steering Wheel and Head Restraints
• NuLuxe Leatherette Door Trim Insert
• Outside Temp Gauge
• Perimeter Alarm
• Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down
• Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
• Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
• Power Rear Windows
• Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
• Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
• Radio: Pioneer DVD Audio System w/Navigation -inc: 12 speakers
• Real-Time Traffic Display
• Rear Cupholder
• Redundant Digital Speedometer
• Regular Amplifier
• Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 4 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
• Remote Releases -Inc: Proximity Cargo Access and Power Fuel
• Selective Service Internet Access
• SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite w/Seek-Scan, In-Dash Mounted Single CD, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation, Radio Data System, External Memory Control and Internal Memory
• Smart Device Integration
• Streaming Audio
• Trip Computer
• Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch
• Turn-By-Turn Navigation Directions
• Valet Function
• Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
• w/Tilt Front Head Restraints and Manual w/Tilt Rear Head Restraints
• Window Grid Diversity Antenna

• 2.76 Axle Ratio
• 21.7 Gal. Fuel Tank
• Battery w/Run Down Protection
• Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
• Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
• Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-Valve Twin Turbo -inc: aluminum block and cylinder heads, Variable Valve Timing - intelligent by Electric motor (VVT-iE) on intake, Variable Valve Timing w/intelligence (VVT-i) on exhaust, Electrical Fuel Injection (EFI) and Direct injection 4-stroke gasoline engine Superior version w/Turbo (D-4ST)
• Front And Rear Anti-Rolls
• Full-Time All-Wheel
• Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
• Multi-Link Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
• Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
• Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Sequential Shift Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
• Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic

• ABS And Driveline Traction Control
• Airbag Occupancy Sensor
• Back-Up Camera
• Blind Spot Monitor Blind Spot
• Collision Mitigation-Front
• Collision Mitigation-Rear
• Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
• Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag
• Driver Monitoring-Alert
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Emergency Sos
• First Aid Kit
• Intuitive Parking Assist Front And Rear Parking Sensors
• Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Steering Assist Lane Departure Warning
• Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Steering Assist Lane Keeping Assist
• Lexus Safety System+
• Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
• Rear Child Safety Locks
• Side Impact Beams
• Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning

Model Highlights

The biggest news for the LS's power plant in 2018 is the switch to turbo power. While the old V8 powering the LS 460 was torquey and sounded good, it ate quite a bit of gas. Lexus has addressed the problem by substituting a more powerful turbocharged 6-cylinder engine in place of the old V8. The new twin-turbo V6 displaces 3.5 liters and makes 416 horsepower, up from the 386 horsepower its predecessor made. Power is sent to either the rear wheels or to all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission. While Lexus expects better fuel economy from the new engine, they've also brought back the hybrid version for those who wish to be even more economical with their gasoline. Though the hybrid makes a little less horsepower, Lexus still claims the sprint to 60 will take just 5.1 seconds, which is plenty quick. The LS 500 comes in three basic trims, LS 500, LS 500 F Sport and LS 500h, with each trim being available in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The LS 500 comes with plenty of equipment as standard including a power moonroof, dual-zone climate control with a built-in smog sensor, a navigation system displayed on a 12.3-inch display, a park assist system, heated and ventilated front seats, rain-sensing wipers, electronically dimming inside and outside mirrors and tons more. Springing for the F Sport package adds 20-inch wheels, bigger brakes, an LFA-inspired digital instrument panel, perforated leather trimming throughout the cabin, 28-way power operated front seats with embossed headrests, aluminum pedals, tuned suspension, a black suede headliner and a passenger seat power cushion extender. Option packages include an interior upgrade package for the LS 500 and LS 500h that mimics the interior goodies from the F Sport. However, the rear fun starts with the Luxury Package which includes, among other things, 4-zone climate control, power window shades, climate controlled outboard rear seats, a 7-inch touchscreen console between the two rear seats and power reclining rear seats. Top dog amongst the packages belong to the Executive Package with Kiriko glass, which features patterned glass sculpting on the interior door trim along with hand pleated leather. Front seats get massage functions, but the rear seats get "shiatsu" massage chairs along with an ottoman. The rear seats are also power adjustable in 22 different ways.