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Lexus LS
Full-size luxury car (F)
Body style4-door saloon
Layout
(since 2006)

The Lexus LS (

all-wheel-drive, hybrid, and long-wheelbase variants. The fifth generation changed to using a V6 engine
with no V8 option, and only one length was offered.

As the first model developed by Lexus, the LS 400 debuted in January 1989 with the second generation debuting in November 1994. The LS 430 debuted in January 2000 and the LS 460/LS 460 L series in 2006. A domestic-market version of the LS 400 and LS 430, badged as Toyota Celsior (

automatic parking system. In 2007, V8 hybrid powertrains were introduced on the LS 600h/LS 600h L
sedans.

Development of the LS began in 1983 as the F1 project, the code name for a secret flagship sedan. At the time, Toyota's two existing flagship models were the Crown and Century models – both of which catered exclusively for the Japanese market and had little global appeal that could compete with international luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Jaguar. The resulting sedan followed an extended five-year design process at a cost of over US$1 billion, and premiered with a new V8 engine and numerous luxury features. The Lexus LS was intended from its inception for export markets, and the Lexus division was formed to market and service the vehicle internationally. The original LS 400 debuted to strong sales, and was largely responsible for the successful launch of the Lexus marque.

Since the start of production, each generation of the Lexus LS has been manufactured in the Japanese city of Tahara, Aichi. The name "LS" stands for "Luxury Sedan",[2] although some Lexus importers have preferred to define it as "Luxury Saloon".[3] The name "Celsior" is taken from Latin word "celsus", meaning "lofty" or "elevated".[4]

First generation (XF10; 1989)

First generation
Curb weight
1,705–1,750 kg (3,759–3,858 lb)

1989–1992

In August 1983, Toyota chairman

aerodynamics, cabin quietness, overall top speed, and fuel efficiency.[10] During development, the 60 designers with 1,400 engineers in 24 teams, 2,300 technicians and over 200 support workers[11] built approximately 450 flagship prototypes and 900 engine prototypes.[12] The teams logged 2.7 million kilometres (1.7 million miles) of testing on locations ranging from winter Europe roadways to deserts in Arizona, Australia, or Saudi Arabia, to American highways and wilderness.[13][14]

An early Lexus LS design sketch

In May 1985, designers started work on the F1 project. In late 1985, designers presented the first exterior study models to F1 management, featuring a

Cd 0.29).[16] For the passenger cabin, the materials-selection tests evaluated 24 different kinds of wood and multiple types of leather for two years before settling on specific trim combinations.[17] By 1986, the Lexus marque was created to support the launch of the flagship sedan,[18] and the vehicle became known as the Lexus LS.[13] Following eight design reviews, subsequent revisions, concept approval in February 1987,[19] and over US$1 billion in development expenses, the final design for the production Lexus LS 400 (chassis code UCF10) was frozen in May 1987 with design patents filed on 20 February 1987 and 13 May 1987.[12][20][21]

1990–1992 Lexus LS 400 (UCF10R; Australia)

In January 1989, the LS 400 made its debut as a 1990 model at the North American International Auto Show, in Detroit, Michigan.[22] Production began on 15 May 1989, with the first shipments leaving Japanese ports in late June 1989. The first cars were available in August 1989, and U.S. sales officially began on 1 September 1989, followed by limited exports to Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom starting in 1990.[23][24] Sales in certain, lesser markets only started in late 1991, nearly three years after the car's introduction, as Lexus chose to focus on the North American and home markets. Production was limited to about 50,000 cars per year in order to maintain desired quality standards; 40,000 of these were earmarked for the United States, 8,000 for Japan, and only about 2,000 examples for the rest of the world.[25]

The LS 400's new 4.0-liter

Gas Guzzler Tax.[32][33][34] In European tests, the noise level at 200 km/h (124 mph) was measured at 74 dBA, equal to a BMW 735i at 150 km/h (93 mph).[35] At its introduction in 1989, the Celsior won the Car of the Year Japan
award.

The LS 400 was among the first luxury sedans to feature an automatic tilt-and-telescoping

fluid-damped cabin fixtures,[41] vibration-insulating rubber mounts,[42] airflow fairings,[43] and sandwich steel body panels.[42]

1989 Toyota Celsior

In Japan, the launch of Lexus was complicated by Toyota's existing four domestic dealership networks at the time of its introduction.

Piezo TEMS.[49] This was ahead of its time: Mercedes-Benz first introduced a similar electronically controlled air suspension on the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220)
(Airmatic).

Adding incentive for early U.S. sales was a base price of US$35,000, which undercut competitors by thousands of dollars[50] and brought accusations of selling below cost from rival BMW.[27] Being a flagship luxury sedan in the full-size segment, the relatively low starting MSRP was actually targeted to be at $25,000 during initial stages of development. However, the depreciation of the Yen vs. the Dollar resulted in a climb to $35,000. Lexus division general manager Dave Illingworth admitted in an interview with Automotive News that many in product planning were concerned about the price hike and the potential effect it could have on sales success. Part of the concern was due to the fact that the Lexus nameplate lacked the heritage and brand recognition of German rivals such as Mercedes-Benz. Similarly, luxury cars competing in a class slightly below that of the BMW 7-Series and Mercedes S-Class averaged in the $25000 range. However, once the LS400 was released, sales figures were very positive, as the vehicle was nearly universally praised for its high standards and levels of specification.[51] Lexus' parent company Toyota had already established a strong reputation of reliability and quality among economy cars. The Cressida sedan gave the American market some evidence that Toyota was capable of building competent, larger luxury flagships with equivalent reliability.

In December 1989, shortly after the LS 400's launch, Lexus ordered a voluntary recall of the 8,000 vehicles sold so far, based upon two customer complaints over defective wiring and an overheated

brake light. All vehicles were serviced within 20 days, and the incident helped establish Lexus' customer service reputation.[27][52][53] By 1990, U.S. sales of the LS 400 had surpassed those of competing Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Jaguar models.[54] Production of the first-generation LS 400 totaled over 165,000 units.[55] The LS 400 made Consumer Reports 2007 list of recommended vehicles that regularly last 320,000 km (200,000 mi) or more, with proper maintenance.[56]

1992–1994

1992–1994 Lexus LS 400 (UCF10 II)

Debuting in September 1992 as a 1993 model, the refreshed LS 400 (designed through 1991) was introduced with more than 50 changes, largely in response to customer and dealer requests.

exchange rates contributed to the increase in price.[63] The growing popularity of the LS internationally was an asset to Toyota, as Japan had entered into an economic recession in 1991 that later became what was called the collapse of the Japanese asset price bubble
or "bubble economy".

First-generation LS 400 cabin (UCF10 II)

A considerable point is that in the years after the LS400/Celsior went out of production in 1994, the car has continued to influence the entire world of manufacturing. The

Mercedes-Benz E-class cars. This point was made by Chris Goffey during BBC's 1991 Motorfair Top Gear coverage.[66]

Principles such as

Internet of Things
" on what was learned from Toyota's LS 400 quality standards. [67]

Production of the first-generation LS ended in September 1994 to make way for production of the second-generation model in October.

Second generation (XF20; 1994)

Second generation
Curb weight
1,659–1,764 kg (3,657–3,889 lb)

1994–1997

The second-generation Lexus LS 400 (UCF20) debuted in November 1994 (for the 1995 model year) with a longer wheelbase and similar specifications as the original model. The public unveiling of the vehicle occurred in a gala ceremony held at the

Skyhook adaptive computerized air suspension[71]), and improved brakes.[70] The redesigned model was 95 kg (209 lb) lighter than its predecessor and achieved slightly better fuel economy.[70] The 0–100 kilometres per hour (62 mph) time improved to 7.5 seconds.[72]

1996 Lexus LS 400 (UCF20; pre-facelift, UK)

Development of the second-generation LS 400 began after worldwide launch of the first generation under program code 250T.

trunk capacity was slightly reduced.[70] The more aerodynamic body (Cd 0.28) retained the general profile and contours of the original LS 400[58][74] and was the work of the Calty Design Research center in the U.S.[74] Designers had evaluated 20 competing concepts, including several with a radically changed body,[74] before selecting a winning entry in 1991 that included forms and contours similar to the original LS 400.[74] Upon final approval in 1992, an evolutionary redesign was the ultimate result, with new design features consisting of sharper angles, curved body lines, and a beveled grille.[75] More prominent side lines provided a reference point for parking maneuvers, and forward visibility was improved.[75] Production development lasted from 1991 until conclusion in the second quarter of 1994. Design patents were filed at the Japan Patent Office on October 14, 1992 under registration number 732548, using a prototype.[76][73][74][77]

1997 Diamond White Pearl Lexus LS 400 (UCF20; pre-facelift, US )
Second-generation LS 400 cabin (UCF20)
Second-generation Celsior rear seats

The redesigned LS 400 interior received upgraded features, varying from dual-zone climate controls to rear cupholders.

crumple zones, three-point seat belts at all positions, and a new collapsible steering column.[70] In Japan, the Toyota Celsior equivalents were offered in the same "A", "B", and top-spec "C" configurations as before, along with an additional selection of exterior colors.[78] Several optional features, such as a compact disc-based Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation system and reclining rear seats, were available only in Japan.[79]

1997-2000 Toyota Celsior (UCF20; facelift, Japan)

At its U.S. debut, the redesigned LS 400 retained a pricing advantage over European competitors in its largest market, launching with a base price of US$51,000.

trade deficit, potentially raising the price of a fully optioned LS 400 to over US$100,000.[80] Subsequent negotiations averted the sanctions by the second quarter of that year, and sales recovered in the following months.[80] Ultimately, second-generation LS 400 sales were lower than the original model;[74] production totaled approximately 114,000 units.[55]

Production of the UCF20 ran from October 1994 to July 1997. For 1997, a limited "Coach Edition" LS 400 was produced in partnership with American leather manufacturer

Coach Inc. The edition featured Coach leather seats; embroidered emblems on the exterior, floormats, and armrest; special colors and added trim; and a Coach cabin bag. Production was limited to a yearly run of 2,500 units.[81]

1997–2000

1998–2000 Lexus LS 400

Designed through early 1996, in September 1997 a revised LS 400 was introduced for the 1998 model year. Changes were a five-speed automatic transmission, increased engine output to 216 kW (290 hp), with variable valve timing (

HomeLink, retractable rear headrests, reading lamps, and ultraviolet-tinted glass,[82] while the climate control gained a micron
filtration feature with a smog sensor.

In August 1997, the first production laser adaptive cruise control on a Toyota vehicle was introduced on the Celsior version (Japan only).[83][84] It controlled speed only through throttle control and downshifting, but did not apply the brakes.[85] Because of laser technology limitations, it deactivated in bad weather.

A

Low beam HID headlamps were introduced as well. The headlights were also equipped with a programmable delay feature for proximity illumination.[58] In February 2000, the limited "Platinum Series" LS 400 was introduced at the Chicago Auto Show in partnership with American Express. The edition featured most luxury options as standard, along with separate exterior colors, wheels, badging, and two years' no-fee use of an American Express Platinum Card.[86][87]

Third generation (XF30; 2000)

Third generation
Curb weight
1,810–1,812 kg (3,990–3,995 lb)

2000–2003

2003 Lexus LS 430 (UCF30; pre-facelift, UK)

The third-generation Lexus LS 430 (UCF30) debuted at the North American International Auto Show in January 2000 as a 2001 model, introducing a new body design with a host of new interior and technological features. The interior design was inspired by luxury hotels (Imperial Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel, The Ritz-Carlton) and the seats were inspired by the first class seats of British Airways and Japan Airlines.

It was the first US market Lexus with

adaptive cruise control (called Dynamic Laser Cruise Control).[88][89] It employed a lidar sensor and (unlike the laser ACC introduced in 1997 on the Celsior) was able to activate brakes for deceleration.[85]
However, because of laser technology limitations, it would deactivate in bad weather.

The sedan was equipped with a new 4.3-liter 3UZ-FE engine generating 216 kW (290 hp) and 434 N⋅m (320 ft⋅lbf) of torque.[58] The LS 430 was one of the first gasoline V8 vehicles to be certified as an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (ULEV).[90] The standard suspension had been completely redesigned, with a double-wishbone setup at all four wheels; a tuned suspension was offered for the first time.[58] A new torque-activated electronic control unit made throttle adjustments based on vehicle speed, engine revolutions per minute, and pedal position.[88] The LS 430 sported a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 6.7 seconds.[91] Sales began in October 2000 in the United States.[92]

Heading into the planning of the LS 430, division executives concluded that the previous LS redesign had been too restrained in its approach.[74] The LS 430 development team, led by chief engineer Yasushi Tanaka,[93] accordingly opted for a more thorough exterior, interior, and technological redevelopment. The development of the LS 430 took four years.[94] Selected from 16 different concept designs, the resulting vehicle of December 1997—when the final design (by Akihiro Nagaya) was approved—saw the sedan's dimensions increase in terms of wheelbase and height.[88][95] The exterior featured a larger grille with rounded edges, quarter windows on the rear doors, and rounded trapezoidal headlamps. The body was also more aerodynamic than previous LS sedans (Cd 0.26; 0.25 with air suspension),[92] and was the product of wind tunnel testing at facilities used for Shinkansen bullet train development.[95] A 76-millimetre (3.0 in) wheelbase stretch resulted in more interior volume and allowed the engine to be positioned further aft for better balance.[96] Trunk space was increased by one-third due to repositioning of the fuel tank.[58]

Compared to previous generations, the LS 430 featured a greater number of model configurations and options.[97] While sharing the same body style, variants were differentiated by chassis configuration and onboard equipment. Models with the tuned sport suspension, sold as the "Touring" package in the United States,[89] featured larger, high-speed brakes.[41] These brakes were also standard on European market models.[41] Fully optioned models with height adjustable air suspension, tuned for a combination of soft ride and responsive handling, were sold in the United States as the "Ultra Luxury" edition.[89]

Third-generation LS 430 cabin (UCF30)

The LS 430 interior featured walnut wood trim on the dashboard and upper doors, along with semi-

oscillating air conditioning vents.[88][92]

The GPS navigation system was totally redesigned. A

liquid crystal display with touchscreen on the upper center console served as interface. The system was the first LS with voice controlled
navigation and the first luxury sedan to transition to DVD-based (instead of CD-ROM) maps.

Introduced a

water repellent windshield and side glass.[58]

Pre-facelift Toyota Celsior
Facelift Toyota Celsior

The LS 430 first went on sale in the United States with an initial base price of US$55,000, ranging up to US$70,000 when fully equipped.[92] At the high end, the LS 430's pricing encroached on European rivals as Lexus became increasingly able to command higher price premiums for its vehicles.[36] Sales for the LS 430 surpassed the previous generation, and production exceeded 140,000 units.[55] The LS 430 was produced until July 2006, marking the last occasion the Lexus flagship was produced in a single body style. In Japan, the equivalent Toyota Celsior was also sold from August 2000 until March 2006, when the long-awaited introduction of Lexus Japan saw the arrival of new generation Lexus models.[98] XF30 design patents were filed by Toyota in domestic Japan on 8 March 1999 at the Japan Patent Office under patent number 1080448.

In every year of production, the LS 430 was the most reliable luxury sedan in the J.D. Power and Associates

Initial Quality Survey (with the early and late models of this series the best performing),[99][100][101] and the highest recorded scorer in the history of J.D. Power's Vehicle Dependability Survey.[102] Thatcham ratings data via the UK Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre listed the theft-prevention capabilities of the LS 430 as a maximum 5 stars, with the LS 430 being the first automobile to achieve the maximum theft-deterrence rating in 2001.[103][104]

2003–2006

Lexus LS 430 (UCF30; facelift, US)
Lexus LS 430 (UCF30; facelift, Spain)

Designed through early 2002, the LS 430 update launched in September 2003 as a 2004 model.

The first

autonomous braking only on the Japanese market Toyota Celsior version).[85] A "low-speed tracking mode" was added in 2004.[85] The low-speed tracking mode was a second mode that would warn the driver if the car ahead stopped and provide braking; it could stop the car but then deactivated.[105]

Introduced a new six-speed automatic transmission and revised styling.[106] The powerplant remained the same as before. Exterior changes included restyled front and rear fascias, light-emitting diode (LED) taillights, and different wheels.[106]

It debuted the first Lexus

Bi-Xenon), and also the first AFS adaptive curve headlights
, which swiveled the projector headlamps in the direction of vehicle turns.

The interior received

electronic key feature allowed the vehicle to detect the key fob in the owner's pocket and unlock the doors by touch.[107]

Fourth generation (XF40; 2006)

Fourth generation
Curb weight
1,925–1,965 kg (4,244–4,332 lb)
Main article: Lexus LS (XF40)

2006–2009

2005 Tokyo Motor Show

Development on fourth generation LS began in 2001 under program code "250L", with the design process being done under Yo Hiruta from 2002 to late 2003, with the final production design being frozen in 2004.

Geneva Motor Show in February 2006.[117] A hybrid version, LS 600h L (UVF46), was previewed at the New York International Auto Show in April 2006.[118] At its introduction in 2006, it won the Car of the Year Japan
award for the second time.

LS 600h (SWB; pre-facelift)

The LS 460 and LS 460 L are both equipped with a new 4.6-liter 1UR-FSE V8 producing 283 kW (380 hp) and 498 N⋅m (367 ft⋅lbf) of torque,[116][119] coupled to the first production eight-speed automatic transmission.[120] Acceleration from 0–100 km/h (62 mph) is listed at 5.7 seconds.[121]

The development of the LS 460 and its variants, led by chief engineer Moritaka Yoshida,

wheel arches, arrow-shaped chrome trim, a lower-set grille, and crystalline adaptive headlamps.[125]

Fourth-generation, 2006–2009 LS 460 cabin (USF40)

The LS 460 interior gained a

air diffusers.[126] An "Executive" seating package on the LS 460 L included a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, swivel tray table, and a shiatsu massaging ottoman seat.[116][127]

It was the first LS with continuous controlled

image processing chip in a car capable of identifying vehicles and pedestrians in real time,[131][132] along with millimeter-wavelength radar, stereo cameras, and infrared night vision projectors.[131] A rear pre-collision system with whiplash-preventing active seat headrests and dual-chamber front airbags was also introduced.[129][133]

The long-wheelbase, 2006–2009 Lexus LS 460 L (USF41)

The LS 460 and LS 460 L arrived at dealerships in Japan, the U.S., and Europe in late 2006,[134] and the vehicle reached Australia, East Asia, and the Middle East in 2007.[135] The U.S. base prices for the 2007 LS 460 and LS 460 L were US$61,000 and US$71,000, respectively.[127] In 2006 and 2007, the average price paid for U.S. market LS 460 L sedans exceeded US$80,000, due largely to added options packages, placing the Lexus LS in the same average price range as its long-wheelbase Audi, BMW, and Jaguar rivals for the first time.[127]

2007–2009 Lexus LS 600h L hybrid (UVF46)

After debuting a hybrid powertrain with the 2005 LF-Sh concept, Lexus began sales of the LS 600h L (UVF46), the first production V8-powered full-hybrid vehicle,

low beam LED headlights, a leather-trimmed dash, and blue-tinted hybrid badging.[118] In April 2007, Lexus announced that the base price for the LS 600h L would be over US$104,000,[139] surpassing the V12-equipped Toyota Century as the most expensive Japanese luxury car ever produced.[139] A standard-wheelbase version destined for Asia and Europe, the LS 600h (UVF45), was launched in Japan in May 2007.[140] The first 100 LS 600h L sedans sold in the U.S. were offered as "Launch Edition" models via the Neiman Marcus catalog for InCircle members.[141]

In 2008, all-wheel drive versions of the non-hybrid LS 460 (USF45) and LS 460 L (USF46) models premiered at the

Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS-Safety) exhibition, the LS 460 ITS-Safety concept was unveiled showing road-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-vehicle information-exchange technologies.[146]

2009–2012

Debuting in late 2009 for the 2010 model year, the revised LS 460 and LS 460 L included restyled front and rear fascias, side mirror

downshift rev-matching capability and manual mode.[150] A new interior customization program, "L-Select", also became available for LS customers in Japan.[147]

  • LS 460 (2009–2012; first facelift)
    LS 460 (2009–2012; first facelift)
  • LS 460 (2009–2012; first facelift)
    LS 460 (2009–2012; first facelift)

2012–2017

Lexus released an official photograph of its restyled XF40 series in July 2012. The substantial update incorporates the new Lexus corporate fascia, comprising the "spindle" grill and consequently sees the fitment of a redesigned hood, reshaped front fenders and headlamps, plus a new bumper.[151] These styling revisions see the retention of the side profile and doors, including rear fenders. Thus, the newly designed tail-lamps, trunk lid, and rear bumper are only partially modified. For the first time, an F-Sport variant is being offered. 'Nanoe' technology is used in the air conditioning system where 20–50 nm ions are bonded to water molecules.[152][153]

  • 2012–2017 Lexus LS 460 (second facelift)
    2012–2017 Lexus LS 460 (second facelift)
  • 2012–2017 Lexus LS 460 (second facelift)
    2012–2017 Lexus LS 460 (second facelift)

Fifth generation (XF50; 2017)

Fifth generation
Curb weight
2,030–2,350 kg (4,475–5,181 lb)

2017–2020

Developed under the 200B program, the fifth-generation LS made its debut at the

GA-L platform, after the LC grand tourer. Dubbed as LS 500 (VXFA50/55), it is the first LS to be powered by a V6 engine. The 3.4 liter twin-turbo V35A-FTS V6 produces 309 kW (415 hp) and 600 N⋅m (440 lb⋅ft) of torque. The wheelbase is 34 mm (1.3 in) longer than the previous long-wheelbase model, the LS 460L.[159] The height is also 15 mm (0.6 in) lower, with the bonnet and boot measuring 30 and 40 mm (1.2 and 1.6 in) lower, respectively.[155]

  • LS 500 (pre-facelift)
    LS 500 (pre-facelift)
  • Interior
    Interior

In a couple of Lexus firsts, the fifth-generation LS is the first Lexus sedan to feature a six-sided window design, while the flush-surface windows integrate smoothly with the pillars. In the company's efforts to reconcile two conflicting goals, sufficient headroom with a low roofline, the new LS employs an available outer-slide-type panoramic moonroof instead of the conventional, internally retracting item.[155]

The fifth-generation LS also features 3D-surround

Lexus Enform, is said to be designed to mimic smartphone operation, with support for handwritten input. Alongside the 12.3 inch navigation display, the fifth-generation LS can be specified with an optional 24 inch, colour HUD for the driver's view.[155]
The fifth-generation LS was launched in Japan on December 18, 2017 and globally in the first quarter of 2018.

The LS 500h (GVF50/55) uses the Multi Stage Hybrid System that debuted in the LC 500h. Like the LC 500h, it uses a lithium-ion battery rather than the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery used in the previous LS 600h.

Lexus Safety System+ 2.0
is fitted as standard to the LS. The available Advanced Safety Package introduced Lexus CoDrive, which help actively steer the vehicle should it detect a pedestrian.

At the 2017 Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Macau International Auto Show, Lexus unveiled the Chinese-market LS 350 (GSF50), which uses a

naturally aspirated 2GR-FKS V6 engine from the GS 350, producing 234 kW (318 hp) and 380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) of torque.[160] Hong Kong models uses an 8GR-FKS engine producing 232 kW (315 hp) and 380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) of torque.[161]

Facelift

The fifth-generation LS received a facelift in 2020 for the 2021 model year.[162][163][164] Notable improvements have been made in several areas of the vehicle. The suspension received enhancements that improves ride quality, handling and ingress/egress of the vehicle. The LS 500's 3.4-liter V6 engine has an updated piston design aimed to lower emissions and reduce NVH when the engine is cold while the hybrid variant received several hardware and software upgrades improving the acceleration of the vehicle. The interior of the LS has been further refined with revised seats, touch points, higher-resolution rearview mirror and updated leather options. The facelifted LS uses a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system[165] instead of the mouse-based implementation found in prior model years. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Amazon Alexa integration are standard equipment. All grades of the 2021 LS are equipped with Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 as standard and received a number of updates such as Lane Change Assist and Active Steering Assist. Exterior updates include a revised front fascia, radiator intake, headlights, taillights and updated color options.[166][167]

  • LS 500 (facelift)
    LS 500 (facelift)
  • LS 500 (facelift)
    LS 500 (facelift)

In Europe, the updated LS 500h was launched a few months later and the LS 500 was dropped.[168]

An update launched on 8 April 2021 includes the Advanced Drive including

driver monitor camera
and remote software updates. It is able to keep the vehicle in its lane, maintain the distance from other vehicles, navigate a lane split, change lanes, and overtake other vehicles. It also has Advanced Park, an advanced parking assistance system.[169][170]

Manufacturing

Further information:
Tahara plant
Lexus LS UZ V8 engine exhibit at the California Science Center

The Lexus LS has been consistently produced on dedicated Lexus assembly lines at Toyota's flagship Tahara factory,[171] located in the city of Tahara, in Aichi Prefecture, Chūbu region, southwest of Nagoya, since 1989.[119][172] Tahara remains the sole production site, having inaugurated its new line number four specifically for assembly of the original LS 400.[173]

For the Lexus LS, the Tahara plant developed new molds and enhanced assembly techniques

spring-loaded for a tighter fit.[176] On the LS 400, engineers reduced door panel gaps in half versus Toyota-brand vehicles, from 7 to 4 mm (0.28 to 0.16 in),[175] with measurements made within 0.01 mm (0.00039 in);[92] on the LS 430, measurement margins were increased tenfold, to 0.001 mm (3.9×10−5 in).[92][177] When production switched to the LS 460, the number of laser welds was doubled.[178]

Despite Tahara's large-scale automation, Lexus LS production also involves specialized personnel who are tasked with key production points, such as testing each vehicle's V8 engine via dynamometer and stethoscope for calibration before installation.[119][179] With the LS 460, a hand-sanded paint process was introduced.[119] The production standards used on the Lexus LS were eventually adopted by the manufacturer for other vehicles; in 2007, the assembly of Toyota Corolla economy cars used the same panel gap measurements as the LS 400 did eighteen years earlier.[180]

Industrial significance

LS 400 cutaway model displaying internal construction at the Wroughton Classic

The Lexus LS marked a successful entrant of a Japanese manufacturer into the prestige luxury arena, after the first Honda (Acura) Legend,

Daimler-Benz's chief engineer, Wolfgang Peter.[187] Approximately 5 percent of 1989 LS 400 sales went to buyers employed by rival manufacturers, including GM, Ford, and Chrysler.[181] When the LS 400 was disassembled for engineering analysis, Cadillac engineers concluded that the vehicle could not be built using existing GM methods.[189] Industry publications noted the LS 400's precise panel gaps, and the subject became a common evaluation standard in road tests.[187] The LS 430's interior noise level was later used by rival makes as a measure of cabin quietness.[190]

According to industry observers, the introduction of the Lexus LS reshaped Toyota's image from that of an "

upscale segments. By investing in a separate marque, Toyota was able to avoid the stigma attached to a mass-market brand's charging premium prices.[199] The effect of the LS 400 on the automotive industry led Automobile magazine to add the sedan to its "24 Most Important Vehicles of the 20th Century" list in 1996.[200]

Sales and production

In its largest market, the U.S., the Lexus LS was the top-selling flagship luxury sedan for 15 of the first 17 years following its debut.

late-2000s recession, mirroring the overall decline of the luxury car market.[206]

The Lexus LS has not sold as well in Europe, where Lexus suffers from smaller brand recognition, image, and a less-developed dealership network.[207] In European markets, the Lexus LS has ranked behind Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and BMW in flagship luxury car sales.[208] Automotive analysts have suggested a possible rationale for the sales disparity, in that European buyers place less emphasis on vehicle reliability and have more brand loyalty to established domestic marques.[207] In contrast, the Lexus LS has ranked second in sales to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (and ahead of rivals from BMW, Audi, and Jaguar) in markets outside Europe, such as South Africa.[209]

2012–2017 Lexus LS 600h (Japan)
2010–2012 Lexus LS 460 (USF45; Australia)
2009–2012 Lexus LS 600h L (UVF46; Japan)
Calendar
year 		Sales Exports,
production‡
US Global
1989 11,574[210]
1990 42,806[211] 41,901[55]
1991 36,955[211] 41,228[55]
1992 32,561[211] 32,472[55]
1993 23,783[212] 28,187[55]
1994 22,443[212] 21,390[55]
1995 23,657[213] 22,433[55]
1996 22,237[214] 22,810[55]
1997 19,618[215] 17,782[55]
1998 20,790[95] 22,730[55]
1999 16,357[95] 17,198[55]
2000 15,871[216] 11,098[55]
2001 31,110[217] 31,473[55]
2002 26,261[218] 27,033[55]
2003 23,895[219] 21,461[55]
2004 32,272[220] 31,697[55]
2005 26,043[220] 28,902[55]
2006 19,546[221] 34,833[204] 30,908‡[222]
2007 35,226[223] 71,760[204] 72,279‡[224]
2008 20,255[223] 31,823‡[225]
2009 11,334[226] 18,369‡[227]
2010 12,275[228]
2011 9,568[229]
2012 8,345[229] 17,578‡[230]
2013 10,727[231]
2014 8,559[232]
2015 7,165[233]
2016 5,514[234]
2017 4,094[235]
2018 9,302[236]
2019 5,528[237]
2020 3,617[238]
2021 3,739[239]
2022 2,679[239]

Technical specifications

Drivetrain specifications by generation
1989–1994 1994–1997 1997–2000 2000–2006 2006–2017 2007–2017 2017 onwards
Engine 4.0 L V8 4.0 L V8 4.0 L V8 4.3 L V8 4.6 L V8 5.0 L V8 hybrid 3.4 L V6 twin turbo
Gears 4 4 5 5–6 8 hybrid power split 10
Power 186 kW (250 hp)[240] 194 kW (260 hp)[241] 216 kW (290 hp)[242] 216 kW (290 hp)[243] 255 kW (342 hp)[244]
288 kW (386 hp)[116] 		327 kW (438 hp)[122] 309 kW (415 hp)
Torque 353 N⋅m (260 ft⋅lbf) at 4,400 rpm[240] 366 N⋅m (270 ft⋅lbf) at 4,500 rpm[241] 407 N⋅m (300 ft⋅lbf) at 4,000 rpm[242] 434 N⋅m (320 ft⋅lbf) at 3,400 rpm[243] 500 N⋅m (370 ft⋅lbf) at 4,100 rpm[244]
498 N⋅m (367 ft⋅lbf) at 4,100 rpm[116] 		520 N⋅m (380 ft⋅lbf) at 4,000 rpm 600 N⋅m (443 lbf⋅ft) at 1,600–4,800 rpm
Model configurations by region
Chassis code Model no. Model year(s) Drivetrain Transmission Engine type Engine code Region(s)
USF40 LS 460 2007–2017 RWD/AWD 8-speed
automatic 		4.6 L petrol V8 1UR-FSE United States,[116] Canada,[245] Japan,[246] Europe,[121] Middle East (2011–)
1UR-FE Middle East (2007–2010)[247]
USF41 LS 460 L 1UR-FSE United States,[116] Canada,[245] Japan,[246] Middle East (2011–)
1UR-FE Middle East (2007–2010)[247]
UVF45 LS 600h 2008–2017 AWD hybrid power split device 5.0 L hybrid V8 2UR-FSE Japan,[246] Europe[121]
UVF46 LS 600h L United States,[122] Canada,[245] Japan,[246] Europe,[121] Middle East (2010–)

Awards

Notable examples of awards received by the Lexus LS include (2007)

Edmunds.com's "Best Sound System in Cars Over $30,000".[274]

In U.S. consumer publications, Lexus' flagship model is recognized as one of the most reliable vehicles ever built, having held the top ranking in

Vehicle Dependability Survey for fifteen consecutive years (1994–2009), again in 2012,[275] third place in 2013,[276] and top again in 2014.[277] A 1996 Lexus LS400 owned by an automotive journalist has surpassed a million miles on what is believed to be its original engine.[278]

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