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2018 Lexus LS 500

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Rating7.6

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Fullsize Sedan
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$75,000 - $84,220
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Seamless and strong acceleration with the twin-turbo engine

The infotainment system with a touchpad is hard to operate

All-new model for the 2018 model year

Obedient ride and quiet cabin

Less customizable than rivals

Astonishing exterior design elements

Competitors present themselves as more luxurious

Specs & Features

$75,000

price

416 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

442 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

torque

10-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl RWD 10A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Lexus LS 500 makes for an excellent contender in the fullsize sedan class. With standalone trim on offer, the Lexus LS 500 has a base MSRP of $75,000. It competes directly with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the Jaguar XJ, and the BMW 7 Series. Only a 3.5L twin-turbocharged V6 engine is offered, mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 416 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 4.6 seconds, the LS 500 maintains a combined fuel economy of 23 MPG. Lexus offers the LS 500 in 10 stunning colors, with the Manganese Luster being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

From power moonroof to 19-inch alloy wheels, from hand-free power trunks to heated+cooled front seats, the LS 500 is loaded with features. However, If you want to upgrade the luxury and increase the creature comforts then some expensive optional packages you can consider are the Executive Package worth $17,100, and the Luxury Package worth $12,290.

Trims

    Base
    $75,000 onwards
    • 19-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Navigation system
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    • Semi-Aniline leather seats
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    F Sport
    $81,000 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl RWD 10A
    • Horsepower: 416 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 442 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 101 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg

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Horsepower

416 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

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Capacity

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2018 Lexus LS 500 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		4.6 sec--
    		3.9 sec12.5 sec155 mph
    		4.7 sec--
    		4.7 sec13.3 sec-
    		4.7 sec--
    		4.9 sec13.2 sec-
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    2018 Lexus LS 500 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		19 mpg30 mpg23 mpg21.7 gal.412.3/651 mi.
      		25 mpg33 mpg28 mpg22.2 gal.555/732.6 mi.
      		22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg19.5 gal.429/585 mi.
      		21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg23.7 gal.497.7/663.6 mi.
      		21 mpg29 mpg24 mpg20.6 gal.432.6/597.4 mi.
      		19 mpg30 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.351.5/555 mi.

      2018 Lexus LS 500 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		206.1 in.74.8 in.57.5 in.6.5 in.123 in.
        		227.2 in.79.4 in.64.8 in.6 in.139.8 in.
        		219.5 in.75.8 in.59.9 in.6 in.128.6 in.
        		215 in.83.9 in.59 in.5 in.132.5 in.
        		212.6 in.76.7 in.61 in.6 in.129.7 in.
        		208.6 in.77.8 in.58.6 in.7 in.120.7 in.

        2018 Lexus LS 500 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		17 cu.ft.99.4 cu.ft.17 cu.ft.
          		15.2 cu.ft.99.4 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.
          		15.6 cu.ft.130.5 cu.ft.15.6 cu.ft.
          		16.7 cu.ft.102 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.
          		16.3 cu.ft.106.3 cu.ft.68.6 cu.ft.
          		14.2 cu.ft.121.9 cu.ft.67 cu.ft.

          2018 Lexus LS 500 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		15.4 cu.ft.17 cu.ft.17 cu.ft.-
            		29.9 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.29.9 cu.ft.120 ft.
            		8.5 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.8.5 cu.ft.60 ft.
            		15.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.-
            		46 cu.ft.17.4 cu.ft.46 cu.ft.-
            		72.2 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.76 ft.

            2018 Lexus LS 500 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		-870 lbs.4707 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.1087 lbs.4013 lbs.
              		-1102 lbs.4464 lbs.
              		--4224 lbs.
              		--4630 lbs.
              		-1318 lbs.4028 lbs.

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