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Lexus LS V 500 V6 (420 Hp) Automatic
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Lexus LS:
The Lexus LS is a series of full-size luxury sedans that have served as the flagship model of Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota, since 1989. For the first four generations, all LS models featured V8 engines and were predominantly rear-wheel-drive. In the fourth generation, Lexus offered 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 the Toyota Celsior , was sold in Japan until the Lexus marque was introduced there in 2006. In 2006 , the fourth generation LS 460 debuted the first production eight-speed automatic transmission and an automatic parking system. In 2007, V8 hybrid powertrains were introduced on the LS 600h/LS 600h L sedans....(Read more on Wikipedia)
V Overview:
Lexus LS (V). With 600 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Lexus LS V generation (XF50) was not directly tested by Euro NCAP. However, Lexus vehicles typically feature comprehensive safety systems and robust construction, suggesting strong passive and active safety performance.
500 V6 (420 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers exhilarating performance with its 420 Hp twin-turbo V6, providing a traditional rear-wheel-drive luxury experience with responsive power delivery and a smooth automatic gearbox.
Fuel Economy
Comparable fuel efficiency to its AWD counterpart, offering a respectable balance between power and consumption for a non-hybrid luxury sedan.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort and cabin quietness
- • Outstanding build quality and long-term reliability
- • Luxurious interior with high-quality materials and craftsmanship
- • Potent and refined powertrain options, especially the efficient hybrid
- • Comprehensive suite of advanced safety features
Cons:
- • Infotainment system can be clunky and distracting to operate
- • Less engaging driving dynamics compared to some German rivals
- • High purchase price and potentially expensive parts/servicing (though infrequent)
- • Rear seat space, while ample, isn't class-leading for a long-wheelbase sedan
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(V: 2017 - July, 2020).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lexus |
| Model: | LS |
| Generation: | V |
| Modification (Engine): | 500 V6 (420 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2018 |
| End of production: | July, 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 420 Hp Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 121.5 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 600 Nm |
| Engine Model/Code: | V35A-FTS More details about the engine V35A-FTS |
| Engine displacement: | 3456 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, D-VVT-i |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.3 l |
| Coolant: | 10.6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5235 mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1900 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1450 mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 3125 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 10 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 245/45 R20; 275/40 R20 |
| Wheel rims size | 20 |
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