Autoknowtive
Lexus LS
Lexus has built the LS since 1989. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 9 of them, from the 1990 Lexus LS to the 2025 Lexus LS Micro. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1989–today
- Brand from
- Japan
- Part of
- Toyota
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 9 cars, 2 of them concepts
How it changed
Power went from 245 hp in the 1990 LS to 394 hp in the 2009 LS 600h L. It got heavier along the way: 1,796 kg for the 1990 car, 2,400 kg for the 2009. The most powerful here is the 2007 Lexus LS 460 at 394 hp (294 kW), more than 79% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2004 Lexus LS430, in 6.3 s.
Every LS in the catalog
1995 Lexus LS
1998 Lexus LS
2001 Lexus LS430
2004 Lexus LS430
Photo: NetCarShow
2007 Lexus LS 460
Lexus revealed the all-new 2007 LS 460 and the company's first-ever long-wheelbase model, the LS 460L, today at a press conference at the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2009 Lexus LS 600h L
The Lexus LS 600h L luxury sedan was the first vehicle to bring fuel-efficient gasoline-electric hybrid technology to the prestige luxury segment. The Lexus LS 600h L provides the brand's highest level of performance and technology, and the truest expression of luxury.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2017 Lexus LS plus Concept
As a concept vehicle that suggests the future look of the LS, the Lexus LS+ Concept produces a dignified expression as a flagship and indicates the direction of next-generation Lexus design based on Lexus' L-finesse design philosophy.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2025 Lexus LS Micro Concept
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 LS | 245 hp (183 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 8.5 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,796 kg (3,959 lb) | 4.0 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 4-Speed automatic | 18 mpg |
| 1995 LS | 264 hp (197 kW) | 269 lb-ft (365 Nm) | 7.5 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,670 kg (3,682 lb) | 4.0 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 4-speed automatic | 19 mpg |
| 1998 LS | 284 hp (212 kW) | 294 lb-ft (399 Nm) | 6.9 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,755 kg (3,869 lb) | 4.0 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 5-speed automatic | 19 mpg |
| 2001 LS430 | 281 hp (210 kW) | 308 lb-ft (418 Nm) | 6.7 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,830 kg (4,034 lb) | 4.3 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 5-speed automatic | 19 mpg |
| 2004 LS430 | 282 hp (210 kW) | 308 lb-ft (418 Nm) | 6.3 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,815 kg (4,001 lb) | 4.3 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | 18 mpg |
| 2007 LS 460 | 394 hp (294 kW) | 384 lb-ft (521 Nm) | 6.3 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 2,270 kg (5,004 lb) | 5.0 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 8-Speed automatic | 20 mpg |
| 2009 LS 600h L | 394 hp (294 kW) | 384 lb-ft (521 Nm) | 6.3 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 2,400 kg (5,291 lb) | 5.0 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | ECVT | 21 mpg |
| 2017 LS plus | 299 hp (223 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 5.5 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 2,310 kg (5,093 lb) | 3.5 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 4-speed automatic | — |
| 2025 LS Micro | 416 hp (310 kW) | 442 lb-ft (599 Nm) | 4.8 s | 136 mph (219 km/h) | 2,150 kg (4,740 lb) | 3.5 L V6 | Rear Wheel Drive | 10-Speed automatic | — |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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