Lexus LS 2020– car dimensions: 5235 mm long, 1900 mm wide and 1460 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,240 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 480 litres.
The cabin pairs a 12.3-inch display with Apple CarPlay as standard. Dual-zone climate is standard while four-zone climate comes on higher packages. Standard driver aids cover automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot warning, lane keep assist, full-speed adaptive cruise, parking sensors and a reversing camera. Higher packages add features like a bird's-eye view or enhanced steering assist.
Boot space is 480 litres with the seats up. The rear seats do not fold, so long items are limited.
The LS is not designed for trailer towing. Payload is listed at 395 kg. It suits passenger comfort rather than heavy work use.
The cabin uses leather upholstery with 16-way power front seats that are heated and ventilated as standard. Higher packages add 28-way power seats with massage, cushion extenders, and pneumatic bolsters. Rear seats gain heating, ventilation, massage, and a power ottoman with recline on select grades. Four-zone Climate Concierge with infrared sensors is available. Soft ambient lighting and acoustic laminated glass keep the space quiet and calm.
Premium unleaded fuel required.
EPA estimates 19 city/30 highway/23 combined mpg for RWD. 18/27/21 for AWD.
Complimentary scheduled maintenance for first two services at 5,000 and 10,000 miles.
Recommended service every 5,000 or 10,000 miles depending on conditions.
Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 standard with pre-collision system, pedestrian detection, lane tracing assist, dynamic radar cruise control, blind-spot monitor, and rear cross-traffic alert.
No NHTSA or IIHS crash-test ratings published.
The LS 500 runs on premium unleaded fuel. RWD models are rated 19 city, 30 highway, and 23 combined mpg. AWD versions drop to 18 city, 27 highway, and 21 combined.
Lexus provides complimentary first and second scheduled maintenance services at 5,000 miles and 10,000 miles. Ongoing service follows 5,000-mile or 10,000-mile intervals based on driving conditions, with oil changes typically every 10,000 miles.
Standard safety includes Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 featuring pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, lane tracing assist, all-speed dynamic radar cruise control, automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. Multiple airbags are fitted. No official crash-test ratings from NHTSA or IIHS are available for this model.
Keeping the car involves following the scheduled maintenance log for fluid checks, tire rotations, filter replacements, and inspections. The adaptive suspension and run-flat tires are part of normal ownership care.
Length 5235 mm, Width 1900 mm, Height 1460 mm, Wheelbase 3125 mm (LS 2020 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2020 Lexus LS Specifications.