Video & Photo Gallery: 2018 Lexus LS 500 in Autumn Shimmer

Posted by Kevin on September 22nd, 2017

Next week, the floodgates will open with reviews of the new 2018 Lexus LS flagship all over the Internet — before that happens, let’s start looking at some of the official photos & video that will get buried in all of the coverage.

This is the 2018 Lexus LS 500 AWD in Autumn Shimmer with a Parchement interior:

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James
ydooby
Is it just me or did Lexus PR screw up and release the LS hybrid prematurely?
http://www.evo.co.uk/lexus/18694/2017-lexus-ls-in-pictures#9
Or was that them saying the LS has more coming get ready? It seems like Lexus normally does something on purpose when they release stuff and don't screw up timing.
James
ydooby
Is it just me or did Lexus PR screw up and release the LS hybrid prematurely?
http://www.evo.co.uk/lexus/18694/2017-lexus-ls-in-pictures#9
Or was that them saying the LS has more coming get ready? It seems like Lexus normally does something on purpose when they release stuff and don't screw up timing.
James
ydooby
Is it just me or did Lexus PR screw up and release the LS hybrid prematurely?
http://www.evo.co.uk/lexus/18694/2017-lexus-ls-in-pictures#9
Or was that them saying the LS has more coming get ready? It seems like Lexus normally does something on purpose when they release stuff and don't screw up timing.
James
ydooby
Is it just me or did Lexus PR screw up and release the LS hybrid prematurely?
http://www.evo.co.uk/lexus/18694/2017-lexus-ls-in-pictures#9
Or was that them saying the LS has more coming get ready? It seems like Lexus normally does something on purpose when they release stuff and don't screw up timing.
Y
James
Or was that them saying the LS has more coming get ready? It seems like Lexus normally does something on purpose when they release stuff and don't screw up timing.
But press pictures are supposed to supplement a press release, and the LS hybrid was not mentioned anywhere in the PR of this world debut. I still think this mix-up was an accident by the PR team, who may have had too many LS photos on their hand to sort properly.
Y
James
Or was that them saying the LS has more coming get ready? It seems like Lexus normally does something on purpose when they release stuff and don't screw up timing.
But press pictures are supposed to supplement a press release, and the LS hybrid was not mentioned anywhere in the PR of this world debut. I still think this mix-up was an accident by the PR team, who may have had too many LS photos on their hand to sort properly.
Y
James
Or was that them saying the LS has more coming get ready? It seems like Lexus normally does something on purpose when they release stuff and don't screw up timing.
But press pictures are supposed to supplement a press release, and the LS hybrid was not mentioned anywhere in the PR of this world debut. I still think this mix-up was an accident by the PR team, who may have had too many LS photos on their hand to sort properly.
Y
James
Or was that them saying the LS has more coming get ready? It seems like Lexus normally does something on purpose when they release stuff and don't screw up timing.
But press pictures are supposed to supplement a press release, and the LS hybrid was not mentioned anywhere in the PR of this world debut. I still think this mix-up was an accident by the PR team, who may have had too many LS photos on their hand to sort properly.
mikeavelli
I will ask on Thursday.....my take is maybe it is some eco mode?

I doubt its a mix up with another car, when the LSh debuts it likely will use a bamboo interior or something different.
mikeavelli
I will ask on Thursday.....my take is maybe it is some eco mode?

I doubt its a mix up with another car, when the LSh debuts it likely will use a bamboo interior or something different.
mikeavelli
I will ask on Thursday.....my take is maybe it is some eco mode?

I doubt its a mix up with another car, when the LSh debuts it likely will use a bamboo interior or something different.
mikeavelli
I will ask on Thursday.....my take is maybe it is some eco mode?

I doubt its a mix up with another car, when the LSh debuts it likely will use a bamboo interior or something different.
Y
mikeavelli
I will ask on Thursday.....my take is maybe it is some eco mode?

I doubt its a mix up with another car, when the LSh debuts it likely will use a bamboo interior or something different.
It's clearly a mix-up. Here's the same area in the regular LS (curiously, with a spacer on the right of the rightmost of the 4 buttons, unlike the LS hybrid, which has no such spacer on the right despite the same number of buttons):


Thanks in advance for asking about it though.
Y
mikeavelli
I will ask on Thursday.....my take is maybe it is some eco mode?

I doubt its a mix up with another car, when the LSh debuts it likely will use a bamboo interior or something different.
It's clearly a mix-up. Here's the same area in the regular LS (curiously, with a spacer on the right of the rightmost of the 4 buttons, unlike the LS hybrid, which has no such spacer on the right despite the same number of buttons):


Thanks in advance for asking about it though.
Y
mikeavelli
I will ask on Thursday.....my take is maybe it is some eco mode?

I doubt its a mix up with another car, when the LSh debuts it likely will use a bamboo interior or something different.
It's clearly a mix-up. Here's the same area in the regular LS (curiously, with a spacer on the right of the rightmost of the 4 buttons, unlike the LS hybrid, which has no such spacer on the right despite the same number of buttons):


Thanks in advance for asking about it though.
Y
mikeavelli
I will ask on Thursday.....my take is maybe it is some eco mode?

I doubt its a mix up with another car, when the LSh debuts it likely will use a bamboo interior or something different.
It's clearly a mix-up. Here's the same area in the regular LS (curiously, with a spacer on the right of the rightmost of the 4 buttons, unlike the LS hybrid, which has no such spacer on the right despite the same number of buttons):


Thanks in advance for asking about it though.
L
The attention to detail is something (Japanese cultural quality) can't be equaled by others. So many little details, something I have noticed with Japanese cars, especially Lexus. Even after some years of ownership, there are always new little things to discover.

Among those, already mentioned in the PR, are the flush windows/frames, a first for non-frameless doors. This is usually found only on cars with frameless windows. From the interior, the window frame covers are massive and clean, it looks like designed to easily accommodate armored glass. Actually, the way the side windows are made makes armoring even more discrete.
L
The attention to detail is something (Japanese cultural quality) can't be equaled by others. So many little details, something I have noticed with Japanese cars, especially Lexus. Even after some years of ownership, there are always new little things to discover.

Among those, already mentioned in the PR, are the flush windows/frames, a first for non-frameless doors. This is usually found only on cars with frameless windows. From the interior, the window frame covers are massive and clean, it looks like designed to easily accommodate armored glass. Actually, the way the side windows are made makes armoring even more discrete.
L
The attention to detail is something (Japanese cultural quality) can't be equaled by others. So many little details, something I have noticed with Japanese cars, especially Lexus. Even after some years of ownership, there are always new little things to discover.

Among those, already mentioned in the PR, are the flush windows/frames, a first for non-frameless doors. This is usually found only on cars with frameless windows. From the interior, the window frame covers are massive and clean, it looks like designed to easily accommodate armored glass. Actually, the way the side windows are made makes armoring even more discrete.
L
The attention to detail is something (Japanese cultural quality) can't be equaled by others. So many little details, something I have noticed with Japanese cars, especially Lexus. Even after some years of ownership, there are always new little things to discover.

Among those, already mentioned in the PR, are the flush windows/frames, a first for non-frameless doors. This is usually found only on cars with frameless windows. From the interior, the window frame covers are massive and clean, it looks like designed to easily accommodate armored glass. Actually, the way the side windows are made makes armoring even more discrete.
Andyl
mikeavelli
I wish the press pics showed the panoramic roof... Lovely photos though...

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The way they integrated the air vents is uncanny......absolutely magnificent detailing...

[​IMG]
This was the first detail I found from the interior of the new LS. To me, it shows the craftsmanship and attention to details are much better than the current Mercedes S-Class, despite S-class is already quite polished. The way the vents are integrated with the trim is a strength commonly found in Japanese products.
Andyl
mikeavelli
I wish the press pics showed the panoramic roof... Lovely photos though...

[​IMG]

The way they integrated the air vents is uncanny......absolutely magnificent detailing...

[​IMG]
This was the first detail I found from the interior of the new LS. To me, it shows the craftsmanship and attention to details are much better than the current Mercedes S-Class, despite S-class is already quite polished. The way the vents are integrated with the trim is a strength commonly found in Japanese products.
Andyl
mikeavelli
I wish the press pics showed the panoramic roof... Lovely photos though...

[​IMG]

The way they integrated the air vents is uncanny......absolutely magnificent detailing...

[​IMG]
This was the first detail I found from the interior of the new LS. To me, it shows the craftsmanship and attention to details are much better than the current Mercedes S-Class, despite S-class is already quite polished. The way the vents are integrated with the trim is a strength commonly found in Japanese products.
Andyl
mikeavelli
I wish the press pics showed the panoramic roof... Lovely photos though...

[​IMG]

The way they integrated the air vents is uncanny......absolutely magnificent detailing...

[​IMG]
This was the first detail I found from the interior of the new LS. To me, it shows the craftsmanship and attention to details are much better than the current Mercedes S-Class, despite S-class is already quite polished. The way the vents are integrated with the trim is a strength commonly found in Japanese products.
L
Most likely,we'll see the hybrid in Geneva in March.
L
Most likely,we'll see the hybrid in Geneva in March.
L
Most likely,we'll see the hybrid in Geneva in March.
L
Most likely,we'll see the hybrid in Geneva in March.
L
Andyl
This was the first detail I found from the interior of the new LS. To me, it shows the craftsmanship and attention to details are much better than the current Mercedes S-Class, despite S-class is already quite polished. The way the vents are integrated with the trim is a strength commonly found in Japanese products.
Yes, comparatively the VAG execution is quite crude and outdated, as seen here in the "luxurious" Audi Q7.

L
Andyl
This was the first detail I found from the interior of the new LS. To me, it shows the craftsmanship and attention to details are much better than the current Mercedes S-Class, despite S-class is already quite polished. The way the vents are integrated with the trim is a strength commonly found in Japanese products.
Yes, comparatively the VAG execution is quite crude and outdated, as seen here in the "luxurious" Audi Q7.

L