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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White Bear
I think they are taking on a horsepower-/torque-related numbering system.But really, what the others are naming their cars is probably the most important factor. The marketing people would want an LS350 competing with an S550 (or whatever...too lazy to look up exact model names).
Sorry. I meant "The marketing people would NOT want an LS350 competing with an S550..." But I think somebody else made this point much clearer.
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White Bear
I think they are taking on a horsepower-/torque-related numbering system.But really, what the others are naming their cars is probably the most important factor. The marketing people would want an LS350 competing with an S550 (or whatever...too lazy to look up exact model names).
Sorry. I meant "The marketing people would NOT want an LS350 competing with an S550..." But I think somebody else made this point much clearer.
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White Bear
I think they are taking on a horsepower-/torque-related numbering system.But really, what the others are naming their cars is probably the most important factor. The marketing people would want an LS350 competing with an S550 (or whatever...too lazy to look up exact model names).
Sorry. I meant "The marketing people would NOT want an LS350 competing with an S550..." But I think somebody else made this point much clearer.
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White Bear
I think they are taking on a horsepower-/torque-related numbering system.But really, what the others are naming their cars is probably the most important factor. The marketing people would want an LS350 competing with an S550 (or whatever...too lazy to look up exact model names).
Sorry. I meant "The marketing people would NOT want an LS350 competing with an S550..." But I think somebody else made this point much clearer.
mmcartalk
White Bear
Sorry. I meant "The marketing people would NOT want an LS350 competing with an S550..." But I think somebody else made this point much clearer.

I think a N/A LS350 would make sense for those who like the LS's ride and comfort, but don't care much about power or a large engine. I'd (possibly) be interested in one myself.....though an LS is a little large for my condo parking space.
mmcartalk
White Bear
Sorry. I meant "The marketing people would NOT want an LS350 competing with an S550..." But I think somebody else made this point much clearer.

I think a N/A LS350 would make sense for those who like the LS's ride and comfort, but don't care much about power or a large engine. I'd (possibly) be interested in one myself.....though an LS is a little large for my condo parking space.
mmcartalk
White Bear
Sorry. I meant "The marketing people would NOT want an LS350 competing with an S550..." But I think somebody else made this point much clearer.

I think a N/A LS350 would make sense for those who like the LS's ride and comfort, but don't care much about power or a large engine. I'd (possibly) be interested in one myself.....though an LS is a little large for my condo parking space.
mmcartalk
White Bear
Sorry. I meant "The marketing people would NOT want an LS350 competing with an S550..." But I think somebody else made this point much clearer.

I think a N/A LS350 would make sense for those who like the LS's ride and comfort, but don't care much about power or a large engine. I'd (possibly) be interested in one myself.....though an LS is a little large for my condo parking space.
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mmcartalk
I think a N/A LS350 would make sense for those who like the LS's ride and comfort, but don't care much about power or a large engine. I'd (possibly) be interested in one myself.....though an LS is a little large for my condo parking space.
Yes, I agree. And that could compete with the S400's 329 hp. But they're not going to make an "S550-fighter" (this LS500) and call it something that looks numerically to be on about the same level as the S400.
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mmcartalk
I think a N/A LS350 would make sense for those who like the LS's ride and comfort, but don't care much about power or a large engine. I'd (possibly) be interested in one myself.....though an LS is a little large for my condo parking space.
Yes, I agree. And that could compete with the S400's 329 hp. But they're not going to make an "S550-fighter" (this LS500) and call it something that looks numerically to be on about the same level as the S400.
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mmcartalk
I think a N/A LS350 would make sense for those who like the LS's ride and comfort, but don't care much about power or a large engine. I'd (possibly) be interested in one myself.....though an LS is a little large for my condo parking space.
Yes, I agree. And that could compete with the S400's 329 hp. But they're not going to make an "S550-fighter" (this LS500) and call it something that looks numerically to be on about the same level as the S400.
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mmcartalk
I think a N/A LS350 would make sense for those who like the LS's ride and comfort, but don't care much about power or a large engine. I'd (possibly) be interested in one myself.....though an LS is a little large for my condo parking space.
Yes, I agree. And that could compete with the S400's 329 hp. But they're not going to make an "S550-fighter" (this LS500) and call it something that looks numerically to be on about the same level as the S400.
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If Lexus is introducing a high end hybrid above the LS500, why haven't we seen any trademark filings of a LS600h or LS500h?

As I was writing this post, I decided to google "LS500h trademark" and it looks like Lexus did indeed trademark the LS500h.

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015/05/lexus-ls500h-trademarked-in-europe.html

I'm hoping for a V8 hybrid, but then it would have been called the LS600h right?
M
If Lexus is introducing a high end hybrid above the LS500, why haven't we seen any trademark filings of a LS600h or LS500h?

As I was writing this post, I decided to google "LS500h trademark" and it looks like Lexus did indeed trademark the LS500h.

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015/05/lexus-ls500h-trademarked-in-europe.html

I'm hoping for a V8 hybrid, but then it would have been called the LS600h right?
M
If Lexus is introducing a high end hybrid above the LS500, why haven't we seen any trademark filings of a LS600h or LS500h?

As I was writing this post, I decided to google "LS500h trademark" and it looks like Lexus did indeed trademark the LS500h.

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015/05/lexus-ls500h-trademarked-in-europe.html

I'm hoping for a V8 hybrid, but then it would have been called the LS600h right?
M
If Lexus is introducing a high end hybrid above the LS500, why haven't we seen any trademark filings of a LS600h or LS500h?

As I was writing this post, I decided to google "LS500h trademark" and it looks like Lexus did indeed trademark the LS500h.

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015/05/lexus-ls500h-trademarked-in-europe.html

I'm hoping for a V8 hybrid, but then it would have been called the LS600h right?
Madi
mordecai
If Lexus is introducing a high end hybrid above the LS500, why haven't we seen any trademark filings of a LS600h or LS500h?

As I was writing this post, I decided to google "LS500h trademark" and it looks like Lexus did indeed trademark the LS500h.

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015/05/lexus-ls500h-trademarked-in-europe.html

I'm hoping for a V8 hybrid, but then it would have been called the LS600h right?
The engine of the LS 500h doesn't need any speculations.

It's definitely a Multi-Stage Hybrid system with NA V6 3.5L

This video explains the system ( It's exceed the previous V8 hybrid model in terms of performance, quietness, fuel economy, and electric only driving speed ):

Madi
mordecai
If Lexus is introducing a high end hybrid above the LS500, why haven't we seen any trademark filings of a LS600h or LS500h?

As I was writing this post, I decided to google "LS500h trademark" and it looks like Lexus did indeed trademark the LS500h.

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015/05/lexus-ls500h-trademarked-in-europe.html

I'm hoping for a V8 hybrid, but then it would have been called the LS600h right?
The engine of the LS 500h doesn't need any speculations.

It's definitely a Multi-Stage Hybrid system with NA V6 3.5L

This video explains the system ( It's exceed the previous V8 hybrid model in terms of performance, quietness, fuel economy, and electric only driving speed ):

Madi
mordecai
If Lexus is introducing a high end hybrid above the LS500, why haven't we seen any trademark filings of a LS600h or LS500h?

As I was writing this post, I decided to google "LS500h trademark" and it looks like Lexus did indeed trademark the LS500h.

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015/05/lexus-ls500h-trademarked-in-europe.html

I'm hoping for a V8 hybrid, but then it would have been called the LS600h right?
The engine of the LS 500h doesn't need any speculations.

It's definitely a Multi-Stage Hybrid system with NA V6 3.5L

This video explains the system ( It's exceed the previous V8 hybrid model in terms of performance, quietness, fuel economy, and electric only driving speed ):

Madi
mordecai
If Lexus is introducing a high end hybrid above the LS500, why haven't we seen any trademark filings of a LS600h or LS500h?

As I was writing this post, I decided to google "LS500h trademark" and it looks like Lexus did indeed trademark the LS500h.

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015/05/lexus-ls500h-trademarked-in-europe.html

I'm hoping for a V8 hybrid, but then it would have been called the LS600h right?
The engine of the LS 500h doesn't need any speculations.

It's definitely a Multi-Stage Hybrid system with NA V6 3.5L

This video explains the system ( It's exceed the previous V8 hybrid model in terms of performance, quietness, fuel economy, and electric only driving speed ):

C
Saw the car in person this afternoon. It is bold, beautiful and elegant, befitting the Lexus flagship. Pictures and videos in my opinion, do not do justice to this magnificent creation. And the interior is unlike anything else in the show and one can easily understand why it won that award.
I also learned that the rear view mirror is actually a camera screen. Explains the two cameras over the rear licence plate. Surprised that I did not hear / read about it earlier.
C
Saw the car in person this afternoon. It is bold, beautiful and elegant, befitting the Lexus flagship. Pictures and videos in my opinion, do not do justice to this magnificent creation. And the interior is unlike anything else in the show and one can easily understand why it won that award.
I also learned that the rear view mirror is actually a camera screen. Explains the two cameras over the rear licence plate. Surprised that I did not hear / read about it earlier.
C
Saw the car in person this afternoon. It is bold, beautiful and elegant, befitting the Lexus flagship. Pictures and videos in my opinion, do not do justice to this magnificent creation. And the interior is unlike anything else in the show and one can easily understand why it won that award.
I also learned that the rear view mirror is actually a camera screen. Explains the two cameras over the rear licence plate. Surprised that I did not hear / read about it earlier.
C
Saw the car in person this afternoon. It is bold, beautiful and elegant, befitting the Lexus flagship. Pictures and videos in my opinion, do not do justice to this magnificent creation. And the interior is unlike anything else in the show and one can easily understand why it won that award.
I also learned that the rear view mirror is actually a camera screen. Explains the two cameras over the rear licence plate. Surprised that I did not hear / read about it earlier.
Ian Schmidt
^^^ Very interesting. With two cameras I wonder if it does any trick processing to show how close to you things are.
Ian Schmidt
^^^ Very interesting. With two cameras I wonder if it does any trick processing to show how close to you things are.
Ian Schmidt
^^^ Very interesting. With two cameras I wonder if it does any trick processing to show how close to you things are.
Ian Schmidt
^^^ Very interesting. With two cameras I wonder if it does any trick processing to show how close to you things are.
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Ian Schmidt
^^^ Very interesting. With two cameras I wonder if it does any trick processing to show how close to you things are.
One camera is perhaps for the rear view monitor when reversing the car. I could actually see myself in the mirror through the camera. I think we will hear about the many features of this car in the next few months starting with the Geneva motor show. Very exciting times for all Lexus fans.
C
Ian Schmidt
^^^ Very interesting. With two cameras I wonder if it does any trick processing to show how close to you things are.
One camera is perhaps for the rear view monitor when reversing the car. I could actually see myself in the mirror through the camera. I think we will hear about the many features of this car in the next few months starting with the Geneva motor show. Very exciting times for all Lexus fans.

C