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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M
I always loved this one. Thought it was going to be some sort of CLS/A7 fighter in-between GS and LS

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M
I always loved this one. Thought it was going to be some sort of CLS/A7 fighter in-between GS and LS

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M
I always loved this one. Thought it was going to be some sort of CLS/A7 fighter in-between GS and LS

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M
I always loved this one. Thought it was going to be some sort of CLS/A7 fighter in-between GS and LS

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Gecko
I have mixed emotions about the LF-FC coming later as a "non-LS" vehicle. Another halo sedan above LS in the Lexus lineup with a different name would be a no-go IMO, so maybe it will use some version of "LS _____."
Gecko
I have mixed emotions about the LF-FC coming later as a "non-LS" vehicle. Another halo sedan above LS in the Lexus lineup with a different name would be a no-go IMO, so maybe it will use some version of "LS _____."
Gecko
I have mixed emotions about the LF-FC coming later as a "non-LS" vehicle. Another halo sedan above LS in the Lexus lineup with a different name would be a no-go IMO, so maybe it will use some version of "LS _____."
Gecko
I have mixed emotions about the LF-FC coming later as a "non-LS" vehicle. Another halo sedan above LS in the Lexus lineup with a different name would be a no-go IMO, so maybe it will use some version of "LS _____."
mikeavelli
Gecko
I have mixed emotions about the LF-FC coming later as a "non-LS" vehicle. Another halo sedan above LS in the Lexus lineup with a different name would be a no-go IMO, so maybe it will use some version of "LS _____."
Ferrari literally just dropped a car today called the Ferrari 812 Super Fast. So maybe Lexus will follow suite and call it the LS 9000 Super LS hahahahahha
mikeavelli
Gecko
I have mixed emotions about the LF-FC coming later as a "non-LS" vehicle. Another halo sedan above LS in the Lexus lineup with a different name would be a no-go IMO, so maybe it will use some version of "LS _____."
Ferrari literally just dropped a car today called the Ferrari 812 Super Fast. So maybe Lexus will follow suite and call it the LS 9000 Super LS hahahahahha
mikeavelli
Gecko
I have mixed emotions about the LF-FC coming later as a "non-LS" vehicle. Another halo sedan above LS in the Lexus lineup with a different name would be a no-go IMO, so maybe it will use some version of "LS _____."
Ferrari literally just dropped a car today called the Ferrari 812 Super Fast. So maybe Lexus will follow suite and call it the LS 9000 Super LS hahahahahha
mikeavelli
Gecko
I have mixed emotions about the LF-FC coming later as a "non-LS" vehicle. Another halo sedan above LS in the Lexus lineup with a different name would be a no-go IMO, so maybe it will use some version of "LS _____."
Ferrari literally just dropped a car today called the Ferrari 812 Super Fast. So maybe Lexus will follow suite and call it the LS 9000 Super LS hahahahahha
krew
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Robert Cumberford from Automobile Magazine examines the new Lexus flagship sedan.
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Robert Cumberford from Automobile Magazine examines the new Lexus flagship sedan.
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Robert Cumberford from Automobile Magazine examines the new Lexus flagship sedan.
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krew
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Robert Cumberford from Automobile Magazine examines the new Lexus flagship sedan.
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meth.ix
I feel like the critic did a good job critiquing the exterior, minus the grille, which he put too much of his personal opinion into it. The Spindle Grille is something that is purely subjective and goes under "the beauty is in the eye of the beholder."
meth.ix
I feel like the critic did a good job critiquing the exterior, minus the grille, which he put too much of his personal opinion into it. The Spindle Grille is something that is purely subjective and goes under "the beauty is in the eye of the beholder."
meth.ix
I feel like the critic did a good job critiquing the exterior, minus the grille, which he put too much of his personal opinion into it. The Spindle Grille is something that is purely subjective and goes under "the beauty is in the eye of the beholder."
meth.ix
I feel like the critic did a good job critiquing the exterior, minus the grille, which he put too much of his personal opinion into it. The Spindle Grille is something that is purely subjective and goes under "the beauty is in the eye of the beholder."
Ian Schmidt
I'm always amused by how many alleged ex-LS owners these types of articles attract in the comments given that I think everyone here who's driving an LS has been leaving a trail of drool since NAIAS.
Ian Schmidt
I'm always amused by how many alleged ex-LS owners these types of articles attract in the comments given that I think everyone here who's driving an LS has been leaving a trail of drool since NAIAS.
Ian Schmidt
I'm always amused by how many alleged ex-LS owners these types of articles attract in the comments given that I think everyone here who's driving an LS has been leaving a trail of drool since NAIAS.
Ian Schmidt
I'm always amused by how many alleged ex-LS owners these types of articles attract in the comments given that I think everyone here who's driving an LS has been leaving a trail of drool since NAIAS.
meth.ix
Ian Schmidt
I'm always amused by how many alleged ex-LS owners these types of articles attract in the comments given that I think everyone here who's driving an LS has been leaving a trail of drool since NAIAS.
lol exactly :joy::joy::joy:
meth.ix
Ian Schmidt
I'm always amused by how many alleged ex-LS owners these types of articles attract in the comments given that I think everyone here who's driving an LS has been leaving a trail of drool since NAIAS.
lol exactly :joy::joy::joy:
meth.ix
Ian Schmidt
I'm always amused by how many alleged ex-LS owners these types of articles attract in the comments given that I think everyone here who's driving an LS has been leaving a trail of drool since NAIAS.
lol exactly :joy::joy::joy:
meth.ix
Ian Schmidt
I'm always amused by how many alleged ex-LS owners these types of articles attract in the comments given that I think everyone here who's driving an LS has been leaving a trail of drool since NAIAS.
lol exactly :joy::joy::joy:
White Beach
Rydo
So...how likely is it that Lexus will show off a 4-seat variant of the LS500 at Geneva with a proper big central unit with tables etc?

Is it just me who feels the middle seat being folded down to provide this seems a little cheap? I know the current LS you can spec with either this 5-seat variant and then the 4-seat variant with the impressive big centre console unit...but that also came with the reclining seats and longwheelbase which the LS already is.

This leads me to think there will no longer be a 4-seat variant of the car which is a shame, I know this may seems strange and splitting hairs but I feel opening the door to a car with the big chunky centre console in the rear with fold out tables etc. is far more impressive than the seat folded down...even worse the head rest is attached so it hangs down and just looks silly/cheap.

Here's hoping...



Does anyone notice that the new LS's introduction page on the Lexus International site (unintentionally?) reveals a photo showing the backseat that is SLIGHTLY different from those of the LS500 at NAIAS or other auto show or on the official Lexus website.

Take a look at the bottom right part of the picture, and there is a "stitched something" on the side of the rear passenger seat. I don't know if this is a proof that there will be a 4-seat variant of the LS, but at least it is certain that Lexus will bring the another variant, hopefully more luxurious one.
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And this picture for a comparison.
White Beach
Rydo
So...how likely is it that Lexus will show off a 4-seat variant of the LS500 at Geneva with a proper big central unit with tables etc?

Is it just me who feels the middle seat being folded down to provide this seems a little cheap? I know the current LS you can spec with either this 5-seat variant and then the 4-seat variant with the impressive big centre console unit...but that also came with the reclining seats and longwheelbase which the LS already is.

This leads me to think there will no longer be a 4-seat variant of the car which is a shame, I know this may seems strange and splitting hairs but I feel opening the door to a car with the big chunky centre console in the rear with fold out tables etc. is far more impressive than the seat folded down...even worse the head rest is attached so it hangs down and just looks silly/cheap.

Here's hoping...



Does anyone notice that the new LS's introduction page on the Lexus International site (unintentionally?) reveals a photo showing the backseat that is SLIGHTLY different from those of the LS500 at NAIAS or other auto show or on the official Lexus website.

Take a look at the bottom right part of the picture, and there is a "stitched something" on the side of the rear passenger seat. I don't know if this is a proof that there will be a 4-seat variant of the LS, but at least it is certain that Lexus will bring the another variant, hopefully more luxurious one.
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And this picture for a comparison.

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