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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GuoxJason
mordecai
Can you show a photo to show the difference? I didn't notice a different set of tailights
The most inner L-shapes on the left and right taillight seem to have been replaced by four, individual LEDs that are probably rear foglights, which are not required in the US. I am so glad that the LS will have rear foglights (and probably reversing lights) on both sides.

See the attached image. The US-spec LS 500 is on the left, and the Euro-spec LS 500h is on the right (both photos).
GuoxJason
mordecai
Can you show a photo to show the difference? I didn't notice a different set of tailights
The most inner L-shapes on the left and right taillight seem to have been replaced by four, individual LEDs that are probably rear foglights, which are not required in the US. I am so glad that the LS will have rear foglights (and probably reversing lights) on both sides.

See the attached image. The US-spec LS 500 is on the left, and the Euro-spec LS 500h is on the right (both photos).
GuoxJason
mordecai
Can you show a photo to show the difference? I didn't notice a different set of tailights
The most inner L-shapes on the left and right taillight seem to have been replaced by four, individual LEDs that are probably rear foglights, which are not required in the US. I am so glad that the LS will have rear foglights (and probably reversing lights) on both sides.

See the attached image. The US-spec LS 500 is on the left, and the Euro-spec LS 500h is on the right (both photos).
GuoxJason
mordecai
Can you show a photo to show the difference? I didn't notice a different set of tailights
The most inner L-shapes on the left and right taillight seem to have been replaced by four, individual LEDs that are probably rear foglights, which are not required in the US. I am so glad that the LS will have rear foglights (and probably reversing lights) on both sides.

See the attached image. The US-spec LS 500 is on the left, and the Euro-spec LS 500h is on the right (both photos).
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GuoxJason
The most inner L-shapes on the left and right taillight seem to have been replaced by four, individual LEDs that are probably rear foglights, which are not required in the US. I am so glad that the LS will have rear foglights (and probably reversing lights) on both sides.

See the attached image. The US-spec LS 500 is on the left, and the Euro-spec LS 500h is on the right (both photos).
These are rear fog lights. The reversing lights are in the lower section and they're quite obviously LEDs.

You know what's more interesting? The rear signal lights.
M
GuoxJason
The most inner L-shapes on the left and right taillight seem to have been replaced by four, individual LEDs that are probably rear foglights, which are not required in the US. I am so glad that the LS will have rear foglights (and probably reversing lights) on both sides.

See the attached image. The US-spec LS 500 is on the left, and the Euro-spec LS 500h is on the right (both photos).
These are rear fog lights. The reversing lights are in the lower section and they're quite obviously LEDs.

You know what's more interesting? The rear signal lights.
M
GuoxJason
The most inner L-shapes on the left and right taillight seem to have been replaced by four, individual LEDs that are probably rear foglights, which are not required in the US. I am so glad that the LS will have rear foglights (and probably reversing lights) on both sides.

See the attached image. The US-spec LS 500 is on the left, and the Euro-spec LS 500h is on the right (both photos).
These are rear fog lights. The reversing lights are in the lower section and they're quite obviously LEDs.

You know what's more interesting? The rear signal lights.
M
GuoxJason
The most inner L-shapes on the left and right taillight seem to have been replaced by four, individual LEDs that are probably rear foglights, which are not required in the US. I am so glad that the LS will have rear foglights (and probably reversing lights) on both sides.

See the attached image. The US-spec LS 500 is on the left, and the Euro-spec LS 500h is on the right (both photos).
These are rear fog lights. The reversing lights are in the lower section and they're quite obviously LEDs.

You know what's more interesting? The rear signal lights.
meth.ix
Anyone know if there is ambient lighting like the ES in the LS?
meth.ix
Anyone know if there is ambient lighting like the ES in the LS?
meth.ix
Anyone know if there is ambient lighting like the ES in the LS?
meth.ix
Anyone know if there is ambient lighting like the ES in the LS?
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meth.ix
Anyone know if there is ambient lighting like the ES in the LS?
Is that not a basic requirement on most luxury vehicles nowadays? I would expect that to be a standard on all LS models.
M
meth.ix
Anyone know if there is ambient lighting like the ES in the LS?
Is that not a basic requirement on most luxury vehicles nowadays? I would expect that to be a standard on all LS models.
M
meth.ix
Anyone know if there is ambient lighting like the ES in the LS?
Is that not a basic requirement on most luxury vehicles nowadays? I would expect that to be a standard on all LS models.
M
meth.ix
Anyone know if there is ambient lighting like the ES in the LS?
Is that not a basic requirement on most luxury vehicles nowadays? I would expect that to be a standard on all LS models.
meth.ix
Mohammed Taha
Is that not a basic requirement on most luxury vehicles nowadays? I would expect that to be a standard on all LS models.
Yeah, it is on most of its competitors, but no mention of it on the LS. The ambient lighting on the ES is not nearly as good as the S-Class as it is only in certain parts of the interior and in only one colour.
meth.ix
Mohammed Taha
Is that not a basic requirement on most luxury vehicles nowadays? I would expect that to be a standard on all LS models.
Yeah, it is on most of its competitors, but no mention of it on the LS. The ambient lighting on the ES is not nearly as good as the S-Class as it is only in certain parts of the interior and in only one colour.
meth.ix
Mohammed Taha
Is that not a basic requirement on most luxury vehicles nowadays? I would expect that to be a standard on all LS models.
Yeah, it is on most of its competitors, but no mention of it on the LS. The ambient lighting on the ES is not nearly as good as the S-Class as it is only in certain parts of the interior and in only one colour.
meth.ix
Mohammed Taha
Is that not a basic requirement on most luxury vehicles nowadays? I would expect that to be a standard on all LS models.
Yeah, it is on most of its competitors, but no mention of it on the LS. The ambient lighting on the ES is not nearly as good as the S-Class as it is only in certain parts of the interior and in only one colour.
M
meth.ix
Yeah, it is on most of its competitors, but no mention of it on the LS. The ambient lighting on the ES is not nearly as good as the S-Class as it is only in certain parts of the interior and in only one colour.
I would assume it's not mentioned because it's not a selling point. They never mention interior lights so why would they suddenly mention adjustable ambient lighting?

Also, the luxury market doesn't show off simple things or expected luxuries. For example, they stopped mentioning air conditioning a long time ago as that would be expected. Same goes for automatic windows, automatic side mirrors, etc...

The day Lexus starts showing off features like Ford, KIA, etc.. is the day I never return to this site.

Let the car speak for itself. You can show a vehicle with never before seen technology but not something like ambient lighting. MB already killed that one years ago with the launch of the S class. BMW did it with the HUD etc...

If you're going to show it off, you better be the first to have done it or the first to market with a huge upgrade to that feature like the huge infotainment system.
M
meth.ix
Yeah, it is on most of its competitors, but no mention of it on the LS. The ambient lighting on the ES is not nearly as good as the S-Class as it is only in certain parts of the interior and in only one colour.
I would assume it's not mentioned because it's not a selling point. They never mention interior lights so why would they suddenly mention adjustable ambient lighting?

Also, the luxury market doesn't show off simple things or expected luxuries. For example, they stopped mentioning air conditioning a long time ago as that would be expected. Same goes for automatic windows, automatic side mirrors, etc...

The day Lexus starts showing off features like Ford, KIA, etc.. is the day I never return to this site.

Let the car speak for itself. You can show a vehicle with never before seen technology but not something like ambient lighting. MB already killed that one years ago with the launch of the S class. BMW did it with the HUD etc...

If you're going to show it off, you better be the first to have done it or the first to market with a huge upgrade to that feature like the huge infotainment system.
M
meth.ix
Yeah, it is on most of its competitors, but no mention of it on the LS. The ambient lighting on the ES is not nearly as good as the S-Class as it is only in certain parts of the interior and in only one colour.
I would assume it's not mentioned because it's not a selling point. They never mention interior lights so why would they suddenly mention adjustable ambient lighting?

Also, the luxury market doesn't show off simple things or expected luxuries. For example, they stopped mentioning air conditioning a long time ago as that would be expected. Same goes for automatic windows, automatic side mirrors, etc...

The day Lexus starts showing off features like Ford, KIA, etc.. is the day I never return to this site.

Let the car speak for itself. You can show a vehicle with never before seen technology but not something like ambient lighting. MB already killed that one years ago with the launch of the S class. BMW did it with the HUD etc...

If you're going to show it off, you better be the first to have done it or the first to market with a huge upgrade to that feature like the huge infotainment system.
M
meth.ix
Yeah, it is on most of its competitors, but no mention of it on the LS. The ambient lighting on the ES is not nearly as good as the S-Class as it is only in certain parts of the interior and in only one colour.
I would assume it's not mentioned because it's not a selling point. They never mention interior lights so why would they suddenly mention adjustable ambient lighting?

Also, the luxury market doesn't show off simple things or expected luxuries. For example, they stopped mentioning air conditioning a long time ago as that would be expected. Same goes for automatic windows, automatic side mirrors, etc...

The day Lexus starts showing off features like Ford, KIA, etc.. is the day I never return to this site.

Let the car speak for itself. You can show a vehicle with never before seen technology but not something like ambient lighting. MB already killed that one years ago with the launch of the S class. BMW did it with the HUD etc...

If you're going to show it off, you better be the first to have done it or the first to market with a huge upgrade to that feature like the huge infotainment system.
meth.ix
Mohammed Taha
I would assume it's not mentioned because it's not a selling point. They never mention interior lights so why would they suddenly mention adjustable ambient lighting?

Also, the luxury market doesn't show off simple things or expected luxuries. For example, they stopped mentioning air conditioning a long time ago as that would be expected. Same goes for automatic windows, automatic side mirrors, etc...

The day Lexus starts showing off features like Ford, KIA, etc.. is the day I never return to this site.

Let the car speak for itself. You can show a vehicle with never before seen technology but not something like ambient lighting. MB already killed that one years ago with the launch of the S class. BMW did it with the HUD etc...

If you're going to show it off, you better be the first to have done it or the first to market with a huge upgrade to that feature like the huge infotainment system.
Well, I didn’t really expect them to announce it or anything, but I haven’t seen any pictures or videos of it anywhere, that’s why I was asking.
meth.ix
Mohammed Taha
I would assume it's not mentioned because it's not a selling point. They never mention interior lights so why would they suddenly mention adjustable ambient lighting?

Also, the luxury market doesn't show off simple things or expected luxuries. For example, they stopped mentioning air conditioning a long time ago as that would be expected. Same goes for automatic windows, automatic side mirrors, etc...

The day Lexus starts showing off features like Ford, KIA, etc.. is the day I never return to this site.

Let the car speak for itself. You can show a vehicle with never before seen technology but not something like ambient lighting. MB already killed that one years ago with the launch of the S class. BMW did it with the HUD etc...

If you're going to show it off, you better be the first to have done it or the first to market with a huge upgrade to that feature like the huge infotainment system.
Well, I didn’t really expect them to announce it or anything, but I haven’t seen any pictures or videos of it anywhere, that’s why I was asking.
meth.ix
Mohammed Taha
I would assume it's not mentioned because it's not a selling point. They never mention interior lights so why would they suddenly mention adjustable ambient lighting?

Also, the luxury market doesn't show off simple things or expected luxuries. For example, they stopped mentioning air conditioning a long time ago as that would be expected. Same goes for automatic windows, automatic side mirrors, etc...

The day Lexus starts showing off features like Ford, KIA, etc.. is the day I never return to this site.

Let the car speak for itself. You can show a vehicle with never before seen technology but not something like ambient lighting. MB already killed that one years ago with the launch of the S class. BMW did it with the HUD etc...

If you're going to show it off, you better be the first to have done it or the first to market with a huge upgrade to that feature like the huge infotainment system.
Well, I didn’t really expect them to announce it or anything, but I haven’t seen any pictures or videos of it anywhere, that’s why I was asking.
meth.ix
Mohammed Taha
I would assume it's not mentioned because it's not a selling point. They never mention interior lights so why would they suddenly mention adjustable ambient lighting?

Also, the luxury market doesn't show off simple things or expected luxuries. For example, they stopped mentioning air conditioning a long time ago as that would be expected. Same goes for automatic windows, automatic side mirrors, etc...

The day Lexus starts showing off features like Ford, KIA, etc.. is the day I never return to this site.

Let the car speak for itself. You can show a vehicle with never before seen technology but not something like ambient lighting. MB already killed that one years ago with the launch of the S class. BMW did it with the HUD etc...

If you're going to show it off, you better be the first to have done it or the first to market with a huge upgrade to that feature like the huge infotainment system.
Well, I didn’t really expect them to announce it or anything, but I haven’t seen any pictures or videos of it anywhere, that’s why I was asking.
M
meth.ix
Well, I didn’t really expect them to announce it or anything, but I haven’t seen any pictures or videos of it anywhere, that’s why I was asking.
I'm sure we'll get to see all the exciting features when the car is closer to production. I don't believe there are any interior videos at the moment as that has probably not yet been finalized.
M
meth.ix
Well, I didn’t really expect them to announce it or anything, but I haven’t seen any pictures or videos of it anywhere, that’s why I was asking.
I'm sure we'll get to see all the exciting features when the car is closer to production. I don't believe there are any interior videos at the moment as that has probably not yet been finalized.

M