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


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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meth.ix
Isn't the lip spoiler on the LS new?
I believe so.
meth.ix
Isn't the lip spoiler on the LS new?
I believe so.
meth.ix
Isn't the lip spoiler on the LS new?
I believe so.
meth.ix
Isn't the lip spoiler on the LS new?
I believe so.
Benny1908
Got some new LS500h pics from the showroom in hungary.
Wow! those are great pics! thanks for sharing. I can't wait to see it in person.
Benny1908
Got some new LS500h pics from the showroom in hungary.
Wow! those are great pics! thanks for sharing. I can't wait to see it in person.
Benny1908
Got some new LS500h pics from the showroom in hungary.
Wow! those are great pics! thanks for sharing. I can't wait to see it in person.
Benny1908
Got some new LS500h pics from the showroom in hungary.
Wow! those are great pics! thanks for sharing. I can't wait to see it in person.
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PeterF
Wow! those are great pics! thanks for sharing. I can't wait to see it in person.
The details are amazing. Maybe mercedes/bmw/audi fanboys disagree with me but i'm pretty sure the interior quality is above everything in its class. The whole star destroyer is a triumph of japanese craftsmanship even without floor mats :D
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PeterF
Wow! those are great pics! thanks for sharing. I can't wait to see it in person.
The details are amazing. Maybe mercedes/bmw/audi fanboys disagree with me but i'm pretty sure the interior quality is above everything in its class. The whole star destroyer is a triumph of japanese craftsmanship even without floor mats :D
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PeterF
Wow! those are great pics! thanks for sharing. I can't wait to see it in person.
The details are amazing. Maybe mercedes/bmw/audi fanboys disagree with me but i'm pretty sure the interior quality is above everything in its class. The whole star destroyer is a triumph of japanese craftsmanship even without floor mats :D
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PeterF
Wow! those are great pics! thanks for sharing. I can't wait to see it in person.
The details are amazing. Maybe mercedes/bmw/audi fanboys disagree with me but i'm pretty sure the interior quality is above everything in its class. The whole star destroyer is a triumph of japanese craftsmanship even without floor mats :D
The new wood finish is gorgeous.
The new wood finish is gorgeous.
The new wood finish is gorgeous.
The new wood finish is gorgeous.
Does anyone have an idea of the price range for this car? God, it's beautiful! The more pictures I see of it the more I like it. The front end really looks good. This picture of the spindle grill is great; one of the best pictures I've seen of the grill on the LS500h / LS500. The interior is simply gorgeous with its sweeping lines and leather. Boy, those seats look comfortable!
Does anyone have an idea of the price range for this car? God, it's beautiful! The more pictures I see of it the more I like it. The front end really looks good. This picture of the spindle grill is great; one of the best pictures I've seen of the grill on the LS500h / LS500. The interior is simply gorgeous with its sweeping lines and leather. Boy, those seats look comfortable!
Does anyone have an idea of the price range for this car? God, it's beautiful! The more pictures I see of it the more I like it. The front end really looks good. This picture of the spindle grill is great; one of the best pictures I've seen of the grill on the LS500h / LS500. The interior is simply gorgeous with its sweeping lines and leather. Boy, those seats look comfortable!
Does anyone have an idea of the price range for this car? God, it's beautiful! The more pictures I see of it the more I like it. The front end really looks good. This picture of the spindle grill is great; one of the best pictures I've seen of the grill on the LS500h / LS500. The interior is simply gorgeous with its sweeping lines and leather. Boy, those seats look comfortable!
Amazing new shots
Thanks a lot
Amazing new shots
Thanks a lot
Amazing new shots
Thanks a lot
Amazing new shots
Thanks a lot
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 _____."
Carmaker1
Anyway, what it seems to me is that, the LF-FC is definitely going to arrive as a fuel cell-powered larger vehicle, an XL version of the LS with unique styling. Similar to how the XL length X222 Mercedes-Maybach S600 exists alongside the LWB W222 Mercedes-Benz S600.

The fuel cell will be a six-figure priced Lexus come 2020, as a possible Mercedes-Benz Maybach competitor. Lexus knew very well back in mid-2014, the design that was signed-off would be controversial, which coincides with many summer 2014 articles on Lexus going after the Jaguar XJ and Porsche Panamera. Yet they ended up favouring a more cab-rearward design for their concept developed in the months after that.
I was laying in my bed one day, when BOOM it came to my head.

Lexus LS 600 Century

Century refers to the Toyota Century which was ToMoCo’s competitor in the supersedan segment. However, it was extremely outdated and had a very underwhelming powertrain. The Century name will make this model the technical successor while being badged as a Lexus. Similar to how Mercedes-Benz brought back the Maybach name and put it on the S-Class to make an ultra-luxury sedan.
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 _____."
Carmaker1
Anyway, what it seems to me is that, the LF-FC is definitely going to arrive as a fuel cell-powered larger vehicle, an XL version of the LS with unique styling. Similar to how the XL length X222 Mercedes-Maybach S600 exists alongside the LWB W222 Mercedes-Benz S600.

The fuel cell will be a six-figure priced Lexus come 2020, as a possible Mercedes-Benz Maybach competitor. Lexus knew very well back in mid-2014, the design that was signed-off would be controversial, which coincides with many summer 2014 articles on Lexus going after the Jaguar XJ and Porsche Panamera. Yet they ended up favouring a more cab-rearward design for their concept developed in the months after that.
I was laying in my bed one day, when BOOM it came to my head.

Lexus LS 600 Century

Century refers to the Toyota Century which was ToMoCo’s competitor in the supersedan segment. However, it was extremely outdated and had a very underwhelming powertrain. The Century name will make this model the technical successor while being badged as a Lexus. Similar to how Mercedes-Benz brought back the Maybach name and put it on the S-Class to make an ultra-luxury sedan.
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 _____."
Carmaker1
Anyway, what it seems to me is that, the LF-FC is definitely going to arrive as a fuel cell-powered larger vehicle, an XL version of the LS with unique styling. Similar to how the XL length X222 Mercedes-Maybach S600 exists alongside the LWB W222 Mercedes-Benz S600.

The fuel cell will be a six-figure priced Lexus come 2020, as a possible Mercedes-Benz Maybach competitor. Lexus knew very well back in mid-2014, the design that was signed-off would be controversial, which coincides with many summer 2014 articles on Lexus going after the Jaguar XJ and Porsche Panamera. Yet they ended up favouring a more cab-rearward design for their concept developed in the months after that.
I was laying in my bed one day, when BOOM it came to my head.

Lexus LS 600 Century

Century refers to the Toyota Century which was ToMoCo’s competitor in the supersedan segment. However, it was extremely outdated and had a very underwhelming powertrain. The Century name will make this model the technical successor while being badged as a Lexus. Similar to how Mercedes-Benz brought back the Maybach name and put it on the S-Class to make an ultra-luxury sedan.
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 _____."
Carmaker1
Anyway, what it seems to me is that, the LF-FC is definitely going to arrive as a fuel cell-powered larger vehicle, an XL version of the LS with unique styling. Similar to how the XL length X222 Mercedes-Maybach S600 exists alongside the LWB W222 Mercedes-Benz S600.

The fuel cell will be a six-figure priced Lexus come 2020, as a possible Mercedes-Benz Maybach competitor. Lexus knew very well back in mid-2014, the design that was signed-off would be controversial, which coincides with many summer 2014 articles on Lexus going after the Jaguar XJ and Porsche Panamera. Yet they ended up favouring a more cab-rearward design for their concept developed in the months after that.
I was laying in my bed one day, when BOOM it came to my head.

Lexus LS 600 Century

Century refers to the Toyota Century which was ToMoCo’s competitor in the supersedan segment. However, it was extremely outdated and had a very underwhelming powertrain. The Century name will make this model the technical successor while being badged as a Lexus. Similar to how Mercedes-Benz brought back the Maybach name and put it on the S-Class to make an ultra-luxury sedan.
"LS 600 Century" is kind of brilliant for Japan, but in the US if you call any car a "Century" GM's lawyers will have you on speed dial.
"LS 600 Century" is kind of brilliant for Japan, but in the US if you call any car a "Century" GM's lawyers will have you on speed dial.

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