Video & Photo Gallery: 2018 Lexus LS 500 in Manganese Luster

Posted by Kevin on September 24th, 2017

Manganese Luster is a new exterior color that will debut on the 2018 Lexus LS — it’s a beautiful dark silver, with a deep finish similar to Infrared or Ultra Sonic Blue:

Here’s the accompanying photo gallery of the beautiful new color:

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Ian Schmidt
Gecko
With that said, I think the 5LS is the first time in a long time that Lexus can stand the LS on it's own two legs and say, "This is the Lexus LS," and have that mean something specific. It's not a cut rate Japanese S Class. It's not a wannabe sporty car with tacked on side skirts and a mesh grille. It's a completely unique proposition for a flagship. This is absolutely the car that Lexus had to build, and it sucks that it took a while to get here - but here we are.
Yes! I feel that Lexus was trying to emphasize the essential Japanese-ness of the new LS in the presentation in order to communicate something like your post but it didn't quite come across.
Ian Schmidt
Gecko
With that said, I think the 5LS is the first time in a long time that Lexus can stand the LS on it's own two legs and say, "This is the Lexus LS," and have that mean something specific. It's not a cut rate Japanese S Class. It's not a wannabe sporty car with tacked on side skirts and a mesh grille. It's a completely unique proposition for a flagship. This is absolutely the car that Lexus had to build, and it sucks that it took a while to get here - but here we are.
Yes! I feel that Lexus was trying to emphasize the essential Japanese-ness of the new LS in the presentation in order to communicate something like your post but it didn't quite come across.
Ian Schmidt
Gecko
With that said, I think the 5LS is the first time in a long time that Lexus can stand the LS on it's own two legs and say, "This is the Lexus LS," and have that mean something specific. It's not a cut rate Japanese S Class. It's not a wannabe sporty car with tacked on side skirts and a mesh grille. It's a completely unique proposition for a flagship. This is absolutely the car that Lexus had to build, and it sucks that it took a while to get here - but here we are.
Yes! I feel that Lexus was trying to emphasize the essential Japanese-ness of the new LS in the presentation in order to communicate something like your post but it didn't quite come across.
Ian Schmidt
Gecko
With that said, I think the 5LS is the first time in a long time that Lexus can stand the LS on it's own two legs and say, "This is the Lexus LS," and have that mean something specific. It's not a cut rate Japanese S Class. It's not a wannabe sporty car with tacked on side skirts and a mesh grille. It's a completely unique proposition for a flagship. This is absolutely the car that Lexus had to build, and it sucks that it took a while to get here - but here we are.
Yes! I feel that Lexus was trying to emphasize the essential Japanese-ness of the new LS in the presentation in order to communicate something like your post but it didn't quite come across.
Tragic Bronson
mikeavelli
I'm happy, huge opportunity here for Vossen :D..... I need to add the new LS to www.vossend3d.com
Tragic Bronson
mikeavelli
I'm happy, huge opportunity here for Vossen :D..... I need to add the new LS to www.vossend3d.com
Tragic Bronson
mikeavelli
I'm happy, huge opportunity here for Vossen :D..... I need to add the new LS to www.vossend3d.com
Tragic Bronson
mikeavelli
I'm happy, huge opportunity here for Vossen :D..... I need to add the new LS to www.vossend3d.com
krew
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Mega gallery has 64 photos, including technical images.
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Mega gallery has 64 photos, including technical images.
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Mega gallery has 64 photos, including technical images.
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Mega gallery has 64 photos, including technical images.
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mikeavelli
krew
krew
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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...

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mikeavelli
krew
krew
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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...

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mikeavelli
krew
krew
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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...

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mikeavelli
krew
krew
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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...

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Y
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
Y
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
Y
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
Y
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
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.

M