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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Rydo
mikeavelli
I got a text with the press brochure....

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Thank you!
Anyone else trawling eBay daily for this.
Rydo
mikeavelli
I got a text with the press brochure....

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Thank you!
Anyone else trawling eBay daily for this.
Rydo
mikeavelli
I got a text with the press brochure....

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Thank you!
Anyone else trawling eBay daily for this.
Rydo
mikeavelli
I got a text with the press brochure....

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Thank you!
Anyone else trawling eBay daily for this.
Ian Schmidt
I've gotten album artwork from my iPod on the infotainment on every LS since my '05. Doesn't mean every automaker not named "Tesla" shouldn't just admit they suck at this stuff and give us CarPlay, but there you have it :)
Ian Schmidt
I've gotten album artwork from my iPod on the infotainment on every LS since my '05. Doesn't mean every automaker not named "Tesla" shouldn't just admit they suck at this stuff and give us CarPlay, but there you have it :)
Ian Schmidt
I've gotten album artwork from my iPod on the infotainment on every LS since my '05. Doesn't mean every automaker not named "Tesla" shouldn't just admit they suck at this stuff and give us CarPlay, but there you have it :)
Ian Schmidt
I've gotten album artwork from my iPod on the infotainment on every LS since my '05. Doesn't mean every automaker not named "Tesla" shouldn't just admit they suck at this stuff and give us CarPlay, but there you have it :)
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mikeavelli
Okay one more.. full video coming.. I'll try to upload tonight...

Great remarks on the C-Pillar Glass... we learned a lot about that particular detail..

#lexuslens

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That back looks so good! I didn't think much about it but it looks great in video. The wheels look a little small because the LS is such a huge car.
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mikeavelli
Okay one more.. full video coming.. I'll try to upload tonight...

Great remarks on the C-Pillar Glass... we learned a lot about that particular detail..

#lexuslens

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That back looks so good! I didn't think much about it but it looks great in video. The wheels look a little small because the LS is such a huge car.
M
mikeavelli
Okay one more.. full video coming.. I'll try to upload tonight...

Great remarks on the C-Pillar Glass... we learned a lot about that particular detail..

#lexuslens

View attachment 2050
That back looks so good! I didn't think much about it but it looks great in video. The wheels look a little small because the LS is such a huge car.
M
mikeavelli
Okay one more.. full video coming.. I'll try to upload tonight...

Great remarks on the C-Pillar Glass... we learned a lot about that particular detail..

#lexuslens

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That back looks so good! I didn't think much about it but it looks great in video. The wheels look a little small because the LS is such a huge car.
Alexander Li
Excitingly enough, looks like Lexus has an engine for the new IS F, one with TONS more torque than the comparable M3 and so much more than the old Lexus V8. A hot-rod version of this would likely go to the Fs, and expect an IS F that might have 0-60 times in the 3s.
Alexander Li
Excitingly enough, looks like Lexus has an engine for the new IS F, one with TONS more torque than the comparable M3 and so much more than the old Lexus V8. A hot-rod version of this would likely go to the Fs, and expect an IS F that might have 0-60 times in the 3s.
Alexander Li
Excitingly enough, looks like Lexus has an engine for the new IS F, one with TONS more torque than the comparable M3 and so much more than the old Lexus V8. A hot-rod version of this would likely go to the Fs, and expect an IS F that might have 0-60 times in the 3s.
Alexander Li
Excitingly enough, looks like Lexus has an engine for the new IS F, one with TONS more torque than the comparable M3 and so much more than the old Lexus V8. A hot-rod version of this would likely go to the Fs, and expect an IS F that might have 0-60 times in the 3s.
mikeavelli
Alexander Li
Excitingly enough, looks like Lexus has an engine for the new IS F, one with TONS more torque than the comparable M3 and so much more than the old Lexus V8. A hot-rod version of this would likely go to the Fs, and expect an IS F that might have 0-60 times in the 3s.
Funny you mention that. The new TT-v-6 has the power of the old IS-F with more torque. I know apples to oranges but it's just a random footnote.
mikeavelli
Alexander Li
Excitingly enough, looks like Lexus has an engine for the new IS F, one with TONS more torque than the comparable M3 and so much more than the old Lexus V8. A hot-rod version of this would likely go to the Fs, and expect an IS F that might have 0-60 times in the 3s.
Funny you mention that. The new TT-v-6 has the power of the old IS-F with more torque. I know apples to oranges but it's just a random footnote.
mikeavelli
Alexander Li
Excitingly enough, looks like Lexus has an engine for the new IS F, one with TONS more torque than the comparable M3 and so much more than the old Lexus V8. A hot-rod version of this would likely go to the Fs, and expect an IS F that might have 0-60 times in the 3s.
Funny you mention that. The new TT-v-6 has the power of the old IS-F with more torque. I know apples to oranges but it's just a random footnote.
mikeavelli
Alexander Li
Excitingly enough, looks like Lexus has an engine for the new IS F, one with TONS more torque than the comparable M3 and so much more than the old Lexus V8. A hot-rod version of this would likely go to the Fs, and expect an IS F that might have 0-60 times in the 3s.
Funny you mention that. The new TT-v-6 has the power of the old IS-F with more torque. I know apples to oranges but it's just a random footnote.
mikeavelli
Rydo
Also I must point out the fascination with the flush glass on the car is a little fanboyish, my 2007 Honda Legend has the same thing.
Is is not the same thing and not really close. I'm glad you posted here as I need pictures to help better explain.

Here is a 2007 Honda Legend (our Acura RL). The frameless glass is within the door completely. The window ends at the door. Yes this has been done a few times before and relatively easy compared to what Lexus just did.


Here is the 2018 Lexus LS 500 rear window up close. Even the B-Pillar is flush. It gives it a very coupelike profile. Note how not just the window that drops down into the door is frameless but the window trim to the door and after the door into the C Pillar.

It's really a breathtaking piece of work.



Also note everyone how detailed the chrome trim is in the rear. Its not just the usual slab sided piece of chrome.
mikeavelli
Rydo
Also I must point out the fascination with the flush glass on the car is a little fanboyish, my 2007 Honda Legend has the same thing.
Is is not the same thing and not really close. I'm glad you posted here as I need pictures to help better explain.

Here is a 2007 Honda Legend (our Acura RL). The frameless glass is within the door completely. The window ends at the door. Yes this has been done a few times before and relatively easy compared to what Lexus just did.


Here is the 2018 Lexus LS 500 rear window up close. Even the B-Pillar is flush. It gives it a very coupelike profile. Note how not just the window that drops down into the door is frameless but the window trim to the door and after the door into the C Pillar.

It's really a breathtaking piece of work.



Also note everyone how detailed the chrome trim is in the rear. Its not just the usual slab sided piece of chrome.
mikeavelli
Rydo
Also I must point out the fascination with the flush glass on the car is a little fanboyish, my 2007 Honda Legend has the same thing.
Is is not the same thing and not really close. I'm glad you posted here as I need pictures to help better explain.

Here is a 2007 Honda Legend (our Acura RL). The frameless glass is within the door completely. The window ends at the door. Yes this has been done a few times before and relatively easy compared to what Lexus just did.


Here is the 2018 Lexus LS 500 rear window up close. Even the B-Pillar is flush. It gives it a very coupelike profile. Note how not just the window that drops down into the door is frameless but the window trim to the door and after the door into the C Pillar.

It's really a breathtaking piece of work.



Also note everyone how detailed the chrome trim is in the rear. Its not just the usual slab sided piece of chrome.
mikeavelli
Rydo
Also I must point out the fascination with the flush glass on the car is a little fanboyish, my 2007 Honda Legend has the same thing.
Is is not the same thing and not really close. I'm glad you posted here as I need pictures to help better explain.

Here is a 2007 Honda Legend (our Acura RL). The frameless glass is within the door completely. The window ends at the door. Yes this has been done a few times before and relatively easy compared to what Lexus just did.


Here is the 2018 Lexus LS 500 rear window up close. Even the B-Pillar is flush. It gives it a very coupelike profile. Note how not just the window that drops down into the door is frameless but the window trim to the door and after the door into the C Pillar.

It's really a breathtaking piece of work.



Also note everyone how detailed the chrome trim is in the rear. Its not just the usual slab sided piece of chrome.
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    RAL
  • January 14, 2017
White Bear
......

P.S. The "maturity" of the discussion (both positive and negative) on this site is why it's one of the only places on the internet where I bother reading comments.
good to know ...
R
  • R
    RAL
  • January 14, 2017
White Bear
......

P.S. The "maturity" of the discussion (both positive and negative) on this site is why it's one of the only places on the internet where I bother reading comments.
good to know ...
R
  • R
    RAL
  • January 14, 2017
White Bear
......

P.S. The "maturity" of the discussion (both positive and negative) on this site is why it's one of the only places on the internet where I bother reading comments.
good to know ...
R
  • R
    RAL
  • January 14, 2017
White Bear
......

P.S. The "maturity" of the discussion (both positive and negative) on this site is why it's one of the only places on the internet where I bother reading comments.
good to know ...
mikeavelli
Ian Schmidt
I assume there's some as-yet unannounced passenger-side infotainment system. Can anyone at NAIAS fill anything in on that?
Ian, good question will try to find out unless KREW knows...he's pretty pooped from recent extensive travel.

White Bear
. On the upside, the doors and center console are, in my opinion, world class. I can see why this received the best interior award.

P.S. The "maturity" of the discussion (both positive and negative) on this site is why it's one of the only places on the internet where I bother reading comments.
White Bear....very good observation...one can do a 20 minute discussion on the doors alone. The attention to detail is insane. We could not share photos of the interior and it is a pre-production car. More to come soon.

Related I really got to inspect the LC interiors and they are also very well done and the doors are detailed. I saw a few things I didn't notice the first time.

Thanks for the compliments!
mikeavelli
Ian Schmidt
I assume there's some as-yet unannounced passenger-side infotainment system. Can anyone at NAIAS fill anything in on that?
Ian, good question will try to find out unless KREW knows...he's pretty pooped from recent extensive travel.

White Bear
. On the upside, the doors and center console are, in my opinion, world class. I can see why this received the best interior award.

P.S. The "maturity" of the discussion (both positive and negative) on this site is why it's one of the only places on the internet where I bother reading comments.
White Bear....very good observation...one can do a 20 minute discussion on the doors alone. The attention to detail is insane. We could not share photos of the interior and it is a pre-production car. More to come soon.

Related I really got to inspect the LC interiors and they are also very well done and the doors are detailed. I saw a few things I didn't notice the first time.

Thanks for the compliments!

M