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

Hard to say about this car until one views in the flesh.Not a fan of the extra long wheelbase(as a previous LS400 and current LS 430 owner).This will be the single most thing that will stop me from buying it.In general I think it's the right direction for the LS and the whole Lexus line-up.Now give me a GS sized vehicle with the new LS tech and I'm in!!!! At the risk of sounding a bit cynical,where are the "cool things" Mark Templin promised???

Hard to say about this car until one views in the flesh.Not a fan of the extra long wheelbase(as a previous LS400 and current LS 430 owner).This will be the single most thing that will stop me from buying it.In general I think it's the right direction for the LS and the whole Lexus line-up.Now give me a GS sized vehicle with the new LS tech and I'm in!!!! At the risk of sounding a bit cynical,where are the "cool things" Mark Templin promised???

I am in love with the interior, sans the trackpad!

I am in love with the interior, sans the trackpad!

I am in love with the interior, sans the trackpad!

I am in love with the interior, sans the trackpad!

Madi

As LEXUS mentioned this engine is specifically designed for the new LS, so I think this new TT V6 will be as the V8 4.6L was, exclusive for the LS.

what about the GS460 isnt it the same engine as the LS460??

Madi

As LEXUS mentioned this engine is specifically designed for the new LS, so I think this new TT V6 will be as the V8 4.6L was, exclusive for the LS.

what about the GS460 isnt it the same engine as the LS460??

Madi

As LEXUS mentioned this engine is specifically designed for the new LS, so I think this new TT V6 will be as the V8 4.6L was, exclusive for the LS.

what about the GS460 isnt it the same engine as the LS460??

Madi

As LEXUS mentioned this engine is specifically designed for the new LS, so I think this new TT V6 will be as the V8 4.6L was, exclusive for the LS.

what about the GS460 isnt it the same engine as the LS460??

ThomasGS4

I am in love with the interior, sans the trackpad!

Funny you say that. My '15 LS's battery gave up in the face of 10 degree temperatures this morning so it was at the dealer today getting a new battery (free of charge, because Lexus is awesome). While they diagnosed that, I got to drive a brand new NX 300h with less than 10 miles on the odo as my loaner. Was my first NX experience and my first touchpad experience, and I have to say the touchpad is a huge, huge improvement over the previous joystick. Much faster, and much more precise, and you don't feel like you're fighting the system the whole time. Yeah, I'd still prefer an iPhone-style touchscreen, but the touchpad definitely fixes a pain point I have with my current car.

ThomasGS4

I am in love with the interior, sans the trackpad!

Funny you say that. My '15 LS's battery gave up in the face of 10 degree temperatures this morning so it was at the dealer today getting a new battery (free of charge, because Lexus is awesome). While they diagnosed that, I got to drive a brand new NX 300h with less than 10 miles on the odo as my loaner. Was my first NX experience and my first touchpad experience, and I have to say the touchpad is a huge, huge improvement over the previous joystick. Much faster, and much more precise, and you don't feel like you're fighting the system the whole time. Yeah, I'd still prefer an iPhone-style touchscreen, but the touchpad definitely fixes a pain point I have with my current car.

ThomasGS4

I am in love with the interior, sans the trackpad!

Funny you say that. My '15 LS's battery gave up in the face of 10 degree temperatures this morning so it was at the dealer today getting a new battery (free of charge, because Lexus is awesome). While they diagnosed that, I got to drive a brand new NX 300h with less than 10 miles on the odo as my loaner. Was my first NX experience and my first touchpad experience, and I have to say the touchpad is a huge, huge improvement over the previous joystick. Much faster, and much more precise, and you don't feel like you're fighting the system the whole time. Yeah, I'd still prefer an iPhone-style touchscreen, but the touchpad definitely fixes a pain point I have with my current car.

ThomasGS4

I am in love with the interior, sans the trackpad!

Funny you say that. My '15 LS's battery gave up in the face of 10 degree temperatures this morning so it was at the dealer today getting a new battery (free of charge, because Lexus is awesome). While they diagnosed that, I got to drive a brand new NX 300h with less than 10 miles on the odo as my loaner. Was my first NX experience and my first touchpad experience, and I have to say the touchpad is a huge, huge improvement over the previous joystick. Much faster, and much more precise, and you don't feel like you're fighting the system the whole time. Yeah, I'd still prefer an iPhone-style touchscreen, but the touchpad definitely fixes a pain point I have with my current car.

Anyone notice the champagne glass that was shown at 1:54 of the debut video? I think it was supposed to symbolize the iconic Lexus Commercial “Champagne Glasses”

Anyone notice the champagne glass that was shown at 1:54 of the debut video? I think it was supposed to symbolize the iconic Lexus Commercial “Champagne Glasses”

Anyone notice the champagne glass that was shown at 1:54 of the debut video? I think it was supposed to symbolize the iconic Lexus Commercial “Champagne Glasses”

Anyone notice the champagne glass that was shown at 1:54 of the debut video? I think it was supposed to symbolize the iconic Lexus Commercial “Champagne Glasses”

prime300

what about the GS460 isnt it the same engine has the LS460??

No, as i know the GS had another version of the engine " The GS 460 was motivated by a 4.6-liter V8 engine that produced 342 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque. "

The LS engine produce 386 hp and 367 lb.ft of torque, may be the same family but different version, as the LS always needs another level of smoothness and quietness.

prime300

what about the GS460 isnt it the same engine has the LS460??

No, as i know the GS had another version of the engine " The GS 460 was motivated by a 4.6-liter V8 engine that produced 342 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque. "

The LS engine produce 386 hp and 367 lb.ft of torque, may be the same family but different version, as the LS always needs another level of smoothness and quietness.

prime300

what about the GS460 isnt it the same engine has the LS460??

No, as i know the GS had another version of the engine " The GS 460 was motivated by a 4.6-liter V8 engine that produced 342 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque. "

The LS engine produce 386 hp and 367 lb.ft of torque, may be the same family but different version, as the LS always needs another level of smoothness and quietness.

prime300

what about the GS460 isnt it the same engine has the LS460??

No, as i know the GS had another version of the engine " The GS 460 was motivated by a 4.6-liter V8 engine that produced 342 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque. "

The LS engine produce 386 hp and 367 lb.ft of torque, may be the same family but different version, as the LS always needs another level of smoothness and quietness.

Found 3 images on US website of white/silver LS:

Found 3 images on US website of white/silver LS:

Found 3 images on US website of white/silver LS:

Found 3 images on US website of white/silver LS:

Y'all... I'm smitten.

Y'all... I'm smitten.

Y'all... I'm smitten.

Y'all... I'm smitten.