5th Generation (2018+) Lexus LS 500 & LS 500h Megathread

[PeterF]

Lexus Trying To Attract BMW 7 Series And Audi A8 Customers

The BMW 7 Series and Audi A8 are two of the most popular large luxury sedans on sale today. Although both the luxury and mainstream sedan markets are shrinking, automakers are convinced there will always be customers for big sedans of this caliber. They're probably right. But there's another...

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our local Lexus dealer is NOT carrying these kinds of savings on the LS500

 

[James]

Lexus Trying To Attract BMW 7 Series And Audi A8 Customers

The BMW 7 Series and Audi A8 are two of the most popular large luxury sedans on sale today. Although both the luxury and mainstream sedan markets are shrinking, automakers are convinced there will always be customers for big sedans of this caliber. They're probably right. But there's another...

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I’ve seen that around ours with huge savings. I have half a mind to call and ask if I can switch out of my GS for the LS...

 

[Will1991]

@James , you simply can’t go wrong with a red F Sport... Just saying 🙂

 

[Tragic Bronson]

I’ve seen that around ours with huge savings. I have half a mind to call and ask if I can switch out of my GS for the LS...

If you're able to do it, it would be a fantastic upgrade.

our local Lexus dealer is NOT carrying these kinds of savings on the LS500

That dealer is missing out on some potential conquest sales

 

[mikeavelli]

Peter, yeah it likely is a regional incentive. Still I'm sure if one walked into the dealer to get a LS, there are deals to be had.

 

[Spunky D]

Maybe the LS was rushed to sales because of the huge delay. It was good enough, they would iron out the issues later on, at the expense of first buyers, that probably already had moved to rivals.

Yes I have moved on to a MB S class. After waiting 13 years what a disappointment. Lexus have lost their way.
MB an absolute delight. I am back in love with my car, just like I was with my LS400 and TWO LS430's.

 

[Berto3818]

Hey Everyone!!! I got a real quick question.When will the LS be up for refresh? I was just thinking about waiting now until it does? Does anyone have any dates and timeline?

R,

Markus

 

[Will1991]

@Berto3818 , my guess should be here for MY2021 (MY2018 launch). I don't think Lexus will keep current LS more than this...

 

[Berto3818]

@Will1991 Thank you sir. I might as well wait then. I was thinking about the 2020 but if they are refreshing in 2021 I'm going to wait What changes do you think?

 

[Will1991]

That one will not be easy, but giving it was updated for 2020 with different tuning it should be more cosmetic changes:

2020 Lexus LS Flagship Gets Minor Update

Revised tuning and rear seat adjustments.

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Also depending were you're from, for North America there are some good deals for the MY2020.

 

[Berto3818]

@Will1991 I hope they make it bigger on the inside and give it more room. I also hope they go to touch screen interface. Power is fine.

 

[Will1991]

Touch screen might happen because they turned it into touchscreen for the facelift RX, bigger inside shouldn't happen since this should be just a facelift.... Making it bigger would require deeper work.

 

[Berto3818]

@Will1991 yeah your probably right which is more worth for waiting. So when will the 2021's be out?

 

[Berto3818]

@Will1991 if the new model comes out I might as well wait a few months

 

[mikeavelli]

Long shot but please throw the 5.0 V-8 in there as an option....

 

[Berto3818]

@mikeavelli if they did which one would it be? the LC500? I think the trackpad would be gone.

 

[Berto3818]

@Joaquin Ruhi - Morning sir so the LS will be refreshed next year? so what will be the motor choices? I might as well wait now.

 

[Will1991]

@Berto3818 , this is only my bet, but:
-Facelift for MY2021;
-Sale start around September;
-Revised infotainment with touchscreen and trackpad, similar to what happened to the RX;
-Small engine updates;
-Maybe (and a big one) a LS F (to replace current GS F) with a V8 TT at more than 90.000 USD

 

[Berto3818]

@Will1991 lets hope the v8 is offered in the standard version. if not I will just get the TTV6.

 

[Trexus]

Yes, Lexus please drop in the 5.0L 2UR-GSE V8 into the LS 500...this would be very awesome and bring back lots of people to the LS...use the V35A-FTS on other applications/models...

LS 500 - 5.0L V8 2UR-GSE
LS 500h - 3.5L V6 8GR-FXS