This Week: Driving the All New 2018 Lexus LS Flagship

[krew]

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[mwyf]

On the design front, I'd like to know why there was such a departure from the LF-FC.
Is the footwell of the rear bench really that expansive that Lexus could make do without a standard wheelbase and long wheelbase distinction.
And on the mechanical front, I'm interested in what the power deliver is like. Has Lexus managed to achieve the linearity that it favours in its naturally aspirated engines. And also the sound. Not that LS is normally graced with an engine with a throaty roar, but it'd be kind of interesting to hear what the turbo sounds like. The bog standard naturally aspirated V6 in the GS sounds half-decent.

 

[CIF]

Are there any world-first features or technologies that have yet to be revealed?

 

[Hamed Al Ketbi]

This is exciting news!

My question:

What makes it a better car than the revel of the new Audi A8 or the updated Mercedes S500?

 

[Lasse J. Nordvik]

What,if anything,was carried over from the previous model? I understand it was precious little?

 

[bogglo]

What is the stance like is it low like we see in most online picture. also if you can share rims and tire specs

 

[krew]

This is exciting news!

My question:

What makes it a better car than the revel of the new Audi A8 or the updated Mercedes S500?

It's a Lexus?

 

[PeterF]

It's a Lexus?

LOL! I'm jealous!

Share what strikes you most. Since it has the GAL platform, I bet it handles very well

 

[spwolf]

how does it compare to old LS and how does it compare to competition - in style, function, luxury and appeal.

 

[Hemi]

Will there be LS F?

 

[Hamed Al Ketbi]

It's a Lexus?

AGREE WITH YOU ALWAYS Krew!

But when I see those German fans, I want to know how to answer them with a WORD!!

 

[Ray99]

Given the new design has more slope in pillar C, Will that reduce rear passengers headroom significantly?

 

[Ian Schmidt]

On the design front, I'd like to know why there was such a departure from the LF-FC.

The LF-FC came after this design was finalized. Look for LF-FC cues in the next LS refresh.

 

[krew]

Parked outside the hotel -- haven't been this excited about driving a car in a long while.

 

[bogglo]

Parked outside the hotel -- haven't been this excited about driving a car in a long while.

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looking forward to what you think. I see its the f-sport too.

 

[Tragic Bronson]

Looks sharp in is it Atomic Silver? I hate my dad for getting his ESh in Silver Lining :tired_face:

 

[Alexander Li]

On a scale, how much added handling performance can we expect from the F Sport?

 

[farid]

my question:

are there same (mercedes magic body control system) in the new lexus LS????

are there any world-first features or technologies in the LS that have yet to be revealed?

 

[mikeavelli]

Looks great....

 

[Hamed Al Ketbi]

Parked outside the hotel -- haven't been this excited about driving a car in a long while.

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This is just PERFECTION to the EYES!!