Lexus unveils fifth-generation LS
Revealed at the Detroit Motor Show, the fifth-generation of Lexus’ flagship saloon brings a complete redesign plus a new engine and safety package.
The model is built on an extended version of the company’s new GA-L rear-wheel drive platform.
Longer, wider and lower than its predecessor, the new model is built on an extended version of the company’s new GA-L rear-wheel drive platform for luxury vehicles (GA–L), which was also used for the LC 500 coupe. Helped by the use of ultra-high tensile steel sheet and aluminium, the new model brings a 90kg weight saving.
The new LS also introduces a new twin-turbo 3.5-litre V6 petrol with 421hp and a projected 0-100kph time of 4.5 seconds, plus the segment’s first 10-speed automatic transmission.
It also introduces new safety features under the Lexus Safety System + including pedestrian detection with active steering.
No launch timing has been announced.
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Natalie Middleton
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