From High Intensity Discharge headlamps to the Dual-swivel Adaptive Front Lighting System, the LS features state-of-the-art exterior lighting.
Intuitive Parking Assist
By using sensors, Intuitive Parking Assist determines proximity to other vehicles, alerting you through visual and audio signals.
Power Door Closer
Gently close the doors and this feature will latch them securely.
Electrochromic Outside Mirrors
These auto-dimming mirrors automatically tilt down when the LS is placed in reverse.
Wet-Sanded Paint Finish
This labor-intensive process adds luster and depth to the paint’s finish.
SmartAccessThe SmartAccess
key transmits a signal to the vehicle, replacing the need for a conventional key to open the doors or trunk and with the push of a button starts the vehicle’s ignition.
Power Trunk Closer
The power trunk closer allows you to raise or lower the trunk with the touch of a button.
Advanced Parking Guidance System
At the touch of a button, the Advanced Parking Guidance System can parallel park the LS or back into a parking space with just a little brake work.
19-inch Wheels
The LS is available with bold 19-inch diameter wheels, constructed from aluminum alloy.
Power Moonroof
This power tilt-and-slide moonroof features an auto open-and-close function as well as a sliding sunshade.
Executive-Class Seating
The LS offers the ultimate in luxury seating, with a DVD entertainment system, power rear seat, a rear-seat concealed table and an infrared temperature sensor.
Luxurious Appointments
Luxurious details make all the difference, with an available rear-seat cool box, power sunshades, stylish LED interior lighting and an Escaine headliner.
Lexus Communications
Lexus Personalized Settings, HomeLink® and available Lexus Link® do everything from providing 24-hour emergency service to turning on your lights before you get home.
Navigation System
The available voice-activated Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Navigation System comes equipped with a backup camera XM® Satellite Radio XM NavTraffic™ and Bluetooth®, which provides real-time traffic updates.
Luxury Seating
Sink into the comfort of available semi-aniline power, leather-trimmed front and rear seats, with the Lexus Memory System to hold your favorite seating position.
Gauges
Electroluminescent gauges and a TFT color display make it easy to read all pertinent LS information.
Audio Features
The LS features available XM® Satellite Radio and an available Mark Levinson® Reference Surround Sound Audio System with an 8-Gigabyte Hard Disc Drive that stores up to 2,000 songs.
Climate & Comfort
Available rear climate-comfort seats, rear-seat heaters, and four-zone automatic climate control keep the LS cabin the perfect temperature for all.
Bluetooth® Technology
Compatible Bluetooth® mobile phones are able to interact wirelessly with the available HDD Navigation System.
4.6-liter V8 Engine
The LS is powered by a 4.6-liter engine that provides a remarkable 380 horsepower [1] and 367 lb-ft of torque.
Adaptive Variable Air Suspension (AVS)
The available Adaptive Variable Air Suspension (AVS) allows you to determine the feel of your ride by selecting either Comfort, Normal or Sport mode.
Electronic Power Steering
By replacing an engine-driven pump with an electronic one, steering is smoother and more efficient.
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
The available Dynamic Radar Cruise Control helps maintain a pre-set following distance from the car traveling in front of you.
Dual Variable Valve Timing
The engine’s valve timing is continuously adjusted to provide optimum power at any speed.
Braking
An aggressive electronic braking system includes electronic parking brake, a brake hold feature and available high-friction front brakes.
Ultra-Low Emission
The LS is certified as an Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV II).
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission
The LS features the world’s first eight-speed automatic transmission.
Variable Gear-Ratio Steering (VGRS) [LS 460 L]
The available Variable Gear-Ratio Steering (VGRS) adjusts the steering ratio based on the vehicle’s speed.
Direct Injection
Gasoline is injected directly into the engine’s combustion chamber for better power and improved mileage.
Airbags
The LS features standard advanced front airbags, a twin-chamber front-passenger airbag, driver’s and front passenger’s knee airbags, as well as front and rear side curtain and front seat-mounted side airbags.
Electronic Controlled Braking (ECB)
Anti-lock brakes increase steering control even under hard braking, while Electronic Controlled Braking (ECB) uses sensors to help determine the brake pressure needed.
Three-Point Seatbelts
Advanced three-point seatbelts provide the primary means of protection for adults, while a latch system allows easy installation of a child’s car seat.
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
The available Pre-Collision sensors help determine if a frontal collision is inevitable, then the LS prepares the Brake Assist system and retracts the front seat belts.
Reinforced Body
The vehicle’s body is reinforced with crumple zones and side-impact door beams that help the occupants in the event of an impact.
Tire Pressure Monitor System
The Tire Pressure Monitor continually checks each individual tire, then notifies you in case of critically low pressure.
Vehicle Stability Features
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) uses a sophisticated network of sensors to anticipate a skid before it occurs.
Lexus Link®
With Lexus Link® , fast, 24-hour emergency service is available at the touch of a button.
Daytime Running Lights
Daytime Running Lights help make the LS more visible to other motorists during daylight hours.
Detailed Specifications
Engine & Performance
Engine Type 4.6-liter V8
Horsepower 380 @ 6,400 RPM [3]
Torque (lb-ft) 367 @ 4,100 RPM [3]
Displacement (L/cu in) 4.6/281
Valves 32
Cam Type Four-cam
Electronic Timing Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-iE)
Compression Ratio 11.8:1
Emissions Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV II)
Performance
0 – 60 mph (sec) 5.4 [3] [4]
Top Track Speed (mph) 130 (electronically limited) [3] [4]
¼-Mile Acceleration (sec) 13.9 [3] [4]
Aerodynamic Drag Coefficient 0.26
Fuel Economy
City (mpg) – estimated 19 [5]
Highway (mpg) – estimated 27 [5]
Fuel-Tank Capacity (gal / L) 22.2 / 84
Transmission & Drivetrain
Drive Type Rear-wheel drive
Electronic Traction Control Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Stability Control Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) [6]
Final Drive Ratio 2.937:1
Transmission Eight-speed sequential-shift automatic
Electronic Transmission Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
Body & Chassis
Body Type Five-passenger luxury sedan
Doors Four
Construction Welded-steel unibody
Suspension
Suspension, Front Independent, upper and lower multi-link double joint suspension arms with coil-over monotube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Suspension, Rear Independent, multi-link double joint suspension arms with coil-over monotube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Steering
Steering Electronic Power Steering System (EPS)
Steering Turns (Lock-to-Lock) 3.2
Turning Circle (ft) 35.4
Brakes
Brakes Four-wheel power-assisted disc brakes
Anti-lock Braking Four-sensor, four-channel
Braking Assist Brake Assist [7]
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Discs, Front (in) 13.14-in ventilated, power assisted [8]
Discs, Rear (in) 12.4-in ventilated, power assisted [8]
Wheels & Tires
Rim Type Nine-spoke, 18-in aluminum alloy
Wheel Size (in) 18 x 7.5 [9] [10]
Tire 235/50R18 V-Rated all-season tires [9] [10]
Safety
Airbag
Driver Dual-stage front (SRS) [11]
Front seat-mounted side (SRS) [11]
Side curtain (SRS) [11]
Knee airbag (SRS) [11]
Front Passenger Dual-stage front twin-chamber (SRS) [11]
Front seat-mounted side (SRS) [11]
Side curtain (SRS) [11]
Knee airbag (SRS) [11]
Rear Passenger Rear-seat side curtain (SRS) [11]
Optional
Electronic Traction Control Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Stability Control Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management [6]
Brakes Four-wheel power-assisted disc brakes
Electronic Controlled Braking (ECB)
Anti-lock Braking (ABS) Four-sensor, four-channel
Braking Assist Brake Assist [7]
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Radar [12]
Optional
Electronic Tire Pressure Lexus five-sensor [13]
Frame Highly rigid body structure
Impact Resistance Side-impact door beams (front-gusseted)
Reinforced in pillars and doorsills
Impact-dissipating upper interior trim
Crumple Zones Front and rear
Steering Column Collapsible steering column
Seatbelts Three-point seatbelts for all seating positions
Pre-tensioners and force limiters for front and rear outboard seats
Height-adjustable front shoulder belt anchors
Locking Seatbelt Control Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) seatbelts for all passenger seating positions. Driver's-seat Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) only for driver's seat
Child Restraint Child Restraint Seat (CRS) tether anchor brackets for rear outboard seating positions
Child Safety Locks Manual for the rear passenger doors. Window-lock button on driver door control
Backup Camera Full-color display [14]
Optional
Anti-Theft Protection Theft-deterrent and engine immobilizer, with in-key transponder
Emergency Trunk Release Emergency interior trunk release
Valet Lockout Trunk and glove box
Headlamps High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with dynamic auto leveling
Dual-swivel Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
Headlamp Washers Headlamp washers
Optional
Running Lights Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Foglamps Integrated foglamps
Taillamps LED taillamps
Defroster Auto-off timer for rear window
Windshield Wipers Rain-sensing intermittent wipers with mist cycle
Mirrors Power-adjustable, auto-folding outside mirrors with defoggers, puddle lamps and auto tilt-down in reverse
Glass Water-repellent windshield and front-door glass with UV reduction
First Aid Kit Included
Tool Kit Included
Exterior Specs
Length (in / mm) 198.0 / 5,029
Width (in / mm) 73.8 / 1,874
Height (in / mm) 58.1 / 1,475
Wheelbase (in / mm) 116.9 / 2,969
Ground Clearance (in / mm) 6.1 / 156
Curb Weight (lb / kg) 4,244 / 1,925
Exterior Features
Headlamps High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with dynamic auto leveling
Automatic on/off projector-beam headlamps with auto-off delay
Dual-swivel Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
Headlamp Washers Headlamp washers
Optional
Running Lights Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Foglamps Integrated foglamps
Taillamps LED taillamps
Defroster Auto-off timer for rear window
Glass Water-repellent windshield and front-door glass with UV reduction
Exterior glass with UV reduction
Interior Specs
Seating Capacity Five
Headroom, Front (in / mm) 38.0 / 965
Headroom, Rear (in / mm) 38.0 / 966
Shoulder Room, Front (in / mm) 58.5 / 1,485
Shoulder Room, Rear (in / mm) 56.9 / 1,445
Trunk Capacity (cu ft/ L) 18.0 / 509
Interior Features
Trim Medium brown walnut, dark gray bird's-eye maple or dark brown ash burl interior wood trim
Leather-trimmed interior
Center Console Center console with sliding armrest and storage bin
Door Trim Leather
Seat Trim Leather
Steering-Wheel Trim Wood- and leather-trimmed
Wood- and leather-trimmed heated steering wheel
Shift Knob Trim Wood and leather
Power Seats 16-way driver's (including dual-function lumbar) and 12-way front passenger's (including lumbar) power seats
Climate-Comfort Seats, Front Climate-comfort seats with heat/cool knob
Optional
Climate-Comfort Seats, Rear Climate-comfort seats with heat/cool knob
Optional
Heated Seats, Rear Heated seats
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel Heated steering wheel
Optional
Headrests Height-adjustable headrests for all seats
Memory Systems Lexus Memory System to control power driver's seat (except lumbar), outside mirrors, driver's shoulder belt anchor height and steering wheel
Lexus Personalized Settings (LPS) [15] to personalize electronic functions
Electronic Releases Illuminated interior trunk-lid and fuel-filler door releases
Floor Mats Carpeted floor mats
Vanity Mirrors Lighted front and rear vanity mirrors
Sunshade Rear power sunshade
Optional
Parking Brake Electronic parking brake
Storage Pockets Foldable front-door storage pockets
Comfort & Convenience
Cruise Control Cruise Control
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control [16]
Optional
Climate Control Dual-zone automatic climate control and automatic recirculation mode
Air Filtration Interior air filter with smog sensor
Navigation System Lexus voice-activated HDD Navigation System [17] with backup camera [14], Bluetooth® technology [18] , XM® NavTraffic™ [19]
Optional
Backup Camera Full-color display [14]
Optional
Remote Keyless Entry SmartAccess [20]
Remote Keyless Ignition SmartAccess [20]
Remote Windows Remote-linked windows and moonroof opening
Moonroof Power tilt-and-slide remote-linked moonroof with one-touch open/close and sliding sunshade
Retained accessory power for moonroof and windows
HomeLink® Transceiver Operates compatible garage, gate, home lighting and home security systems
Anti-Theft Protection Theft-deterrent and engine immobilizer, with in-key transponder
Power Windows Power windows with one-touch auto open/close
Power Door Locks Auto lock/unlock, anti-lockout feature and driver's two-turn unlock feature
Power Trunk Closure Power trunk closure
Optional
Power Mirrors Electrochromic auto-dimming inside rearview mirror and outside mirrors
Power Seat, Driver 16-way controls (including dual-function lumbar)
Power Seat, Passenger 12-way controls (including lumbar)
Feature Memory System Lexus Memory System to control power driver's seat (except lumbar), outside mirrors, driver's shoulder belt anchor height and steering wheel
Climate-Comfort Seats, Front Climate-comfort seats with heat/cool knob
Optional
Climate-Comfort Seats, Rear Climate-comfort seats with heat/cool knob
Optional
Heated Seats, Rear Heated seats
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel Heated steering wheel
Optional
Adjustable Steering Wheel Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column with automatic tilt-away
Electronic Park Assist Intuitive Parking Assist
Optional
Parking Guidance Advanced Parking Guidance System [21]
Optional
Steering Wheel Controls Audio and display controls, brake hold and display controls
Retained Accessory Power Retained accessory power for windows, moonroof and audio system
Instrumentation Electroluminescent instrumentation
Illuminated Entry Illuminated entry system
Outside Temperature Gauge External temperature display
Fuel Consumption Gauge Fuel consumption display
Cupholders Dual cupholders, front and rear
Audio & Entertainment
Audio System Premium Sound System with Digital Sound Processor, Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) and in-dash, single-feed, six-disc CD auto-changer
Speakers Ten
Auxiliary Port Auxiliary iPod®/MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) port
Audio System Mark Levinson® [22] Reference Surround Sound Audio System, Hard Disc Drive (HDD) stores up to 2,000 songs, 7.1 architecture and in-dash, single-feed, six-disc DVD/CD auto-changer featuring DVD-audio and DVD-video playback.
Optional
Speakers 19
Optional
Watts 450-watt @ 0.1% THD; 20-20,000 Hz [23]
Optional
Satellite Radio XM Satellite Radio [24] and real-time traffic capability
Optional
Antenna In-glass antenna with FM-diversity system
Shark-fin antenna
Optional
Limited Warranty (see your Lexus dealer for details)
Basic (months) 48
Basic (miles) 50,000
Powertrain (months) 72
Powertrain (miles) 70,000
Rust (months) 72
Rust (miles) Unlimited
Roadside Assistance (months) 48 [25]
