The 2018 Lexus LS 500 F Sport AWD is a luxury sedan that represents the fifth generation of the LS series. Here are its key features and specifications:
Design and Features:
- The XF50 platform provides a more aggressive stance and sleeker design
- LED headlights with adaptive high beams, LED taillights, and a panoramic moonroof
- 20-inch forged aluminum wheels in a unique split-spoke design
- Power-folding exterior mirrors and a power trunk lid
Powertrain:
- A 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine (2UR-GSE), producing 415 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 442 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm
- An eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters for manual shifting
- All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system with a rear-biased torque distribution (60/40 front-to-rear)
- Start-Stop Technology for improved fuel efficiency
Performance:
- Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds
- Top speed electronically limited to 130 mph
- EPA-estimated fuel economy: 19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway (20/25 with AWD)
Interior and Technology:
- Luxurious interior with semi-aniline leather-trimmed seats
- Heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats (F Sport package)
- 24-way power adjustable driver's seat and 18-way power adjustable passenger seat
- Mark Levinson Reference Surround Sound system with 23 speakers and a 1500-watt amplifier
- Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa integration
Safety Features:
- Pre-Collision System with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert and rearview camera
- Lane tracing assist and adaptive cruise control
- Blind Spot Monitor and rear cross-traffic alert
Driver Assistance Features (F Sport package):
- Dynamic torque vectoring for improved handling
- Multi-mode drive select with Normal, Eco, and Sport modes
- Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) system with sport-tuned damping
- 19-inch BBS forged aluminum wheels in a unique split-spoke design
Dimensions and Capacity:
- Wheelbase: 121.7 inches
- Length: 203.9 inches
- Width: 75.8 inches
- Height: 58.5 inches
- Passenger volume: 101 cubic feet (front), 56.3 cubic feet (rear)
- Cargo capacity: 13 cubic feet (trunk)
Warranty and Maintenance:
- 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty and 6-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty
- Free maintenance for the first year or up to 12,500 miles
Note that this summary is based on the F Sport AWD model, which adds unique features such as adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) system, dynamic torque vectoring, and 19-inch BBS forged aluminum wheels.
