The 2018 Lexus LS 500h AWD F Sport is a luxury sedan that combines a powerful V6 engine with an electric motor and all-wheel drive. The vehicle features a sleek and sporty design, with a low-slung profile and angular lines.
Engine and Performance:
- 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 295 horsepower
- Electric motor adding an additional 88 horsepower for a total system output of 380 horsepower
- AWD system sending power to all four wheels as needed
- 0-60 mph acceleration in approximately 5.4 seconds
Transmission and Drivetrain:
- 10-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters
- AWD system featuring an electronically controlled center differential and a rear differential with a mechanical limited-slip function
- Multi-mode selector allowing the driver to choose from Normal, Sport S+, Eco, or Custom modes
Interior and Features:
- Luxurious interior with premium leather-trimmed seats and wood trim
- 12.3-inch head-up display projected onto the windshield
- 24-speaker Mark Levinson Reference Surround Sound system with Clari-Fi music restoration technology
- Heated and ventilated front seats, as well as heated rear seats
- Panoramic moonroof and power-retractable sunshades for the side windows
Safety Features:
- Lexus Safety System+ featuring Pre-Collision System (PCS), all-speed dynamic radar cruise control, lane departure alert with steering assist, automatic high beams, and blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic brake
- 10 airbags, including a driver's knee airbag and a passenger seat cushion airbag
Dimensions and Capacities:
- Length: 206.1 inches (5,236 mm)
- Width: 74.8 inches (1,901 mm)
- Height: 57.3 inches (1,459 mm)
- Wheelbase: 119.9 inches (3,045 mm)
- Cargo capacity: 17 cubic feet (483 liters)
Warranty and Maintenance:
- 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty
- 8-year/100,000-mile battery warranty for the hybrid system
- Complimentary maintenance program with five years or 70,000 miles of included maintenance
Fuel Economy and Emissions:
- EPA-estimated fuel economy: 22 mpg combined (20 city, 28 highway)
- Emissions rating: Tier 3 Bin 125, California LEV II, and ULEV
