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Along with the new Lexus IS, the revamped LS has also made its Thai debut, just a few months after the brand’s revamped flagship sedan was revealed in July this year. Customers in the country will get four variants of the LS to choose from, starting with the base LS 350 Luxury which is priced at 11.55 million baht (RM1,558,270), which is then followed by the LS 500 Executive which costs 13.11 million. of baht. (RM 1,768,679).
Higher up in the range is the LS 500h Executive which sells for 14.53 million baht (RM1,960,284), and beyond that is the LS 500h Pleat Executive for 15.86 million baht (RM2,139,683). If you’re wondering why there is a significant price difference between the LS 500h variants, it’s because the more expensive of the two comes with Lexus’s intricate and beautiful Kiriko Cut Glass trim package (click here to see the extensive work required to create it).
In terms of engines, all LS variants run on gasoline, and the LS 350 is powered by a 3.5-liter 8GR-FKS naturally aspirated V6 that puts out 315 PS (311 PS) at 6,600 rpm and 380 Nm of torque. from 4,800 to 4,900 rpm. The mill drives the rear wheels via a 10-speed automatic, allowing a zero to 100 km / h time of 6.5 seconds, while the average fuel consumption is 10.8 km / l (9 , 3 l / 100 km).
Meanwhile, the LS 500 gets a Dynamic Force engine in the form of the V35A-FTS, which is a 3.5-liter biturbo V6 with 421 PS (415 PS) at 6,000 rpm and 600 Nm from 1,600 to 4,800 rpm. This variant has the same 10-speed automatic as the LS 350, but higher powers contribute to a century-faster sprint time of just five seconds, while fuel consumption is quoted at 10.3 km / l. (9.7 l / 100 km).
The LS 500h has a hybrid powertrain consisting of a 3.5-liter 8GR-FXS NA V6 with 299 PS (295 PS) at 6,600 rpm and 350 Nm at 5,100 rpm. The electrification aspect comes in the form of a 179 hp (177 hp) and 300 Nm electric motor, which is powered by the Multi-Stage hybrid transmission for a total system power of 359 hp (354 hp).
With this configuration, the zero to 100 km / h time is set at 5.4 seconds, with fuel consumption being the highest in the group at 14.9 km / l (6.7 l / 100 km). All variants are electronically limited to a top speed of 250 km / h and feature Lexus Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) and Lexus air suspension systems as standard. A driving mode system with six options is also activated: Eco, Comfort, Customize, Normal, Sport S and Sport S +.
The LS range in Thailand is also equally equipped, as all four come with acoustic glass, LED triple beam headlights with BladeScan Adaptive High Beam System (AHS), LED DRL and taillights, a tilt sunroof and an entry system. illuminated.
Other installed items include a digital instrument cluster, four-zone climate control, an ambient lighting system, power rear window and rear door sunshades, keyless entry and start, a 12.3-inch infotainment display, system 23-speaker Mark Levinson sound system, a second-row touch-screen operation panel, a front-view display, as well as power front (28-way) and rear (22-way) seats with memory function, heating and ventilation.
It is integral to the safety and driver assistance departments as standard features include Vehicle Dynamic Integrated Management (VDIM), traction control, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), ABS, EBD, Brake assist, assist Hill Start, Pre-Collision Safety System (PCS), Lane Change Assist, Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Follow Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, 12 airbags, Panoramic View Monitor, Parking Assist and adaptive cruise control.
As for the differences, the LS 500 and LS 500h variants benefit from a digital rearview mirror, rear seat entertainment screens behind the front seatbacks, an ottoman and lumbar support for the rear seats, along with wheels. 20-inch aluminum (with 245/56 tires). The smaller LS 350 loses these features and gets smaller 19-inch wheels instead.
Additionally, the LS 350 comes with open-pore wood trim in Ash Burl or Walnut finishes, while the LS 500 and LS 500h Executive have sleeker laser-cut trim. As mentioned above, only the LS 500h Pleat Executive receives Kiriko Cut Glass trim. Wealthy Thai customers will get 10 exterior finishes to choose from and depending on their choice, interior colors can be black, hazelnut, or crimson and black.
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