The Lexus LS is the premium flagship model of Lexus - a famous Japanese car manufacturer. The name LS stands for “luxury sedan” or “luxury saloon.” This full-size, four-door sedan is the epitome of sophistication as seen on its well-crafted exterior with the right balance of sportiness and innovation. There are three variants of the LS - the entry-level 500 3.5 AT priced at Php 5,958,000, the 500 Premier 3.5 AT which can be had for Php 9,978,000, and the top-spec 500h Premier 3.5 AT priced at Php 9,428,000.
Under the hood of the Lexus LS is a 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine capable of making up to 415 horsepower and 600 Nm of torque. The hybrid version meanwhile also uses a 3.5-liter V6, but it is paired with two lithium-ion-powered electric motors making a total of 354 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. V6-only versions use an eight-speed automatic gearbox, while the electrified model uses a multi-stage hybrid gearbox.
Locally, the Lexus LS competes against the likes of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7-Series, Audi A8, among others.