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Lexus LS V (facelift 2020) 500 V6 (416 Hp) Automatic
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Lexus LS:
The Lexus LS is a series of full-size luxury sedans that have served as the flagship model of Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota, since 1989. For the first four generations, all LS models featured V8 engines and were predominantly rear-wheel-drive. In the fourth generation, Lexus offered all-wheel-drive, hybrid, and long-wheelbase variants. The fifth generation changed to using a V6 engine with no V8 option, and only one length was offered.
As the first model developed by Lexus, the LS 400 debuted in January 1989 with the second generation debuting in November 1994. The LS 430 debuted in January 2000 and the LS 460/LS 460 L series in 2006. A domestic-market version of the LS 400 and LS 430, badged as the Toyota Celsior , was sold in Japan until the Lexus marque was introduced there in 2006. In 2006 , the fourth generation LS 460 debuted the first production eight-speed automatic transmission and an automatic parking system. In 2007, V8 hybrid powertrains were introduced on the LS 600h/LS 600h L sedans....(Read more on Wikipedia)
V (facelift 2020) Overview:
Lexus LS (V (facelift 2020)). With 599 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2177 kg, it’s on the heavier side. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 219 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
500 V6 (416 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers robust acceleration and effortless highway cruising, characteristic of a luxury performance sedan with its twin-turbo V6.
Fuel Economy
Acceptable fuel consumption for its power output and size, though not class-leading in efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort and serene cabin quietness
- • Outstanding long-term reliability and build quality
- • Refined and powerful V6 and highly efficient hybrid powertrains
- • Luxurious and meticulously crafted interior design
- • Comprehensive suite of advanced safety features
Cons:
- • Infotainment system can be clunky and less intuitive than rivals
- • Not as dynamically engaging as some German competitors
- • Conservative styling might not appeal to all luxury buyers
- • Higher fuel consumption on non-hybrid V6 models compared to hybrids
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IV (facelift 2012): July, 2012 - October, 2017).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lexus |
| Model: | LS |
| Generation: | V (facelift 2020) |
| Modification (Engine): | 500 V6 (416 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | July, 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 416 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 120.8 Hp/l [145mm more] |
| Torque: | 599 Nm @ 1600-4800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | V35A-FTS More details about the engine V35A-FTS |
| Engine displacement: | 3445 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection and Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, VVT-i |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.3 l |
| Coolant: | 10.6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85.6 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 100.08 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.478:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | ULEV70 |
| Maximum speed: | 219 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.1 kg/Hp, 195.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.6 kg/Nm, 281.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2130-2225 |
| Max. weight: | 2685 |
| Max load: | 460-555 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 480 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5235 mm [145mm more] |
| Width: | 1900 mm [25mm more] |
| Height: | 1450 mm [15mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 3124 mm [154mm more] |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 1900 mm |
| Front track: | 1631 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1617-1637 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 145-165 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.2 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 10 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 355.6-398.78 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 332.74-358.14 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 245/50 R19; 245/45 R20 |
| Wheel rims size | 8J x 19; 8.5J x 20 |
| Front suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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