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About the Lexus LS
The new Lexus LS is a Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $189,545 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the F Sport variant and topping out at $217,900 for the F Sport.
There are 2 variants of the LS available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2012.
Engine options include 5.0L petrol direct injection (327kW/0Nm) and 4.6L petrol direct injection (285kW/493Nm). Available with variable sp automatic or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2013 LS is offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
143.94 - 146.91 kW/t
96.08 kW/t
200.53 kW/t
Boot Space
368 - 510 litres
315 litres
520 litres
Fuel Efficiency
8.6 - 10.7 L/100km
5.6 L/100km
16.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
785 - 977 km
541 km
1,429 km
Price
$189,545 - $217,900
$188,000
$1,355,000
Warranty (Years)
4 years
3 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
4 years
1 year
5 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,455 - 2,765 kg
2,300 kg
3,200 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
120 - 130 mm
120 mm
150 mm
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2013 Lexus LS Price
Sports Luxury
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.6L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $192,400 |
| 4.6L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $192,045 |
F Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.0L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $217,900 |
| 5.0L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $217,545 |
| 4.6L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $189,900 |
| 4.6L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $189,545 |
*excl. on-roads
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2013 Lexus LS Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Lexus LS
The most fuel efficient Lexus LS is the F Sport with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 5.0L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.6L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Lexus LS | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 4.6L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 10.7 L/100km |
2013 Lexus LS Warranty
What is the warranty on a Lexus LS?
The Lexus LS offers a 4 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Lexus LS FAQs
The cheapest Lexus LS is the F Sport that starts from $189,545.
The most expensive Lexus LS is the F Sport that starts from $217,900.
The best towing capacity of a Lexus LS is null kg offered by the following variants: F Sport and Sports Luxury.
The largest Lexus LS is the F Sport which measures 1875mm wide, 5090mm in length and sits 1470mm tall.
The most powerful Lexus LS is the F Sport which has 327kW of power from its 5.0L Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Lexus LS is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Lexus LS is the F Sport which weighs 2765 kg (kerb weight).
The Lexus LS uses Premium Unleaded.