Lexus LS 500h launched at Rs. 1.77 crore

Lexus has launched the fifth-generation LS 500h sedan in India. The car is available in three trim levels - Luxury Grade, Ultra Luxury Grade and Distinct Grade priced at Rs. 1,77,21,000, Rs. 1,82,21,000 and Rs. 1,91,71,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi) respectively.

The LS 500h is based on Lexus' Global Architecture - Luxury (GA-L) platform. It measures 5,235 mm in overall length, 1,900 mm in width and has a height of 1,450 mm. The wheelbase is 3,125 mm and it has a 430-litre boot and an 82-litre fuel tank. The car's styling is based on Lexus' L-finesse design language comprising of a large spindle grille with a chrome frame in the front, tri-beam LED headlights with V-shaped LED DRLs and arrow-shaped LED tail lights in the rear. The car features chrome around the window frame and door sills.

The leather-lined interior features a three-spoke multi-functional steering wheel, digital instrument cluster and the centre console houses an infotainment screen. The LS 500h comes with a 23-speaker Mark Levinson sound system. Additionally, Lexus uses Kiriko-cut glass for the car's interior door trim. In the rear, you get heated seats with massage function and 1,022 mm of leg room.

The LS 500h is powered by a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine along with two electric motors connected to a 310.8 kV lithium-ion battery. The combined output of this hybrid powertrain is 354 BHP @ 6,600 rpm / 350 Nm @ 5,100 rpm. It comes equipped with a 10-speed multi stage hybrid transmission (ECVT). Lexus claims that the LS 500h delivers a fuel economy of 15.38 km/l. The car rides on 20-inch wheels shod with 245/45 RF20 tyres. It gets multi-link air suspension system with a Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system with ride height control and 6 driving modes - Eco, Comfort, Custom, Normal, Sport S and Sport S+. Braking duties are handled by 18-inch ventilated discs in the front and 17-inch at the rear. 

Standard features include rain-sensing wipers, cruise control, Lexus Navigation System, 360-degree camera, cornering lamps, 4-zone automatic climate control and two 11.6-inch rear seat entertainment monitors. Besides this, the LS 500h comes with 14 airbags, ABS, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Hill Assist Control, heads-up display, tire pressure warning among other safety features.