Lexus LS fifth generation

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The Lexus LS fifth generation (since 2018): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 38 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: XF50, GSF50, VXFA50, GVF50

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	5,240 mm RDW	5,240 mm TC	5,235 mm
Width	1,900 mm RDW	1,900 mm TC	1,900 mm
Height	1,450–1,460 mm RDW	1,460 mm TC	1,450–1,460 mm
Wheelbase	3,130 mm RDW	3,130 mm TC	3,125 mm
Front track	1,630–1,635 mm ASTRA	1,640 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,615–1,635 mm ASTRA	1,640 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	2,220–2,355 kg RDW	2,240–2,370 kg TC	2,030–2,350 kg
Mass in running order	2,320–2,455 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,725–2,800 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–	–
Doors	4 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	340–368 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,803 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	250 km/h RDW	–	–
Torque	350 Nm ASTRA	–	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 245/45R20, 225/40R18, 245/45R19, 245/50R19, 255/35R18

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

35 complaints for model years 2018–2025. 3 crashes · 1 injury

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 38 versions of the Lexus LS fifth generation

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European Union 5 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	EU registrations
2021–2025	3.5 L	220 kW (299 PS)	Hybrid	8.4–9.6 L/100 km WLTP	211–215 g/km	525
2021	3.5 L	220 kW (299 PS)	Petrol	9.5 L/100 km WLTP	215 g/km	12
2019–2020	3.5 L	220 kW (299 PS)	Hybrid	–	159–165 g/km	395
2018–2020	3.5 L	220 kW (299 PS)	Petrol	–	159–162 g/km	1,067
2018–2020	3.4 L	307 kW (417 PS)	Petrol	–	224–228 g/km	335

United Kingdom 22 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
202420" (RWD) LS	3.5 L	359 kW (488 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	8.0 L/100 km WLTP	182 g/km
202420" (RWD) F SPORT · 20" (RWD) LS Premium Pack	3.5 L	359 kW (488 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	8.1 L/100 km WLTP	184 g/km
202420" (AWD) LS Premium Pack AWD	3.5 L	359 kW (488 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	9.5 L/100 km WLTP	214 g/km
202420" (AWD) Takumi L-Aniline · 20" (AWD) Takumi Nishijin & Haku · 20" (AWD) Takumi Semi-Aniline	3.5 L	359 kW (488 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	9.5 L/100 km WLTP	215 g/km
202420" (AWD) Takumi Pleat	3.5 L	359 kW (488 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	9.5 L/100 km WLTP	216 g/km
2020–202320" (AWD) LS Premium Pack AWD	3.5 L	264 kW (359 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	9.2–9.5 L/100 km WLTP	208–214 g/km
2021–202320" (AWD) Takumi L-Aniline · 20" (AWD) Takumi Nishijin & Haku · 20" (AWD) Takumi Semi-Aniline	3.5 L	264 kW (359 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	9.5 L/100 km WLTP	215 g/km
2021–202320" (AWD) Takumi Pleat	3.5 L	264 kW (359 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	9.5 L/100 km WLTP	216 g/km
2021–202320" (RWD) F SPORT · 20" (RWD) LS Premium Pack RWD · 20" (RWD) LS Premium Pack	3.5 L	264 kW (359 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	8.1 L/100 km WLTP	184 g/km
2020–202320" (RWD) LS	3.5 L	264 kW (359 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	7.7–8.0 L/100 km WLTP	175–182 g/km
202020" (AWD) Takumi Black · 20" (AWD) Takumi L-Aniline · 20" (AWD) Takumi L-White and 1 more trim	3.5 L	264 kW (359 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	9.2 L/100 km WLTP	209 g/km
202020" (RWD) F SPORT	3.5 L	264 kW (359 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	7.9 L/100 km WLTP	178 g/km
202020" (RWD) LS Premium Pack RWD	3.5 L	264 kW (359 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	7.8 L/100 km WLTP	177 g/km
201920" (AWD) LS Premium Pack AWD	3.5 L	264 kW (359 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	9.1 L/100 km WLTP	–
201920" (AWD) Takumi Black · 20" (AWD) Takumi L-Aniline · 20" (AWD) Takumi L-White	3.5 L	264 kW (359 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	9.2 L/100 km WLTP	–
201920" (AWD) Takumi Pleat	3.5 L	264 kW (359 PS)	Hybrid	8-speed automatic	9.2 L/100 km WLTP	–
201920" (RWD) F SPORT · 500h 20" wheels (RWD)	3.5 L	264 kW (359 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	7.9 L/100 km WLTP	–
201920" (RWD) LS · 20" (RWD) LS Premium Pack RWD	3.5 L	264 kW (359 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	7.8 L/100 km WLTP	–
2019500h 20" wheels (AWD)	3.5 L	264 kW (359 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	8.7–9.3 L/100 km WLTP	–
2019500h 20" wheels (RWD)	3.5 L	264 kW (359 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	7.6 L/100 km WLTP	–
2018LS500 · Luxury · F Sport (RWD)	3.5 L	–	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	6.5 L/100 km NEDC	147 g/km
2018Luxury · Premier (AWD)	3.5 L	–	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	7.1 L/100 km NEDC	161 g/km

United States 8 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2018–2026SIDI & PFI	3.4 L	Petrol	10-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	259–270 g/km
2018–2025SIDI & PFI	3.4 L	Petrol	10-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA	240–252 g/km
2022–2025SIDI & PFI; Hybrid · SIDI & PFI; Hybrid; with ADS	3.5 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	All-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	222 g/km
2025SIDI & PFI; Hybrid; with ADS	3.5 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	All-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	219 g/km
2019–2023SIDI & PFI; Hybrid	3.5 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	Rear-wheel drive	25–28 MPG (8.4–9.4 L/100 km) EPA	195–222 g/km
2019–2021SIDI & PFI; Hybrid	3.5 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	All-wheel drive	26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA	213–214 g/km
2018SIDI & PFI	3.5 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	Rear-wheel drive	28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA	195 g/km
2018SIDI & PFI	3.5 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	All-wheel drive	26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA	211 g/km

Canada 3 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2018–2026Mid-size	3.4 L	Petrol	10-speed automatic	10.2–11.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	240–271 g/km
2018–2025Mid-size	3.5 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	8.4–9.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	195–217 g/km
2021Mid-size	3.5 L	Petrol	10-speed automatic	11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	269 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.