Lexus LS fourth generation
The Lexus LS fourth generation (2007–2017): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 52 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: XF40, USF40, UVF45
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 5,030–5,150 mm RDW | 5,030–5,210 mm TC | 5,029–5,179 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm RDW | 1,880 mm TC | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,470–1,480 mm RDW | 1,470–1,490 mm TC | 1,466–1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,970–3,090 mm RDW | 2,970–3,090 mm TC | 2,969–3,091 mm |
| Front track | 1,610–1,635 mm ASTRA | 1,600–1,610 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,610–1,635 mm ASTRA | 1,600–1,610 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,920–2,385 kg RDW | 1,940–2,370 kg TC | – |
| Mass in running order | 2,020–2,485 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,495–2,795 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 2,000 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 4–5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 283–396 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,888–2,917 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 250 km/h RDW | – | – |
| Torque | 350–520 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 245/45R19, 225/55R17
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 (en, ja), 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
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 85.4% (84.0–86.7) | 69.2% | 2,501 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 24.2% | 41.6% |
| Tyres | 23.8% | 31.2% |
| Brakes | 20.2% | 36.4% |
| Lights and electrics | 8.4% | 28.8% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 6.6% | 11.8% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 4.9% | 18.6% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
396 complaints for model years 2007–2017. 25 crashes · 4 fires · 17 injuries
- Brakes 155
- Engine 42
- Electrical system 32
- Speed control 31
- Fuel system 29
- Body and structure 26
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 52 versions of the Lexus LS fourth generation
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European Union 14 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 | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3.5 L | 220 kW (299 PS) | Petrol | 161 g/km | 92 |
| 2017 | 3.5 L | 330 kW (449 PS) | Petrol | 161 g/km | 68 |
| 2011–2017 | 5.0 L | 290 kW (394 PS) | Petrol | 199–218 g/km | 1,280 |
| 2012–2016 | 4.6 L | 272 kW (370 PS) | Petrol | 263 g/km | 316 |
| 2014 | 5.0 L | 290 kW (394 PS) | Hybrid | 196 g/km | 20 |
| 2013 | 5.0 L | – | Other fuel | 195 g/km | 68 |
| 2013 | 4.6 L | 285 kW (387 PS) | Petrol | 249 g/km | 26 |
| 2013 | – | – | Petrol | 205 g/km | 20 |
| 2011–2012 | 4.6 L | 270 kW (367 PS) | Petrol | 274 g/km | 73 |
| 2011 | 4.6 L | 280 kW (381 PS) | Petrol | 261 g/km | 12 |
| 2010 | 5.0 L | – | Petrol | 219 g/km | 428 |
| 2010 | 4.6 L | – | Petrol | 265 g/km | 200 |
| 2010 | – | – | Other fuel | 224 g/km | 18 |
| 2010 | 5.0 L | – | Electric | 223 g/km | 18 |
United Kingdom 13 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 | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2018LS600h L Premier · LS600h L Premier Night | 5.0 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 2016LS460 | 4.6 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 10.7 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 2015LS460 F Sport · LS460 Luxury | 4.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 10.7 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 2015LS600h | 5.0 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 2013–2014LS460 F Sport · LS460 Luxury | 4.6 L | Petrol | Automatic | 10.7 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 2014LS600h L Premier · LS600h L Premier Night | 5.0 L | Hybrid | Automatic | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 2013–2014LS600h | 5.0 L | Hybrid | Automatic | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 2010–2012LS600h LWB | 5.0 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2010–2012LS600h SWB | 5.0 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 218 g/km |
| 2007–2010460 · LS460 | 4.6 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 11.1 L/100 km NEDC | 261 g/km |
| 2009LS460 AWD | 4.6 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 11.6 L/100 km NEDC | 274 g/km |
| 2009LS600h | 5.0 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2008LS600h | 5.0 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
France 11 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015LS 460 V8 4.6L 4WD | – | 270 kW (367 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 11.6 L/100 km NEDC | 274 g/km |
| 2014–2015LS 460 V8 4.6L 4WD | – | 272 kW (370 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 11.4 L/100 km NEDC | 263 g/km |
| 2014–2015LS 460 V8 4.6L 2WD | – | 280 kW (381 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 11.1 L/100 km NEDC | 261 g/km |
| 2014–2015LS 460 V8 4.6L 2WD | – | 285 kW (387 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 10.7 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 2013–2015LS 600h V8 5.0L hybride | – | 290 kW (394 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.6–9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 199–219 g/km |
| 2014–2015LS 600h L V8 5.0L hybride | – | 290 kW (394 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.6–9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 199–219 g/km |
| 2012–2013LS 460 V8 4.6L | – | 270 kW (367 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 11.6 L/100 km NEDC | 274 g/km |
| 2013LS 460 V8 4.6L | – | 272 kW (370 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 11.4 L/100 km NEDC | 263 g/km |
| 2012–2013LS 460 V8 4.6L | – | 280 kW (381 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 11.1 L/100 km NEDC | 261 g/km |
| 2013LS 460 V8 4.6L | – | 285 kW (387 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 10.7 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 2012LS 600h V8 5.0L hybride | – | 290 kW (394 PS) | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 218–219 g/km |
United States 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2017SIDI & PFI | 4.6 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 286 g/km |
| 2013–2017SIDI & PFI | 4.6 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 301–303 g/km |
| 2013–2016SIDI & PFI | 5.0 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | All-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 268 g/km |
| 2007–20132MODE CLKUP · PR · SIDI and 1 more trim | 4.6 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 2010–2012PR · SIDI | 4.6 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 2010–2012SIDI | 5.0 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | All-wheel drive | 20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 263–276 g/km |
| 20092MODE CLKUP | 4.6 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 2008–2009HEV, VMODE VLKUP | 5.0 L | Hybrid | 8-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 20072MODE CLKUP | 4.6 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
Canada 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2017Mid-size | 4.6 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 12.1–12.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 278–303 g/km |
| 2014–2016Mid-size | 5.0 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 11.4–11.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 262–268 g/km |
| 2007–2013Mid-size · Full-size | 4.6 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 12.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 283 g/km |
| 2009–2013Mid-size | 5.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 262 g/km |
| 2008Full-size | 5.0 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 262 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.