The Lexus LS is a business-class sedan that was offered on the market from 1999 to 2022. According to the model data, the gasoline version with an automatic gearbox and rear-wheel drive prevails, while all-wheel drive is found often. The reviewed generations include the LS IV with two facelifts in 2009 and 2012, in both standard and long-wheelbase versions, as well as the LS V of 2017–2020 and its 2020 update. Hybrid variants are characterized by power ranging from 245 to 445 hp. All-wheel drive is available for this model.
Prices for the LS in listings vary widely. The lowest recorded price is 7800 US dollars, the median is 12000 US dollars, and the upper limit is 57000 US dollars. The first quartile is 10000 US dollars and the third quartile is 22500 US dollars. For newer years the median price is considerably higher: 49500 US dollars for 2018 and 83000 US dollars for 2022.
Regarding safety, in the US in 2018 there were two recalls and no investigations. There is no NCAP rating. The reported problems include loss of tire pressure and tread wear, sudden loss of power due to the battery, and the inability to enter coordinates in the navigation system.


