The 2021 Lexus LS is debuting with new layers of flagship refinement. Lexus LS made its first appearance in 1989 with the monumental goal to aid in shaping the brand and ever since then, it’s living up to expectation. This review will revolve around the specifications and price of 2021 Lexus LS in Nigeria.
The 2021 Lexus LS is debuting with the sale looks as its predecessor, but in its case, the company added an additional refinement and technology. It’s built on the core principles of the brand, such as Takumi craftsmanship.
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The Dynamic Evolution
Lexus laid more emphasis on elevating the LS sedan’s level of comfort, quietness, and overall refinement in other to aid in balancing a range of new dynamic enhancements. The new dynamic enhancement is dictated by the brand’s Lexus Driving Signature.
This new philosophy brought about detailed tuning, thoughtful components updates, and control surfaces upgrades to help drive Lexus products to a new standard of vehicle control, balance, and, ultimately, the driver’s confidence.
2021 Lexus LS interior
The cabin was not left out in the redesign. Lexus made some improvements to the details such as armrests, seat cushion, center console armrest padding, and other touchpoints receive additional foam material.
Revised springs and thicker cushioning material has also been altered under the seat surface to enhance comfort.
All controls on the steering wheel now come in black color to improve visibility.
New Palomino Leather interior is available, while the new interior ornamentation options now include Black Laser Special and Open Pore Black.
Executive models come with an available Kiriko Glass ornamentation and available hand-folded pleats on the door trim that perfectly illustrates the brand’s Innovative elegance through Japanese craftsmanship and also exemplifying a true handcrafted approach.
2021 LS is debuting with a 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen that provides additional control options for driver and passenger. Standard on all 2021 LS lineup is the Apple CarPlay compatibility that allows guests to access the same familiar interface of their iPhone through the 12.3-inch touchscreen.
Android Auto compatibility is also available, it gives the guests access to their android device interface via the multimedia system.
2021 LS also offers Amazon Alexa Compatibility. With this feature, users can ask Alexa for the same home devices such as lighting, thermostat, and security systems. It can even synchronize to the navigation system to provide on-the-go recommendations.
The next-generation Remote Touch Interface [RTI] is also integrated into the LS 500’S cabin. LS 500 can also incorporate an optional 24-inch color heads-up display [HUD] that displays a variety of information to the driver.
A three-year trial has been included in the Dynamic Navigation. Features of the system include Dynamic Map that features map updates, Dynamic Routes that offer alternate routes based on the conditions ahead, and Dynamic POI Search that automatically sort points of interest results based on relevance.
The digital rearview mirror features a high-resolution display for improved visibility of the area behind the vehicle.
The additional executive package adds a passenger-side seat which can be reclined up to 48 degrees.
2021 LS is lower than its predecessors, for this reason, Lexus equipped the available air suspension with an access function. This function is activated by unlocking the car with the smart key, it automatically raises the vehicle to make it easier to step in or out of the car.
The engine of the 2021 Lexus LS 500
2021 Lexus LS 500 is powered by a 3.5-liter, twin-turbo V6 engine that produces 416 horsepower and torque of 442 lb-ft. The engine features a newly developed piston with a lip shape on the piston to help realize low emissions and quiet operation when the engine is cold. Stable opening and closing of the valve to improve performance efficiency is brought about by updated wastegate control on the twin-turbo engine. The engine is mated to a tuned 10-speed automatic transmission.
Rear Wheel Drive LS 500 can accelerate from rest to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds. The new LS 500 comes with six modes that the driver can choose from, they include Eco, Normal, Comfort, Sport S, or Sport S+.
2021 Lexus LS 500 H powertrain and engine
The hybrid variant of the 2021 Lexus LS makes use of a Multistage Hybrid System that combines the naturally aspirated Atkinson-cycle 3.5-liter V6 engine with two electric motor/generators powered by a compact, lightweight lithium-ion battery.
The powertrain has received some improvements to increase its performance. It’s now tuned to take advantage of this electric power appearing earlier in the powerband. The hybrid systems give out a combined power of 354 hp. LS 500h can accelerate from 0 – 60 mph in 5.1 seconds.
2021 LS 500 F SPORT Package
The garnish of the sub-radiator grilles wraps around the sides to underline the vehicle’s wide stance. Other features that distinguish the F SPORT from the rest include a dedicated color for the spindle grille and 20-inch alloy wheels with 245/45RF20 front and 275/40RF20 rear tires in either summer performance or all-season compounds.
F SPORT is designed based on the GA-L platform’s inherent driving agility. Handling enhancements via the latest iteration of the VDIM system allows for integrated management of these chassis dynamics as a single system. Also, larger front and rear brakes — six-piston aluminum monoblock calipers with ventilated 15.7-inch rotors in front and four-piston calipers with 14.1-inch rotors in the back — assure confidently stopping power. The available Dynamic Handling Package on gas F SPORT models adds a Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) system, Active Rear Steering, and an Active Stabilizer Suspension.
It also features 28-way electric/pneumatic seats with passenger-seat power cushion-length extenders brace occupants when driving through curves by ensuring exceptional comfort no matter the distance of the journey.
Safety systems and drivers support in the 2021 Lexus LS
Standard on all grades is the Lexus Safety System+ 2.0. The Pre-Collision System [PCS] is debuting with LSS+ 2.0 that makes use of both a millimeter-wave radar and a monocular camera sensor system that is designed to detect a preceding vehicle, a bicyclist in daytime situations as well as preceding vehicle and a pedestrian in both daylight and low-light situations. This Lexus Safety Sense+ 2.0 is also standard on 2021 LX, 2021 GX, 2021 RX, etc.
Lexus added a Lane Departure Alert [LDA] to alert the driver when it senses that the vehicle is deviating from its lane with audible and visual alerts as well as steering vibration. The system is designed to provide a certain amount of steering assist to help keep the car from deviating from its marked lane.
Standard on all trims is the Lane Departure Alert with Lane Tracing Assist [LTA]. This system is designed to detect visible lane markings to determine lane position and place the vehicle in the center of the lane when working in conjunction with the All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.
In a situation where the road markings are not detected, LTA is also capable of following the car ahead of it in some situations.
Road Sign Assist, as the name implies is a safety system designed by Lexus to aid in reading certain road signs when available and display them on the multi-information display.
To guarantee your safety, Lexus took another giant step by adding an additional Lexus Safety System+ A. This system is available as an option. The system works in conjunction with other systems to support more secure driving in a broad range of situations by providing the driver with information ranging from support status notifications to information on vehicle behavior during safety feature operation via the multi-information display.
The Active Steering Assist [ASA] can reduce the severity of or prevent collisions with a preceding pedestrian that may not be avoided through automatic emergency braking alone.
Lane Change Assist is added to Lane Tracing Assist to allow the vehicle to perform a driver-triggered and monitored lane change using the front camera, millimeter-wave radar, front side radar sensor, and Blind Spot Monitor sensor when Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and Lane Tracing Assist are in use.
Standard on all LS models for the 2021 model year is Lexus Enform Safety Connect [3-year trial included], Enform Remote [3-year trial ], Lexus Enform Wi-Fi [4GB/3-month trial], and Lexus Enform Service connect with a 10-year trial.
Global pricing of 2021 Lexus LS 500
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of the 2021 Lexus LS 500 will start from $76,000 for the Lexus LS 500 RWD.
| Model | MSRP |
| Lexus LS 500 RWD | $76,000 |
| Lexus LS 500 AWD | $79,250 |
| Lexus LS 500 F SPORT RWD | $79,000 |
| Lexus LS 500 F SPORT AWD | $82,850 |
Note that the price does not include the $1,025 Delivery, Processing, and Handling Fee [DPH].
Price of 2021 Lexus LS 500 in Nigeria
The price of 2021 Lexus LS 500 in Nigeria will range from 60,000,000 Naira, for the RWD model while the F SPORT model will start from 64,000,000 Naira.
