Geneva was the perfect opportunity for Toyota`s luxury arm to unveil the mind-blowing 2018 LS 500h, an extraordinary plug-in hybrid model with the latest technology inside and impressive performance characteristics.
Besides the aggressive look and advanced aerodynamics, the cabin of the LS 500h looks extremely luxurious with the new origami-like hand-plated door trims, leather upholstery and other special features created by Kiriko artisan glassworkers.
The technology is also state-of-the-art, meaning a 12.3-inch navigation display for controls and media options, 24-inch colour head-up display for the driver, with information about the car`s performance, adding as well the Mark Levinson “Quantum Logic Immersion” 3D surround sound system and so on.
The model stands on the company`s new Lexus Global Architecture (GA-L), also underpinning the LC Coupe, and which translates in increase space inside and the fitting of a massive plug-in hybrid system. Overall, the car measures 3,125 mm long, meaning that is 35 mm longer and 15 mm lower.
The main highlight of the 2018 Lexus LS 500h remains the powertrain under the hood. It involves a 3.5-liter naturally-aspirated V6 petrol with two electric motors, paired to a high-performance ten-speed automatic transmission, which enables better power propulsion and increased driving comfort.
The car`s transmission also comes with the so called “Driver`s Mind Index,” which adjusts the gear shifts according to the driver`s needs.
The model reaches 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds, thanks to its overall power of 264 kW. It also has the ability of reaching 100 km/h on electric power alone, after that the electric system switches off and allowing the petrol burner to take control. The whole plug-in hybrid system is put to motion thanks to a lighter lithium ion-battery pack.
