2023 Lexus LS Trim Level Comparison

The 2023 Lexus LS sedan comes with some key updates. It has an upgraded infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a “Hey, Lexus” personal assistant, and a cloud-based navigation system. Three trim levels are available: the LS 500, LS 500 F Sport, and LS 500h. The features that come with the base LS 500 are standard across the LS line. These include rain-sensing windshield wipers, a power moonroof, Sport S+ and Custom driving modes, and a 10-speed automatic transmission that lets you switch between rear-wheel and all-wheel drive (AWD).

The LS 500 F Sport has the same engine as the LS 500. Both trim levels get 18 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. With AWD, they can get 17 mpg in traffic and 27 mpg on the highway. In the city, they can travel 390.6 miles. On the highway, the range is 629.3 miles. Continue reading as our Eskridge Lexus team in Oklahoma City shares more about the features that come with each Lexus LS trim level.

The LS 500

The comfortable and roomy LS 500 provides an upscale environment and a luxurious highway ride. It can carry five people. It has up-to-date technology, and it’s a certified ultra-low emission vehicle. Standard features include the following:

• 19-inch alloy wheels.
• LED headlights and taillights.
• A hands-free power trunk with a kick sensor.
• 16-way heated and ventilated power-adjustable front seats.
• Auto-dimming rearview and side mirrors.
• Side-mirror puddle lights.
• Dual-zone automatic climate control.
• A heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters.
• A power rear sunshade.
• Keyless entry.
• Push-button start.
• A Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Remote start through the Lexus app.
• A 12-speaker audio system.
• Intuitive parking assistance with automatic braking.
• A 12.3-inch touch screen.
• 16.95 cubic feet of trunk space.
• A 21.7-gallon fuel tank.
• Ambient lighting.
• A universal garage door opener.
• A hard drive for media storage.
• SiriusXM satellite radio.

Many safety features are standard, including lane-keeping assistance, lane departure alert with steering assistance, collision warning with pedestrian detection and daytime cyclist detection, road sign assistance, all-speed dynamic radar cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, braking assistance, stability control, traction control, and rear cross-traffic alert. The adaptive variable suspension provides a smooth ride. The 3.4-liter V-6 twin-turbo engine offers 416 hp and 442 lb-ft of torque. It can reach 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, and AWD is optional. The LS 500’s top speed is 136 mph.

You can also add 20-inch wheels, premium wood trim, heated rear seats with a 7-inch touch-screen controller, and four-zone climate control with an air purifier and infrared sensors. Other options include a 28-way power front seat with massage settings and a cushion extender, 18-way power rear seats with memory settings, power sunshades for the side windows, a windshield wiper de-icer, and a panoramic glass roof. A 24-inch head-up display, a panoramic view monitor, headlamp washers, and a digital rearview mirror are also available. Many of these features are part of larger packages, you can choose them by themselves or in groups. Exterior colors include the following:

• Caviar.
• Atomic Silver.
• Iridium.
• Eminent White Pearl.
• Matador Red Mica.
• Manganese Luster.
• Obsidian.
• Nightfall Mica.

The leather interior trim and seats come in black, white, Chateau, and Palomino.

The LS 500 F Sport

The F Sport has an F Sport-tuned adaptive variable suspension, 20-inch wheels, and F-Sport exterior styling. The interior has a sporty look with an F-Sport leather-trimmed shift knob, aluminum pedals, and a heated steering wheel. A fast-response interior heater is available as part of the Cold Weather Package on the LS 500 F Sport and standard on the LS 500 F Sport AWD. Six-piston front brake calipers with 15.7-inch ventilated discs and four-piston rear brake calipers with 14.1-inch ventilated discs are standard.

The LS 500h

The LS 500h hybrid uses a 3.5-liter V-6 motor with Lexus Multistage Hybrid Drive. With two electric engines and a four-cylinder gas motor, it makes 354 hp and 257 lb-ft of torque. It gets 22 mpg in urban areas and 29 mpg on the highway. It can reach 60 mph from a stop in 5.2 seconds and is a certified super ultra-low emission vehicle.

The adaptive variable air suspension lets you adjust the amount of ground clearance the 500h has. It comes with a multistage electronically controlled continuously variable transmission that pairs with a four-speed automatic transmission and paddle shifters for the steering wheel. The AWD is standard, and the trunk has 15.19 cubic feet of cargo space. The fuel tank holds 22.2 gallons. A heated leather-wrapped steering wheel with wood trim is standard. You’ll also get the following:

• Heated rear seats.
• Four-zone climate control.
• A power cushion extender for the 28-way power front passenger seat.
• 18-way power rear seats with memory settings.
• Remote adjustment for the passenger seats.
• Power side-window sunshades.
• Lexus Teammate Advanced Drive semi-autonomous driver-assistance technology.
• Lexus Teammate Advanced Park system.
• A 24-inch head-up display.
• A panoramic view monitor.
• A digital rearview mirror.
• Air bags for the rear seat cushions.
• Sport S+, Custom, and EV driving modes.

You can select a driving mode with the round knob on the center console. The driving mode impacts power output, climate control, and suspension, throttle, and steering response. The basic warranty lasts for four years or 50,000 miles. You’ll get maintenance for a year or 10,000 miles and roadside assistance for four years and unlimited miles. The corrosion warranty lasts six years and unlimited miles; the drivetrain warranty lasts for six years and 70,000 miles. Hybrid and electric components have a warranty for eight years or 100,000 miles.

Check Out the 2023 Luxurious and Fun-To-Drive Lexus LS

For a sedan with lots of convenient features and a smooth, comfortable ride, choose the 2023 Lexus LS. It’s efficient, advanced, and versatile. Contact us at Eskridge Lexus of Oklahoma City to test-drive the LS and learn more about this appealing vehicle. Our sales department is open from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. You can apply for financing and calculate your payments through our finance center.

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