Review and specifications
2022 Lexus LS
The fifth-generation LS strays from its historic place as the embodiment of stress-free comfortable motoring by piling on complicated controls, a less cushy ride and compromised seating. This redesigned flagship brings lots of tech and more dynamic styling. Available with rear or all-wheel drive, the standard drivetrain is a 416-hp, 3.5-liter V6 turbo engine coupled to a 10-speed automatic transmission, but despite good measured acceleration times, the car doesn't impart a powerful impression due to some hesitation at low speeds. (A hybrid is available.) The wide car is too bulky to feel nimble. The optional air suspension keeps the Lexus steady but bumps punch through more often than they should. The cabin is nicely trimmed and luxurious but the controls are extremely convoluted and frustrating; it can take several steps to perform simple tasks. 2026 is the final model year for the LS.
- Market value
- $58,863
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 10-speed
- Category
- Ultra luxury cars
- Generation began
- 2018
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $58,863
- Retail value range
- $54,375 - $63,325
- Original MSRP range
- $76,100 - $112,000
- Trade-in range
- $48,980 - $57,050
Ratings
- Road test score
- 67/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 18 MPG
- EPA highway
- 27 MPG
- EPA combined
- 21 MPG
- Tested city
- 12 MPG
- Tested highway
- 32 MPG
- Tested overall
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,475
- Cruising range
- 425 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.4 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 136 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 206 in
- Width
- 75 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 123 in
- Weight
- 5,170 lb
- Maximum load
- 870 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 2.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 33 in
- Luggage
- 2+1+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 4/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Lexus
Lexus, Toyota’s upscale sub-brand, is among the few luxury automakers that successfully merges technologically-advanced designs with consistently great reliability. Interiors are quiet and finished with finely-crafted materials. The engines are generally smooth and powerful. Many of its cars and SUVs are available with more fuel-efficient hybrid powertrains. Lexus continues to sell sedans, with its ES, IS, and top-shelf LS models. Most of its SUVs have done well in our testing, including the NX, RX, and TX. The brand’s first all-electric vehicle, the RZ, is a luxury version of the Toyota bZ4X EV. Lexus also sells two-door coupes and convertibles, the RC and LC. Multiple Lexus models have earned Consumer Reports’ recommendation for used cars.
Vehicle ID: 22065 First published: November 18, 2021 Updated: December 4, 2025
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