Lexus has updated the LS sedan for the Japanese market. The model received stiffer suspension mounts, a fully controlled chassis combined with all-wheel drive, a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, as well as the latest versions of proprietary electronic assistants. This includes the improved Teammate autopilot. Now he can drive in traffic jams and park independently.
The Japanese-spec Lexus LS sedan has been slightly updated for the 2024 model year. Moreover, as in 2022, the innovations boiled down to sharpening the Lexus Driving Signature’s signature handling, improving the performance of electronic assistants and upgrading multimedia. Thus, all versions of the LS, except the LS500h Executive Advanced Drive and L Advanced Drive, added a radiator support brace, which increased the overall rigidity of the body. The suspensions now have a more rigid mount, and the rubber exhaust mount has a different angle, which reduces parasitic vibrations. Finally, Dynamic Rear Steering is now available in combination with all-wheel drive.
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The Lexus LS interior now features a 12.3-inch diagonal virtual instrument panel and a standard DVR with two cameras. For an additional fee, the digital key function in the smartphone is offered. Electronic assistants have been updated to the latest versions. Therefore, the Proactive Driving Assist system, for example, has learned to protect against dangerous approaches to pedestrians and cyclists; slow down the car in small radius curves and at intersections with traffic lights; interferes with steering when turning; and also constantly adjust the direction if the car moves within the same lane. At the same time, they began installing an improved Teammate autopilot on the LS. It is capable of driving independently in traffic jams on highways (up to 40 km/h) and parallel parking, either in front or in back.
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The range of power plants is the same – a V6 3.5 biturbo engine (422 hp; 600 Nm) paired with a ten-speed Direct Shift automatic transmission and a Multi Stage Hybrid System hybrid drive, which is based on an economical Atkinson cycle 3.5 (299 hp). s.; 356 Nm). Prices for the LS500 in Japan start at 10,940,000 yen, or 7.4 million rubles. The hybrid LS500h will cost at least 12,400,000 yen, which corresponds to 8.3 million rubles.
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