Lexus LS 4 (XF40) facelift 2 Sedan (2012-2018)

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Product Overview

Lexus LS Mark IV (chassis code XF40) facelift 2 is a full-size luxury sedan in production from 2012 to 2018. It was available with two V8 engines that displaced 4.6 to 5.0 liters.
Compared to the pre-facelift and facelift-1 vehicles, the LS now has a dramatically different front fascia, which incorporates Lexus' new "corporate fascia", the spindle grille. Lots of lines are changed, too, and the lights are completely different from before. Lexus also replaced a significant number of parts on the vehicle, though nothing around the powertrain was touched.
While the LS 460 Sport model was exclusive to RWD vehicles, now it became a the F-Sport package available to all.
Whether this facelift made the Gen4 LS better or was Lexus compensating for losing the power race against its German rivals is a question to which a definitive answer cannot be made.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 81% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Still robust powertrain
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
Cons
  • Dramatically over-styled
  • Really down on power compared to the Germans
  • Lots of criticism for its infotainment system

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Specifications

LS 460LS 460 AWDLS 460LLS 460L AWDLS 600hLS 600h L

Capacity

Cargo Capacity440 L / 15.5 cu-ft440 L / 15.5 cu-ft510 L / 18.0 cu-ft440 L / 15.5 cu-ft370 L / 13.1 cu-ft368 L / 13.0 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity84.0 L / 22.2 gal
Passengers5
Payload445 kg / 981 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs445 kg / 981 lbs495 kg / 1091 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs, 356 mmVentilated discs, 358 mmVentilated discsVentilated discs, 356 mm
Brakes | RearVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs, 333 mmVentilated discs, 335 mmVentilated discsVentilated discs, 333 mm
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMulti-link
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size235/50R18 97W, 245/45R19 98Y235/50 R18 97W245/45 R19235/50 R18245/45 R19
Turning Circle10.8 m / 35.4 ft11.4 m / 37.4 ft11.8 m / 38.7 ft11.8 m / 38.7 ft11.4 m / 37.4 ft11.8 m / 38.7 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan4-door Sedan4-door Sedan4-door Sedan4-door hybrid Sedan4-door hybrid Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in
Size | Height1465 mm / 57.7 in1465 mm / 57.7 in1475 mm / 58.1 in1465 mm / 57.7 in1465 mm / 57.7 in1480 mm / 58.3 in
Size | Length5090 mm / 200.4 in5090 mm / 200.4 in5207 mm / 205.0 in5210 mm / 205.1 in5090 mm / 200.4 in5207 mm / 205.0 in
Size | Width1875 mm / 73.8 in
Track Width | Front1615.0 mm / 63.6 in
Track Width | Rear1615.0 mm / 63.6 in1620.0 mm / 63.8 in1615.0 mm / 63.6 in1610.0 mm / 63.4 in
Weight2180.0 kg / 4806.1 lbs1940.0 kg / 4277.0 lbs2180.0 kg / 4806.1 lbs2320.0 kg / 5114.7 lbs
Wheel Size7.5J x 18, 8J x 197.5J x 188J x 197.5J x 188J x 19
Wheelbase2970 mm / 116.9 in2970 mm / 116.9 in3090 mm / 121.7 in3090 mm / 121.7 in2970 mm / 116.9 in3090 mm / 121.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h5.7 sec6.3 sec5.7 sec6.3 sec6.1 sec5.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph5.4 sec6.0 sec5.4 sec6.0 sec5.8 sec5.5 sec
CO2 Emission249 g/km263 g/km268 g/km199 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.270.260.270.27
Fuel Economy10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (combined) | 15.7 L/100km / 15.0 MPG (urban) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (highway)11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (combined) | 16.8 L/100km / 14.0 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (combined) | 14.7 L/100km / 16.0 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)11.6 L/100km / 20.3 MPG (combined) | 17.0 L/100km / 13.8 MPG (urban) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (highway)8.6 L/100km / 27.4 MPG (combined) | 10.5 L/100km / 22.4 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined) | 12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 5
Engine1UR-FSE1UR-FSE1UR-FSE2UR-FSE
Engine | Bore94.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio11.8:1
Engine | Displacement4.6 L / 281.2 cu-in / 4608.0 cc4.6 L / 281.2 cu-in / 4608.0 cc4.6 L / 281.2 cu-in / 4608.0 cc4.6 L / 281.2 cu-in / 4608.0 cc5.0 L / 303.2 cu-in / 4969.0 cc5.0 L / 303.2 cu-in / 4969.0 cc
Engine | Power387.0 hp / 288.6 kW @ 6400 rpm370.0 hp / 275.9 kW @ 6400 rpm386.0 hp / 287.8 kW @ 6400 rpm370.0 hp / 275.9 kW @ 6400 rpm394.0 hp / 293.8 kW + 224.0 hp / 167.0 kW (electric motor)394.0 hp / 293.8 kW @ 6400 rpm + 224.0 hp / 167.0 kW (electric motor)
Engine | Redline6600 rpm
Engine | Specific Output84.0 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in80.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in83.8 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in80.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in79.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in79.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke83.0 mm / 3.3 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in89.5 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque493 Nm / 363.6 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm473 Nm / 348.9 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm498 Nm / 367.3 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm473 Nm / 348.9 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm522 Nm / 385.0 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinderdirect-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinderdirect-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears8-speed8-speed8-speed8-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomatice-CVTe-CVT

Production

Availability2013 ~ 20162013 ~ 20162012 ~ 20172012 ~ 20172013 ~ 20182012 ~ 2017

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