Lexus LS 5 (XF50) facelift Sedan (2020)

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Product Overview

Lexus LS 5 (chassis code XF50) facelift is a flagship full-size luxury sedan in production from 2020. It is available with a range of V6 engines that displaced 3.4 to 3.5 liters.
Compared to the pre-facelift LS 5, the facelifted car received only minor cosmetic updates. Crucially, Lexus / Toyota supposedly updated the V35A-FTS engine to reduce NVH; as it was a new engine, it is likely that Toyota noticed flaws in its original design and updated the internals to improve its long-term reliability, too.
Lexus has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.26 coefficient of drag to show for it.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 74% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Mature exterior design
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
Cons
  • Only in LWB
  • No V8

What external reviewers found***

External score 82% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent infotainment system
  • Gorgeous interior
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Lack of V8 power
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Specifications

LS 500LS 500 AWDLS 500hLS 500h AWD

Capacity

Cargo Capacity480 L / 17.0 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Passengers5544
Payload460 kg / 1014 lbs432 kg / 952 lbs380 kg / 838 lbs390 kg / 860 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs, 355.6-398.78 mmVentilated discs, 355.6-398.78 mmVentilated discs, 357x34 mmVentilated discs, 400x36 mm
Brakes | RearVentilated discs, 332.74-358.14 mmVentilated discs, 332.74-358.14 mmVentilated discs, 359x30 mmVentilated discs, 335x25 mm
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMulti-link
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size245/50 R19, 245/45 R20245/50 R19, 245/45 R20245/50 R19245/45 R20
Turning Circle11.2 m / 36.7 ft12.0 m / 39.4 ft11.4 m / 37.4 ft12.0 m / 39.4 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance145 mm / 5.7 in137 mm / 5.4 in
Size | Height1450 mm / 57.1 in1461 mm / 57.5 in1450 mm / 57.1 in1460 mm / 57.5 in
Size | Length5235 mm / 206.1 in
Size | Width1900 mm / 74.8 in (mirror folded)1900 mm / 74.8 in (mirror folded)1900 mm / 74.8 in | 2160 mm / 85.0 in (mirror unfolded)1900 mm / 74.8 in | 2160 mm / 85.0 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1631.0 mm / 64.2 in1633.0 mm / 64.3 in1633.0 mm / 64.3 in1633.0 mm / 64.3 in
Track Width | Rear1617.0 mm / 63.7 in1614.0 mm / 63.5 in1634.0 mm / 64.3 in1634.0 mm / 64.3 in
Weight2130.0 kg / 4695.8 lbs2225.0 kg / 4905.3 lbs2345.0 kg / 5169.8 lbs2410.0 kg / 5313.1 lbs
Wheel Size8J x 19, 8.5J x 208J x 19, 8.5J x 2019 in20 in
Wheelbase3124 mm / 123.0 in3124 mm / 123.0 in3125 mm / 123.0 in3125 mm / 123.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h5.4 sec5.4 sec5.4 sec5.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph4.6 sec4.6 sec5.1 sec5.2 sec
CO2 Emission178 ~ 187 g/km178 ~ 187 g/km178 ~ 187 g/km211 ~ 218 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.280.300.260.28
Fuel Economy10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (combined) | 13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (urban) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (highway)11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (combined) | 13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (combined) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (urban) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (highway)9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (combined) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (urban) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed219.0 km/h / 136.1 mph219.0 km/h / 136.1 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardULEV70
Engine8GR-FXS
Engine | Bore85.6 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.5:1
Engine | Displacement3.4 L / 210.2 cu-in / 3445.0 cc3.4 L / 210.2 cu-in / 3445.0 cc3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc
Engine | Power416.0 hp / 310.2 kW @ 6000 rpm416.0 hp / 310.2 kW @ 6000 rpm299.0 hp / 223.0 kW + 179.0 hp / 133.5 kW (electric motor)299.0 hp / 223.0 kW + 179.0 hp / 133.5 kW (electric motor)
Engine | Specific Output120.8 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in120.8 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in86.5 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in86.5 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke100.1 mm / 3.9 in
Engine | Torque599 Nm / 441.8 lb-ft @ 1600-4800 rpm599 Nm / 441.8 lb-ft @ 1600-4800 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft + 300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft + 300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft
Engine | TypeBi-turbocharged direct- and multi-port-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged direct- and multi-port-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderdirect-injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinderdirect-injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears10-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability2020202020212021

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cnet[1]

Reviewer score 82%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
There's no need to bemoan the loss of the LS 500's V8. The 3.5-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 engine under the hood does more than enough to motivate this large cruiser. The LS 500 is built for long, steady cruising, and it absolutely dominates at that task.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Gorgeous interior
  • Excellent infotainment system
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Lack of V8 power

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References

  1. ^ 2021 Lexus LS 500 F Sport review: Japanese autobahn destroyer. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2021-lexus-ls-500-f-sport-rwd-review/. 2021-05-27. Retrieved 2022-07-03.

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