The Lexus LS first hit the roads when Slovenia was not yet an independent country, and even 28 years later, it is far from retired. LS is considered a pioneer in the field of hybrid powertrains, which removed diesel engines from the engine range some time ago. In Detroit, Lexus presented the representative of the fifth generation. Meet the new Lexus LS.
Japanese prestigious brand Lexus is at the Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS 2017), where it is Toyota in 1989, it was with the LS model that this brand was led, presenting the fifth generation of the model Lexus LS.
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New Lexus LS (2017) is built on an extended version of the platform GA-L, which was also used in the model Lexus LC 500h. Compared to its predecessor, the newcomer grew in length, gained in wheelbase and became lower. It brings better driving characteristics and a more sporty orientation. It was equipped with in-house management of driving dynamics Fourth generation VDIM, at the expense of solid but light materials, he shed quite a few kilograms.
They developed a new one for him 3.5 liter V6 engine with two turbochargers that can 418 hp, which is an enviable figure for a six-cylinder. From 0 to 100 km/h it is launched in 4.6 seconds, for which he is also well-deserved 10-speed automatic transmission, which the Lexus LS borrowed from the Lexus LC 500h. It was equipped with headlights with technology Full LED and infotainment system Touch Pro with a new HD touch screen. They also installed on it the ReRun application, which was created with the brand GoPro. This shows the image of the built-in camera which in real time supplemented by data on speed, gas pedal position, gears, gravity acceleration, gearbox operation...
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