Lexus RX vs Lexus LS
Overview | |
MSRP$43,470 | MSRP$75,000 |
Listings230 | Listings125 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryWith no 3-row mid-size crossover to offer consumers, Lexus felt it was leaving money on the table. So it stretched its venerable RX 350's rear end to accommodate some additional seating. But attempting to mold something into a configuration it was never meant to have isn’t the best approach to engineering, and the new RX 350L falls flat when it comes to fitting extra passengers. | |
Reviews SummarySince its 1989 debut, the Lexus LS has delivered more luxury at less cost than large sedans from Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Toyota created the Lexus brand as a bold upstart built on reliability, value, and customer service. Now an established nameplate and one of the best-selling luxury automakers in the country, Lexus wants to disrupt the big 4-door segment again with dramatic exterior styling and performance. The fifth-generation 2018 LS 500 promises a lot. After piling more than 800 miles on this 17-foot-long cruiser, we say it delivers. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 295 hp V6 | Engine3.5L 416 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower295 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower416 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 295 hp V6 | Engine Name3.5L 416 hp V6 |
Torque267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque442 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower295 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower416 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.4 cu ft | Cargo Space17.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4222 lbs | Curb Weight4707 lbs |
Height67.7 in | Height57.5 in |
Length192.5 in | Length206.1 in |
Width74.6 in | Width74.8 in |
Wheelbase109.8 in | Wheelbase123.0 in |
Maximum Payload920 lbs | Maximum Payload870 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $43,470 | $75,000 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | With no 3-row mid-size crossover to offer consumers, Lexus felt it was leaving money on the table. So it stretched its venerable RX 350's rear end to accommodate some additional seating. But attempting to mold something into a configuration it was never meant to have isn’t the best approach to engineering, and the new RX 350L falls flat when it comes to fitting extra passengers. | Since its 1989 debut, the Lexus LS has delivered more luxury at less cost than large sedans from Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Toyota created the Lexus brand as a bold upstart built on reliability, value, and customer service. Now an established nameplate and one of the best-selling luxury automakers in the country, Lexus wants to disrupt the big 4-door segment again with dramatic exterior styling and performance. The fifth-generation 2018 LS 500 promises a lot. After piling more than 800 miles on this 17-foot-long cruiser, we say it delivers. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 295 hp V6 | 3.5L 416 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 295 hp @ 6300 rpm | 416 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 295 hp V6 | 3.5L 416 hp V6 |
Torque | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 442 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 295 hp @ 6300 rpm | 416 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.4 cu ft | 17.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4222 lbs | 4707 lbs |
Height | 67.7 in | 57.5 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 206.1 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 74.8 in |
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 123.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 920 lbs | 870 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |

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