• vehicle

• Car News

The renewed Lexus LS in Israel: just a hybrid and cheaper

Importer Lexus begins marketing the updated LS.

From now on only with a hybrid propulsion unit and without dual propulsion, changes in design, equipment and safety systems.

Price: NIS 800,000

Tags

• Lexus

• Lexus LS

• Lex Motors

Keenan Cohen

Tuesday, 02 March 2021, 21:58

• Share on Facebook

• Share on WhatsApp

• Share on general

• Share on general

• Share on Twitter

• Share on Email

0 comments

New front bumpers, different grille finish and new lighting units (Photo: Manufacturer's website)

The Lexus LS, now in its fifth generation, was the pioneer with which the draft luxury division was launched in 1989, it was not a real threat to the Germans, but when it comes to integrating hybrid engines in luxury cars - it has a first right.

Now with the arrival of its facelift in Israel - this is also its only propulsion configuration.

The design changes are tiny to imperceptible, but more important than these are the updates in the cabin that are three important: connectivity to Apple and Android devices, turning the 12.3-inch screen into a touch screen and as a result, the possibility of getting rid of the terrible operation of the problematic touchpad.

Also added was a MARK LEVINSON audio system with 23 speakers.

The safety systems also finally align with what is customary in its sector, adaptive cruise control, cross-traffic warning in front and behind, "dead zone" vehicle warning, road sign detection, lane departure correction, automatic braking and more.

Good to know (promoted)

New drivers - what is important to know before getting on the road?

To the full article

Touch screen, handmade finishes (Photo: Manufacturer's website)

The propulsion unit combines a 3.5-liter V6 petrol engine with a 359 hp electric motor. Lexus talks about technical improvements to the hybrid system that should allow better battery utilization and contribute to a wider range of electric

propulsion

. The

propulsion is rear and power passes through A gearbox that is also a hybrid in a sense - it combines a four-speed planetary gearbox and a continuous gearbox. The combination of all of these brings an acceleration of 5.4 seconds to 100 km / h and a maximum of 250 km / h.

Improvements to air dampers and seats should also improve comfort (Photo: Manufacturer's website)

The most advanced is the most lucrative

Compulsory insurance starting at NIS 54 per month

By the insurance company WE SURE

Purchase >>

In terms of comfort and convenience, from the hallmarks of the LS for generations, Lexus describes improvements in their air shock absorbers a wider range of action, in the stabilizer bars, softened run-flat tires and even in the seat structure.

The LS will arrive in Israel with one high level of finish - Takumi, which includes a massage for the seats, suede leather upholstery for the ceiling, electric direction with memories for the rear seats and more.

In fact the only option that can be added is special wood finishes in the passenger compartment and a combination of weaving from thin silver threads in the handmade door trim at the High Wood finish level.

The prices are NIS 800,000 for the regular version and NIS 820,000 for High Wood.

• Share on Facebook

• Share on WhatsApp

• Share on general

• Share on general

• Share on Twitter

• Share on Email

0 comments