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    2012 Lexus LS

    Used from

    $190,664 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    4 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    9.3 - 11.1 L / 100km

    About the Lexus LS

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 Lexus LS is a Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $190,664 for the Sports variant and topping out at $250,814 for the Base.

    There are 2 variants of the LS available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2009.

    Engine options include 4.6L petrol direct injection (280kW/493Nm) and 5.0L petrol direct injection (327kW/0Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2012 LS was offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    2012 Lexus LS Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2012 Lexus LS Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Lexus LS

    Sports

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
      • Side Doors
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Dvd
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Type: Sports
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.0
      • Headroom Front: 965
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.9
      • Headroom Rear: 963
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.7
      • Leg Room Front: 1110
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.8
      • Leg Room Rear: 909
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 58.5
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1487
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1446
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood & Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Wood & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Wood & Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
    • Paint
      • Type: Mica
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Heated
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 19
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Base

    Adds to Sports:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 4
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: Refrigerated
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Type: Nickel Metal Hydride
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Thigh Support Type: Electric
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
    • Internal dimensions
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 36.7
      • Leg Room Rear: 933
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1433
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood & Leather
    • Rear seats
      • Active/massage
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Bucket
      • Ventilated
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 394
      • Maximum Power Kw: 290
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 520
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Wood & Leather
    Removes from Sports:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    See all 2012 Lexus LS Specs

    2012 Lexus LS Dimensions

    1465mm
    1875mm
    5060mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 Lexus LS Dimensions

    2012 Lexus LS Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20122000Kg2000Kg
    See all Lexus LS Towing Capacity

    2012 Lexus LS Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Lexus LS

    The most fuel efficient Lexus LS is the Base with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 5.0L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 9.3L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Lexus LSFuel TypeCombined
    4.6L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded11.1 L/100km
    See all Lexus LS Fuel Economy

    2012 Lexus LS Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Lexus LS?

    The Lexus LS offers a 4 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Lexus LS FAQs

    The cheapest Lexus LS is the Sports that starts from $190,664.

    The most expensive Lexus LS is the Base that starts from $250,814.

    The best towing capacity of a Lexus LS is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Sports and Base.

    The largest Lexus LS is the Base which measures 1875mm wide, 5180mm in length and sits 1480mm tall.

    The most powerful Lexus LS is the Base which has 327kW of power from its 5.0L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Lexus LS is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Lexus LS is the Base which weighs 2730 kg (kerb weight).

    The Lexus LS uses premium unleaded.