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    2018 Lexus LS

    Used from

    $190,129 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    4 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.5 - 9.5 L / 100km

    About the Lexus LS

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2018 Lexus LS's used prices in Australia typically range from $52,400 for the F-sport variant and topping out at $88,200 for the F Sport.

    There are 3 variants of the LS available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2013.

    Engine options include 4.6L petrol (285kW/493Nm), 4.6L petrol (285kW/493Nm), 3.4L twin-turbo petrol (310kW/600Nm) and 3.5L petrol hybrid (220kW/350Nm). Available with 8 speed automatic, 10 speed sports auto or continuous variable transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2018 LS was offered with a 4 year, unlimited km warranty.

    2018 Lexus LS Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2018 Lexus LS Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Lexus LS

    F Sport

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 10
      • Number Of: 8
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 10
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Media Card
      • Digital Radio
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • In-dash Dvd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
      • Side Doors
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Monitor (bsm)
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Suspension
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 6.5
      • Battery Cell Count: 84
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Type: Nickel Metal Hydride
      • Battery Voltage (v): 288
      • Battery Voltage (v): 311
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 1.1
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 300
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 179.5
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 132.0
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 12
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 8
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Thigh Support Type: Memory
      • Type: Sports
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Fog Light Function
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.3
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.0
      • Headroom Front: 947
      • Headroom Front: 965
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.2
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.9
      • Headroom Rear: 946
      • Headroom Rear: 963
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.5
      • Hip Room Front: 1410
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.0
      • Hip Room Rear: 1398
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.0
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.7
      • Leg Room Front: 1041
      • Leg Room Front: 1110
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.8
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 38.9
      • Leg Room Rear: 909
      • Leg Room Rear: 989
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 58.5
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 58.8
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1487
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1493
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1434
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1446
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Leather
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy/leather
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Pad
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Mica
      • Type: Pearl
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Heated
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 299
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 394
      • Maximum Power Kw: 220
      • Maximum Power Kw: 290
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 350
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 520
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 6400
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 6600
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 4000
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 5100
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Mark Levinson
      • Number Of: 19
      • Number Of: 23
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
      • Type: Wood & Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Telematics
      • Connection Type: Via Own Phone
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Sports Luxury

    Adds to F Sport:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 4
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 12
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Blu-ray
      • Screen Size (in): 11.6
    • Front seat
      • Active/massage
      • Rear Passenger Control
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood & Leather
      • On Doors: Wood & Leather
    • Rear seats
      • Active/massage
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Type: Single Ottoman
    Removes from F Sport:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 10
      • Number Of: 8
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Driver Monitor
    • Audio system
      • Digital Media Card
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Type: Nickel Metal Hydride
      • Battery Voltage (v): 288
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 8
    • Head rests
      • Active
    • 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
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy/leather
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Bench
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 394
      • Maximum Power Kw: 290
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 520
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 6400
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 4000
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 19
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    See all 2018 Lexus LS Specs

    2018 Lexus LS Dimensions

    1450mm
    1900mm
    5235mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2018 Lexus LS Dimensions

    2018 Lexus LS Towing Capacity

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

    2018 Lexus LS Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Lexus LS

    The most fuel efficient Lexus LS is the SPORTS LUXURY with a Continuous Variable which is powered by a 3.5L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 6.6L of Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Lexus LS that uses the most amount of fuel is the SPORTS LUXURY with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 4.6L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 10.7L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Lexus LSFuel TypeCombined
    3.5L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded6.5 L/100km
    5.0L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.6 L/100km
    3.4L, 10-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.5 L/100km
    See all Lexus LS Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Lexus LS?

    The Lexus LS has a recommended service interval of 6 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2018 Lexus LS Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Lexus LS?

    The Lexus LS offers a 4 year unlimited km 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 F-SPORT that starts from $52,400.

    The most expensive Lexus LS is the F SPORT that starts from $88,200.

    The best towing capacity of a Lexus LS is null kg offered by the following variants: F-SPORT, SPORTS LUXURY and F SPORT.

    The largest Lexus LS is the F SPORT which measures 1900mm wide, 5235mm in length and sits 1450mm tall.

    The most powerful Lexus LS is the F SPORT which has 310kW of power from its 3.4L TWIN TURBO MPFI engine.

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

    The heaviest Lexus LS is the SPORTS LUXURY which weighs 2725 kg (kerb weight).

    The Lexus LS may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid or Premium Unleaded Petrol.