Lexus LS
Lexus LS was built from 2006 to 2017, as a 4-door sedan. Powertrain: 4.6 L 1UR-FE V8; 4.6 L 1UR-FSE V8; 5.0 L 2UR-FSE V8 (hybrid). Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive; Front-engine, all-wheel-drive. Weight: SWB: 1950 - 2320 kg; LWB: 2040 - 2380 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: IFCAR, Public domain (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The Lexus LS (XF40) is the fourth generation of the Lexus LS—a series of full-size luxury cars. Produced by Lexus, the luxury division of the Japanese automaker Toyota, the XF40 served as the flagship vehicle of the former's lineup from 2006 until production ended in 2017. The successor to the XF30 LS, the development of the XF40 began under the direction of Moritaka Yoshida. Focusing on simplicity, the XF40 was designed by Yo Hiruta, incorporating the L-finesse design philosophy—first introduced in 2001 with the GS.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other sedan models in this database (49 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- about the same as the median of 1,864 mm, and wider than 54% of the 41 other sedan models in this database.
- about the same as the median of 1,479 mm, and lower than 53% of the 34 other sedan models in this database.
Who it suits
- Executive and chauffeur use: the saloon body prioritises rear-seat comfort and a quiet cabin.
- High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Test the four-wheel-drive system (transfer case, differentials) and look for uneven tyre wear.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Canada, United Kingdom. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
Other generations of the LS
- Fifth generation · 2017 - present
More from Lexus · all Lexus models
- TZ · 2026 (to commence)
- ES (Eighth generation) · 2025 - present
- RZ · 2023-present
- TX · 2023 - present
- RX (Fifth generation) · 2022 - present
- NX (Second generation) · 2021 - present
Can I import a Lexus LS from Japan?
By production year alone, Lexus LS is inside the age window for Canada, United Kingdom. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2031); Australia (2031). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Lexus LS?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: 4.6 L 1UR-FE V8; 4.6 L 1UR-FSE V8; 5.0 L 2UR-FSE V8 (hybrid); electric motor: 1KM AC synchronous.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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