Lexus have brought the all-new LS 500h to North America for the first
time. On display at the 2017 Vancouver International Auto Show in Canada, the
fifth generation model has been redesigned from the ground up, and uses an
all-new ultra-rigid platform.
Adding the 'h' suffix to its name means that the new
Lexus LS 500h has a hybrid powertrain, which combines a
3.5-liter V6 petrol engine with two electric motors that work together to
produce a total of 354 horses. The car can travel at speeds up to 140
km/h on electricity alone, but push the throttle hard and it will need just
5.4 seconds to sprint from zero to 100 km/h.
Joining the LS 500h on the brand's stand in
Vancouver is the racing-tuned version of the LC 500, which wears the signature
of Gordon Ting and Beyond Marketing. It features an extensive engine rebuild,
aerodynamic bodywork, a new interior, and upgraded performance and handling.
The visitors at the event can also experience
the Lexus Enform, the newest bundle of advanced systems to be introduced to the
company's cars. It features advanced connectivity services, personal attention
from a live operator, enhanced roadside safety and navigation, and others.
A full range of vehicles, including the LC 500h, IS,
GS F, RC F and F Sport editions of the NX 200t and RX 350, along with the RX
450h, ES 300h and LX 570 can also be seen on Lexus' stand.
