2023 Lexus LS 500 F-Sport A Stylish But Tame Ride
The LS 500 is a certifiable classic that stands its ground while other challengers have tried and failed to crash it for over 20 years. The 2023 version looks as fresh and swanky as if it just came out, and everything that’s ever liked about the look and feel of a Lexus is here.
2023 Lexus LS 500 F Sport
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For 2023, they’ve installed Lexus’ new user interface and done away with the jittery, jittery mouse. What the new system offers is a much faster and more hands-on experience. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are on deck; You can download the app and connect via Bluetooth. There are now USB ports galore too – 6 in total. You have available too Kiriko Glass and exclusive Artwood designs when you want them, at a price.
The body
Lexus has given its LS a coupe-like flavor that drains the conservatism you’ll find in many sedans. The fierce-looking front and rear lights and aggressive grille look good, and you roll on 19- or 20-inch ten-spoke alloy wheels. An attractive vehicle even when stationary.
2023 Lexus LS 500 F Sport
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Inside
The tester featured great-looking-and-smelling red leather throughout the cockpit, combined with matching patterned fabric, so boarding feels like you’re sitting in something special. You can accommodate four full adults in the cabin; 5 drives it forward, especially when someone is plump. Opt for the optional rear bucket seats for a sense of your own personal space in the back seat. There’s no give in the rear seats, so you might need to get creative when fitting large items into the cockpit. But there is a nice big trunk.
2023 Lexus Ls 500 F Sport
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Technology
They call it “the most connected LS ever” and list it with an available Drive Connect trial and/or subscription. With its intelligent assistant, you can control most functions in the car with everyday, casual language – theoretically. By simply saying “Hey Lexus,” you can adjust cabin temperature, add navigation points, change audio selections, and more.
2023 Lexus LS 500 F Sport
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You can play music via Spotify and Pandora and send messages with WhatsApp. An attractive 24-inch full-color head-up display projects important information such as speed, current gear and rpm onto the windscreen. It’s also one of the first to connect with available Pedestrian Alerts and Front Cross-Traffic Alerts. The “performance-inspired” digital tachometer in the F-Sport (my tester) was a nice touch.
engine and performance
Most sedans of this type come with V-8 engines, but here in the F-Sport trim we had a 3.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 with 416 hp. Despite those healthy looking numbers, it was a tame experience from start to finish. If for some reason I had to bring it to the ground from a deadlock, there was quite a gap between the mash and launch, as if the engine were asking, “What should I do again?”
2023 Lexus LS 500 F Sport
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Its 10-speed automatic transmission was smooth and quiet, and its road manners were suave, but my need for speed was not satiated. The corners were twisty, quick stops were no problem and the steering was satisfying. Mileage was close to 28 combined city/highway MPG for our trim.
safety and driver assistance
The LS offers the Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 with driver assistance functions as standard; semi-autonomous functions are available. These include standard adaptive cruise control with lane departure warning, automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning with lane departure warning and more. Luckily, his security systems didn’t intervene, nag, or interfere. Your decal may vary; The MSRP of my fairing was $78,035 but with different fairings and options you will top $100,000.
Conclusion: If you buy a Lexus sedan because of its looks, its inner pomp and its luxurious touch, you will find it in the LS. However, for unbridled enthusiasm, check out what BMW and Mercedes-Benz are offering in the same ballpark.
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