Lexus New LS, Lexus Korea President, Takemura Nobuyuki (Source = Lexus Korea Press Release)
On the 16th, Lexus Korea announced that it will enter into full-scale sales with an online launch event of the flagship sedan’New LS 500, LS 500h’, which is the origin of Lexus.
The’New LS’ is Lexus’ flagship sedan that incorporates craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology, and has further improved the quietness and comfortable ride, which is LS’s DNA. Preventive safety technology and convenience specifications were also reinforced to upgrade marketability.
Through the GA-L platform, a dynamic and bold image has been realized, and it is characterized by a driving space where you can concentrate on driving and a rear seat space that pursues the best comfort, befitting the flagship.
Launched in two models, hybrid and gasoline, the’New LS’ applies a full-time all-wheel drive system (AWD) and electronically controlled air suspension for all models to provide excellent driving stability and comfortable ride even in various driving environments.
In particular, the LS 500h hybrid model, the pinnacle of hybrid electrification technology, is equipped with a’multi-stage hybrid system’, realizing smoother shifting through simulated 10-speed shift control.
‘New LS’ has strengthened preventive safety technology and various convenience functions that support safe and comfortable driving. A 24-inch large head-up display that provides intuitive driving information to all models, a 12.3-inch touch display that enhances user convenience, Lexus Safety System Plus (LSS+), a preventive safety technology package, rear braking assistance system (RCTAB), parking assistance Brakes (PKSB) are installed, and for the first time in Lexus, a genuine black box and high pass are provided as standard.
In addition, the adaptive high beam system (AHS) with a blade scan function is applied to enhance safety during night driving, and 12 SRS airbags including rear seat cushion airbags and side curtain shield airbags are installed to protect occupants more safely in case of an accident. (Luxury, Platinum specifications)
The recommended retail price of the Lexus’New LS’ is △Supreme 127.4 million won △Luxury 137.3 million won △Platinum 152 million won, and the hybrid model LS 500h AWD is △Luxury 1 It is 47.5 million won △ Platinum is 167.5 million won. (VAT included, based on individual consumption tax of 3.5%)
Nobuyuki Takemura, President of Lexus Korea, said, “I am very pleased to announce the New LS in Korea in the year we celebrate our 20th anniversary. I will try harder to do it.”