The fifth-generation Lexus LS made its debut at this year’s Detroit Auto Show, where it was introduced in a LS 500 variant, which was later followed by the LS 500h and LS 500 F Sport. Now, the carmaker has introduced a new entry-level LS 350 variant for China during the 2017 Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Macao International Auto Show.
Under the bonnet, the LS 350 is powered by a 3.5 litre naturally-aspirated V6 engine offering 318 hp and 380 Nm. Compared to the twin-turbo V6 in the LS 500, the lower variant is at a 97 hp and 219 Nm disadvantage, but continues to employ a 10-speed torque converter automatic.
Like the other LS variants and LC coupes, the LS 350 rides on the Lexus Global Architecture – Luxury (GA-L) that delivers enhanced stability and agility thanks to a lower centre of gravity and optimum weight distribution.
Unfortunately, no images of the interior have been released yet, though it is likely to look similar to the LS 500 and LS 500h, albeit with a more modest equipment list. The exterior, as you can see, looks very much identical to its other sibling variants.
For the Chinese market, the LS 350 is expected to be priced at around one million yuan (RM628,073), putting it in direct competition with other entry-level rivals like the Mercedes-Benz S 320 L, which starts at 938,000 yuan (RM589,133). It remains to be seen if this variant of the LS will be sold in other countries.
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Better buy s keras here and ship to China. It only cost 10k more but with higher spec and hybrid to boot. Of but why our local price so competitive? Ini mesti salah Xi…
Ridiculously dumb…Rich pipu buys car so cheap.
Poor pipu buys cars, no tax rebates!
Why not tell that to Najib?
Cuz he will come back and tell u ride BMW trains instead?
This will easily beat BMW and Mercedez sales in MY.
Amazing. even Powerful Toyota Lexus also kowtow to China and give them china specific model.
Just like BMW, give 1 series sedan and 3 series extended limo just for China alone.
We too in Malaysia now bow to our China overlords Geely. Let us honour them, respect them and let them run our Proton for a better future. We hope to Geely put people from mainland as Proton CEO to turn the company around
dumb statement. hybrid is competitive here because of our tax benefit. Bodoh tu tolong simpan sikit bro
So what is this car price in tomyam & indomee, hmm? And why not add south overlordland in, as well?
Toyota bashers will say Toyota so stingy, this base model LS will come with only front power windows.
Lexus is smart to introduced the LS 350 in China as their base model to capture market share.
As the 2nd biggest economy in the world, there is plenty of middle higher class folks that want a premium featured car that is different from the Germans.
nice looking front design, great details
S Class will sui kwan in the middle of the road. Lexus will be flawless for the next 10 years
3.5L NA for new E segment sedan? So funny.