Update Car News : 2017 NAIAS: The 2018 Lexus LS has Come a Long Way

Since the Lexus brand launched 28 years ago, it has managed to ruffle the feather of the German premium brands with its comfort, smoothness, build quality, and dependability. And now, at the 2017 North American International Auto Show, Lexus is writing a new chapter of that legacy with the launch of the all-new LS flagship sedan.

Embodying the history and image of Lexus, designers came up with their version of a prestigious long-wheelbase sedan. The lower profile gives the LS a stretched, ground-hugging appearance. It’s lower in terms of overall height as well as in its hood and trunk lines. The LS is also Lexus’s first sedan to offer a six-side window design. Also a first for a Lexus sedan, the flush-surface windows smoothly integrate with the side pillar. To preserve headroom with the lower profile, the new LS features an outer slide-type moon roof. The spindle grille features a highly texturized mesh design while wheel sizes ranging from 19 to 20 inches feature a hollow rim structure (except for one design) that reduces the resonance sound generated by the tires.

The fifth-generation LS reflects a strong, uniquely Japanese identity and approach to luxury. Set to be available in 90 countries it features a strikingly bold design along with a coupe-like body shape. It’s going to be a more driver-centric sedan thanks to the company’s all-new global architecture (GA-L). Built on the same platform as the Lexus LC coupe, the LS is bound to elevate the Lexus brand to new heights.

With Omotenashi or Japanese concept of hospitality as a principle, LS has luxury cabins were really welcoming and envelops occupants. The new seat designs, including 28-way power front seats that feature heating, cooling and massage, an example of this approach. Organic shaped cluster design dashboard displays information on altitude uniform support of the "seat-in-control" layout that emphasizes the ability of the driver to operate all systems without the need to change the posture. While creating a new LS even more of a driver's car, Lexus also devote attention to the rear seats, developed a design that creates a smooth, wrap continuity between the trim and the seatbacks for the egress of passengers. Options for heating, cooling and massage make environmentally friendly rear seats. The front of the power available and the rear seat with ottoman Shiatsu massage and lifting, part of the luxury package rear seat is spacious, offering the most legroom of any previous generation LS. In addition, the rear seat passenger in the front of the optional packages can recline up to 48 degrees, and can be raised up to 24 degrees to help aid in the rear seat passengers to exit the vehicle.

And because the new LS is lower than the previous version, Lexus, for the first time, equipped with air suspension is available with access functions. Enabled by opening the car with smart key, automatic access mode increases the vehicle and open the seat bolsters to greet the driver behind the wheel.

Designers also turned to the Japanese culture combines traditional Japanese aesthetics with advanced manufacturing techniques. This is reflected in the special touches, such as a beautiful interior lighting inspired by Japanese lanterns and armrests which appear to float in the side door panel. Inspired by wooden patterns Shimamoku, new forms that combine artistic combination of natural wood and application of advanced laser cutting slices of wood and Japanese manufacturing technologies can be seen in the new LS.

LS cabin quietness provide an ideal stage for a standard premium audio system or a surround 3D Mark Levinson audio package with audiophile-worthy array speakers in the ceiling. This package has a more inviting graphical user interface. The next generation of remote touch operation is designed to mimic the smartphone, also supports handwriting input. In addition to a spacious 12.3-inch navigation screen, LS can combine a 24-inch color head-up display-optional world-projecting various information to the front of the driver's view.

For both high power and fuel efficiency is excellent, Lexus designed V6 engine 3.5-liter all-new special for the new LS with all-new twin turbo. This machine is new LS is an indication of a more dynamic approach taken by Lexus, offers V8-level power without sacrificing fuel economy while minimizing noise and vibration. The new LS engine offers an output expected in flagship sedan: 415 horsepower and 599 Nm of torque, a sizable advantage over LS V8 out of this. a projected 0-100 km / h is 4.5 seconds. The automatic transmission first 10-speed for premium passenger cars, as it has debuted at Lexus LC 500, also used in the LS sedan new ship. It is a torque-converter automatic, but with time shifts that rival the dual-clutch transmission.

More than ever, driver luxury sedan handling demanding greater agility and performance without sacrificing comfort feel. This is one of the most difficult to achieve balance in the vehicle, but the new global architecture for Lexus luxury vehicles (GA-L) meet the challenge. The new platform debuted in coupe LC 500 and now, with a longer wheelbase, the basis for the new LS. To improve the high center of gravity and weight distribution, the new LS has a wide and low design.

Helping to provide extraordinary journey and handling balance in the new LS is the latest generation of chassis control technology known as Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM). These systems implement cooperative control all vehicle subsystems - braking, steering, powertrain and suspension - to control the elongated base, lateral and vertical motion and yaw, roll and pitch. optimal control of this movement helps to enable exceptional ride comfort, enhanced traction and handling safety and agility. Handling can be further enhanced with active stabilizer bar and Lexus Dynamic Handling (LDH) system with independent front and rear wheel. VDIM is able to help the stability when the car crossed the split-friction surfaces, such as dry pavement and ice.

In creating the new LS, engineers use lightweight materials including steel sheets and ultra-high tensile aluminum to carve more than 200 pounds of the current LS platform and body. These savings, together with the adoption of the new V6 engine and improved body rigidity, allowing for a more dynamic driving experience.

Structurally, the all-new Lexus LS offers a high level of passive safety for passenger protection in a collision. Lexus LS is also equipped with technology that may help prevent crashes from happening or mitigate their effects.

LS will feature brand Lexus Safety System + and offers the Advanced Safety Pack, which features the world's first system with Pedestrian Detection with Active Steering Intuitive track. With this system, if a pedestrian is detected in the front lines and a collision is imminent, the LS is designed to automatically brake and steer around the person's potential while staying on the road. Colors available HUD used to warn the driver.

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