The Lexus LS enters the new model year with useful technology updates.
The Lexus LS enters the 2023 model year with a handful of updates aimed at improving the usability of its infotainment system.
You'll still find a standard 12.3-inch infotainment screen in the dashboard, but it now features the Lexus Interface system that debuted in the redesigned , which does away with the previous Remote Touch Interface trackpad, while adding wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity in place of the previous wired versions. Dual-phone Bluetooth pairing is also included.The 2023 LS also adds a voice assistant that responds to the prompt"Hey Lexus." Featuring natural-language processing similar to what other automakers already offer, it uses dual microphones and seat detection to maximize accuracy, according to Lexus.
Powertrains carry over for 2023. The LS 500 sticks with a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 making 416 hp and 442 lb-ft of torque. It's coupled to a 10-speed automatic with the choice of rear- or all-wheel drive. Lexus estimates 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds with rear-wheel drive, while an optional Dynamic Handling Package adds all-wheel steering and sportier suspension tuning.The LS 500h combines a 3.5-liter V-6 with a pair of electric motors for a combined output of 354 hp.
The 2023 Lexus LS is due at dealerships in late 2022. Pricing starts at $78,685 for the base LS 500 with rear-wheel drive, including a $1,150 destination charge. But you'll pay $114,585 for a range-topping LS 500h hybrid with Lexus Teammate.
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