Lexus has announced that prices will start from £72,595 for its new flagship LS 500h saloon.
The latest LS is available only with a hybrid powertrain, and for its fifth-generation it has been given a range of new safety technologies that come as standard with the Lexus Safety System+ package.
Four trim levels are available on the LS – 500h, Luxury, F Sport and Premier. All-wheel-drive is available on the Luxury and Premier models.
All models are particularly well-equipped with the standard model receiving 20-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights with high beam assist, a 12.3-inch infotainment display, 360-degree surround cameras and electronically adjustable leather seats with heating and ventilation features. Prices start from £72,595 for this model.
The Luxury model costs from £79,995 and adds four-zone climate control, a 23-speaker Mark Levinson sound system, and heated and ventilated rear seats. If you would like all-wheel-drive on this version it will set you back £2,600.
Next is the F Sport specification which is designed to be the sportiest trim level in the range. It has F Sport seats and black wheel callipers, as well as a different steering wheel and gearshift paddles. Its dynamics are also slightly altered with different gear ratios and dynamic rear steering. The F Sport costs the same as the Luxury at £79,995.
At the top of the range is Premier trim, which is a big jump up in price at £97,995. It has massaging seats and a front seat relaxation package. It also has rear-seat entertainment package and electric rear seats that can be moved 22 ways. A Premier trim car with all-wheel-drive will cost £105,595.
Safety is also a key focus of the new LS, which has the safety System+ package fitted as standard across all models. It features pre-collision warning, dynamic cruise control, lane keeping assist and traffic sign recognition.
Order books are now open, with first deliveries due in early 2018.