Lexus LS

Years1990–2025
Generations10
Total variants44
Body stylesSedan
PlatformToyota N platform · TNGA: GA-L
DesignerKunihiro Uchida · Michikazu Masu · Masahiko Kawatsu · Akihiro Nagaya
AssemblyJapan: Tahara, Aichi
Also known asToyota Celsior (Japan, 1989–2006)

The Lexus LS is a sedan model, produced 1990–2025, spanning 10 generations with 44 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the LS (2021-2025), LS (2018-2021), LS (2013-2018) and LS (2010-2013). The LS (2018-2021) generation is the most extensively documented, with 12 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 10

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Lexus LS have?

The Lexus LS has 10 generations with 44 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Lexus LS produced?

The Lexus LS has been produced 1990–2025. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Lexus LS?

The Lexus LS is available as Sedan. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

XF50 LCIPlatform · 1 body variant
XF50Platform · 1 body variant
XF40Platform · 1 body variant
XF30Platform · 1 body variant
XF20Platform · 1 body variant
XF10Platform · 1 body variant
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What would this actually cost you?

86,958Estimated total · €17,392 per year
  • Depreciation68,108
  • Fuel / energy10,500
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Regional names · 1

Lexus LS: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Toyota Celsior
    Japan
    1989–2006
Across · Sedan

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
LS (1990-1995)1990–1995245 hp8.5 s1€76k★ 1.7
LS (1995-1997)1995–1997264 hp7.5 s1€87k★ 2.1
LS (1997-2000)1997–2000284 hp6.9 s1€89k★ 1.9
LS XF30 (2000-2003)2000–2003281 hp6.7 s1€94k★ 2.4
LS (2003-2006)2003–2006282 hp6.3 s2€107k–€112k★ 2.4
LS XF40 (2006-2010)2006–2010386 hp5.9 s10€121k–€162k★ 2.5
LS (2010-2013)2010–2013394 hp6.3 s4€133k–€155k★ 2.5
LS (2013-2018)2013–2018394 hp6.1 s6€140k–€165k★ 2.6
LS (2018-2021)2018–2021339 hp5.3 s12€117k–€180k★ 3.1
LS (2021-2025)2021–2025299 hp5.5 s6€151k–€207k★ 2.4