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2025 Lexus LS
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"We hate to bust out the old 'how the mighty have fallen' line, but how else to describe the trajectory of the LS? It was arguably the best top-shelf luxury sedan in the '90s and '00s while the Germans floundered, but today the big Lexus is an also-ran. Of course, it's also an incredibly nice car if you take it on its own merits, but that's not how this works. The competition has moved on, offering a plethora of powertrain options and configurations, whereas the LS comes only with a turbo V6 (LS 500) or else a bizarrely expensive hybrid powertrain (LS 500h) that's far less swift and not particularly fuel-efficient. Damn, Lexus. How did we get here?"—Ranked #6 out of 6 Full-Size Luxury Sedans
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Lexus LS that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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It's not that the base LS 500 does anything wrong; rather, it fails to stand out from the crowd the way it once did. There's plenty of power here, and even surprisingly good fuel economy. It just lacks a certain something.
Adding AWD to the LS 500 takes a bigger bite out of the fuel economy than we'd expect. The base curb weight increases substantially, so there's your likely culprit.
The hybrid-powered LS 500h costs so much more than its non-hybrid brethren that it had better have some impressive talking points, right? We struggled to find any. The hybrid's highway fuel economy is 29 mpg, same as the base non-hybrid LS 500. Should we compare the hybrid to the LS 500 AWD, since the former comes standard with all-wheel drive? Okay — now the LS 500h wins by 2 mpg. City fuel economy (always a hybrid strength) is significantly improved, but overall, you're not gaining much MPG, especially given that you're paying a $30k-plus premium. Oh, and the hybrid is slower, too. We don't get it.
What are the different versions of the 2025 LS, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2025 LS specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | MPG | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus LS 500 (3.4 10-Speed Automatic) | $80,335 | Gas | 22 | 416 hp | 442 lb-ft |
| 2025 Lexus LS 500 AWD (3.4 10-Speed Automatic) | $83,585 | Gas | 21 | 416 hp | 442 lb-ft |
| 2025 Lexus LS 500h AWD (3.5 Hybrid CVT) | $115,210 | Gas | 25 | 354 hp | N/A |
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