Announced UK price and specifications for the 2018 Lexus LS 500h hybrid sedan

The Lexus LS 500h Hybrid, the hybrid version of the luxury flagship model, has been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. This new addition to the LS range offers a blend of luxury, technology, and performance that sets a new standard in the automotive industry.

The LS 500h Hybrid comes in four equipment grades: LS 500h, LS 500h Luxury, LS 500h F Sport, and LS 500h Premier. The top-of-the-line Premier offers features such as the Shiatsu massage function front and back, rear-seat entertainment, the ottoman leg rest, and the Lexus Safety System+. The Luxury grade adds four-zone climate with Climate Concierge, 23-speaker Mark Levinson Sound, heated and cooling seats in the back, and semi-aniline leather.

The LS 500h Hybrid offers a choice of rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive and a CVT gearbox. Under the hood, the hybrid powertrain delivers a total of 354bhp from a 3.5 litre V6 petrol and a pair of electric motors.

The design of the new LS 500h Hybrid was created by Lexus' design team, with the specific lead designer's name not mentioned in the available information. The entry-level LS 500h comes with 20" alloys, LED headlights with auto beam, a 12.3" infotainment system with Lexus Premium Nav, Climate, 360-degree Panoramic View, and leather and power seats with integrated heating and cooling in the front.

The 2018 Lexus LS 500h Hybrid is now available for purchase at Lexus UK dealers. The UK price list for the LS 500h range from £72,595 to £105,595. The first UK customer cars of the new Lexus LS 500h Hybrid are expected to arrive in the New Year.

In addition, the 2018 Lexus LS F Sport, the sporty variant of the new LS, will debut at the New York Motor Show. The facelifted Lexus LS, Lexus' flagship Mercedes S Class competitor, is expected to go on sale in the UK by the end of 2020.

The new LS 500h made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, marking the second version of the new LS to be revealed. The new LS 500h Hybrid will undoubtedly redefine luxury and performance in the hybrid vehicle market.