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Lexus has revealed an updated version of the current fifth-generation LS flagship saloon, facelifted just ahead of the arrival of the brand-new 2020 Mercedes S-Class.
Sales of the new LS will commence in Japan later in 2020, and while no other markets have been confirmed yet, it’s a Lexus model already sold here in Britain, so we expect UK sales to follow.
Design changes are very few and far between, with the mid-life update focussed instead on improving on the strengths of the LS - ride quality, comfort, refinement and on-board technology.
As such, visual changes only include a very minor nip and tuck to the front bumper, new headlight signatures, a darker tint for the front grille, a change to piano black trim rather than chrome elements within the taillights, some new grille colours and wheel designs for F-Sport models and uniform black colouring applied across the switchgear and steering wheel buttons. A new silver paint finish called Gin-ei Luster is also available.
Technology updates are headlined by the arrival of Lexus Teammate, which is a new advanced driver assistance and safety package enabling more reliable and feature packed semi-autonomous driving on motorway style roads than before. With Teammate enabled, the LS is capable of taking on lane changes, lane splits and overtakes automatically, and the system can receive automatic over-the-air software updates.
Elsewhere, the LS adopts the BladeScan adaptive LED headlight technology fitted on the latest RX SUV, which uses moving mirrors to automatically alternate the headlight beam rather than projectors, and a larger digital review mirror. Inside, the infotainment display is brought forward to the hand's reach. The new 12.3-inch unit features touchscreen input for the first time, and is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
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