Lexus LS

Lexus will launch the LS sedan in India on January 15, 2018. It is the LS 500h variant that India will get. It is powered by a combination of a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine and two electric motors. The total power output is rated at 355PS and transmission duties, like all other hybrid Lexus models, is handled by an e-CVT (electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission) unit. Lexus’ E four electric all-wheel drive is likely to the choice for India.

On the features front, it will get 28-way adjustable electric front seats with heating, cooling and massage functions, rear seats with a 48-degree recline function and adaptive variable air suspension system with rapid height adjustment. The 5.2-metre long saloon also features a 23-speaker, 2,400-watt Mark Levinson sound system and a four-zone climate concierge.

It will go up against the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Jaguar XJ and Audi A8.