All new Lexus LS500h makes its world premiere at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show

The 2018 Lexus LS500h, the full hybrid version of Lexus' new flagship sedan, has been unveiled at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. The model, which follows the world premiere of the twin-turbo petrol V6-powered LS500 at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, is a further manifestation of how Lexus has reimagined the luxury sedan, presenting bold design, enhanced performance and a sophisticated appeal to capture the imagination of forward-thinking customers.

The car's design successfully brings together the virtues of a long wheelbase four-door sedan with a low, coupe-like profile, positioning the LS perfectly across the growing sedan and coupe segments.

The cabin has benefited from an equally new approach, focusing on 'progressive comfort', interpreting Japanese aesthetics and craftsmanship traditions in the context of an advanced, luxurious and innovative vehicle interior such as the unique door trim ornamentation. Notably, the LS500 was honoured at the NAIAS with the EyesOn Design Award for Design Excellence - Interior Design.

The LS500h is equipped with the new Lexus Multi Stage Hybrid System, which provides enhanced responsiveness and linear acceleration, particularly when accelerating from a standstill. The powertrain features a 3.5-litre V6 Dual VVT-i petrol engine and two electric motors, together delivering maximum system power of 354bhp.

The LS500h is built on the new Lexus Global Architecture - Luxury platform, which is shared with the all new LC. This platform ensures a low centre of gravity and optimum weight distribution, contributing to the car's essential stability and handling agility, which in turn delivers increased driver rewards. The fundamental high rigidity of the chassis allows the new multi-link suspension to be tuned to achieve enhanced handling performance and the supreme comfort for which the LS is renowned. The car's dynamic performance also benefits from the coordination of braking, steering and stability systems through Lexus Dynamic Handling.

Advanced technologies are further used to deliver impressive safety performance. The LS500h's available Advanced Safety Package features the world's first Intuitive Pedestrian Detection system with Active Steering within the lane.