Lexus LS evolution

The car that launched Lexus in 1989 — a whisper-quiet full-size flagship that stunned the establishment, evolving over five generations to today's coupé-like XF50.
5 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

XF101989–1994
1989
Lexus LS XF10ⓘ
New generation
XF10
📅 1989–1994

First generation LS 400; the whisper-quiet V8 flagship that established the Lexus brand.

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XF201994–2000
1994
Lexus LS XF20ⓘ
New generation
XF20
📅 1994–2000

Second generation; a longer-wheelbase evolution with over 90 percent new content.

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XF302000–2006
2000
Lexus LS XF30ⓘ
New generation
XF30
📅 2000–2006

Third generation LS 430; softer, quieter and more opulently equipped.

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XF402006–2017
2006
Lexus LS XF40ⓘ
New generation
XF40
📅 2006–2017

Fourth generation; introduced the V8 hybrid LS 600h and long-wheelbase bodies.

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XF502017–present
2017
Lexus LS XF50ⓘ
New generation
XF50
📅 2017–present

Fifth generation; a coupé-like flagship with the brand's first twin-turbo V6.

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