LS 500h AWD AWD
What the LS 500h AWD adds over the LS 500 (+$34,875)
| Spec | LS 500 | LS 500h AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake type | ventilated rotors with four-piston opposed aluminum calipers | ventilated rotors with four-piston opposed aluminum calipers, high-friction brake pads |
| Rear brake type | ventilated rotors with two-piston opposed aluminum calipers | ventilated rotors with two-piston opposed aluminum calipers, high-friction brake pads |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 16.9 cu-ft | 15.2 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4740 lbs | 5214 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4696 lbs | 5093 lbs |
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Engine displacement | 3400 cc | 3456 cc |
| Fuel injection system | EFI D-4ST | EFI D-4S |
| Horsepower | 416 hp | 354 hp |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 DOHC 24-valve | 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve Multistage Hybrid Drive; total system output 354 hp |
| Fuel tank capacity | 21.7 gal | 22.2 gal |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.8 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5920 lbs | 6205 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 18 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 31 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $81,685 | $116,560 |
| Front suspension type | High Mount Multi-link | High Mount Multi-Link double joint |
| Tire size | 245/50R19 | 245/45R20 |
| Final drive ratio | 2.8 | AWD (3.916 / 3.916) |
| Transmission type | automatic | Multi-stage Hybrid |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36.8 ft | 39.4 ft |
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 20 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 18-way power-reclining outboard rear seats with memory, 20-in split-20-spoke alloy noise-reduction wheels with Bright Silver Metallic finish, 24-in Head-Up Display, 28-way power-adjustable front seat with multifunction massage and cushion extender, Adaptive Variable Air Suspension, All-wheel drive (AWD), Artwood Organic Gloss, Artwood Herringbone or Laser Special Black premium wood trims, Digital Rearview Mirror, Drive Mode Select with Sport S+, Custom and EV modes, Fast-response interior heater, Four-zone Climate Concierge with climate-comfort front and outboard rear seats, infrared sensors and air purifier, Headlamp washers, Heated rear seats, Lexus Safety System+ 2.5*: Automatic High Beams*, Lexus Safety System+ 2.5*: Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control*, Lexus Safety System+ 2.5*: Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist*, Lexus Safety System+ 2.5*: Lane Tracing Assist*, Lexus Safety System+ 2.5*: Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection*, Lexus Safety System+ 2.5*: Road Sign Assist*, Lexus Teammate™ with Advanced Park* and Advanced Drive*, Panoramic View Monitor*, Passenger-seat power cushion extender, Power lift-up buckle, Power side-window sunshades, Quilted-stitch perforated semi-aniline leather interior trim, Rear-seat-cushion airbags* (SRS), Remote adjustment for passenger seats, Semi-aniline leather–trimmed door armrests, Semi-aniline leather–trimmed rear armrest with 7.0-in touchscreen controller, Ultrasuede®* headliner and sun visors, Windshield wiper de-icer, Wood- and semi-aniline leather–trimmed center console
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 355.6 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated rotors with four-piston opposed aluminum calipers, high-friction brake pads |
| Rear brake diameter | 332.7 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated rotors with two-piston opposed aluminum calipers, high-friction brake pads |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 15.2 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 99.4 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Lexus Interface / Drive Connect |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 36 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in |
| Overall height | 57.5 in |
| Overall length | 206.1 in |
| Overall width | 74.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 123 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3456 cc |
| Fuel injection system | EFI D-4S |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve Multistage Hybrid Drive; total system output 354 hp |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 354 hp |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 23 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 26 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 31 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 22.2 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 37.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.3 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41 in |
| Second-row legroom | 38.9 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $116,560 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 58.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.4 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS) rack and pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 39.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | High Mount Multi-Link double joint |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link |
Tires
| Tire size | 245/45R20 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | AWD (3.916 / 3.916) |
| Transmission type | Multi-stage Hybrid |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5214 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5093 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6205 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety22 std · 0 opt
- Panoramic View Monitor*
- Backup camera*
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Blind Spot Monitor* with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert*
- Brake Assist*
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
- Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking*
- Lexus Safety System+ 2.5*: Automatic High Beams*
- Lexus Safety System+ 2.5*: Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control*
- Lexus Safety System+ 2.5*: Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist*
- Lexus Safety System+ 2.5*: Lane Tracing Assist*
- Lexus Safety System+ 2.5*: Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection*
- Lexus Safety System+ 2.5*: Road Sign Assist*
- Lexus Teammate™ with Advanced Park* and Advanced Drive*
- Power lift-up buckle
- Rear-seat-cushion airbags* (SRS)
- Smart Stop technology*
- Ten airbags*
- Traction Control (TRAC) system
- Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management*
- Vehicle Stability Control*
- Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System*
Infotainment15 std · 1 opt
- Wi-Fi Connect* (AT&T hotspot) with up to 30-day/3GB trial. 4G network dependent.
- 12.3-in multi-information display
- 24-in Head-Up Display
- Active Sound Control and Active Noise Cancellation
- Drive Connect* with Cloud Navigation, Intelligent Assistant and Destination Assist. Includes up to 10-year trial. 4G network dependent.
- Lexus Interface* with 12.3-in touchscreen display
- Lexus app (Remote Connect* engine start, service scheduling, Vehicle Health Reports/Alerts* and more)
- Paddle shifters
- Safety Connect* with up to 10-year trial. 4G network dependent.
- Service Connect* with up to 10-year trial. 4G network dependent.
- Six USB ports*
- Wi-Fi, 3GB with up to 3-month trial
- Wireless Android Auto™* compatibility
- Wireless Apple CarPlay®* integration
- Wireless phone charger*
- Mark Levinson®* 23-speaker, 2,400-watt Reference Surround Sound with QuantumLogic® Immersion optional
Convenience2 std · 0 opt
- SmartAccess* with push-button Start/Stop
- Power trunk with kick sensor
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Fast-response interior heater
- Four-zone Climate Concierge with climate-comfort front and outboard rear seats, infrared sensors and air purifier
Seating5 std · 0 opt
- Heated rear seats
- 18-way power-reclining outboard rear seats with memory
- 28-way power-adjustable front seat with multifunction massage and cushion extender
- Passenger-seat power cushion extender
- Remote adjustment for passenger seats
Interior10 std · 2 opt
- Artwood Organic Gloss, Artwood Herringbone or Laser Special Black premium wood trims
- Auto-dimming inside and outside mirrors (with puddle lamps on outside mirrors)
- Digital Rearview Mirror
- Power rear sunshade
- Power side-window sunshades
- Quilted-stitch perforated semi-aniline leather interior trim
- Semi-aniline leather–trimmed door armrests
- Semi-aniline leather–trimmed rear armrest with 7.0-in touchscreen controller
- Ultrasuede®* headliner and sun visors
- Wood- and semi-aniline leather–trimmed center console
- Haku door trim optional
- Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel with premium wood trim optional
Exterior7 std · 2 opt
- Power Moonroof
- Triple-Beam LED headlamps with Adaptive Front Lighting System
- 20-in split-20-spoke alloy noise-reduction wheels with Bright Silver Metallic finish
- Headlamp washers
- LED taillamps and turn signals
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Windshield wiper de-icer
- 19-in split-15-spoke alloy noise-reduction wheels with Dark Gray Metallic and machined finish optional
- 20-in split-20-spoke alloy noise-reduction wheels with Dark Gray Metallic finish optional
Powertrain3 std · 0 opt
- All-wheel drive (AWD)
- Drive Mode Select with Sport S+ and Custom modes
- Drive Mode Select with Sport S+, Custom and EV modes
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- Adaptive Variable Air Suspension
- Electronic Power Steering (EPS) system
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 LS. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the LS 500h AWD
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2025 Lexus LS LS 500h AWD?
The manufacturer lists $116,560 for the 2025 Lexus LS LS 500h AWD. That is $34,875 above the LS 500, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2025 Lexus LS LS 500h AWD add over the LS 500?
Against the LS 500, 32 features become standard that the LS 500 does not and 23 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.