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2019 Lexus LS: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2019 Lexus LS is an updated driver-assistance suite that becomes standard across the lineup. Otherwise, this is a light feature update to the LS introduced for 2018, with the same powertrains, platform and trim structure.
About the 2019 Lexus LS
5th generation (2018-2020 pre-refresh), second model year after the full 2018 redesign.
Lexus positions the LS as its global flagship sedan: long, low, and dramatic in shape, with a cabin centered on craftsmanship, quiet comfort and advanced safety technology. Compared with European rivals, the LS leans more toward design, ride isolation, interior detail and long-term dependability than all-out sportiness. The model’s core appeal is getting full-size luxury-sedan presence with either strong twin-turbo gas power or a more efficiency-minded hybrid, without giving up the LS’s calm, upscale character.
The LS 500 is the comfort-focused core model, with a 416-hp twin-turbo V6, a 12.3-inch display and heated and ventilated front seats. The LS 500 F SPORT adds sharper styling, larger brakes and sport-tuned suspension, while the 354-hp LS 500h uses a non-plug-in hybrid system for quieter, more efficient driving.
What changed, by category
Safety
The updated standard driver-assistance suite adds lane-centering support, road-sign recognition, daytime bicyclist detection and low-light pedestrian detection. Automatic emergency braking moved from standard to optional status.
Tech
Apple CarPlay becomes standard through the 12.3-inch display. On the LS 500 F SPORT, the heated steering wheel moved from standard to optional equipment.
2019 Lexus LS specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter | V6, Hybrid, 3.5 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 10-Spd | Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, 10-Spd |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 25 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 33 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Horsepower | 416 hp | 416 hp | |
| Torque | 442 lb-ft | 257 lb-ft | 442 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 16.5 cu-ft | 15.2 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.9 in | 38.9 in | 38.9 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Head-Up Display | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||
| Dual Power Rear Seats | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Interior Trim | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Massage Front Seat | |||
| Massage Rear Seat | |||
| Memory Rear Seats | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Reclining Rear Seats | |||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2019 Lexus LS?
The biggest change is the updated driver-assistance suite fitted as standard across the 2019 LS lineup. It adds lane-centering support, road-sign recognition, daytime bicyclist detection and low-light pedestrian detection.
Does the 2019 Lexus LS have Apple CarPlay?
Yes. Apple CarPlay becomes standard for 2019 and works through the LS’s 12.3-inch display.
Was the 2019 Lexus LS redesigned?
No. The 2019 LS is the second model year of the generation introduced for 2018, so its platform, powertrains and overall trim structure remain largely unchanged.
Is the 2019 Lexus LS worth considering over the 2018 model?
The 2019 LS is the more appealing choice if Apple CarPlay and newer driver-assistance functions matter to you. Its engines, underlying structure and basic trim lineup are otherwise much the same as the redesigned 2018 model.
Did the 2019 Lexus LS get a new engine?
No. The LS 500 keeps its 416-hp twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6, and the LS 500h retains its 354-hp V6 hybrid system.
2019 Lexus LS Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Lexus LS.
3.8
2019 Lexus LS
(55 reviews)
“I. Love. This. Car. It's just about the most perfect car I have ever owned! I get compliments all the time from strangers who admire. It drives like a dream. The sound system is awesome also. I love the safety features and the ride is very smooth.”
“Great choice, you will absolutely LOVE it and so will others. However, you must get the windows tinted.”
Sources
- pressroom.lexus.com — Whats New 2019 Lexus Ls
- lexus.com — Models / 2019 / MY19 Lexus LS Brochure
- pressroom.lexus.com — All New 2018 Ls Lexus Reimagines Global Flagship Sedan
- pressroom.lexus.com — Whats New 2020 Lexus Ls 500
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2018 Lexus Ls 500 F Sport Debuts Nyias
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2017 Geneva Motor Show Lexus Ls500H Premiere