“Love it. The ride quality, build quality and comforts are top shelf- like a rolling living room. The only downside to the LS500 is that the exterior styling cues look like the “lesser” ES model. A flagship should always be differentiated from ALL other models in a manufacturers line up.”
2023 Lexus LS: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2023 Lexus LS is its new Lexus Interface infotainment system, built around a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen. It is a light update rather than a redesign, with the mechanical lineup largely unchanged.
About the 2023 Lexus LS
5th generation LS (introduced for 2018), in the post-2021 refresh phase; 2023 is a lightly updated year built around a major infotainment upgrade rather than a redesign.
Lexus positions the LS as its flagship full-size luxury sedan, built around quiet comfort, craftsmanship, and a people-first cabin. Compared with German rivals that lean harder into performance or screen-heavy flash, the LS emphasizes smooth power, a serene ride, distinctive design, and Japanese hospitality touches in the interior. It is the Lexus sedan for buyers who want long-distance comfort, rear-seat friendliness, and a strong sense of hand-finished detail.
The LS 500 remains the comfort-focused flagship, with a 416-hp twin-turbo V6, adaptive suspension, and heated and ventilated front seats. The LS 500 F SPORT adds sharper suspension tuning, larger brakes, and more supportive sport seats, while the all-wheel-drive LS 500h combines a 354-hp hybrid system with features such as massaging front seats, reclining heated rear seats, and 23-speaker Mark Levinson audio.
What changed, by category
Tech
Lexus Interface replaces the previous touchpad-focused infotainment setup across the lineup. A 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and additional USB ports become standard. Premium audio also changes from optional to standard on the LS 500 and LS 500 F SPORT.
Styling
Alloy-wheel equipment changes from standard to optional on the LS 500 and LS 500h.
2023 Lexus LS specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.4 Liter | V6, Hybrid, 3.5 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Direct Shift | Automatic, ECVT & 4-Spd | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Direct Shift |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Horsepower | 416 hp | 354 hp | 416 hp |
| Torque | 442 lb-ft | 442 lb-ft | |
| Trunk/Cargo | 17 cu-ft | 15.2 cu-ft | 17 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.9 in | 38.9 in | 38.9 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| 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 | |||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||
| 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 | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2023 Lexus LS?
The biggest change is the new Lexus Interface infotainment system. Every 2023 LS gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and additional USB ports.
Does the 2023 Lexus LS still use the old touchpad-focused infotainment system?
No. For 2023, Lexus replaces the old touchpad-focused setup with Lexus Interface and a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen.
Are wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard in the 2023 Lexus LS?
Yes. Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto are standard across the 2023 LS lineup as part of the updated infotainment system.
Was the 2023 Lexus LS fully redesigned?
No. The 2023 LS remains part of the fifth generation introduced for 2018 and carries forward the design updated for 2021. Its main change is the cabin technology upgrade.
Did the 2023 Lexus LS receive new engines?
No. The lineup remains largely unchanged mechanically: the LS 500 and F SPORT retain a 416-hp twin-turbo V6, while the LS 500h retains its 354-hp hybrid system and standard all-wheel drive.
2023 Lexus LS Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Lexus LS.
4.2
2023 Lexus LS
(44 reviews)
“It's a beautiful car in every way, unless you want a really large trunk or need to fold down the rear seat.”
“The car is reliable, comfortable and takes me where I want to go without problems.”
Sources
- pressroom.lexus.com — Intuitive Technology Added To 2023 Lexus Ls 500 500H With Lexus Interface Integration
- lexus.com — Models / 2023 / MY23 Lexus LS Brochure
- pressroom.lexus.com — Whats New 2022 Lexus Ls 500
- pressroom.lexus.com — Whats New 2024 Lexus Ls
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2021 Lexus Ls 500 500H Add Layers Of Flagship Refinement