“Run flat tires do not ride smoothly and no spare. Too much technology - poor owner's manual explaining features. Dashboard screen way too busy and too distracting (and I am a techie)....GPS screen seems washed out - Not crisp and easy to read like my last LS-460”
2024 Lexus LS: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The key 2024 Lexus LS change is upgraded driver-assistance and display technology for the gas-powered LS 500 models. This is a light equipment update, not a redesign.
About the 2024 Lexus LS
5th generation (introduced for 2018), with the major comfort/tech update from 2021; 2024 is a late-cycle year.
Lexus positions the LS as its large flagship sedan for buyers who want quiet long-distance comfort, handcrafted cabin details, and a calmer personality than many German rivals. The LS emphasizes smooth power, a serene ride, and meticulous interior materials over aggressive cornering. Even in sportier or hybrid forms, the core idea is still a luxurious, distinctive full-size sedan that prioritizes comfort, technology, and Lexus’ reputation for durability and attention to detail.
The LS 500 remains the comfort-focused version, with a 416-hp twin-turbo V6, a quiet cabin, and heated and ventilated front seats. The LS 500 F SPORT adds a firmer suspension, stronger brakes, sportier bodywork, and more supportive front seats. The 354-hp LS 500h pairs standard AWD with reclining heated rear seats and a 23-speaker Mark Levinson audio system for a more rear-passenger-focused experience.
What changed, by category
Safety
The gas-powered LS 500 and LS 500 F SPORT move to the newer Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 driver-assistance suite.
Tech
A wireless phone charger becomes standard across the lineup. The LS 500 and LS 500 F SPORT also gain a standard head-up display and a larger 12.3-inch driver information display, while the F SPORT adds a standard panoramic camera view.
Styling
Alloy wheels move from optional to standard on the LS 500 and LS 500h. There is no major body redesign.
2024 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 | |||
| Driver Attention Assist Monitor | |||
| 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
Was the 2024 Lexus LS redesigned?
No. The 2024 Lexus LS remains part of the fifth generation introduced for 2018 and receives a light equipment update rather than a new body, platform, or powertrain.
What changed on the 2024 Lexus LS 500 compared with the 2023 model?
The 2024 LS 500 adds Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, a standard head-up display, a larger 12.3-inch driver information display, and a standard wireless phone charger. Alloy wheels also move from optional to standard.
What changed on the 2024 Lexus LS 500 F SPORT?
The 2024 LS 500 F SPORT gains Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, a standard head-up display, a larger 12.3-inch driver information display, a wireless phone charger, and a standard panoramic camera view.
Did the 2024 Lexus LS 500h receive the same upgrades as the gas models?
No. The 2024 LS 500h adds a standard wireless phone charger and standard alloy wheels, but it keeps its existing hybrid hardware and safety setup rather than receiving the gas models' Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 upgrade.
Is the 2024 Lexus LS a major step up from the 2023 model?
No, it is a modest update. The difference is most noticeable on the gas-powered LS 500 models because they receive newer driver-assistance technology and upgraded displays; the LS 500h changes much less.
2024 Lexus LS Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 Lexus LS.
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2024 Lexus LS
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Sources
- pressroom.lexus.com — Whats New 2024 Lexus Ls
- pressroom.lexus.com — Intuitive Technology Added To 2023 Lexus Ls 500 500H With Lexus Interface Integration
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2025 Lexus Ls Celebrating 35 Years Of Excellence
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2021 Lexus Ls 500 500H Add Layers Of Flagship Refinement
- pressroom.lexus.com — Lexus Reimagines Global Flagship Sedan 2018 Ls
- lexus.com — Models / 2024 / MY24 Lexus LS Brochure