Lexus LS 460, LS 500 F SPORT, LS 500h & More

Last updated August 4, 2026

Lexus LS

The Lexus LS lineup starts with the LS 460 and LS 500, the core gas-powered flagship sedans. The LS 460 L puts more emphasis on rear-seat space, while the LS 500 F SPORT adds a sharper look and more driver-focused suspension, brakes, and seats. The LS 460 Crafted Line, LS 500 Heritage Edition, LS 500 Inspiration Series, and Sport Special Edition are limited-run models with distinctive styling or curated equipment. The LS 500h and long-wheelbase LS 600h L are the hybrid flagships, pairing standard AWD with a quiet ride and stronger rear-seat comfort.

What each trim is known for

Lexus LS Base Model

Base Model

LS 460LS 500

The Base Model trim level—LS 460 and LS 500—is the core gas-powered LS, centered on a quiet ride, a finely finished cabin, and traditional flagship comfort.

Best for: Drivers who want the main LS luxury experience without a long-wheelbase, F SPORT, special-edition, or hybrid focus.

Highlights

  • Gas power: a V8 in the LS 460 and a twin-turbo V6 in the LS 500
  • Quiet, comfort-first flagship character
  • Leather-trimmed cabin and power front-seat comfort
  • Core Lexus safety and cabin technology appropriate to each era
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Lexus LS Premium Comfort

Premium Comfort

LS 460 L

The Premium Comfort trim level—the LS 460 L—is the long-wheelbase, rear-passenger-focused LS, with extra rear legroom and a more limousine-like feel.

Best for: Shoppers who care most about back-seat space, passenger comfort, and chauffeur-friendly features.

Highlights

  • Extended wheelbase with extra rear legroom
  • Power rear sunshade
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Power-opening and closing trunk lid

Adds a longer body, more rear legroom, a power rear sunshade, and extra convenience equipment over the standard LS 460.

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Lexus LS Sport Styling

Sport Styling

LS 500 F SPORT

The Sport Styling trim level—the LS 500 F SPORT—is the driver-focused LS, combining the standard model’s twin-turbo power with bolder styling and sharper chassis hardware.

Best for: Drivers who like the LS’s size and quiet cabin but want a more assertive look and a sportier feel.

Highlights

  • F SPORT exterior and interior styling
  • F SPORT-tuned adaptive suspension
  • Larger front and rear brakes
  • Heavily bolstered power front sport seats

Shifts the emphasis from rear-passenger comfort to the driver, adding F SPORT styling, specially tuned suspension, larger brakes, and sport seats.

1 in stock
Lexus LS Special Editions

Special Editions

LS 460 Crafted LineLS 500 Heritage EditionLS 500 Inspiration SeriesSport Special Edition

The Special Editions trim level—LS 460 Crafted Line, LS 500 Heritage Edition, LS 500 Inspiration Series, and Sport Special Edition—is the limited-run branch, using exclusive styling, cabin details, and bundled equipment to give each edition a distinct theme.

Best for: Shoppers who want an LS with a rarer factory appearance, commemorative details, or a curated mix of luxury and sport equipment.

Highlights

  • Limited-production or specially curated configurations
  • Edition-specific exterior and cabin treatments
  • Bundled premium comfort, audio, or sport equipment
  • Distinct themes ranging from sport-focused to design- and heritage-focused

Adds limited-run styling and fixed equipment themes. Some editions build on the sport-focused LS, while others emphasize craftsmanship, comfort, or the model’s history.

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Lexus LS Hybrid

Hybrid

LS 500hLS 600h L

The Hybrid trim level—LS 500h and LS 600h L—is the quiet, richly equipped branch, pairing hybrid power and standard AWD with the lineup’s strongest rear-seat comfort focus.

Best for: Shoppers who prioritize smooth hybrid operation, an extensively equipped cabin, AWD, and rear-passenger comfort over a sporty appearance.

Highlights

  • Hybrid power: a V6 system in the LS 500h and a V8 system in the LS 600h L
  • Standard all-wheel drive
  • Power-reclining rear seating and rear sunshades
  • Adaptive air suspension and premium Mark Levinson audio

Moves to hybrid power and standard AWD, with greater emphasis on adaptive air suspension, premium audio, and power-adjustable rear-seat comfort.

1 in stock

Trim comparison

FeatureHybridBase ModelSport StylingPremium ComfortSpecial Editions
Includes
LS 500h, LS 600h L1 in stock
LS 460, LS 50030 in stock
LS 500 F SPORT1 in stock
LS 460 L2 in stock
LS 460 Crafted Line, LS 500 Heritage Edition, LS 500 Inspiration Series, Sport Special Edition1 in stock
Core identityHybrid luxury flagshipCore gas-powered flagshipDriver-focused F SPORTLong-wheelbase passenger modelLimited-run themed models
Powertrain characterV8 hybrid in LS 600h L; V6 hybrid in LS 500hV8 in LS 460; twin-turbo V6 in LS 500Twin-turbo V6V8Gas; varies by edition
Driving emphasisSmooth, quiet hybrid driveQuiet and comfort-firstSharper and more driver-focusedPassenger comfortVaries by edition
Rear-seat focusReclining rear seats and sunshadesCore LS comfortSport-seat focus up frontExtra legroom and rear sunshadeVaries by edition
Suspension identityAdaptive air suspensionAdaptive suspension on LS 500F SPORT-tuned adaptive suspensionLong-wheelbase comfort focusSport-tuned or lowered air suspension on some editions
Performance brakes——Larger front and rear brakes—Brembo brakes on Crafted Line and Sport Special Edition
Design treatmentTechnology- and comfort-focusedTraditional flagship lookAggressive F SPORT detailsUnderstated, passenger-firstExclusive colors, trim, or commemorative details

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between the LS 460 and LS 460 L?

The LS 460 L is the longer, more rear-passenger-focused version of the LS 460. Both use a 4.6-liter V8, but the L adds rear legroom and comfort touches such as a power rear sunshade and power-operated trunk lid.

What’s the difference between the LS 500 and LS 500 F SPORT?

In recent years, both use the same 416-hp twin-turbo V6. The F SPORT adds more assertive bodywork, larger brakes, sport-tuned suspension, heavily bolstered front seats and a sport-style driver display. The regular LS 500 keeps the calmer luxury presentation.

Is the LS 500 F SPORT more powerful than the regular LS 500?

No, not in the recent lineup. Both use the same 416-hp twin-turbo 3.4-liter V6 and 10-speed automatic. F SPORT changes the look, seats, brakes and suspension tuning rather than adding engine output.

What’s the difference between the LS 500 and LS 500h?

In recent years, the LS 500 is the 416-hp twin-turbo gas model, while the LS 500h uses a 354-hp V6 hybrid system with all-wheel drive. The hybrid also bundles richer rear-seat comfort, premium audio, air suspension and more elaborate climate equipment.

What’s the difference between the LS 500h and LS 600h L?

They belong to different generations. The older LS 600h L combines a V8 hybrid system, all-wheel drive and a long body with extra rear-seat emphasis. The newer LS 500h uses a V6 hybrid system and continues the fully equipped, comfort-focused hybrid role.

What does F SPORT mean on a Lexus LS?

F SPORT is the sharper-looking, more driver-focused LS. On fifth-generation cars, it keeps the regular LS 500 engine but adds sport styling, larger brakes, firmer chassis tuning and more supportive front seats. It is not a separate high-output engine model.

Which Lexus LS trim is better for rear-seat comfort?

For older V8 cars, the long-wheelbase LS 460 L is the clear passenger-focused choice. The LS 600h L goes further with reclining, heated, ventilated and massaging rear seats. In newer years, the LS 500h carries the strongest rear-seat equipment.

Should I pick an LS 500 or an LS 500 F SPORT for a softer luxury feel?

Pick the regular LS 500 for the more traditional LS experience. The F SPORT is aimed at drivers who want bolder styling, larger brakes, sport seats and sharper suspension tuning. Both retain the LS’s large-sedan comfort and use the same engine in recent years.

What extra equipment does the LS 500h include over the LS 500?

On newer models, the LS 500h brings standard all-wheel drive, Mark Levinson 23-speaker audio, air suspension, massaging 28-way front seats, reclining rear seats with memory, rear sunshades and four-zone climate control.

What is the LS 500 Heritage Edition?

The LS 500 Heritage Edition is the LS’s final U.S. special edition. It is a 250-unit, fixed-spec all-wheel-drive model with commemorative details, a panoramic glass roof, heated rear seats, automated parking and a 23-speaker Mark Levinson audio system.

What is the LS 500 Inspiration Series?

The LS 500 Inspiration Series is a limited, design-focused fifth-generation model. It pairs the standard twin-turbo V6 with a white semi-aniline leather cabin, Kiriko glass trim, blue accent lighting and a 23-speaker Mark Levinson audio system.

What is the LS 460 Crafted Line?

The LS 460 Crafted Line is a limited special edition based on the LS 460 F SPORT. It combines sport bodywork, Brembo front brakes, lowered air suspension and quicker steering with two-tone leather, distinctive exterior trim and premium Mark Levinson audio.

What is the LS 460 Sport Special Edition?

The Sport Special Edition is a limited-production older LS 460 with a sharper setup. It bundles sport-tuned air suspension, Brembo brakes, paddle shifters and sport front seats with comfort items such as a heated steering wheel and power door closers.

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