Lexus LS Photo Gallery

The new face of Lexus.

The higher the angle, the trimmer--and better_the LS looks.

Does this look like a 4,600-pound car? Now that you mention it...

The F Sport package includes a more aggressive front fascia, side skirts, and forged 19-inch wheels.

With both the LS and XJ, the long wheelbase variant has more graceful, less stout proportions.

Probably the LS's most elegant angle, high from the rear quarter. Lexus "L's" in the tail lamp.

F Sport interior also available with brown leather.

Too much silver trim? Massive bi-level IP includes 12.3-inch display.

Mouse-like infotainment controller easier than a touchscreen, but not a knob.

Can display two things at once, including the driving mode. (This road calls for firmer dampers.)

Cushy driver seat has larger bolsters in the F Sport. White perforations provide relief from black.

Comfy cushion, and even in the regular wheelbase car there's a healthy amount of rear legroom.

Largest trunk in its class, despite a full-size spare beneath the floor.

One industry-wide trend started by the original LS: a cover that totally hides the engine.

Remove the cover, and you still can't see the engine.

F Sport includes huge 6-piston Brembo front calipers. But how many of these cars will visit a track?

Large spindle grille arguably works here. Also arguably does not.

So many curves to work with--I greatly enjoyed photographing the new Lexus LS.

Starts out thin, but gets a bit thick over the rear wheels to incorporate a roomy back seat.

A more elegant angle.

Are the wheel openings overly round?

A lot going on. And nearly all of it works.

Trunk lid cut first seen on the 2002 BMW 7 Series. More artful here.

Also a lot going on inside the new Lexus LS.

Horizontal lines "hiding" the air vents. Too busy?

Customizable instruments are red in sport model. Awful infotainment interface.

Comfortable and supportive driver seat offers vigorous, thorough massage.

Comfortable rear seat, but less legroom than in competitors.

Best seat in the house.

22-way rear seat controls. The front seats have six additional adjustments (well, 3 x 2).

Many different massage options.

The glass trim and pleats cost $6,000. Worth it? Or too much even if they cost nothing?

Another view of the fancy bits.

A tight trunk for such a large car.

Lexus was the first to cover nearly the entire engine. The latest LS carries on this tradition.

The hybrid engine, though innovative, delivers neither effortless performance nor outstanding mpg.