Lexus has launched its 2018 Lexus LS 500h in India starting at Rs.1.77 crore. The car will now compete in India with the likes of Mercedes S 500. The car has been launched in three different variants – Luxury at Rs 1.77 crore, Ultra Luxury at Rs 1.82 crore and Distinct at Rs 1.93 crore.
The LS 500h has a stylish design with the signature Lexus grille, LED headlights, sharp body lines and 20-inch alloy wheels. The car uses a 3.5-litre petrol engine assisted by two electric motors to power itself. Both the engine and the electric motor gives a combines peak output of 354HP and is mated to a 10-speed transmission. With all this power underneath, the Lexus LS 500h takes only 5.4 seconds to reach a speed 100kmph from standstill.
The car now open for booking. Deliveries would begin from April of this year.