There is something spectacularly coherent about the Lexus LS 500 Luxury in which one can find a purpose for all its constituents.
At first glance, the Lexus LS 500’s spindle mesh grille attracts the eyes, and it is regarded as one of the most aggressive head-turners out there. This writer is able to easily verify this – during my review behind the wheel, I observed subjectively curious inquisitors doing double-takes.
However, I do know one thing – it is the car that the King of Wakanda approves of, even as his vibranium claws left more than a few scratches on its chrome rims to hilarious effect in Black Panther. It is something that everyone can identify, even if it does not turn invisible.
The first Lexus LS was introduced in 1989 in the premium segment. The LS 500 is the fifth iteration perfected under the supervision of chief engineer Toshio Asahi and chief designer Koichi Suga, who reimagined what a premium flagship sedan should be.
The Lexus LS 500 is powered by a new turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 engine capable of 415hp with 600Nm of torque, empowering it to own the fast lane, simply because others are wise enough to gently slide to the left. With a frontal lobe straight out of a Marvel film, it’s worth noting that it is slightly higher than the previous naturally aspirated 4.6-litre V8 variant.
This story is from the August 2018 edition of MEN 'S FOLIO Singapore.
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