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All-new Lexus LS prepares for 2017 launch

Author avatarBy Zaran Tarapore
Jul 28, 2016

Last updated: Sep 11, 2026

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All-new Lexus LS prepares for 2017 launch

The Japanese brand's flagship model, the Lexus LS is spotted testing in the arid American desert.

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Lexus LS 2017 - Front

The Lexus LS serves as the flagship model in the Japanese brand’s line-up and is currently in its fourth-generation of production. Rivalling the likes of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7-Series, it’s an important vehicle for the brand and one that has put the Land of the Rising Sun on the map.

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Produced at the brand’s Tahara factory, the outgoing Lexus LS has been in production for over a decade and is in dire need of an update. The all-new model spotted by keen-eyed photographers in the arid American desert, is spotted with heavy camouflage and a few retro touches such as circular reflector headlamps and protruding rear tailfins.

Lexus LS 2017 - Side

But don’t expect pieces from Lexus’ throwback set to feature in the production model. What you can expect, though, is a large trapezoidal spindle grille, an impressive wheelbase, ample amounts of rear leg-room and a set of sizeable C-pillars.

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Keeping the model’s track record in mind, the all-new Lexus LS is expected to feature a V8 engine mapped to a rear-wheel-drive layout. However, seeing the current industry trend, it wouldn’t be wrong to anticipate a hybrid / all-electric variant to join the line-up shortly. We could also expect a long wheelbase version for the Middle East market.

Lexus LS 2017 - Rear

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