2022 Lexus LS 500 Review

Name: 2022 Lexus LS 500
Brand: Lexus

Price Range: $47,998 - $64,998

Lexus LS 500 Sedan Exterior. Luxury Package Shown.

Good

7.7

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

The 2022 Lexus LS 500 does an admirable job as an executive sedan. It has an exquisite cabin filled with high-end materials, many premium features and good value in this prestigious segment. Unfortunately, its clunky user interface and slow-acting advanced driver aids keep the LS from truly rivaling the class leaders.

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Pros

Library-quiet at highway speeds
Ride quality remains soft, supple and impervious to broken pavement
Interior features world-class build quality and artful materials

Cons

Touchpad-based infotainment is distracting to use
General lack of sportiness, ceding dynamic advantage to some German rivals
Gas pedal doesn't feel very responsive

What's new

New decorative metal trim option
Adaptive headlights now standard
Updated driver and safety aids
Part of the fifth LS generation introduced for 2018

Overview

Written by automotive expert Dan Frio

3/17/2022

As buyers assert their preferences for luxury SUVs, big, full-size luxury sedans have become a rarer sight. The 2022 Lexus LS remains the automaker's flagship canvas for tech, comfort and safety innovations, but it's getting lonely out there. The LS carries over largely unchanged for 2022, but there's been some tinkering behind the scenes. Revised suspension settings and components aim to improve ride quality and stability, the optional air suspension can adjust to ease cabin entry and exit, and recalibrated shift timing helps further refine driving and acceleration. The driver aids and safety features also receive enhanced radar and camera upgrades.

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2021 Lexus LS 500
Base Sedan
$51,499
fair price
$317 above market
- 42,090 miles
- 17 City / 27 Hwy MPG
- 15 mi away
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
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Located in Vienna, VA
ONE OWNER, LIKE NEW, DEALER WARRANTY INCLUDED!, AWD, Black Leather. 2021 Lexus LS 500 AWD Titanium 3.5L V6 DOHC 24VWelcome to Ourisman Honda of Tysons...
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (17 City/27 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN:
JTHD51GFXM5008973
Stock:
P008973
Certified Pre-Owned:
No
Listed since:
07-08-2026
2023 Lexus LS 500
Base Sedan
$66,711
fair price
$428 above market
- 85,799 miles
- 17 City / 27 Hwy MPG
- 43 mi away
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
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Located in Catonsville, MD
2023 Lexus LS 500 Base AWD 10-Speed Automatic 3.4L V617/27 City/Highway MPG CARFAX One-Owner. Clean CARFAX.*ALL WHEEL DRIVE*, *CARFAX ONE OWNER VEHI...
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (17 City/27 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN:
JTHD51GF3P5011606
Stock:
3P011606
Certified Pre-Owned:
No
Listed since:
07-15-2026

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There's also obsessive new detail, including optional ultra-fine metal foil trim called "Haku," made by Japanese artisans and meant to evoke moonlight on ocean waves. This joins the existing option of decorative cut-glass inlays (Kiriko glass) and hand-pleated fabric door trim available with the Executive package. This level of refinement sets the LS apart from its few rivals, including the Genesis G90, Audi A8 and BMW 7 Series. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class once counted in this group, but its recent six-digit starting price puts it beyond the comparatively humble LS and its peers. Be sure to read our Expert Rating to see how the LS stacks up among the large luxury sleds.

Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Travis Langness

Good

7.7

out of 10

We drove the 2022 Lexus LS 500 on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

7/10

How does the LS 500 drive? You expect luxury sedans of this ilk to have decent power, and the LS 500's turbocharged V6 delivers. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes 5.7 seconds. That's an average time for a six-cylinder large luxury sedan. The 10-speed automatic shifts smoothly under hard acceleration but can be a bit slow to downshift if you suddenly go for a pass on the highway.

Braking is smooth and easy during casual cruising but doesn't quite offer the stopping confidence of competitors when slowing from higher speeds. The steering is appropriately light for a luxury sedan. You can dial in some extra heft by switching to a sportier drive mode. The latest LS has decent composure around turns, but it's still primarily a luxury cruiser.

Comfort

8/10

How comfortable is the LS 500? The optional adjustable air suspension produces a cushy ride on almost any road. Speed bumps are hardly noticeable. Only on severely broken pavement can the ride feel a little choppy. Large pavement dips can cause noticeable body movement. Road, wind and engine noise is virtually nonexistent.

Seat comfort is excellent, with the front seats offering a wide range of adjustments in addition to heating, ventilation and massage. The middle rear seat is pretty stiff and uncomfortable, though it's suitable for short trips.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? The interior looks and feels top-notch. Alas, the LS 500's challenging user interface limits our score. The addition of a 12.3-inch touchscreen for 2021 is a big improvement for the LS, but many vehicle settings are still buried in complicated menus. An easier-to-use button layout would help greatly.

There's plenty of space for four passengers, with lots of headroom and legroom. The driving position is excellent, thanks to a wide range of adjustability in the steering wheel and driver's seat. The large doors make getting into the cabin easy, but the wide doorsills make getting out a little tricky.

Technology

7.5/10

How’s the tech? The standard Lexus Enform app suite isn't very intuitive. Fortunately, Lexus also includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for smartphone integration. The optional 23-speaker Mark Levinson stereo provides excellent sound quality, even if its "crank it up!" power is a bit lacking. The LS has a voice command system but it doesn't recognize much in the way of natural language. Instead you'll have to use the system's series of prompts.

Lots of standard safety features are present. But the adaptive cruise control is slow to react to traffic and overly conservative with its following distances. The forward collision mitigation system is by far the most sensitive of the systems. You might find it overly so. Our test car applied the brakes in an aggressive fashion on one occasion even though there was no object ahead.

Storage

8/10

How’s the storage? The LS 500's trunk is one of the largest in the class. It accommodates plenty of luggage, though its trapezoid shape (it tapers inward near the rear seats) can be somewhat limiting. With bins under the armrests and cutouts in each door, it has plenty of places for small items inside.

For installing child safety seats, there are two easy-access anchors on each of the outboard seats. But reaching the upper tethers for car seats can be tricky since they're set far back on the rear deck and there's not much clearance between them and the roof.

Fuel Economy

7/10

How’s the fuel economy? The rear-wheel-drive LS 500 has an EPA-estimated 22 mpg combined (18 city/29 highway). With all-wheel drive, that number drops to 21 mpg combined. These figures are about average for an executive sedan with a V6. Our all-wheel-drive tester achieved 21.9 mpg on our 115-mile evaluation route, indicating that EPA's estimate is realistic.

Value

8/10

Is the LS 500 a good value? The Lexus LS offers many of the same decadent features as its German rivals but at a lower cost. The price of our test vehicle, with a considerable number of options, was just shy of $100,000. In general, you get a lot for your money. The cabin is full of top-notch materials and build quality is excellent. Our test car had no perceivable panel gaps or trim inconsistencies.

The LS 500 comes with a four-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a six-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty, along with complimentary roadside assistance for four years/unlimited miles. Lexus' warranty coverage is about par for the course.

Wildcard

8/10

The gaping maw up front is of questionable taste. But once you get inside the LS, it's hard not to be awestruck. Interior design and materials selection are exceptional. It also feels the part when you park it at upscale shopping or dining locations. Is it fun to drive? Ehh, no. This is a sedan meant to be enjoyed as a smooth and luxurious cruiser.

2022 Lexus LS 500 trim level differences

The 2022 Lexus LS 500 comes in only one trim but offers a bevy of stand-alone options as well as option packages that allow buyers a fair amount of customization. Only one powertrain is available: a turbocharged V6 engine (416 horsepower, 442 lb-ft of torque) mated to a 10-speed automatic. The LS can be had with either rear- or all-wheel drive. Standard feature highlights include: Compare the 2022 Lexus LS 500 trim levels in-depth.

Which LS 500 trim does Edmunds recommend?

There's just one trim level, but numerous bundled and stand-alone options let you tailor the LS to potentially extravagant levels (the top Executive Package alone costs nearly a third of the car's retail price). If you're not shuttling VIPs, we suggest outfitting the LS with the adaptive air suspension, the Safety System+ A package for its expanded driver aids, the Mark Levinson audio system and, if you're feeling indulgent, the panoramic sunroof. That's a very nicely equipped Lexus for about the price of its base-trim BMW rival.

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Reliability

The 2022 Lexus LS 500 has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2022 Lexus LS 500

Warranty

4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 6 years / 70,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 6 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 4 years / unlimited miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 1 years / 10,000 miles

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2022 LS 500 Features & Specs

Trim:

Base

Est. Market Value	$50,885
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$252/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	17.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the LS 500 models:

Lane Trace Assist: Works with adaptive cruise control to detect and follow the path of the car in front for semi-automated driving.
Lexus Safety System+ 2.5: Groups together a suite of features that includes lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control and more.
Active Steering Assist: Applies corrective steering action to avoid or minimize an imminent front collision if the driver doesn't react in time.