This Is How Lexus Is Sending Off The Discontinued LS Sedan

Introduced in 1989 with the LS 400, the LS helped launch Toyota’s luxury division by proving a Japanese sedan could stand toe-to-toe with German heavyweights. Known for blending high-end comfort with unmatched reliability, the LS steadily carved out a loyal following.

But shifting buyer preferences and declining sales have caught up with the sedan—after 2026, the LS nameplate will no longer be sold in the U.S., leaving Lexus’ future flagship role to its growing lineup of SUVs and electrified models.

To mark its exit, Lexus will build just 250 units of the 2026 Heritage Edition, each priced at $99,280 including destination. The car arrives in showrooms this fall as the sole LS 500 variant.

The farewell model debuts a new Ninety Noir exterior paint, paired with dark exterior trim and exclusive 20-inch split-spoke alloy wheels finished in Dark Gray Metallic. Inside, Lexus nods to the late ’80s with Rioja Red leather upholstery, a first for the LS. Heritage emblems etched into the center console and embroidered silhouettes stitched into the headrests round out the special touches.

Luxury comes standard: a panoramic glass roof, Ultrasuede headliner, Laser Special Black wood trim, heated rear seats with power lift-up buckles, and a 23-speaker, 2,400-watt Mark Levinson audio system are all included.

Under the hood, the Heritage Edition retains the 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V6 found in the 2025 LS 500. The engine produces 416 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque, paired to a 10-speed automatic and all-wheel drive with a limited-slip differential. Lexus quotes a 0–60 mph time of 4.6 seconds.

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