2024 Lexus LS 500h Review: Soft Quiet Luxury

The Lexus LS has been a staple of the brand’s lineup over the last three decades, and it doesn’t seem to be resting on its laurels. While the most recent generation kicked off for the 2018 model year, the mid-cycle refresh has helped it look modern. While there have been updates, the core of what made this Lexus interesting, like the odd drive mode selector, interesting interior details, and hugely comfortable interior remain. Lexus offers the LS with its turbocharged 3.4-liter V6 or this 3.5-liter V6-based hybrid system. In hybrid trim, the LS 500h sends a combined system output of 354 hp to its wheels while netting 26 combined mpg.  On this episode of Quick Spin, host Wesley Wren hops behind the wheel of this flagship Lexus sedan and puts it through its paces. Wren takes you on a guided tour of the 2024 Lexus LS 500h and highlights some of his favorite features. Later, Wren takes you along for a live drive review of this LS 500h. Adding to the show, Wren chats with Autoweek’s Patrick Carone about the Lexus LS 500h, the state of luxury sedans, and how this stacks up to the competition. Closing the show, the pair breaks down what makes the 2024 Lexus LS 500h special.