1995-2000 Lexus LS 400: Year-to-Year Changes
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 1995-2000 Lexus LS 400. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 1995-2000 Lexus LS 400.
Year to Year Changes
1996 Lexus LS:
Except for one new body color, nothing was new for the Lexus flagship sedan.
1997 Lexus LS:
Side airbags were installed in front seatbacks of the LS 400 for '97.
1998 Lexus LS:
LS 400's V8 gets variable-valve timing and an additional 30 horspower and pound-feet of torque. Also, the 4-speed automatic transmission was replaced by a 5-speed unit and an antiskid program called Vehicle Stability Control was added.
1999 Lexus LS:
Lexus added daytime running lights, a wood-and-leather steering wheel and shift knob, and reverse-down outside mirrors to their flagship sedan for '99. A satellite-based in-car navigation system remained a costly option.
2000 Lexus LS:
A new Brake Assist feature and rear child-seat anchors highlighted the 2000 changes, prior to redesigning of the Lexus flagship for 2001 (to be called LS 430).
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