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1995-2000 Lexus LS 400
Date Published: 2/20/08

1995-2000 Lexus LS 400
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$5,700 - 14,600

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1995-2000 Lexus LS 400
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Category
Lexus LS 400 Rating
Performance 6
Fuel Economy 2
Ride Quality 9
Steering/Handling/Braking 5
Quietness 9
Controls/Materials 7
Interior Room 8
Room/Comfort (rear) 6
Cargo Capacity 4
Value within Class 6
Total Score: 62
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1995-2000 Lexus LS 400 Review
Shortly after the 1995 model year began, a second generation LS 400 went on sale. Roomier than the 1990 to '94 edition, the new LS 400 also had more engine power as well as fresh styling. Wheelbase was stretched by 1.4 inches, to 112.2, but overall length stayed the same as 196.7 inches. Back-seat passengers gained 2.6 inches in leg room and trunk space grew by half a cubic foot, from 14.4 to 14.9. Still rear-wheel drive, the LS 400 kept its 4.0-liter V8 engine, but horsepower output rose from 250 to 260. Standard equipment included dual airbags and 4-wheel antilock disc brakes.
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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