Lexus LS 2003

This generation of Lexus LS has been produced from January, 2003 to December, 2006. We can provide information about 2 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with classical rear wheel drive.

This Lexus is available with one petrol engine with displacement 4.3 litres and power of from 282 to 290 horsepower. All engines have a timing belt driven camshaft, which requires more frequent service than a timing chain, but replacing timing belt is less expensive, and these engines are generally slightly more fuel efficient and quieter (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with only with automatic gearbox.

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Lexus LS 2003 average fuel consumption in combined cycle is from 8.6 to 11.4 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Lexus LS 2003 version is Lexus LS 430 V8, consuming 8.6 litres of petrol per 100km.

Lexus LS 2003 CO2 emissions is approximately 270 grams per kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 6.1 seconds has Lexus LS 430 V8 version, Lexus LS 430 V8 is slower and reaching this speed only in 6.3 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 4.3 petrol 8-cylinder 282 hp version (Lexus LS 430 V8).

Lenght of Lexus LS is 502 cm, it is large car. For comparison - Lexus LS is about 10 cm longer than Audi A6 sedan, but 2 cm shorter than BMW 7 series. Lexus LS gross weight is from 2330 to 2340 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 7 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Lexus LS trunk space is 570 litres.

This Lexus is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 6000 €. Below you will find more detailed information about Lexus LS prices and costs.

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Lexus LS prices

Lexus LS 2003 - 2006 sedan price in Latvia is from 3800 € to 8000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Lexus LS price is very high - Lexus LS is almost two times more expensive then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 2003 - 2006 prices). Lexus LS high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Lexus could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.