Poor sales combined with new legislation and homologation issues means the Lexus LS is no longer available to buy in the UK. The base LS model started at £101,000 and went up to £128,000 for the range-topping Takumi trim.

Sadly, Lexus only managed to sell 39 units of the hybrid V6-powered saloon since 2020 and last year it was a measely 3 cars. So the ES will now be the only new Lexus saloon offered in the UK.

The first-generation LS 400 came to British shores in 1990 and was a serious contender in the luxury saloon segment which included the iconic Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The LS was also the quietest car in the world at the time. 

In its place is the LM which has proven itself as a popular luxury MPV.