目前雷克萨斯正在开发下一代LS旗舰级车型,新车将在2016年发布并作为2017款车型上市。虽然现行版LS主要针对的竞争车型是奔驰S级，但新一代车型将主打豪华运动车市场，因此包括捷豹XJ，保时捷Panamera，甚至是英菲尼迪车型都成为其潜在竞争对手。这也意味着车厂将推出四门轿跑车版本。动力系统方面，新车入门级车型不再搭载4.6升V8，而是功率更强劲的5.0升V8引擎（取自2015款RC F）。而LS H混动版则搭载V6引擎和电机。顶级款LS F搭载入门级的5.0升V8，但增加了双涡轮增压器，功率将达到600马力。虽然距离新车发布还有两年时间，但雷克萨斯将在未来的车展上发布一款概念版车型。

 

Lexus plans new LS for 2016

A replacement for Lexus' LS flagship sedan is currently under development and should be ready for launch in about two year's time, a new report finds.

 

According to Motor Trend, Lexus is prepping its next-generation LS for a 2016 market launch as a 2017 model year.

 

While the previous LS sedans have targeted stately sedans like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Lexus insiders say the next version will target the sportier end of the segment, comprised of models like the Jaguar XJ, Porsche Panamera and perhaps even a new offering from Infiniti. This means we could be looking at a new four-door coupe for the 2017 Lexus LS.

 

And the new car should have the performance to back up its shapely form. The base model is expected to be powered by a version of Lexus’ new 5.0-liter V-8 debuting in the 2015 RC F. A new LS H model will also be offered, powered by a V-6-based hybrid setup, and at the top of the range should sit an LS F complete with a twin-turbocharged version of the base model’s V-8 good for 600 horses.

 

It might be a couple years until we see the production version of the 2017 LS, but expect Lexus to trot out a concept version sometime during the upcoming auto show season.