Auto loans: 2021 Lexus LS
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.4 to 11.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.4 to 11.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2021 Lexus LS for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2021 Lexus LS specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid | 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid | 3.4L 6-cylinder turbo | 3.4L 6-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | Automatic (CVT) | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Hybrid (gas) | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.1 L/100 km | 12.7 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.1 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 195 g/km | 213 g/km | 248 g/km | 268 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.02 | $14.26 | $18.72 | $19.43 |
2021 Lexus LS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.4 L | 3.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 25 | 23 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 26 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 31 | 26 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,950 | US$3,150 | US$3,750 | US$3,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,604 | $2,852 | $3,744 | $3,886 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2021 Lexus LS
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other (2), engine (1) and exterior lighting (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V275000 | 2024-04-17 | air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Lexus LS500 and 2018-2020 Lexus LS500 Hybrid vehicles equipped with the "Executive Package." The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that can cause the Occupant Classification System... |
| 22V239000 | 2022-04-13 | electronic stability control (esc):control module:software | Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2021 Lexus LS: before you buy
No 2021 Lexus LS is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page helps you judge the 2021 Lexus LS before you buy one anywhere.
What to check on the LS
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
What the specs mean
Its 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid drives through an automatic (CVT). As a hybrid, it does best in stop-and-go traffic, where the electric motor does more of the work. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Expect about 25 litres for every 300 km, going by its 8.4 L/100 km combined rating. Every 100 km costs about $13.02 in fuel at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,950 a year for 15,000 miles.
Who rents the LS
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
Living with the LS
As a mid-size car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. The trunk holds 340 litres by the EPA's count: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Rent it for a week first
A test week in the LS tells you more than any review. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Try the LS on your commute, then decide.
Narrowing it down
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$2,950 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.02 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $130.20 at our price setting.
Get an offer
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2021 Lexus LS from us first.
Ask us about the 2021 Lexus LS
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2021 Lexus LS for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2021 Lexus LS
Does CarmaCars sell the 2021 Lexus LS?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2021 Lexus LS before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2021 Lexus LS have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2021 Lexus LS cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,950 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2604.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.