Car financing: 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.
Buying the 2021 Lexus LS
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2021 Lexus LS for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the 2021 Lexus LS, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
What to check on the LS
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other, engine and exterior lighting; have those parts checked. 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. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
Under the hood
The powertrain to know here is the 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid, with rear-wheel drive. 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.
It is rated at 8.4 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 25 litres. A 300 km weekend costs about $39.06 in energy at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,950 a year for 15,000 miles.
Who it is for
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Space and size
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. In plain terms, its 340 litres of luggage space hold about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Drive it on your own roads
Try the LS on your commute, then decide. Drive the LS on your commute before you commit to it. Rent first, buy later: a week with the LS answers the big questions.
Narrowing it down
Within the 2021 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
The cost of driving it
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. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
When you know your dates
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
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.