Lease takeover: 2012 Lexus LS
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.5 to 12.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 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
- 11.5 to 12.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2012 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.
2012 Lexus LS specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5.0L 8-cylinder hybrid | 4.6L 8-cylinder | 4.6L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 12.7 L/100 km | 14.5 L/100 km | 15.0 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.1 L/100 km | 9.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.5 L/100 km | 12.3 L/100 km | 12.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 276 g/km | 291 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.83 | $21.53 | $22.40 |
2012 Lexus LS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 5.0 L | 4.6 L | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,100 | US$4,350 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,566 | $4,306 | $4,480 |
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 2012 Lexus LS
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (3), service brakes (2) and electrical system (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2012 Lexus LS
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2012 Lexus LS for sale by us right now. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. Here is the 2012 Lexus LS for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Recalls and complaints
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
What the specs mean
Power: the 5.0L 8-cylinder hybrid; drive: all-wheel drive. As a hybrid, it does best in stop-and-go traffic, where the electric motor does more of the work. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.
At 11.5 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 35 litres of fuel. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $178.30. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$4,100 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
When the LS makes sense
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
What the LS is like
As a mid-size car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. The trunk holds 283 litres by the EPA's count: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Try before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Narrowing it down
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$4,100 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Over to you
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
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 2012 Lexus LS from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Lexus LS
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Lexus LS for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Lexus LS
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 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 2012 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 2012 Lexus LS have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2012 Lexus LS cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,100 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3566.00.
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.