This one is hard. Lexus is saying goodbye to its luxury flagship sedan, a sedan that our very own Car Pro Show host Jerry Reynolds has said is "one of the nicest cars" he has ever reviewed "bar none". After 36 years, the 2026 model year will be its last. To send it off, Lexus is offering it solely as a limited LS 500 Heritage Edition. Limited to only 250 units in the U.S., Lexus calls the mono spec model a tribute to the a vehicle that's defined luxury for decades.
2026 Lexus Heritage Edition
The 2026 LS Heritage Edition introduces a new exterior color, Ninety Noir and rides on 20-inch split-20-spoke alloy wheels in a Dark Gray Metallic finish. Inside, the Heritage Edition debuts an LS-first Rioja Red interior.
An etched Lexus LS Heritage Edition emblem adorns the center console. It's also embroidered on the headrests. Laser Special Black premium wood trim features a new pattern and you also find an Ultrasuede -trimmed headliner and sun visors in the cabin.
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Additional luxury and convenience features include heated rear seats, a power lift-up buckle, and a Mark Levinson 23-speaker, 2,400-watt Reference Surround Sound system with QuantumLogic Immersion.
Other standard features include a 12.3-inch high-definition touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a panorama glass roof and a Panoramic View Monitor.
Powertrain
Under the hood the LS is powered by a 3.4-liter, twin-turbo V6 engine that delivers 416 horsepower and 442 lb.-ft. of torque. It's paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The LS 500 can deliver a 0-60 time of 4.6 seconds. Drive modes include Eco, Comfort, Normal, Custom, Sport S, or Sport S+ modes. The AWD system features a Torsen limited-slip center differential to further enhance grip, traction, and cornering stability.
Safety
The 2026 LS Heritage Edition is equipped with a Head-Up Display, Advanced Park and Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 which includes in LSS+ 3.0 are Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Road Sign Assist, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, Automatic High Beam, Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Curve Speed Management, Emergency Driving Stop System, Automatic High Beams, Road Sign Assist, and Proactive Driving Assist. For a complete list of features, please refer to the LS Specifications.
Pricing and Availability
The 2026 LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition will have a starting MSRP of $99,280. It's expected arrive in dealerships this fall.
