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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Lexus
The Lexus LS is the car that launched the brand and redefined expectations for a luxury flagship: whisper-quiet, over-engineered and famously durable.
Model profile
The LS spans several landmark generations. The original LS400 (1989-2000) stunned the industry with its refinement. The LS430 (2001-2006) built on that reputation for bank-vault solidity. The LS460 / LS600h era (2007-2017, chassis XF40) introduced a 4.6-litre V8, an eight-speed automatic, optional all-wheel drive and, in the LS600h, a 5.0-litre V8 hybrid flagship.
Powertrain and equipment
US LS powertrains vary by era. The LS460 uses a 4.6-litre 1UR-FSE V8 producing around 380 hp, paired with an eight-speed automatic and rear- or all-wheel drive. The LS600h combined a 5.0-litre 2UR-FSE V8 with an electric motor for a combined output near 438 hp.
The LS is a full-size four-door luxury sedan; a long-wheelbase LS460 L was offered on the fourth generation for extra rear legroom. US equipment tiers layer on features such as air suspension, semi-aniline leather, Mark Levinson audio, heated-cooled-massaging seats, rear executive seating packages, and advanced driver assistance.
Vehicle selection
The American used LS pool is deep and varied.
A US Lexus LS suits the buyer who wants genuine flagship luxury and long-term reliability without the maintenance anxiety of some European rivals.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (by generation): Full-size luxury sedan (SWB/LWB) |
|---|---|
| Length (XF50) | Detail (by generation): approx. 5,235 mm |
| Wheelbase (XF50) | Detail (by generation): approx. 3,125 mm |
| Kerb weight | Detail (by generation): approx. 2,000-2,300 kg |
| Seating | Detail (by generation): 4-5 |
| LS460 engine | Detail (by generation): 4.6 L 1UR-FSE V8, approx. 380 hp |
|---|---|
| LS600h engine | Detail (by generation): 5.0 L V8 hybrid, approx. 438 hp combined |
| LS500 engine | Detail (by generation): 3.5 L V35A-FTS twin-turbo V6, approx. 416 hp |
| LS500h system | Detail (by generation): 3.5 L V6 Multi Stage Hybrid, approx. 354 hp |
| Torque (LS500) | Detail (by generation): approx. 442 lb-ft / 600 Nm |
| Transmission | Detail (by generation): 8-speed (XF40) or 10-speed (XF50) automatic |
| Drivetrain | Detail (by generation): Rear- or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Detail (by generation): Premium unleaded (petrol/hybrid) |
| Generations | Detail (by generation): LS400, LS430, LS460/LS600h (XF40), LS500/LS500h (XF50) |
|---|---|
| 0-100 km/h (LS500) | Detail (by generation): approx. 5.0 s |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
For the Lexus LS, the agreed inspection plan focuses in particular on fault memory, the visible condition of the hybrid and cooling systems, maintenance records and interaction between combustion and electric drive. USCar Trader can document these points through a separately commissioned on-site inspection; inaccessible areas or unauthorised road tests are explicitly recorded as unchecked.
Germany and Europe
American LS models differ in lighting (US beam pattern, amber side markers, frequently no rear fog lamp), a speedometer graduated in mph, and infotainment mapping and radio bands set for North America.
For TÜV individual approval expect to correct the headlight beam pattern, fit or activate a rear fog lamp, and document the odometer reading, with the speedometer displaying km/h.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
The LS460 offers V8 refinement and value; the LS500 and LS500h bring the newest technology. The right choice depends on whether you prioritise a naturally aspirated V8 or the latest platform.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Exceptionally, provided you check the air suspension and hybrid battery where fitted. Documented servicing is the key to trouble-free ownership.
Yes, if the hybrid battery is healthy. These flagships offer smooth power and strong equipment, but battery condition must be confirmed.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
Yes. Lexus's global parts network and the LS's shared Toyota engineering make European servicing straightforward.
Often yes. The LS is built for long distances, so a well-maintained higher-mileage car can be an excellent, cost-effective buy.
Typically several weeks from purchase to German registration, mostly determined by shipping and TÜV scheduling.
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