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The Lexus IS 500 Ultimate Edition With Naturally Aspirated V8: A Final Tribute for Car Enthusiasts
Kevin Wong
May 22, 2025
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General
Retail Price
RM 498,888
RM 100,100
0-100km/h(s)
5.9
-
Manufacturers Claim(L/100km)
8.5
7.8
Launched Year
2023
2023
On Sale
√
X
Warranty Manufacturer
-
-
Fuel Type
Petrol Hybrid(HEV,MHEV)
Petrol
Body
Segment
Executive
C-Segment
Length(mm)
4890
4640
Width(mm)
1920
1800
Height(mm)
1709
1435
Wheelbase(mm)
2850
2700
Weight(kg)
2155
1319
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fueltank(litres)
65
53
Boot Volume(L)
838
433
Engine
Capacity(cc)
2393
1591
Capacity(L)
2.4
1.6
Aspiration Form
Turbo
-
Engine Power(PS)
371
203
Rpm at Max Hp(RPM)
6000 rpm
6000
Rpm at Max torque(RPM)
2000 rpm
4500
Number of Cylinders
4
4
Electric Motor/Battery
Motor Output(PS)
190
-
Motor Torque(Nm)
461
-
Battery Type
Nickel Metal Hydride 4th Generation
-
Battery Capacity(kWh)
1.9
-
Transmission
Number of gear
-
-
Transmission
AT
DCT
Chassis Steering
Driven Wheels
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Suspension
MacPherson Independent Suspension
-
Rear Suspension
Multi-link Independent Suspension
-
Wheel Braking
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Parking Brake
Electric Parking Brake
Electric Parking Brake
Front Tyres
235 / 50 R21
225 / 40R18
Rear Tyres
235 / 50 R21
225 / 40R18
Spare Tyre
-
None
Off-road Performance
Ground Clearance
206
135
Active Safety Features
ABS/EBD
●
●
Electronic Stability Control(ESC)
●
●
Seatbelt Reminder
-
-
Blind Spot Info System
-
●
Lane-keeping Alert
●
●
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
●
Collision Warning
-
●
Passive Safety Features
Airbags
8
6
Driver Passenger Seat Airbags
●
●
Front Passenger Seat Airbags
●
●
Front Side Airbags
●
●
Rear Side Airbags
●
●
Front Curtain Airbags
●
●
Rear Curtain Airbags
●
●
ISOFIX
●
●
Airbag Disable Function
●
-
Driver Assistance Features
Cruise Control
-
-
Parking Sensor Front
●
●
Parking Sensor Rear
●
●
Parking Camera
-
rear cameras
Auto Parking
●
-
Auto Start/Stop
●
-
Hill Start Assist
●
●
Interior Features
Multi-function Steering Wheel
●
●
Paddle Shift
●
-
Head-up Display
●
-
Instrument Cluster
-
Digital Multi-function Display
In-car/Out-car Power Supply
Power Socket
-
●
Anti-theft Features
Door Lock
Keyless Operation
-
Seat Features
Seat Features(Front-Driver)
8-way power adjustable driver's seat
Electric adjuestment
Seat Features(Passenger)
8-way power adjustable passenger seat
Electric adjuestment
Seat Features(Rear)
0 / 20 / 40-split folding / reclining rear seats
60：40
Air Conditioning Features
Front Air-con
-
Auto
Rear Air-con
●
●
Lighting Features
Headlamps
LED
LED
Taillamps
-
-
Daytime Running Lights
●
●
Auto Headlamps
●
●
Front Foglamps
●
●
Rear Foglamps
●
●
Interior Lighting
●
●
Glass/Rearview Mirror
Sunroof
-
●single sunroof
Sunshade
-
●
Folding Wing Mirrors
●
●
Auto Wipers
●
●
Multimedia Features
Screen
Touchscreen
Audio touch screen display
Screen Size(inch)
9.8-Inch
10.25
Speaker Brand
-
-
Sound Plus Functions
-
●
Speakers
12-Speaker
6
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2023 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Snapshot
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