Lexus LS Sales Figures

Lexus LS

Here you will find monthly and yearly United States and Canadian sales figures for the Lexus LS. The LS is the full-size luxury sedan that launched the Lexus brand in 1989 and remains its flagship. The current LS 500 pairs a 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 with a 10-speed automatic, and through 2025 Lexus also offered the LS 500h hybrid. For 2026 the LS 500 is offered only as the LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition, with just 250 units set to be produced.

Lexus LS Sales in the United States

The Lexus LS chart for the United States begins in January 2005 at 2,117 sales and 26,043 for that year. Volume surged late in 2006, with 3,613 in November and 3,865 in December, the best month on the chart, and 2007 is the peak at 35,226. Sales then generally trended down, from 20,255 in 2008 to 4,094 in 2017, before 2018 rebounded to 9,301. The decline resumed with 5,528 in 2019, held near 3,700 in 2020 and 2021, and continued to 2,679 in 2022, 2,237 in 2023 and 2,163 in 2024. 2025 fell to 1,082, down 50.0 percent. January to September 2026 totals 150, down 83.2 percent from 894 a year earlier, with single-digit monthly sales since March.

Lexus LS Sales in Canada

In Canada the LS chart starts in January 2004 at 12 sales and 309 for that year. November 2006 is the best month on the chart at 96, and 2007 is the peak at 588. Sales eased to between 95 and 311 a year from 2008 to 2016, bottomed at 40 in 2017, then jumped to 280 in 2018. Since 2020 the LS has sold between 24 and 39 a year in Canada, with 28 in both 2024 and 2025. January to September 2026 totals 6, down 75.0 percent from 24 a year earlier.

Lexus LS Generations

First Generation (1989-1994)

The first generation LS was based on the Toyota Celsior and was powered by a 4.0L V8 engine. It was a popular car for its time and was known for its luxurious interior and smooth ride.

Second Generation (1995-2000)

The second generation LS was redesigned and was powered by a 4.0L V8 engine or a 4.3L V8 engine. It was more luxurious than the first generation and was available with a variety of new features, including a sunroof, a navigation system, and a Mark Levinson sound system.

Third Generation (2001-2006)

The third generation LS was redesigned and was powered by a 4.0L V8 engine or a 4.6L V8 engine. It was more fuel-efficient than the second generation and was available with a variety of new features, including a 10-speaker Mark Levinson sound system, a heated steering wheel, and a power rear sunshade.

Fourth Generation (2007-2017)

The fourth generation LS was redesigned and was powered by a 4.6L V8 engine or a hybrid powertrain. It was more luxurious than the third generation and was available with a variety of new features, including a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a head-up display, and a 19-speaker Mark Levinson sound system.

Fifth Generation (2017-present)

The fifth generation LS was redesigned and is powered by a 3.5L twin-turbocharged V6 engine or a hybrid powertrain. It is more fuel-efficient than the fourth generation and is available with a variety of new features, including a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a head-up display, and a 23-speaker Mark Levinson sound system.