A high point in the sedan market is the Lexus LS400. In 1996 Lexus rolled out an upgraded version of the LS400 with one versions: Base. Sales for the LS400, especially the LS400 Base, were brisk during 1996 and 1997. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

1996 Lexus LS400 Base Specs

The restyled LS400 Base is equipped with a 4.0-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1995 version.

The fuel system for the 1996 LS400 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The LS400 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The LS400 is 196.70 inches long, 72.00 inches wide, and 56.50 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 112.20 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was $52,900, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1996 LS400 gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.

Parting Shots

The 1995 model began the promise of the Lexus LS400. The 1996 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the LS400 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Canada market, Lexus LS400, Sedan

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