First Impressions 1995 Lexus LS400 Base
The 1995 LS400 is an important vehicle to Lexus for the sedan market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the LS400 which include Base. The four-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Hyundai.
Performance
The restyled LS400 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.0-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 32 valves. The engine is paired with a Toyota 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.
Fuel is handled for the LS400 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 22.50 gallons.
The LS400 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
LS400 Base Statistics
The LS400 is 196.70 inches long, 72.00 inches wide, and 55.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 112.20 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $51,200 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
The standard warranty period for the LS400 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1995 LS400 gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.
In Summary
The 1994 model began the promise of the Lexus LS400. The 1995 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.
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CAR COVER FOR LEXUS LS 400 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 OEM FREE STORAGE BAG UV |  |
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US $97.95 | 17h 35m |
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OEM CENTER CAP LEXUS LS400 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 WHEEL | |
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US $20.24 | 14h 50m |
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US $22.00 | 15h 1m |
Tags: 4-Door, Base, Canada market, Lexus LS400, Sedan