2008 Lexus LS Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2008 Lexus LS (19–21 MPG combined) across 3 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Midsize Cars
Drive
4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine
8-cyl, 5.0 L; 8-cyl, 4.6 L
Fuel type
Premium Gasoline
Combined MPG
19–21 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$3,900–$4,350
Configurations
3

MPG & fuel economy

City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 2008 Lexus LS. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
8-cyl 5.0 L · Premium Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive202221$3,900—
8-cyl 4.6 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive162419$4,350—

Configurations & engine comparison

Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 2008 Lexus LS (3 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
LS 460Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)84.6Premium Gasoline162419$4,350
LS 460 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)84.6Premium Gasoline162419$4,350
LS 600h L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)85.0Premium Gasoline202221$3,900

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 2008 Lexus LS?

According to EPA data, the 2008 Lexus LS is rated at 19–21 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 2008 Lexus LS have?

The EPA data lists 8 cylinders for this vehicle.

What fuel type does the 2008 Lexus LS use?

It uses Premium Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 2008 Lexus LS?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,900 to $4,350.