2015 Lexus LS 460: What's New
Vehicle Overview
Lexus’ flagship LS 460 full-size sedan is available in standard form and as a limousinelike long-wheelbase LS 460 L model that stretches 205 inches from bumper to bumper — 5 inches more than the standard model. The LS can seat up to five people, and both sizes are available with rear- or all-wheel drive. Competitors include the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
A hybrid version of the LS 460 L sedan, dubbed LS 600h L, is covered separately in the Cars.com Research section.
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New for 2015
LED dome lamps are now standard, gridlines have been added on the backup-camera monitor, and a new multimedia system and the subscription-based Lexus Enform Remote smartphone app are now available. The Lexus Enform App Suite now uses iHeartRadio 4.0 and adds the Slacker app.
Building upon the F Sport version of the LS 460 is a Crafted Line special edition. Limited to 750 units, the car is finished in white with black exterior trim. Inside, the cabin gets two-tone upholstery. Lexus also includes a two-piece Tumi duffel bag set.
Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights
- Lexus’ signature spindle grille
- 18-inch alloy wheels; available 19-inch wheels
- Xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights; LED headlights available
- Side mirrors with integrated turn signals
- Power moonroof
Interior Highlights
- Navigation system with 12.3-inch screen
- Remote Touch console controller
- Bluetooth phone connectivity and streaming audio
- Available Mark Levinson premium stereo
- Available Blu-ray backseat entertainment system with a 9-inch screen
- Long-wheelbase model offers an available Executive Class Seating Package with a reclining right-side rear seat, a rear center console with a tray table, ventilation controls and a drink cooler
- Available power rear sunshade
Under the Hood
- 386-horsepower, 4.6-liter V-8 engine with rear-wheel drive; 360 hp with all-wheel drive
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Available air suspension with selectable modes
Safety Features
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
- Side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbags
- Front knee airbags
- Backup camera
- Available rear-seat side-impact airbags
- Available blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
- Available automatic high-beam headlights
- Available Advanced Pre-Collision System, which helps detect pedestrians and apply strong braking power
LS 460 F Sport
Positioned as the engaging-to-drive LS, the F Sport model is differentiated on the outside by its unique mesh grille with a black surround, larger cooling openings, round fog lights and F Sport badges. The exterior changes are complemented on the inside with sport seats, aluminum pedals, shift paddles on the steering wheel and a black Alcantara simulated suede headliner.
What’s Special
- 19-inch forged-aluminum wheels
- Lowered air suspension
- Limited-slip differential for rear-wheel-drive versions
- Brembo-brand brakes
