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 nearly 203 inches from bumper to bumper — 5 inches more than the standard model. Both sizes are available with rear- or all-wheel drive. Competitors include the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. An optional Advanced Parking Guidance System lets the car park itself and is the car’s most intriguing feature.
A hybrid version of the LS 460 L sedan, dubbed LS 600h L, is covered separately in the Cars.com Research section.
New for 2011
For 2011, Lexus adds a standard brake override system. A coil suspension is now standard, and an air suspension is available on all-wheel-drive models.
Exterior
The side mirrors have integrated turn signals, and the standard 18-inch wheels have a 10-spoke design. Exterior features include:
- Xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
- Available 19-inch wheels
Interior
In the long-wheelbase variant, Lexus aims to replicate the environment of a business jet with optional massaging, 45-degree-reclining rear seats that include an ottoman for leg support. Interior features include:
- Standard power moonroof
- Available voice-activated navigation system; standard in LS 460 L
- Available 19-speaker Mark Levinson stereo with 8GB hard drive
- Available rear flip-down DVD entertainment system on long-wheelbase models
- Long-wheelbase model offers an optional Executive Class Seating Package with reclining seats, center console with a tray table, ventilation controls and a drink cooler
- Shorter-wheelbase LS 460 has a three-passenger backseat, while long-wheelbase version has center console and bucket seats
Under the Hood
The 4.6-liter engine uses direct fuel injection along with traditional port fuel injection. Mechanical features include:
- 380-horsepower, 4.6-liter V-8 with 367 pounds-feet of torque
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
- Direct injection
- Electronic power steering
- Available air suspension with selectable comfort modes
Safety
The optional Advanced Pre-Collision System, which helps detect pedestrians and applies the brakes, is available with a camera that monitors the orientation of the driver’s face. It can activate warnings or apply the brakes if the driver isn’t looking ahead for more than a few seconds. Other safety features include:
- Electronically controlled antilock brakes with brake assist and electronic brake-force distribution
- Electronic stability system
- Side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbags
- Front knee airbags
- Brake override system
- Available rear-seat side-impact airbags
- Available Advanced Pre-Collision System
- Available rearview camera with navigation system
