Lexus LS

Overview

When luxury is concerned, some follow others while others create their own identity by choosing the premium class and Lexus is one such timeless brand that has re-define luxury and comfort in an effective manner. The Lexus LS has been designed with aggressive styling and proven track performance that significantly enhance the pleasure of driving the ultimate beauty. Matching the class of Lexus in the current era is difficult for the competitors and with the presence of LS the manufacturer's position has become more firm in the market.

Under the hood, LS 460 and LS 460 F Sport are integrated with a 4.6-litre V8 DOHC engine with dual VVT-i which churns out a maximum power of 380 hp at 6400 rpm along with a peak torque of 493 Nm at 4100 rpm. On the other hand LS Hybrid is employed with a 5.0-litre V8 DOHC engine with dual VVT-i which is capable of delivering a maximum power of 438 hp at 6400 rpm along with a commanding torque of 520 Nm at 4000 rpm.

The car maker has paid attention to every minute detail in the car. This car commands a greater presence on roads with the dramatically sculpted spindle grille which is the new phase of progressive Lexus styling. Further, it is illuminated by HID headlamps that has got auto leveling and adaptive front lighting system. The rear combination LED lamps are further assisted with optical guide. Its heated side mirrors are power adjustable and retractable while the front window glass have got water repellent coating.

A detailed attention can be observed even on the smallest of the parts. The exquisitely crafted interior is subtly lit with silky white lamps and dynamic LED instrument panel lighting. The car is surrounded by a fine fabric upholstery portraying a true class of craftsmanship. The upholstery is made up of high grade leather which is truly in a class of its own along with the distinctive wood trim. Its cabin has got four-way adjustable seats that extend up to 50 mm vertically to suite a wide range of physiques.

Lexus LS is installed with state-of-the-art safety features to ensure that occupants are cocooned in varied extreme situations. Its airbag mechanism is made up of 11 airbags which reduces the impact of a collision. This car is built for immense rigidity and equipped with advanced safety features, this car keeps you and your passengers safe as you take on the roads with confidence. Its braking mechanism is further assisted with anti lock braking system (ABS), brake assist (BA) and electronic brake force distribution (EBD).

Mileage and Fuel economy

Lexus has been widely regarded for its fuel efficient engines as the company has always portrayed an outstanding dedication towards providing the most fuel efficient cars to its customers. This time Lexus has implemented a unique technology of Dual VVT-iE which helps the LS 460 variants to deliver a fuel efficiency of 10.7 l/100km whereas the hybrid version consumes 9.3 l/100km.

Power

The LS 460 and LS 460 F Sport is integrated with a 4.6-litre engine which churns out a maximum power of 380 hp at 6400 rpm along with a peak torque of 493 Nm at 4100 rpm. Whereas the hybrid version is powered by a 5-litre engine which churns out a power of 438 hp at 6400 rpm along with a commanding torque of 520 Nm at 4000 rpm.

Acceleration & Pickup

With the latest technology, it escalates the engine performance resulting in a more pleasant driving experience. Talking about the LS 460 and LS 460 F Sport, it hits a century mark on clock from standstill in just 5.7 seconds. The hybrid version is a bit slower as it completes the century sprint in 6.3 seconds.

Exterior

With its bold new design and thoughtful craftsmanship, Lexus LS deserves nothing less than undivided attention. The engineers working on this car are blessed with a creative mind to function out this awe- inspiring, brilliant and dynamic design. The car maker has paid attention to every minute detail in the car. This car commands a greater presence on roads with the dramatically sculpted spindle grille which is the new phase of progressive Lexus styling. Further, it is illuminated by HID headlamps that has got auto leveling and adaptive front lighting system. Moreover, it has got world's first all-LED exterior lighting and unique L-shaped fog lamps. The rear combination LED lamps are further assisted with optical guide. Its heated side mirrors are power adjustable and retractable while the front window glass have got water repellent coating. Further its semi-auto intermittent wipers have rain sensor which turn on automatically as soon as it starts raining. All the windshield and windows of Lexus LS are green tinted and have UV and IR-cut function.

Exterior Measurements

The Lexus LS 460 variants measure 5090 mm long, 1875 mm wide and 1455 mm tall along with a wheelbase of 2970 mm while the LS Hybrid measures 5210 mm long, 1875 mm wide and 1480 mm tall along with a wheelbase of 3090 mm.

Interior

Sliding inside the Lexus LS showcases another level of comfort, tempting one to jump in and drive this fine piece of art. The car is surrounded by a fine fabric upholstery portraying a true class of craftsmanship. A detailed attention can be observed even on the smallest of the parts. The exquisitely crafted interior is subtly lit with silky white lamps and dynamic LED instrument panel lighting. Its cabin has got four-way adjustable seats that extend up to 50 mm vertically to suite a wide range of physiques. The upholstery is made up of high grade leather which is truly in a class of its own along with the distinctive wood trim. The centre console features a 12.3-inch LCD screen and an air-conditioning system for the ideal in-car experience. It also features five drive modes namely ECO, Comfort, Normal, Sport(S) and Sport+ (S+). Overall, every inch of this car has been used with much practicality.

Interior Comfort

This car is loaded with luxury on every angle for its wealthy occupants. It features the world's first Climate Concierge instinctively monitors temperature before adapting the seats and air conditioning for the ideal in-car experience. The auto 4-zone air conditioners have also got rear ducts. Its reclining seats have got a driver lumbar support, ventilation and cushion length adjuster which provide you with a perfect seating position. Further, the rear seats have got lumbar massager, butterfly headrest, centre flexing function, ventilation and armrest along with storage console.

Interior Measurements

The ample cabin space is evident from the huge wheelbase of the car, there is enough room for all the passengers to sit comfortably with hassle free movements around. There is also great amount of headroom for comfortably entry and exit to the vehicle. The LS 460 variants carry a boot space of 510 litres while the hybrid version carries 370 litres.

Engine and Performance

The LS 460 and LS 460 F Sport are integrated with a 4.6-litre V8 DOHC engine with dual VVT-i which churns out a maximum power of 380 hp at 6400 rpm along with a peak torque of 493 Nm at 4100 rpm. Both of these variants are further mated with a 8-speed automatic transmission which sends its power to rear wheels. On the other hand LS Hybrid is employed with a 5.0-litre V8 DOHC engine with dual VVT-i which is capable of delivering a maximum power of 438 hp at 6400 rpm along with a commanding torque of 520 Nm at 4000 rpm. Further, it has got continuously variable transmission.

Stereo and Accessories

This car is a great example of comfort and entertainment, the car will surely impress the audiophiles as it comes equipped with the advanced audio system. The LS 460 is equipped with a 10-speaker Lexus Premium Audio Sound System with single DVD/CD, MP3, WMA, ADD, MP4, AVI and JPEG compatibility. Further, it has also got two USB and one AUX jack also. The F Sport and Hybrid version has got a Mark Levinson 19-speaker surround system with 15-channel amplifier, single DVD/CD, MP3, WMA, ADD, MP4, AVI and JPEG compatibility. For a better connectivity it has got two USB and one AUX jack also.

Wheels

The LS 460 is anchored with 18-inch alloy wheels which are further surrounded by tires measuring 235/50 R18. Moving further the LS 460 F Sport and LS Hybrid are anchored with 19-inch noise reduction wheels covered by tires measuring 245/45 R19.

Braking and Handling

This car is bestowed with high tech breaking features , creating another benchmark for the nimble sedans there. The LS 460 gets front and rear ventilated disc brakes while F Sport and Hybrid version gets 19-inch front wheel brake with high brake pads and 17-inch rear wheel brake with high brake pads. Its braking mechanism is further accentuated with anti lock braking system (ABS), brake assist (BA) and electronic brake force distribution (EBD).

Safety and Security

The automaker never left any loose nail on the safety front and that is why Lexus LS is installed with state-of-the-art safety features to ensure that occupants are cocooned in varied extreme situations. Built for immense rigidity and equipped with advanced safety features, this car keeps you and your passengers safe as you take on the roads with confidence. Its airbag mechanism is made up of 11 airbags which include Driver and Front Passenger Airbags, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbags, Driver and Front Passenger Side Airbags, Front and Rear Seat Curtain Shield Airbags, Rear Seat Side Airbags and Ottoman Cushion Airbag. Additional safety features include Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM), Traction Control (TRC), Vehicle Stability Control System (VSC), Hill-start Assist, Active Front Headrest with WIL, Seatbelts, Child Restraint Seat (CRS) with Tether Anchor Brackets and ISOFIX, Impact Absorbing Structure For Pedestrians, Tire Pressure Inflation Warning System and Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

Pros

Comfortable and quiet ride
Plush rear seats
Generous on both luxury and safety kit.

Cons

Dull handling
Sluggish acceleration
Infotainment system is complex and difficult to use