Lexus LS 460 Review
The Lexus LS 460 is among the finest lexus cars in the super luxury car segment. The car is not only powerful but it also delivers a smooth ride and is equipped luxurious features. The car can directly compete with other luxurious automobiles like Mercedes Benz S Class and Audi A8 particularly with respect to the interiors. This car is expected to be released in India sometime in 2010 through Toyota.
Lexus LS 460 Specification
The Lexus LS 460 review shows that the car comes with an extremely powerful 4600cc, 32 valve V8 petrol engine. This engine can deliver power of 357 bhp at 6400 rpm along with torque of 466 Nm at 4100 rpm. The length of the car is 5151 mm and its width is 1875 mm while its height is 1476 mm. 5 persons can easily sit in this car.
The Lexus LS 460 is a car with one of the best transmission features among all Lexus cars. The car comes with 6-speed transmission and the shifting is extraordinarily smooth. The car comes with drive adjustable suspension but this can be quite expensive. The car also has Brembo brakes. The kerb weight of the car is 2159 kgs and its fuel tank limit is 84 litres.
Lexus LS 460 Mileage
The mileage figures for the car on Indian roads are not known as yet.
Lexus LS 460 Interiors
Top grade materials are used in the cabin of most Lexus cars and this is true for Lexus LS 460. The features available include HVAC system that monitors body temperature and the cabin temperature is changed accordingly. The car has optional Mark Levinson audio system and front seat passengers have heated and 6-way adjustable seats. The car has four zone climate control feature, individual DVD player, cooler and passengers can enjoy the 45 degree recliner that comes with massager. The Lexus LS also comes with advanced parking guidance system where the car can virtually park itself. However it is not clear if this feature will be available in the cars for Indian market.
Lexus LS 460 Safety features
Like other Lexus cars the Lexus LS 460 also has several safety features and these include antilock brake system, electronic brake force distribution feature and brake assist system. The car also has electronic stability program and traction control. The car has front as well as side curtain airbags, knee airbags, front driver airbags and head curtain airbags that are full length. The car has pre-collision system that identifies possible crash and retracts front seatbelts and activates brake assist. The car also has anti whiplash headrests for front seat. The car has pedestrian detection system that identifies pedestrians and warns driver and reduces speed of the vehicle.
Lexus LS 460 Price and design variations
The price of the car is around Rs 65 lakhs and the car is available in a single design variation.
Lexus LS 460 Colors
The car is available in 9 colors and these include deep sea mica, mercury metallic, matador red mica, peridot mica, obsidian, smoky granite mica, satin cashmere metallic, truffle mica and starfire pearl.
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Keshav Goyal on July 22nd 2010 in Car Reviews, Lexus
