Car: Lexus LS460
Prices: £56,535-£70,240 - on the road
Insurance Group: 18E-19E
Emissions: 261g/km
Performance: 0-60mph 5.4s / Max Speed 155mph
Fuel Consumption: (urban) 17.1mpg / (extra urban) 35.8mpg / (combined) 25.4mpg
Safety: Twin front & side, curtain, knee airbags, ABS, VSC, VDIM, PreCrash, Advanced Obstacle Detection, Lane-Keeping Assist WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE? length/width/heightmm 5030/1875/1465
The LS460 is Calling Your Name
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When sophistication collides with class you get the Lexus LS460 luxury sedan. From the push button ignition to the advanced guidance parallel parking system, Lexus is all about bells and whistles and making cars that satisfy the most discerning of car buyers.
Known for product innovation, the LS460 is equipped with the world's first eight speed transmission which delivers quicker acceleration and maintains fuel efficiency at the same time. This means power when you want it and fewer trips to the gas pump. With a 4.6 liter V8 engine under the hood, the 380 raging horse power engine will deliver 367 pounds of torque. If that isn't enough to get you excited maybe the variable gear ratio steering will. Based on the speed of the vehicle, this handy unit will find the perfect steering ratio and will automatically change it. After all, Lexus would never steer you wrong.
If you have ever been accused of being a tailgater then this is the car for you. With a radar cruise control system it will allow you to pre-set how far away the car in front of you should be. No more counting one, one-thousand, two one-thousand. And if that car in front of you should slow down while you are loading a disk into your ten speaker, premium sound system or grabbing a sip of Joe from one of the dual cup holders, the pre-collision system will automatically kick in and tighten the front seatbelts as it preps the brake assist so when your foot hits the brake pedal it won't take as long for your vehicle to stop. And if you would happen to get into a fender bender the front, side and knee airbags should take care of you. The headrests are also safe as they will move up and forward in a rear-end crash hopefully preventing the extent of whiplash that you incur.
Lexus makes a very cushy ride to begin with but with the LS460 you have the option to change the air suspension to three different types; comfortable, normal or sport. Now you can choose the level of cushiness that you desire. The sixteen way driver power seats will fit you like a glove and all of your settings can be saved. If you're a huge fan of lumbar support this vehicle has it but for some reason the memory system does not support this option. If it should rain on your parade the water repellent front door glass and rain sensing wipers will make sure you can see clearly in any downpour. The smog sensing automatic recirculation system will use only the air in the vehicle when is senses pollen, dust, carbon dioxide or smoke and when the system senses clean air again it will begin to pull air in from the outside.
This ride has style written all over it. Choose from eight luscious exterior colors done with a wet sanded paint finish that provides a deep, luminous shine. The paint is also covered with a scratch resistant clear coat polymer substance that will protect your baby against the scratches you might incur from all the people that will be clamoring around this vehicle, trying to get a peek inside.
Lexus LF-Ch may impress green drivers
New and used Lexus drivers keen to do their bit for the environment may be impressed with a model from the manufacturer due to be unveiled later this month.The LF-Ch is a hybrid vehicle and will make its world debut at the Frankfurt International Motor Show.With an electric-only driving option, the auto is practically silent when operating in urban environments, the carmaker pointed out.
Lexus not to Feature BMW Diesels
Earlier this December, BMW and Toyota have signed a deal that will see both carmakers sharing engines and hybrid technology to increase the cost of building low emission automobiles. Under the latest agreement, BMW will provide Toyota with 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engines starting from 2014. Given this latest move, several market watchers were speculating if Toyota's finest brand Lexus, which rivals BMW, could alson get diesel engines from the Bavar...