What's better than hopping out of your car after a five-hour drive and not having to stretch for a minute to get the blood flowing? That's how good you feel after a cruise in the 2013 Lexus LS 460.
Luxury performance and craftsmanship are Lexus hallmarks, and Toyota has redefined its flagship with a heavily updated model. Bolder body styling, a larger footprint and a major revamp of the interior — highlighted by soft leather, raised stitching, brushed aluminum and natural wood trim — announce this car as a worthy competitor to the Mercedes Benz 550, BMW 7 Series, Audi A8 and Jaguars.
The powerful 386 horsepower V-8 is mated to an eight-speed CVT where the shifts points are designed for comfort. But a quick turn of the drive mode selection knob on the console stiffens the suspension for a sports sedan-like driving experience. You also can select ECO mode to save some fuel. OK, so great gas mileage is not what this car is about, but we managed about 19 mpg on average and met the highway standard of 23 mpg.
Competing in the tough luxury sports sedan field, the LS doesn't have the true handling of the European entries. Not to fret though, as the all-wheel ride is very compliant without wallowing. The suspension is nicely tuned to absorb major road rumbles and the steering feedback is good, although a touch electronic. The thick Japanese wood steering wheel with leather trim makes maneuvering a snap. Upgraded 19-inch seven-spoked wheels wrapped around heavy-duty brakes bring this full-sized machine to a quick stop.
The workmanship carries over to the electronics, too. Well-placed intuitive controls are easy to use to control the stereo, cellphone and navigation. The 12-inch display screen is now operated by the mouse-controlled Remote Touch Interface as opposed to a touch screen.
Interior peace and quiet continues to be a premium in the flagship. The cabin is spacious with enormous legroom and is sealed so tight that your ears pop when the doors thump closed. The backseat feels more like a living room with heated seats, and an available upgrade includes adjustable rear seats, DVD players and built-in massage.
Lexus really has poured safety features into this sedan with a blind-spot monitor, collision alarm and back-up camera with cross traffic alerts. Front-mounted Smart Stop Technology radar can help automatically slow the car down and at low speed bring it to a stop before banging bumpers. The parking assist comes in handy as the sweep of the roof does narrow the view out the rear.
The polished exterior features the iconic hourglass grille and the cat-like LED headlamps, which draw your eye along the tailored lines. This smart-looking sedan is an inviting presence parked at the golf club or in the front row at the office.
Base all-wheel-drive models start at $74,935 and our tester checked in at a delivered price of $82,010, which included an upgraded 19-speaker Mark Levinson stereo, climate-controlled front seats and wheels. Other cars in this class do have better gas mileage but this automobile is a must look and drive when shopping.
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