2011 Lexus LS 460 Reviews

2011 Lexus LS 460

The 2011 Lexus LS 460. Reviewers say that the LS are powerful, but fall short of European competitors in terms of driving excitement.

Cars in the super luxury class generally do most things well, but the 2011 Lexus LS is distinct among its competitors. Additionally, the LS light, electronic power steering doesn’t provide the road feel sportier competitors offer. The S550 gets 15/23 mpg city/highway, just a hair under the base LS 16/24 mpg city/highway.

The 2011 Lexus LS 460 offers consumers incredible power, agility and speed in a beautifully crafted luxury vehicle. The vehicle possesses an 8 speed automatic transmission. The vehicle also possesses paddle shifters on the steering wheel, as well as, downshift rev-matching. Brembo braking system and superior suspension are featured in the Lexus LS 460. The vehicle obtains 25 miles per gallon on the highway. The driver possesses the option of shifting manually or placing the vehicle in automatic "S" mode, which allows the driver to select gears 4th through 7th. Test drivers did have complaints of the suspension. This design was present in the previous vehicle.

Similar to the 2010 Lexus LS 460, the 2011 version will feature similar features. The 2010 featured 11 airbags. The vehicle also features knee airbags and passenger head curtain air bags. Lexus possesses a telematics system that will automatically contact the emergency vehicles if an accident occurs.

Last year the 2010 Lexus LS 460 ranked 2nd out of 6 super luxury vehicles available. It possessed one of the quietest and smoothest rides of any vehicle.

For 2011, the Lexus LS 460's adjustable air suspension (previously a standard feature on all-wheel-drive models) becomes an option. Otherwise, the LS are unchanged. Like many of its competitors, the V8-powered 2011 Lexus LS 460 is offered in standard- or long-wheelbase versions, as well as rear- or all-wheel drive. In most cases, the 2011 LS 460 will satisfy on multiple levels.

The 2011 Lexus LS 460 is a large luxury sedan offered in standard- and long-wheelbase (LS 460 L) models. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional on both models. The LS 460 L adds headlamp washers, automatic high beams, a power trunk lid, power door closers, front and rear parking sensors, rear seat vanity mirrors, ventilated front seats and heated rear seats as standard equipment.

The Comfort Plus package goes even further by adding upgraded leather trim, rear-seat side airbags and power rear seats with ventilation, lumbar massage and power-adjustable headrests.

The Rear Seat Upgrade includes the Luxury package and adds dual-zone rear climate controls, rear audio controls, a refrigerator, rear airbags and power rear seats with lumbar massage and power butterfly headrests. The Executive-Class Seating package includes the Rear Seat Upgrade plus a fixed center console (deletes center seat), a wood-trimmed retractable table, a rear-seat DVD system and a 45-degree power-reclining right rear seat with leg rest and multifunction massage.

Options available on both the LS 460 and LS 460 L include the Appearance package, which adds the same body kit as the Sport package and, on rear-drive models, 19-inch wheels with all-season tires. An eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive are standard, with all-wheel drive available.

Safety
Standard safety features on the 2011 Lexus LS 460 include antilock disc brakes, stability control, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags, front-seat knee airbags, active front head restraints and emergency telematics. The LS 460 L registered an even longer 136 feet.