More than just a sofa on wheels
Lexus has been pursuing perfection for a while now. On the sound management front alone, the entire undercarriage is covered in order to restrict airflow and direct wind turbulence. The chassis now features an anti-vibration subframe that counters the effects of road imperfections and ensures a silent ride.
It’s obvious that the engineers put the emphasis on comfort. The suspension is ultra smooth and two-way adjustable. The Sport mode didn’t quite have me convinced, but the Comfort setting transforms this big Lexus into a truly delicious machine. It has fallen victim to its high quality, however: behind the wheel the experience is completely clinical, eschewing all contact with the outside world.
Though the car is known for its sleep-inducing drive, I actually had quite a lot of fun behind the wheel. The efficient, precise steering really stands out and the handling is great, especially seeing as the AWD offers the desired traction when things get slippery. Its overall manoeuvrability is excellent. The ventilated brakes are powerful and bring the car to a stop without undue effort.
And the LS is never short on engine power. The 4.6-litre, V8 mill is always up to the challenge. Its 380 ponies and 344 ft-lb of torque offer excellent accelerations and strong throttle response. Of course, the engine’s smoothness is intensified by the eight-speed Super Electronically Controlled Transmission. Other than operating completely invisibly, it helps ensure overall decent fuel consumption of 12 litres per 100 km.
All good things must come to an end
The Lexus LS 460L is a car that offers comfort, safety and performance in a package that stands out from the crowd. But though it is imposing, it nonetheless remains discrete compared to the competition. For $112,000, it’s designed to satisfy the whims of prosperous entrepreneurs – not eight-year-old presidents.
Lexus has been pursuing perfection for a while now. On the sound management front alone, the entire undercarriage is covered in order to restrict airflow and direct wind turbulence. The chassis now features an anti-vibration subframe that counters the effects of road imperfections and ensures a silent ride.
It’s obvious that the engineers put the emphasis on comfort. The suspension is ultra smooth and two-way adjustable. The Sport mode didn’t quite have me convinced, but the Comfort setting transforms this big Lexus into a truly delicious machine. It has fallen victim to its high quality, however: behind the wheel the experience is completely clinical, eschewing all contact with the outside world.
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| Its 380 ponies and 344 ft-lb of torque offer excellent accelerations and strong throttle response. (Photo : Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com) |
Though the car is known for its sleep-inducing drive, I actually had quite a lot of fun behind the wheel. The efficient, precise steering really stands out and the handling is great, especially seeing as the AWD offers the desired traction when things get slippery. Its overall manoeuvrability is excellent. The ventilated brakes are powerful and bring the car to a stop without undue effort.
And the LS is never short on engine power. The 4.6-litre, V8 mill is always up to the challenge. Its 380 ponies and 344 ft-lb of torque offer excellent accelerations and strong throttle response. Of course, the engine’s smoothness is intensified by the eight-speed Super Electronically Controlled Transmission. Other than operating completely invisibly, it helps ensure overall decent fuel consumption of 12 litres per 100 km.
All good things must come to an end
The Lexus LS 460L is a car that offers comfort, safety and performance in a package that stands out from the crowd. But though it is imposing, it nonetheless remains discrete compared to the competition. For $112,000, it’s designed to satisfy the whims of prosperous entrepreneurs – not eight-year-old presidents.
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