The Bottom Line - The car that parks itself is a trivial part of the definition of this excellent luxury car. There is enormous legroom front and back, plus more than adequate power from a smooth-running V8. If youre saving your money for a luxury car, this is the one youve been waiting for.
From the day it first hit the highways, the Lexus LS flagship sedan has been the benchmark fro quality and quiet. It excels in comfort and luxury, while transporting its passengers in near silence over all road surfaces.
The new Lexus LS460L (for long wheelbase) is about as close to perfection as you can find in a car that reasonably priced. Yeah, I know, $81,000 isnt reasonable for many of us, but its a lot less than youd spend for a Rolls-Royce or Maybach.
The longer wheelbase adds 4.8 inches over the standard LS at least that much in rear seat legroom (and about $10,000 to the bottom line). Those rear seats are heated (as are the fronts) and can offer almost-reclining comfort.
Despite the added interior room, there is no compromise on trunk space. The trunk, listed at 18.0 cubic feet, is enormous and is a four-bagger for golfers. This means you can take your foursome (theyll argue over who sits in back for a change) and their bags to the local course. The trunk also offered power lift and shut, a great convenience.
The 4.6-liter V8 engine is also new in the redesigned LS series that shares a lot of the body sculpting with the Camry. This isnt a bad thing as far as Im concerned. The old LS, to me, was kind of bland and almost boring, while the more sculpted `07 version has more character.
The engine offers 380 horsepower, which is more than enough to propel the LS into illegal speed territory quickly. Cruise control (standard Toyota issue behind the wheel in the lower right quadrant) is an economic necessity. The LS is so smooth and quiet that youll find yourself speeding without realizing it.
Without cruise, youll pay close attention to the instruments, which arent as electronic game-styled as in before, but still are clear and crisp.
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