Lexus ls 460: luxury and functionality

At the end of July 2012, a new generation of Lexus ls 460 was introduced to San Francisco in the USA. Despite the expectations of the fans of this brand, there was not shown a radically new car, the 2013 version is just an update of the previous model. The main highlight of the representative car its manufacturers call the ideal noise insulation, for which the Lexus 460 improved almost all soundproof elements. In addition, the shape of the rear-view mirrors has been changed and special wheels have been selected, absorbing the noise from the roughness of the road surface.

The updated Lexus ls 460 is built on the upgraded platform of the previous version. As a result of the modernization, the technical characteristics of the steering and suspension have been improved, which is why, even with impressive dimensions, the car has quite serious dynamic capabilities for fast and aggressive driving.

On the Lexus ls 460 are installed three versions of the engine. For the all-wheel drive model - 4.6 liters with 367 horsepower, for the rear-wheel drive - 4.6 liters with a capacity of 392 hp, for the hybrid - five-liter engine with a power of 394 hp. Together with an electric motor providing a total power of 445 hp. On petrol versions, the 8-speed automatic transmission is used, on the hybrid version it is stepless with electronic control. Due to the greater total power, the hybrid can accelerate to a hundred less than 6 seconds, with a small gas mileage in the urban cycle (slightly more than 11 liters).

The appearance of the Lexus ls 460 compared with its closest competitors in the class is not too aggressive, mainly due to the massive rear of the car and the smooth lines of the body, which visually increase the dimensions of the car. The design of the car meets all standards of the brand: L-shaped lights, a decorative grille in the form of a spindle, large-diameter wheel disks and LED navigation lights. The shape of door and threshold door moldings blends harmoniously with the overall appearance of the machine.

Equipping the electronics of the machine is impressive, even for the basic equipment. In particular, the following elements are installed: electric power steering, electronic parking brake, suspension stiffness regulator, traction control system, anti-lock braking system with a helper at the beginning of the uphill and Brake Assist, a machine dynamics control system, . Even in the car, active cruise control, parking assistance, collision avoidance system, air suspension are provided . Despite the impressive equipment of the Lexus ls 460, the price of this car is at a competitive level compared to analogues from other world brands offering cars in this class.

Among the interior details, an 8-inch display with a joystick control located in the armrest area, a Lexus climate concierge, a length-adjustable driver's seat cushion, comfortable seats for the rear passengers deserve special attention. The climate-concierge ensures a uniform heating or cooling of the seats, the steering wheel, which creates additional comfort for the driver and passenger.