NEW FOR 2013:
- Redesigned model.
The Lexus LS is all new for 2013, sporting new sheetmetal featuring the signature Lexus spindle grille and a new F Sport version.
The LS series includes the LS 460 RWD Prestige, LS 460 AWD Prestige, and long-wheelbase LS 460 L AWD Prestige. There is also a hybrid version, the LS 600h L.
The LS 460 is powered by a 4.6-litre 90-degree all-aluminum V8 engine with 386 hp and 367 lb-ft of torque in rear-wheel drive form or 360 hp and 347 lb-ft with all-wheel drive. An eight-speed automatic is the only transmission offered. The LS 600h L is given a 5.0-litre 90-degree all-aluminum V8 engine and hybrid electric-drive motor with a total combined output rating of 438 hp. Its mated to an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission with snow mode.
Standard features on the LS 460 RWD/AWD include SmartAccess with push button start, dual-zone automatic climate control with interior air filter/smog sensor, Lexus Memory System, power windows, moonroof, remote-linked window/moonroof opening and closing, auto-dimming rearview mirror, power locks, cruise control, HomeLink, power rear window sunshade, wood grain interior trim, leather interior, NuLuxe door trim, heated wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel (leather-trimmed on F SPORT), power tilt/telescopic steering wheel with auto tilt-away, wood-trimmed shift knob with leather, 16-way driver seat, 12-way front passenger seat, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, navigation with 12.3-inch multimedia display, integrated backup camera, Bluetooth, Lexus 10-speaker premium surround sound, remote touch interface, satellite radio, USB and auxiliary input, Drive Mode Select, intuitive parking assist, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, TFT multi-information display, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, vehicle dynamics integrated management, vehicle stability control, traction control, smart stop technology, clearance and backup sensors, direct tire pressure monitor system, HID headlights with auto-levelling, dual-swivel adaptive front lighting system with headlamp washers, integrated LED foglamps, LED rear taillamps and daytime running lights, power heated auto-folding exterior mirrors with LED turn indicators/puddle lamps/auto tilt-down reverse, airbags (front, front seat, side curtain), ALR/ELR seatbelts for rear outboard seating positions, and ELR seatbelt for driver.
F Sport Package adds (to LS 460 RWD/AWD) 19=inch split-10-spoke forged alloy wheels, aluminum dash accents, F Sport shift knob, aluminum sport pedals with rubber inserts, F Sport scuff plates, Brembo high friction brake pads/calipers/rotors, electronic power steering with variable gear ratio steering, adaptive variable air suspension, sport-tuned suspension, paddle shifters, premium F Sport leather seating, integrated LED foglamps, colour full skirt package, F Sport grille, and 3-spoke F Sport steering wheel.
Technology Package adds (to LS 460 AWD) Mark Levinson 19-speaker 450W surround sound audio, pre-collision system, dynamic radar cruise control, blind spot monitor system, rear cross-traffic alert, electronic power steering with variable gear ratio steering, adaptive variable air suspension, rear-seat side airbags, power rear seats with power headrests and memory, power rear-seat lumbar support/recline/slide, heated and cooled rear seats, multi-zone automatic climate control, rear-seat massage settings, rear-seat cool box, and rear-door sunshades.
The LS 460 L AWD adds (to LS 460 RWD/AWD) four-zone automatic climate control, dynamic radar cruise control, power door closers, power trunk/open close, wood and leather console box, power rear seats, heated and cooled rear seats, rear seat massage settings, Mark Levinson 19=speaker 450W surround sound audio, pre-collision system, and blind spot monitor system with rear cross-traffic alert.
Executive Package adds Lexus rear-seat entertainment system with BluRay DVD player and 9-inch LCD screen, two sets of wireless headphones, audio and DVD remote control, rear audio controls, right-rear power reclining seat and retractable ottoman with multifunction Shiatsu massager, rear-seat massage settings, infrared body temperature sensor, ottoman seat cushion airbag, leather covered lower instrument panel and door armrest, electric power steering with variable gear ratio steering, night view, active pedestrian detection system, driver attention monitor, advanced pre-collision system, power rear-door sunshades, full auto brake, and LED headlamps.
The LS 600h L adds (to LS 460 RWD/AWD) four-zone automatic climate control, hybrid blue accented front headlamps/taillamps/logos/badges, dynamic radar cruise control, power door closers, power trunk/open close, power rear door sunshade, advanced parking guidance system, escaine roof headliner, wood-trimmed shift knob with chrome, power rear seats, heated and cooled rear seats, Mark Levinson 19-speaker 450W surround sound audio, advanced pre-collision system, active pedestrian detection system, lane keep assist system, driver attention monitor, blind spot monitor system with rear cross-traffic alert, and LED headlights with auto-levelling; removes NuLuxe door trim.
Executive Package adds Lexus rear-seat entertainment system with BluRay DVD player and 9-inch LCD screen, two sets of wireless headphones, audio and DVD remote control, rear-seat armrest with accessory power outlet (110V), leather covered lower instrument panel and door armrest, right-rear power reclining seat and retractable ottoman with multifunction Shiatsu massager, rear-seat massage settings, ottoman seat cushion airbag, and night view.
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