2009 Lexus LS 460 Review, Pricing, Specs

2009 Lexus LS460 Overview

The 2009 Lexus LS 460 is a large luxury sedan priced at MSRP: $63,825 – $77,260.It is very conservatively styled and offers top technology without attracting undue attention. This luxury sedan offers comfort, exceptional refinement and true value for money spent. The LS 460 might be a bit composed for driving enthusiasts, but the vast majority of luxury sedan buyers will have no need for a higher level of performance. It is perfect for those who are looking at good features packed with a good ride.

LS 460 Body style

Lexus has made quite a bit of improvement over the previous versions but the exterior styling still does not appeal the eye.  The LS 460 is also available as a long-wheelbase and adds 4.8 inches to the car’s midsection, increasing rear legroom from ample to abundant. Lexus has improved on the exceptionally bland LS430 but it is still has more space for improvement.

However, the interiors of the car are very stunning. They are perfectly crafted and you would not feel that they are over done. We like the doors of the car that looked like heavy wooden architectural door. This model bathes occupants in sumptuous leather and rich wood trim, all fitted together with craftsman-like artistry. The inner ambience is worth lauding with wooden veneers and wrinkle-free leather on the steering wheel.

2009 Lexus LS Features

The features of the Lexus LS 460 are also worth appreciating. The standard version of this model comes fully loaded with 18-inch alloy wheels, adaptive xenon headlights, a sunroof, leather seating, wood trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats with power controls and memory, keyless ignition/entry and a 10-speaker audio system with a six-CD/MP3 changer and auxiliary audio jack. They are also equipped with additional features which are optional such as -drive-based navigation system with a rearview camera, Bluetooth, satellite radio with real-time traffic, front seat ventilation, heated rear seats and a power rear sunshade. They are also equipped with dual-zone automatic climate controls, heated front bucket seats with lumbar adjustments.

However over and above these components they have the most impressive feature i.e. ability to park itself via the Intelligent Park Assist System. This Intelligent park system is beneficial to all the new drivers; however the well accustomed drivers do not find this feature very useful.

2009 Lexus  LS 460 Performance

The performance of Lexus LS 460 can be rated as average as even with a strong engine and eight gears help move the car comfortably but the handling and brakes do meet the expectation of the driver. On our test drive we found the engine was powerful that produces 380 horsepower and 367 pound-feet of torque and provided smooth and even run. The acceleration was in perfect move with the competitors. we noted that the gear changes were mostly discernible under most driving conditions. Power delivery is silky-smooth and nearly silent, running through an eight-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control One minor weakness involves the brakes, which some drivers find non-progressive and a bit touchy at first. The brakes could have been better. They measured a pitiful 209 feet of stopping distance from 70 mph, which was 30 feet longer than an LS430.

The performance managed to reach 60 mph in a very respectable 5.8 seconds, which is comparable to competing luxury sedans.

When we checked the fuel efficiency we concluded that EPA fuel ratings come in at 16 mpg city/24 mpg highway and 19 mpg in combined driving.

Lexus  LS 460 Quality

Lexus is a sedan car that provides good material quality. The steering is so comfortable to hold as it is sewn with ultra soft stitching. This model is a premium model and is designed for luxury rather than for holding cargo. However the trunk is adequate for most travel needs.

They are efficiently designed so as to offer comfort and the ride is also amazingly quiet without much noise.
This car is known to be ideal for long haul travels. They have comfortable seats with spacious legroom which make it great for travel on long holidays. The seating configurations on the standard version can hold five people. The front row seats are made of leather and the rear seats are quite spacious. These seats have heating, cooling and massage options also.

Lexus LS Safety

The 2009 Lexus LS 460 is big safe car that is complete with all safety features.  They are equipped with all standard features such as antilock disc brakes, traction control, stability control, front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, front-seat knee airbags and optional rear-seat side airbags. You can choose from are Lexus Link cruise control and Lexus’ Pre-Collision System. Pre-Collision uses a radar sensor to detect objects in front of the car, plus a computer that tracks vehicle speed, yaw rate and steering angle. If the computer feels that the collision is possible it immediately activates the seatbelt pre-pensioners and engages full power braking when the brake pedal is depressed.
During the various crash tests that were conducted the 2009 Lexus LS 460 scored the top rating of “Good” in both frontal-offset and side-impact tests.

Conclusion

We can conclude that the Lexus LS 460 is a conservatively styled sedan car. The main highlights are intelligent cabin design, superb interior materials, smooth and strong V8 power, slick eight-speed transmission, blue tooth and live traffic integration.

We found the main drawbacks were that the body style could have been better, brakes were also too abrupt. This model does not command a presence like other European models.

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