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2009 Lexus LS 460 Quality Review

June 15, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 9 out of 10

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near the top of the luxury sedan pack in terms of material quality
Cars.com

all-day-comfortable
Car and Driver

The fit and finish is without peer
Edmunds

The 2009 Lexus LS 460 features top-of-the-line build quality and luxury materials.

Cars.com claims the LS 460 is "near the top of the luxury sedan pack in terms of material quality." Edmunds agrees, noting that "the fit and finish is without peer" on the Lexus 2009 LS 460. Little touches abound on the LS 460; for example, Motor Trend reports "the steering wheel is buffed for three hours and sewn with ultrasoft stitching." The 2009 Lexus LS 460 is designed more for supreme luxury than for efficiently utilizing cargo space, but ConsumerGuide finds that "the trunk is sufficient for most travel needs" and "in-cabin small-item storage is good." The ride is also stunningly quiet, in typical Lexus fashion, and Edmunds comments that driving the LS 460 is like being "ensconced in a bubble of serenity."

Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com are satisfied with the rear legroom on the base models and more than impressed with the additional space offered in the 2009 Lexus LS 460 L; ConsumerGuide even notes that the L "adds its length in rear legroom." Whether it comes with four seats or five, Car and Driver feels that the seats on the Lexus 2009 LS 460 are "all-day-comfortable" and help make this 2009 Lexus a "comfortable long-haul cruiser," according to Cars.com.

The 2009 Lexus LS 460 features several seating configurations. For 2009, Lexus's Standard version of the LS 460 holds five, and Cars.com describes the seating as "heated, leather front seats" and "spacious accommodations" for those in the back. Optional on Lexus's 2009 LS 460 L is the Executive Class Seating Package, which Edmunds says "drops rear seating capacity to two," but in return includes "reclining power seats with heating, cooling and massage."

Conclusion

Lexus has become one of the go-to choices for those seeking the ultimate in comfort and build quality, and the 2009 LS 460 is certainly no exception.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:near the top of the luxury sedan pack in terms of material qualityCars.comall-day-comfortableCar and DriverThe fit and finish is without peerEdmunds The 2009 Lexus LS 460 features top-of-the-line build quality and luxury materials. Cars.com claims the LS 460 is "near the top of the luxury sedan pack in terms of material quality." Edmunds agrees, noting that "the fit and finish is without peer" on the Lexus 2009 LS 460. Little touches abound on the LS 460; for example, Motor Trend reports "the steering wheel is buffed for three hours and sewn with ultrasoft stitching." The 2009 Lexus LS 460 is designed more for supreme luxury than for efficiently utilizing cargo space, but ConsumerGuide finds that "the trunk is sufficient for most travel needs" and "in-cabin small-item storage is good." The ride is also stunningly quiet, in typical Lexus fashion, and Edmunds comments that driving the LS 460 is like being "ensconced in a bubble of serenity." Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com are satisfied with the rear legroom on the base models and more than impressed with the additional space offered in the 2009 Lexus LS 460 L; ConsumerGuide even notes that the L "adds its length in rear legroom." Whether it comes with four seats or five, Car and Driver feels that the seats on the Lexus 2009 LS 460 are "all-day-comfortable" and help make this 2009 Lexus a "comfortable long-haul cruiser," according to Cars.com. The 2009 Lexus LS 460 features several seating configurations. For 2009, Lexus's Standard version of the LS 460 holds five, and Cars.com describes the seating as "heated, leather front seats" and "spacious accommodations" for those in the back. Optional on Lexus's 2009 LS 460 L is the Executive Class Seating Package, which Edmunds says "drops rear seating capacity to two," but in return includes "reclining power seats with heating, cooling and massage." ConclusionLexus has become one of the go-to choices for those seeking the ultimate in comfort and build quality, and the 2009 LS 460 is certainly no exception. 2009 LEXUS LS 460 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Motor Trend: "wrinkle-free leather on the steering wheel” Automobile Magazine: "interiors are particularly impressive" Edmunds: "Electroluminescent gauges are handsome and easily read" While an improvement over previous versions, exterior ...

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Each of these rivals offer high-performance variants, including the S8, the Alpina B7, and the S63 and S63 AMG, which the LS does not have. Each of these competitors also bears distinct designs inside (and outside) that arguably feel more lavish than the LS 460's simpler, more conservative style. And instead of a V-12 flagship, as these three European sedans have, the LS claims a gasoline-electric flagship called the LS 600h L. The LS 460 sports a straightforward instrument panel layout, without the use of a centralized, screen-driven interface like BMW's iDrive, which some drivers will appreciate. All-wheel drive is available in the S-Class and comes standard in the A8 but is not available in either the 7-Series or LS 460. The LS 460 is significantly cheaper than the 7-Series or S-Class.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. fb_546299458 avatar by Ido Green #1, Posted: 6/15/2009

    Should I buy the Lexus LS460 2009 or wait for the 2010 model?

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