Lexus LS test drive since 2009 sedan
Lexus LS 460. Big fish
Lexus LS 460. Price: from 4 275,000 p. On sale: Since the end of 2012, the Lexus flagship test was arranged on the azure bank of France, not only because of the appropriate surroundings. After all, azure is not only a refuge for wealthy pensioners, but also the residence of the Toyota Ed2 design center! Toyota studio was included in the test drive as the starting point of the route. However, the expectations that the holy of holies would not be exposed to journalists: further than the hall for the presentations where the new LS flaunted, we were not allowed.
LS F Sport is distinguished not only by a small -fingered grille of the radiator, original bumpers and casting for 19 but also a tougher suspension, with which the car rides much more collected, and without much damage to the application. However, stop. Is he new? The profile of the sidewall of the body clearly issues the previous generation model. And the car has not changed much from the stern: the new drawing of the rear lights practically did not affect its appearance. But the front part with a relief hood and a radiator grille is really new. But this is just the tip of the iceberg: in total, three thousand changes are made to this model! Despite the fact that in the previous shift of generations that happened in 2006, Lexus LS received about 2500 new details. 
In this perspective, the novelty is almost no distinguishable from the predecessor. The figure is impressive. But those changes that are easy to see and feel can be counted on the fingers. So, in addition to the new grill, the Lexus flagship received LED lamps in a circle, including intellectual high light. And with appearance it is all. And what about the salon? Torpedo was redesigned only in the center: the designers made the casting of the ventilation system deflectors and the screen of the media system, moving the last upward and stretching its diagonal to 12.3 inches. In addition, a navigation mouse appeared on the tunnel near the KP lever. Other differences between the new and old eye are not visible. But if you connect other sensory organs, you can evaluate improved sound insulation, a more convenient seats profile, as well as temperature comfort in the cabin, followed by a multi-zone climate concier with a bunch of chicks, deflectors, as well as an air-purifier. Yes, and to order this limousine can now be equipped with a shimamoka with a multi-layer wooden coating, on the manufacture of which Lexus masters spend 38 days, here it is a real Japanese Hi-End! 
In this perspective, the novelty is almost no distinguishable from the predecessor. At the presentation, we were also praised by a modernized chassis with a more sharp steering wheel and a reconfigured suspension. However, on the go, it was not possible to notice improvements in comparison with the soft -bodied predecessor. In turns, the sedan swayed like a boat in a storm, causing passengers to attacks the seasickness. By giving a respite to the vestibular apparatus, we change the usual LS to the new version of LS F Sport. Such a sedan differs not only with small -fingered grill, 19 -inch casting and reinforced brakes, but, most importantly, a more rigid suspension with 10 mm clearance and active stabilizers of the transverse stability. There are also sports seats and steering wheel switches, but you don’t pay much attention to them, but the changed chassis settings are felt well. 
In the back row, you can control the climate, massager and music. On the road, LS F Sport behaves much more collected. And although by the sled characteristics and even the sound of the motor, the sports flagship Lexus is still far from German classmates, at least it does not storm in it. Lexus believes that such a sedan will be interested in those who like to drive the car on their own, and not use the services of the driver. But this version can also be recommended to all other customers of this model, since the dotted chassis settings went for it for the benefit and practically did not affect comfort. 
At a speed of up to 100 km/h, the rear passengers are completely isolated from external noise. 
New headlights are equipped with an automatic high light system. Our verdict of the new LS can attract customers with more refined settings for the chassis of the sports version, but to make serious competition to the Germans is beyond his power. However, this applies to sales on the European part of Russia: behind the Urals, where the positions of the Japanese are historically strong, Lexus LS has more chances for success. Advantages and disadvantages + a worthy level of comfort, a rich equipment, the sports version is well controlled. - High price. In running qualities, this model is inferior to German classmates. Driving soft LS suspension is good in terms of comfort, but evil in terms of controllability. The salon is spacious and convenient, but in terms of quality of decoration it does not go to a German premium. Comfort in the plus noise insulation. The minus is morally obsolete media systems. The security of the Crash test of the Euro NCAP was not carried out. Active safety at a height. The price of the initial price of LS is much higher than that of German classmates. 
Technical characteristics of the dimensions of 5090x1875x1465mm base 2970 mm. Equipped mass 2015 kg full weight 2455 kg clearance 130 mm volume of trunk 510 liter volume of the fuel tank 84 liters of gasoline., 8-cylinder., 4608cm3, 386/6400l. 1, 493/4100 Nm/min-1 transmission automatic., 8-Test, rear speaker drive 250km/h; 5.7cdo100km/h fuel consumption 15.7/7.8/10.7 liters per 100 km competitors Audi A8, BMW 7-Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Source: Magazine 5 wheel [February 2013]
