- sedan 245,841
- 1,765 below average
- 14,700 good
- Nashville, TN
- 5 years
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- 1,765 below average sedan 245,841 diesel black automatic
2007 lexus ls 460 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The flagship sedan that started out as the ls 400 and then grew up as the ls 430 has been morphed into a completely new car, the ls 460, that challenges all comers as the best luxury sedan in the world. It competes with the mercedes-benz e- and s-class, and bmw 5 series and 7 series. in addition to the new ls 460, there will be a long-wheelbase version called the ls 460l with a limousine-like rear seat and a hybrid version called the ls 600h, which combines a 5. 0-liter version of the v8 engine with a new version of the lexus hybrid drive system. the all-new 2007 lexus ls models are bristling with technology. The ls 460 is the first car in the world with a computer-controlled eight-speed automatic transmission. An optional parking guidance system uses onboard cameras to help the driver parallel-park or park between cars, a system offered by no other manufacturer. Its 4. 6-liter v8 can propel it from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 5. 4 seconds, according to lexus, yet it gets an epa-rated 27 mpg highway. The eight-speed automatic is super smooth and plays a big role in the fuel-economy story. The electrically powered steering system and adjusts according to speed. The brakes have been improved, and now they are fully electronically controlled, working with all of the other computers on the car to determine how much brake force to put at each individual wheel, rain, snow or sunshine. lineupthe 2007 lexus ls lineup includes the ls 460 61,000) and the longer ls 460l 71,000). The hybrid-powered ls 600h will be introduced later in the model year. options include satellite navigation with bluetooth, xm satellite radio with real-time traffic display, mark levinson 19-speaker, 450-watt sound system and 30-gigabyte hard drive, a pre-collision system, dynamic radar cruise control, advanced parking guidance system, lexus link, power trunk opener/closer, a comfort package, and a comfort plus package. With the optional two-seat rear compartment, there is an additional air bag in the mix, and there are more safety options, including a pre-collision system that moves seats to a neutral position, closes the windows and sunroof, and tightens belts when the computers detect an impending collision. walkaroundlexus designers have given their latest three models a new look. The recently redesigned lexus es, is, and gs feature a look designers refer to as l-finesse, with much more attention paid to aerodynamic considerations that ultimately lead to improved high-speed stability, quieter operation, and better highway fuel mileage. as the flagship, the new, 2007 lexus ls 460 gets the most finesse of any of the l-finesse designs thus far. Its lines flow smoothly from its amazingly complex, crystal-like headlamp units, under the car, up over the roof and around the mirrors, with a short trip over the tiny rear deck to the integrated rear spoiler. The seats are gloriously comfortable, and they are 16-way adjustable for travel and rake and tilt (12-way on the passenger side), with a three-way memory system for each front seat. All models come with perforated leather seats, with the option of semi-aniline leather with the luxury package option. The front seats are climate-controlled on the standard car, with heated rear seats added to the l version. optitron is the name used by lexus to describe its electroluminescent gauges and displays, and they are lit by bright white leds for excellent readability, day or night. Almost all of the needles illuminate, dominated by the large tachometer and speedometer needles. Every single switch on the car is lighted for ultimate convenience. The navigation display is large and bright, and the graphics are crisp and sharp. An auxiliary input is provided for mp3 players, such as the apple ipod. Yet another configuration, the executive class seating package, adds a folding table and a right rear seat with a built-in ottoman section, shiatsu massager, an extra air bag, and a rear roof-mounted 9-inch dvd screen and two sets of wireless headphones. It weighs 4245 pounds and its engine is substantially smaller than those used by its german competition. Yet it can get from rest to 60 mph in a mere 5. 4 seconds, and it's good for 27 mpg highway. The engineers tell us that almost every part of the car, especially the engine, transmission and driveline, have been designed and then checked again and again for quietness, smoothness and balance. We found the ls 460 very, very quiet and nearly vibration-free. It seems much quieter than the competition, whether at 30 mph or 130 mph, its regulated top speed. the electrically powered steering system is transparent. It doesn't feel any different than hydraulically powered steering, and it has progressive assist that decreases with speed. They, too, feel perfectly normal and extremely powerful. But it is lexus, and it promises to be as bulletproof and trouble-free as all of its predecessors. Anti-lock Brakes✔ Tachometer✔ Bucket Seats✔ Cruise Control✔ Leather Seats✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Bluetooth
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