LexusDubai Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 When Toyota first launched the Lexus brand in the US over twenty years ago, it wanted to make a statement. Therefore instead of bringing out a mass-market car to rival the likes of the BMW 3 Series or Mercedes C-Class, it went straight to the top and brought out the LS in competition with the S-Class and 7 Series. It was a ballsy move, but a strong reputation soon built up behind the newcomer. Now in its fourth generation, the LS has established itself as a worthy rival to the German alternatives. Two engines are offered in the region – a 4.6-litre V8 in the LS460 and a larger 5.0-litre V8 in the LS600hL. In addition to the bigger engine, the LS600hL also comes with an electric motor that’s coupled to an onboard battery – a hybrid. Unlike the Toyota Prius that’s offered in other parts of the world as an ultra-economical car, this Lexus hybrid is all about performance. That’s why even though the V8 is a 5.0-litre, the badge says ’600′ – as Lexus compares the performance to that of a bigger 6.0-litre engined car. Incidentally, the L at the end indicates that the hybrid has a longer wheelbase than the standard LS, and lots of legroom in the back. As befits all large executive sedans, technology rules in the LS’s interior. Along with the all singing and dancing navigation system, cruise control and concert hall quality stereo is one particularly impressive feature – self-parking. All you have to do is find a space big enough for the long wheelbase sedan, pull up just ahead of it, press a button and the car will park itself. All you have to do is cover the brake – the LS does all the steering for you. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-lexus-ls/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS430'06 Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 I prefer the Ls 430 than the LS460 wether short, large or hybrid. More solid and stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow79 Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 both have some known flaws... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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