2000 Lexus LS 400: Road Test
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- MSRP: $54,005
- Invoice: $45,818
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Our road test for the 2000 Lexus LS 400 includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Lexus LS 400 from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Lexus LS 400, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Lexus LS 400 help you decide if a 2000 Lexus LS 400 is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 6.4 |
Smooth, quick, and quiet aptly describe the LS 400. Acceleration is strong at 6.1 seconds to 60 mph in our tests, highway passing ability impressive.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 4.3 |
Premium fuel is required, but we've averaged 21.3 mpg on a long highway trip and 19.0 in a 50/50 mix of city and freeway driving.
RIDE QUALITY
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 9 | 7.5 |
Outstanding overall, but higher-speed driving induces unwanted body float over big humps and dips, and sharp bumps jolt more than expected.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 5.9 |
Though too large and softly damped to be nimble, the LS 400 has good grip and balance for a luxury 4-door, plus only modest cornering lean. The Vehicle Stability Control helps in slippery conditions.
QUIETNESS
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 10 | 7.7 |
Lexus's twin-cam V8 emits only a muted growl at high rpm, and lots of sound dampening makes this one of the world's quietest cars.
CONTROLS
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 5.5 |
Most everything's easy to see, reach, and use. The optional navigation system is helpful, but radio and climate controls work from its touch-screen display--rather fussy and distracting.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 10 | 7.6 |
Seats are wide and comfortable, and even larger folk get ample head and leg room.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 8 | 6.8 |
Adults enjoy good leg space but only adequate head room, and no one will like straddling the bulky transmission hump in the rear-drive LS.
CARGO ROOM
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 4.4 |
More than adequate for a long weekend, but only so-so for a luxury sedan.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 3.8 |
Though it's easily $60,000 with options, the LS 400 is unexcelled for features, refinement, performance, reliability, and safety. High reliability and blue-chip resale values help mitigate the price of admission. Note also that Lexus is preparing a redesign of its flagship for 2001 as the LS 430.
Total Score
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 72 | 59.9 |
Total Score: 72
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