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2007 Lexus LS Full Review
Date Published: 2/23/08
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2007 Lexus LS Review
Lexus redesigns its flagship sedan for 2007. The LS gets a long-wheelbase body style, the industry's first 8-speed automatic transmission, and a new hybrid version offered as an '08. Three models are offered. The regular-length 460 is slightly longer and wider than the 2001-2006 versions. The 460 L and hybrid 600h L add 4.8 inches of wheelbase and overall length. 460 models have a 380-hp 4.6-liter V8 and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 600h has a 438-hp 5.0-liter V8 and a CVT. Front side airbags, curtain airbags, and front knee airbags are standard. Rear side airbags are optional. ABS, Traction/antiskid control, and steering-linked headlights are also standard. Air suspension with driver-selectable firmness is optional on 460 L, standard on 600h. A keyless entry/starting system with pocket transmitter is also standard.
Option groups include the base model's Comfort Package with heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, and rear power sunshade. The base model's Comfort Plus Package adds power rear seats, rear side airbags, and rear climate control. Available for 460 L and standard on 600h is a Rear Seat Upgrade Package that includes a cooled rear console and four-zone climate control that reacts to occupants' body temperature. Also offered on 460 L and 600h is an Executive Class Seating Package that changes the seating configuration to four passengers and adds a retractable table, DVD entertainment, and a reclining, massaging right-rear seat with a seat cushion airbag.
Optional on base, standard on 460 L and 600h is a navigation system with a rear backup camera and a wireless cell phone link. It can be ordered with a premium audio system with a 15.9 gigabyte hard drive to hold music files.
Available for 460 models and standard on 600h is Lexus's Pre-Collision Safety System. Packaged with adaptive cruise control, it automatically tightens seatbelts and readies full braking power when sensors detect an imminent collision. Also available is Lexus's Advanced Parking Guidance System, which provides hands-free parallel parking.
Option groups include the base model's Comfort Package with heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, and rear power sunshade. The base model's Comfort Plus Package adds power rear seats, rear side airbags, and rear climate control. Available for 460 L and standard on 600h is a Rear Seat Upgrade Package that includes a cooled rear console and four-zone climate control that reacts to occupants' body temperature. Also offered on 460 L and 600h is an Executive Class Seating Package that changes the seating configuration to four passengers and adds a retractable table, DVD entertainment, and a reclining, massaging right-rear seat with a seat cushion airbag.
Optional on base, standard on 460 L and 600h is a navigation system with a rear backup camera and a wireless cell phone link. It can be ordered with a premium audio system with a 15.9 gigabyte hard drive to hold music files.
Available for 460 models and standard on 600h is Lexus's Pre-Collision Safety System. Packaged with adaptive cruise control, it automatically tightens seatbelts and readies full braking power when sensors detect an imminent collision. Also available is Lexus's Advanced Parking Guidance System, which provides hands-free parallel parking.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium Large Cars are top-of-the-line sedans in size and luxury. Many are manufacturer flagships and/or showcases for the newest automotive technology. Some have six-figure price tags.
Our Best Buy is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Our Recommended picks are the Audi A8 and Cadillac DTS.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Lexus LS and Volvo S80.
Our Best Buy is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Our Recommended picks are the Audi A8 and Cadillac DTS.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Lexus LS and Volvo S80.
News
Lexus has confirmed a first-ever gas/electric LS for a 2007 debut, likely as an early '08 model. Named LS 600h L and available only in long-wheelbase form, it uses a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) in concert with a 5.0-liter gasoline V8, two electric motors and a high-capacity battery pack. Peak combined horsepower is around 430, says Lexus. Air suspension is standard on the 600h L, which also gets special trim. No word yet on price, but you can bet the largest, most luxurious hybrid car yet will not come cheaply.
Neither will the long-expected high-performance sports coupe that Lexus reportedly reveals in fall 2007 ahead of a spring 2008 U.S. debut. Details remain scant, but sources now believe a front-mounted V8 will drive the rear wheels to the tune of 500 hp. Styling should be patterned on the recent LF-A concept, with a two-seat or tight 2+2 interior package. Minimum price will likely be $100,000 for Lexus' answer to BMW's M6 models and the AMG versions of Mercedes' redesigned 2007 CL coupe.
Neither will the long-expected high-performance sports coupe that Lexus reportedly reveals in fall 2007 ahead of a spring 2008 U.S. debut. Details remain scant, but sources now believe a front-mounted V8 will drive the rear wheels to the tune of 500 hp. Styling should be patterned on the recent LF-A concept, with a two-seat or tight 2+2 interior package. Minimum price will likely be $100,000 for Lexus' answer to BMW's M6 models and the AMG versions of Mercedes' redesigned 2007 CL coupe.
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2007 Lexus LS Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Acceleration | Trunk space (w/rear air conditioning) |
| Ride | |
| Interior materials | |
| Quietness | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Smooth, ample power at any speed. Test Base did 5.6 sec 0-60 mph. Silky automatic transmission is generally responsive, but a deep stab of the throttle is required to coax a downshift low enough for maximum acceleration. Hybrid 600h models heavier than conventional LS models, are only slightly quicker.
| Base w/nav. sys. | 460 L w/Exec. Pkg. | 460 L w/Touring Pkg. | 600h L | Class Average |
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7.3 |
Smooth, ample power at any speed. Test Base did 5.6 sec 0-60 mph. Silky automatic transmission is generally responsive, but a deep stab of the throttle is required to coax a downshift low enough for maximum acceleration. Hybrid 600h models heavier than conventional LS models, are only slightly quicker.
Fuel Economy
Test base sedan averaged 22.7 mpg in mostly highway driving, 15.1 in test that included gas-eating performance runs. One test L averaged a thirsty 13.7 mpg in mostly city driving, another 22.8 mpg in exclusively highway use. No opportunity to measure with 600h. LS requires premium-grade fuel.
| Base w/nav. sys. | 460 L w/Exec. Pkg. | 460 L w/Touring Pkg. | 600h L | Class Average |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3.9 |
Test base sedan averaged 22.7 mpg in mostly highway driving, 15.1 in test that included gas-eating performance runs. One test L averaged a thirsty 13.7 mpg in mostly city driving, another 22.8 mpg in exclusively highway use. No opportunity to measure with 600h. LS requires premium-grade fuel.
Ride Quality
Base suspension pillowy on most surfaces with noticeable highway float. Available air suspension's Sport setting induces some body jiggle.
| Base w/nav. sys. | 460 L w/Exec. Pkg. | 460 L w/Touring Pkg. | 600h L | Class Average |
| 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8.4 |
Base suspension pillowy on most surfaces with noticeable highway float. Available air suspension's Sport setting induces some body jiggle.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Steering is light though direct, and turning circle is impressively tight. LS is no sport sedan, however. Base suspension permits marked body lean, as does air suspension's Comfort setting. Its Sport mode slightly sharper overall. The Advanced Parking Guidance System is a marvel for parallel parking, and works as advertised. It will also back the car into a parking-lot space, but that function takes too long to program.
| Base w/nav. sys. | 460 L w/Exec. Pkg. | 460 L w/Touring Pkg. | 600h L | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.8 |
Steering is light though direct, and turning circle is impressively tight. LS is no sport sedan, however. Base suspension permits marked body lean, as does air suspension's Comfort setting. Its Sport mode slightly sharper overall. The Advanced Parking Guidance System is a marvel for parallel parking, and works as advertised. It will also back the car into a parking-lot space, but that function takes too long to program.
Quietness
One of the quietest cars. Engine is nearly silent at idle, emits a subdued growl under aggressive acceleration. Virtually no tire, road, or wind noise.
| Base w/nav. sys. | 460 L w/Exec. Pkg. | 460 L w/Touring Pkg. | 600h L | Class Average |
| 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8.5 |
One of the quietest cars. Engine is nearly silent at idle, emits a subdued growl under aggressive acceleration. Virtually no tire, road, or wind noise.
Controls
Mostly handy and logical. Kudos to Lexus for foregoing a complicated central control system and for keeping basic audio and climate controls separate from navigation screen. Note that premium audio system's hard drive can download music files from CDs, though a USB port would make loading the hard drive a faster process. Test cars exhibited top quality materials with numerous soft-touch surfaces.
| Base w/nav. sys. | 460 L w/Exec. Pkg. | 460 L w/Touring Pkg. | 600h L | Class Average |
| 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7.4 |
Mostly handy and logical. Kudos to Lexus for foregoing a complicated central control system and for keeping basic audio and climate controls separate from navigation screen. Note that premium audio system's hard drive can download music files from CDs, though a USB port would make loading the hard drive a faster process. Test cars exhibited top quality materials with numerous soft-touch surfaces.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Spacious for adults, though taller drivers may need more head room. Power tilt/telescope steering wheel and wide, supportive seats with multiple power adjustments make it easy to find a comfortable driving position. Fine all-around visibility.
| Base w/nav. sys. | 460 L w/Exec. Pkg. | 460 L w/Touring Pkg. | 600h L | Class Average |
| 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8.9 |
Spacious for adults, though taller drivers may need more head room. Power tilt/telescope steering wheel and wide, supportive seats with multiple power adjustments make it easy to find a comfortable driving position. Fine all-around visibility.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Adult-roomy here, too, though toe room tight with front seats fully back in standard-wheelbase model. Long-wheelbase model adds its length in rear leg room. Seat blends fine support, soft padding. Executive Seating Package combines upgraded leather with indulgent amenities such as a massaging right side seat and body-temperature sensors linked to climate control. For some passengers, Executive Seating Package's leg rest can lift occupant's feet into the seat ahead. Also note that with leg rest extended, front passenger seat cannot be occupied.
| Base w/nav. sys. | 460 L w/Exec. Pkg. | 460 L w/Touring Pkg. | 600h L | Class Average |
| 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
Adult-roomy here, too, though toe room tight with front seats fully back in standard-wheelbase model. Long-wheelbase model adds its length in rear leg room. Seat blends fine support, soft padding. Executive Seating Package combines upgraded leather with indulgent amenities such as a massaging right side seat and body-temperature sensors linked to climate control. For some passengers, Executive Seating Package's leg rest can lift occupant's feet into the seat ahead. Also note that with leg rest extended, front passenger seat cannot be occupied.
Cargo Room
Sufficient for most travel needs, but rear air conditioning trims trunk volume by a full 6.0 cu ft. Trunk lid uses hinges that further rob useful space. Good in-cabin small-item storage.
| Base w/nav. sys. | 460 L w/Exec. Pkg. | 460 L w/Touring Pkg. | 600h L | Class Average |
| 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5.2 |
Sufficient for most travel needs, but rear air conditioning trims trunk volume by a full 6.0 cu ft. Trunk lid uses hinges that further rob useful space. Good in-cabin small-item storage.
Value within Class
LS base prices start below those of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi A8. It is less sporty and more comfort oriented than those German rivals, but this Best Buy is outstanding in its own right in terms of power, refinement, standard features, and optional gadgets. The hybrid 600h is a technological tour-de-force, but in this price range most European competitors offer the cache of a V12 powertrain.
| Base w/nav. sys. | 460 L w/Exec. Pkg. | 460 L w/Touring Pkg. | 600h L | Class Average |
| 9 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5.7 |
LS base prices start below those of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi A8. It is less sporty and more comfort oriented than those German rivals, but this Best Buy is outstanding in its own right in terms of power, refinement, standard features, and optional gadgets. The hybrid 600h is a technological tour-de-force, but in this price range most European competitors offer the cache of a V12 powertrain.
Total Score
| Base w/nav. sys. | 460 L w/Exec. Pkg. | 460 L w/Touring Pkg. | 600h L | Class Average |
| 77 | 74 | 75 | 74 | 70.1 |
Scores for all Premium Large Cars
| Low Score | 61 | |
| Average Score | 70 | |
| High Score | 87 |
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2007 Lexus LS Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 04/17/2007
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| 460 4-door sedan | $61,000 | $53,070 | $715 |
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| 460 L 4-door sedan | $71,000 | $61,770 | $715 |
Price note: LS 600h L prices not yet available.
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
460
Powertrain
4.6-liter V8 engine, traction control, 8-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability.
Safety
Dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, front knee airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, antiskid system, tire-pressure monitor, emergency inside trunklid release, daytime running lights.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Power steering, power tilt/telescope wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, cruise control, air conditioning w/dual-zone automatic climate controls, interior air filter, leather upholstery, heated front bucket seats w/lumbar adjustment, 16-way power driver seat, 12-way power passenger seat, memory system (driver seat, driver-seat belt height, steering wheel, mirrors), center console, cupholders, wood interior trim, heated power mirrors w/automatic day/night and tilt-down back-up aid, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, keyless access and starting, power sunroof, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, digital-media player connection, digital clock, tachometer, trip computer, automatic day/night rearview mirror, outside-temperature indicator, front and rear illuminated visor mirrors, universal garage door opener, map lights, rain-sensing variable-intermittent wipers, power rear sunshade, power trunk closer, rear defogger, automatic headlights, floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, steering-linked adaptive xenon headlights, fog lights, full-size spare tire, 235/50VR18 tires, alloy wheels.
460 L adds to 460:
Comfort and Convenience Features
4.8-inch longer wheelbase, heated/cooled front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, power door closers, navigation system w/voice recognition, rearview camera, wireless cell phone link, satellite radio (requires monthly fee), power rear sunshade.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Headlight washers.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Comfort Pkg.
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460
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$1,290
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$1,032
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Heated/cooled front seats, heated rear seats, power rear sunshade, headlight washers.
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Comfort Plus Pkg.
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460
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$3,620
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$2,896
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Comfort Pkg. plus rear side airbags, heated/cooled power rear seats w/memory.
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Navigation System and Mark Levinson Premium Audio System Pkg.
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460
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$5,645
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$4,500
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Navigation system w/voice recognition, traffic information, wireless cell phone link, rearview camera, satellite radio, Mark Levinson sound system, in-dash 6-disc CD/DVD Audio changer, hard drive music file storage. Requires front- and rear-obstacle-detection system.
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Navigation System and Advanced Parking Guidance Pkg.
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460
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$3,815
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$3,162
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Navigation system w/voice recognition, traffic information, wireless cell phone link, rearview camera, satellite radio, hands-free parallel parking. Requires front- and rear-obstacle-detection system.
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Navigation/Mark Levinson/Advanced parking Guidance Pkg.
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460
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$6,345
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$5,060
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Navigation System and Mark Levinson Premium Audio System Pkg. plus hands-free parallel parking. Requires front- and rear-obstacle-detection system.
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Luxury Pkg.
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460 L
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$2,780
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$2,224
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Rear side airbags, semi-aniline leather upholstery, heated/cooled power rear seats w/memory.
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Rear Seat Upgrade Pkg.
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460 L
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$1,625
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$1,300
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Rear dual-zone automatic climate controls w/body-temperature sensors, rear-seat cool box, rear radio controls, power side sunshades. Requires Luxury Pkg.
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Executive Class Seating Pkg.
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460 L
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$12,675
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$10,140
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Luxury Pkg. plus right-rear seat cushion air bag, rear dual-zone automatic climate controls w/body-temperature sensors, 2-place rear seat w/fixed center console, right-rear seat power recliner and legrest, massaging right-rear seat, right-rear seat fold-down tray, DVD entertainment system, rear radio controls, rear-seat cool box, power side sunshades, suede-like headliner. Requires front- and rear-obstacle-detection system, Mark Levinson Sound System, adaptive variable air suspension.
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Touring Pkg.
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460 L
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$2,985
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$2,388
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Uprated brakes, variable-ratio power steering, automatic and driver-selectable adaptive variable air suspension, 245/45YR19 tires. NA w/Luxury Pkg., Rear Seat Upgrade Pkg., Executive Class Seating Pkg.
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Pre-Collision System
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460, 460 L
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$2,850
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$2,280
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Precrash system, adaptive cruise control. 460 requires navigation system or pkg. containing navigation system.
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Mark Levinson Sound System
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460 L
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$2,530
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$1,898
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Mark Levinson sound system, in-dash 6-disc CD/DVD Audio changer, hard drive music file storage.
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Adaptive Variable Air Suspension
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460 L
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$2,120
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$1,696
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Variable-ratio power steering, automatic and driver-selectable adaptive variable air suspension
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Preferred Accessory Pkg.
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460, 460 L
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$227
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$137
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Cargo mat and net, wheel locks.
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Safety |
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Front- and rear-obstacle-detection system
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460, 460 L
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$500
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$400
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Navigation system
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460
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$3,115
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$2,602
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Includes voice recognition, traffic information, wireless cell phone link, rearview camera, satellite radio.
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Lexus Link assistance system
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460, 460 L
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$900
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$760
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Includes one year service.
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Hands-free parallel parking
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460 L
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$700
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$560
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Requires front- and rear-obstacle-detection system.
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Power door closers
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460
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$395
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$316
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Rubber floormats
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460, 460 L
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$99
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$59
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2007 Lexus LS Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Lexus LS 4-door sedan | Lexus LS L 4-door sedan |
| Wheelbase, in. | 116.9 | 121.7 |
| Overall Length, in. | 198.0 | 202.8 |
| Overall Width, in. | 73.8 | 73.8 |
| Overall Height, in. | 58.1 | 58.1 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 4245 | 4330 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 22.2 | 22.2 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 38.1 | 38.0 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 43.7 | 43.7 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 37.9 | 37.9 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | -- | -- |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| dohc V8 | dohc V8/electric | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 4.6 /281 | 5.0 /303 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 380 @ 6400 | 438 @ 5400 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 367 @ 4100 | @ |
| Availability | Standard | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 8-speed automatic | 19/27 | --/-- |
| CVT automatic | --/-- | 20/22 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
Antilock Brakes
Traction Control
Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags
Curtain Side Airbags
Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Lexus LS 4-door sedan | Lexus LS L 4-door sedan |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | 6/70,000 | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4/50,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 6/unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 4/unlimited | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
Japan
Drivewheels:
rear-wheel drive
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