Lexus LS refreshed
Lexus has given its premier LS range a major makeover, incorporating various cosmetic and technical changes in an attempt to keep it competitive in a tough market segment.
On the outside, the most noticeable difference is the ‘spindle’ front grille which, while not especially attractive, at least gives the LS a less anodyne appearance.
Revisions to the interior have focussed on improving refinement. Cabin noise should be further reduced thanks to better insulation, and the seats have been redesigned for enhanced comfort.
LS drivers will now control their vehicle’s infotainment systems via a massive 12.3” screen, a display that’s large enough to show two sources at once. Those might include the upgraded satellite navigation system or the 19-speaker Mark Levinson Reference Surround System, which will come as standard on UK-specification cars.
Beneath the skin, a stiffer body shell and several chassis developments have been employed to deliver superior dynamics. Sharper steering, better brake feel and a smoother damping response should all contribute to a more satisfying drive, while the Adaptive Variable Suspension now features ‘four-wheel interlock control’ to suppress pitch, roll and heave vibration. As a finishing touch, the LS now has Drive Mode Select, which allows for a choice of Eco, Comfort, Normal, Sport or Sport S+ modes.
The LS 600h continues to be available in both short- and long-wheelbase forms, and it’s going to be joined by the LS 460 as well as, for the first time, an F Sport variant. Based on the LS 460, the F Sport boasts a Torsen limited slip differential, a lowered ride height, paddle gear-shifters with automatic throttle blipping and beefed-up Brembo front brakes.
UK sales of the 2013 Lexus LS are due to begin before the end of this year. Pricing and exact specifications have yet to be confirmed, though.
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On the outside, the most noticeable difference is the ‘spindle’ front grille which, while not especially attractive, at least gives the LS a less anodyne appearance.
Revisions to the interior have focussed on improving refinement. Cabin noise should be further reduced thanks to better insulation, and the seats have been redesigned for enhanced comfort.
LS drivers will now control their vehicle’s infotainment systems via a massive 12.3” screen, a display that’s large enough to show two sources at once. Those might include the upgraded satellite navigation system or the 19-speaker Mark Levinson Reference Surround System, which will come as standard on UK-specification cars.
Beneath the skin, a stiffer body shell and several chassis developments have been employed to deliver superior dynamics. Sharper steering, better brake feel and a smoother damping response should all contribute to a more satisfying drive, while the Adaptive Variable Suspension now features ‘four-wheel interlock control’ to suppress pitch, roll and heave vibration. As a finishing touch, the LS now has Drive Mode Select, which allows for a choice of Eco, Comfort, Normal, Sport or Sport S+ modes.
The LS 600h continues to be available in both short- and long-wheelbase forms, and it’s going to be joined by the LS 460 as well as, for the first time, an F Sport variant. Based on the LS 460, the F Sport boasts a Torsen limited slip differential, a lowered ride height, paddle gear-shifters with automatic throttle blipping and beefed-up Brembo front brakes.
UK sales of the 2013 Lexus LS are due to begin before the end of this year. Pricing and exact specifications have yet to be confirmed, though.
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2013 BMW 7 Series
Lexus CT 200h F-Sport
2012 Lexus GS unveiled
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