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Lexus LS460 XF40, 4 generation, 2 restyling 10.2012 - 09.2017

4 generation, 2 restyling
(XF40) 10.2012 - 09.2017
DBA-USF40, DBA-USF45, USF40, USF45
4 generation, 2 restyling
Sedan
The 2006 Lexus LS460 in the XF40 body is the fourth generation of the LS Series luxury sedan, which debuted in 1989. This car was built, as they say, "from scratch" and practically did not take anything from its predecessor. In addition, this is the first LS, which has no analogue (the Toyota Celsior sedan in Japan used to be such before). The LS460 body is 45 mm wider and 15 mm longer than the previous model (LS430), the wheelbase is increased by 45 mm. The elongated Lexus LS460L modification is the first LS model on a long wheelbase of 3.09 m in size, while the standard sedan has a base of 2.97 m. The extra distance is entirely used to increase comfort and increase space for rear passengers. If previous generations offered only one power unit, then in this generation Lexus LS can be hybrid, and as for this modification, then a new 4.6-liter gasoline V8 is installed here. In the simplest equipment option, the Lexus LS460 is equipped with bi-xenon headlights with washers, a rain sensor, LED running lights and fog lights, 235 / 50R18 tires. There is also heated side mirrors, a windshield in the wiper area, front seats electric adjustment plus heating and ventilation, an intelligent car access system, leather interior, dual-zone climate control, a tailgate electric drive and an audio system with 10 speakers. The F SPORT Luxury version features sports seats, body kits and pedals, tinted rims and tires 245 / 45R19, Brembo front brakes, sports suspension, electric sunroof, Mark Levinson premium audio system with 19 speakers. The top-end AWD Luxury equipment offers rear seats with electric adjustment, heating, ventilation and massage of the lumbar zone, a rear armrest with audio controls, climate control, electric curtains on the rear window, a refrigerated box, and the ceiling upholstery is made of Alcantara, but for comfort In the cabin there is a four-zone climate control. Brand new is the V-shaped 8-cylinder 32-valve engine with a 4.6-liter Dual VVT-i system. At 6400 rpm, it develops a power of 380 hp. The maximum speed of the car is electronically limited to 250 km / h. To “hundreds” the car accelerates in 5.7 seconds. Moreover, in the combined cycle, fuel consumption is only 11.1 liters per 100 km. Also for the first time on this model, an 8-speed automatic transmission is used. In addition, Lexus LS first received an AWD all-wheel drive system, the premiere of the car in this modification took place at the Moscow Motor Show in 2008. True, in this version, the engine power is a little "trimmed" - up to 367 hp. The TORSEN compact limited slip differential distributes torque between the axles.

 All Lexus LS460 versions use electronic control systems. The model’s standard equipment includes an advanced integrated vehicle dynamics control system (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management, VDIM), and electric-assisted steering (EPS) and variable gear ratio (VGRS) adapt to the driving speed. In addition to VGRS and VDIM, the AVS adaptive suspension helps to cope with the machine, which automatically changes the settings of the air suspension elements.

 There are eight standard airbags in the LS460: frontal front, knee airbags for the driver and passenger, front side airbags and full-size curtain airbags. Luxury trim has added rear side cushions. Of the active systems present: anti-lock brake system (ABS), brake force distribution system (EBD), Electronic Stability Program (VSC), traction control (TRC). Naturally, there were some “trifles” like a system for automatically switching the high beam to the dipped beam, the function of automatically activating the parking brake (Brake hold) and monitoring tire pressure.

 In 2007, Lexus LS was recognized as the best on the planet, and in general the fourth generation was so successful that over the years of production the car went through two restyling - in 2009 and 2012. With the latest update, the LS460 received a brand new brand design, the key elements of which are the spindle-shaped radiator grille, L-shaped daytime running lights and brake lights. All exterior lighting of the car is on LEDs. Redesigned and interior. A new instrument panel is installed, a 12.3-inch display now occupies the top of the central panel, and a new Remote Touch controller is used. There are innovations in the technical part. It is these machines in this generation that are of the greatest interest. If you need a higher level of comfort, you should look at the long-version - Lexus LS460L, which offers more space at the rear and an expanded list of equipment, right up to the ottoman seat behind the front passenger seat.