The 2008 LS460 is an important vehicle to Lexus for the sedan market segment. The L is a member of a series of two trim levels for the LS460 which include L and Base. The four-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.

Lexus LS460 Engine Specs

The LS460 L is equipped with a Toyota 4.6 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 8-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The LS460 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by air front springs and air in the rear.

The fuel system for the 2008 LS460 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 22.20-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

Vehicle Statistics

The LS460 is 198.00 inches long, 73.80 inches wide, and 58.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 116.90 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $62,000 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $53,940. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

MPG Ratings

The LS460 L received a miles-per-gallon rating of sixteen in-city driving and twenty four when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.

In 2007 and 2008 the LS460 L was availble in the exterior colors of Black Sapphire Pearl, Golden Almond Metallic, Mercury Metallic, Nobel Spinel Mica, Obsidian, Opaline Pearl, Smoky Granite Mica, Starfire Pearl, and Verdigris Mica. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.

We Think...

The 2008 model year was telling year for the Lexus LS460. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the L version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 4-Door, Canada market, L, Lexus LS460, Sedan

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