First Impressions of the Lexus LS460 for 2009
A lot has been said about the Lexus LS460 for 2009. As Lexus's entry in the sedan market the LS460 (and in this case specically the L version) has maintained a good reputation. The 4-door LS460 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Lexus as a brand in general.
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 LS460 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
The fuel system for the 2009 LS460 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 19.20 gallons.
Vehicle Statistics
The LS460 is 186.20 inches long, 72.60 inches wide, and 66.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.90 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 $37,500 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $33,188. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The LS460 L received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.
In 2008 and 2009 the LS460 L was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.
We Think...
The 2009 model year was telling year for the Lexus LS460. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the L version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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