2012 Lexus LS 460 Touring

At a Glance

Pricing $67,630 - $112,750
Drive Types RWD, AWD
Engines 4.6l V8, 5.0l V8 HEV
Transmissions A8, CVT
Fuel Economy 16-19 (city), 23-24 (highway)

By most accounts, the Lexus LS is perfect. Outstanding levels of build quality and reliability have propelled it near the top of a short list of large luxury automobiles. The LS is offered in two wheelbases with a 4.6L V8 under the hood, yielding the LS460 and LS460L models. A gasoline/electric hybrid model combining a V8 engine with electric motors is sold as the LS600h L. The conservative styling of the fourth generation LS gave it the distinct presence that it predecessors had lacked. On the inside, the LS features high levels of luxury and the long wheelbase model even offers a rear seat package with a reclining ottoman, personal DVD player and cooler. A host of electronics and driving aids are befitting a vehicle that competes with complicated German luxury sedans. The LS even offers a system that will assist in parking the car for you.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
LS 460 4.6l V8 (380-bhp) A8 RWD $67,630
LS 460 4.6l V8 (357-bhp) A8 AWD $69,935
LS 460 L 4.6l V8 (380-bhp) A8 RWD $73,175
LS 460 L 4.6l V8 (357-bhp) A8 AWD $75,480
LS 460 Sport 4.6l V8 (380-bhp) A8 RWD $76,815
LS 600h L 5.0l V8 HEV (438-bhp) CVT AWD $112,750