Lexus LS (07 on) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 08 December 2006 Last Updated: 19 March 2010 The huge LS is the Lexus flagship - a luxury four-door saloon that's an alternative to cars such as the BMW 7-Series and Audi A8. The bluff styling is disappointing but the LS offers a superbly equipped and comfortable interior with acres of rear space. Unfortunately while the materials used are first class and the finish excellent, it lacks the style or sophistication of other cars that have a similarly high list price. The Toyota switches and column stalks are a big disappointment. That said, it is supremely comfortable on the move and cocoons passengers from the outside world with superb noise insulation and cosseting seats. It is also the first in its class to offer a fuel-saving petrol-electric 'hybrid' system giving Lexus LS buying an alternative to diesel in the LS600h. 3.5 out of 5 Other Lexus reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Gallery 3.5 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £90,636 - £100,086 View all new prices Used price range: £15,225 - £75,428 View all used prices Get a Lexus LS (07 on) information pack Next steps Lexus LS cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 17 models like this for sale, starting at £16,990. Find used Lexus LSs for sale Supreme refinement and comfort, acres of interior space, huge standard equipment list, plenty of high tech gadgets Anonymous looks, numb steering, no diesel engine available, shares interior features with much cheaper Toyota models The huge LS is the Lexus flagship - a luxury four-door saloon that's an alternative to cars such as the BMW 7-Series and Audi A8. The bluff styling is disappointing but the LS offers a superbly equipped and comfortable interior with acres of rear space. Unfortunately while the materials used are first class and the finish excellent, it lacks the style or sophistication of other cars that have a similarly high list price. The Toyota switches and column stalks are a big disappointment. That said, it is supremely comfortable on the move and cocoons passengers from the outside world with superb noise insulation and cosseting seats. It is also the first in its class to offer a fuel-saving petrol-electric 'hybrid' system giving Lexus LS buying an alternative to diesel in the LS600h. Driving & Performance Performance 4.5 out of 5"A new 4.6-litre V8 engine is used in the LS460 equipped with the latest variable valve timing..." Handling 4 out of 5"While the steering in the LS doesn't offer much in the way of feedback, it comes as no big surprise,..." Comfort Comfort 5 out of 5"The LS460 travels in near silence, with the smallest hint of contact with the road from the tyres..." Practicality 3 out of 5"The standard LS comes without rear seat air-conditioning and electric adjustment, and therefore has..." Equipment 5 out of 5"All LS models come with sophisticated braking and stability systems and 10 airbags. The standard car..." Behind the wheel 3.5 out of 5"The highest quality materials have been used in the passenger compartment of the LS, although the..." Costs Running costs 2.5 out of 5"The LS is quite pricey when new, but much better equipped than its rivals. Fuel consumption at about..." Green credentials 2 out of 5"The LS performs badly on the eco front. With an average of 261g/km CO2 across the range, its..." Safety & Reliability Safety 5 out of 5"The Lexus LS460 has 10 airbags (front, side and knee airbags in the front, side airbags in the rear,..." Reliability 4.5 out of 5"Lexus has an excellent reputation for reliability, and although the LS contains some very..." Buying & Selling Buying new 2.5 out of 5"The LS is not cheap, but if you compare like-for-like specification, it undercuts the alternatives..." Buying used 3 out of 5"The LS will be more accessible as a used car, because it will face steep depreciation in the first..." Selling 3 out of 5"The biggest problem you'll face is a lack of awareness of the LS. The likes of the Mercedes S-Class..." Gallery View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Lexus LS cars for sale We have 17 models like this for sale. Find Lexus LS cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures