Lexus LS (07 on) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
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

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Equipment

All LS models come with sophisticated braking and stability systems and 10 airbags. The standard car has a six-CD autochanger, Bluetooth, DVD satellite navigation, cruise control, electric rear blind, electrically adjustable front seats with heating and air-conditioning, heated rear seats plus adaptive headlights (which illuminate the road on bends and corners by turning with the steering). SE models add a sunroof, electric sun shades for the rear doors, 19-speaker Mark Levinson audio system, six-disc in-dash DVD autochanger, rear audio controls, four-zone climate control with roof-mounted air diffusers, electrically adjustable and air-conditioned rear seats, rear cool box, rear wood console and power boot closing. The SE-L has 19-inch alloy wheels instead of the 18-inch wheels on other models, intelligent park assist, card entry and start and a upholstery upgrade with higher-quality leather and Alcantara headlining. Options on the top model include a heated steering wheel. All 600h models are equivalent to SE-L and come with the option of the rear-seat relaxation pack.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • DVD
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Telephone
  • Traction control
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