2012 Lexus LS Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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When I was a kid I wanted to be an airline stewardess when I grew up. What did I know. Now I think I want to be an executive. An executive where, you say? It doesn’t matter, as long as I can have a 2012 Lexus LS 460. This is a sweet ride any way you cut it.
The 2012 Lexus LS 460 had a major re-design in 2007, but sees few changes for 2012. All Lexus LS 460 models have a 4.6-liter V8 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel-drive versions have a 380-hp V8, and all-wheel-drive (AWD) versions have 357 hp. The LS 460 is rated at 16 mpg city/23 highway and requires premium-grade gas. But then, it offers a premium experience. Its ride is smooth and commanding with an almost silent, isolated driving experience. If you are expecting a truly sporty driving encounter in a luxury sedan, this isn’t it. If, however, you want luxurious, quiet travel while bathed in leather and wood, this car is for you.
The Lexus LS 460 comes in four trims for 2012. In addition to the Base LS 460, there is the LS 460 AWD; the LS 460 L, which has a 5-inch longer wheelbase; and the LS 460 L AWD. There are several upgrade packages available: Sport, Special Edition Sport, Comfort, Comfort Plus and Executive Class Seating, which reduces rear seating from 3 to 2 passengers.
The Sport Package includes Brembo brakes, 19-inch forged alloy spoke wheels with summer tires, Variable Gear Ratio Steering, a sport-tuned suspension, sport exterior trim and grille, black and tan perforated leather interior trim, sport front seats and a leather-trimmed steering wheel with paddle shifters.
The Comfort Package comes with wood and a leather heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated climate-comfort front seats, heated rear seats, intuitive parking assist, a power rear sunshade, power door closers, power rear trunk open and close, and headlamp washers. The Comfort Plus adds a semi-aniline leather interior, power-adjustable butterfly headrests and memory, power lumbar massage (hello!) and four-way adjustable outboard rear seats, and to protect those now completely relaxed passengers, rear-seat side airbags. A Rear Seat Upgrade Package that is something you would expect from the most premium of luxury sedans includes an air purifier, cool box, audio controls and power rear-door sunshades. You can even get a drop-down DVD screen with sliding wood table controls. Yes, I definitely want to be an executive.
The cabin is sumptuous at any package level, and controls and gauges are uncomplicated and easy to use. Seating is very roomy for front passengers and the driver, and visibility and sightlines are good in all directions. The rear seats are spacious, especially in the longer trims, and all but the middle seat – which is over the drivetrain hump – are very comfortable. The trunk is a little awkward and surprisingly small, but interior storage is good in the form of door pockets, front and rear cupholders, a roomy center console and a large glovebox.
Lexus safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system, front-side airbags, rear-side airbags, curtain-side airbags and front-knee airbags. Also available are a tire pressure monitoring system and an advance pre-collision system that prepares the brake assist in the event of an unavoidable impact. Optional features include a lane-departure warning system that alerts the driver and can auto-correct if the car’s path drifts out of its lane, and Lexus' Enform system with Safety Connect, which is an OnStar-like assistance system with safety, security and emergency-response features. Enform is a subscription service, and a 1-year free subscription is included. Also standard for all Lexus LS 460 trims is the SmartAccess feature, which locks and unlocks your doors and trunk and will even start the car without you ever having to take out your key. It detects the presence of your SmartAccess key, and all you have to do is touch the handle and bingo!
The 2012 Lexus LS 460 is an amenity-filled car that isn't for everyone, but if you want some extravagance, this could be it.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · USB auxiliary audio input · Rear headphone jacks · 6 disc CD/DVD in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Mark Levinson · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 19 · 450 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: vehicle and key memory · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: front and rear · Power outlet(s): 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 16
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.13 · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Enform · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Lumbar Support: power adjustments · Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Auto height adjusting shoulder belts: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Stability and Traction
Accident Avoidence Systems: pre-collision safety system
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · MP3 auxiliary audio input · Rear headphone jacks · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Mark Levinson · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 19 · 450 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 16
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.93
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Side door type: soft close · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: power adjustable headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Enform · Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Video monitor size: 9 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: cornering · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Lumbar Support: power adjustments · Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Auto height adjusting shoulder belts: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Stability and Traction
Accident Avoidence Systems: pre-collision safety system
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.8 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.2
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · MP3 auxiliary audio input · Rear headphone jacks · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Mark Levinson · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 19 · 450 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: vehicle and key memory · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 16
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.13 · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Side door type: soft close · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: power adjustable headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Enform · Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Video monitor size: 9 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: cornering · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Lumbar Support: power adjustments · Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Auto height adjusting shoulder belts: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Stability and Traction
Accident Avoidence Systems: pre-collision safety system
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Rear headphone jacks · 6 disc CD/DVD in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Mark Levinson · AM/FM radio · XM with NavTraffic satellite radio · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 19 · 450 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: front and rear · Power activated trunk/hatch: open and close · Power outlet(s): 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 16
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.93
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: power adjustable headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Enform · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: cornering · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Lumbar Support: power adjustments · Power adjustments: 4 · Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: front and rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Auto height adjusting shoulder belts: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Stability and Traction
Accident Avoidence Systems: pre-collision safety system
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.8 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.2
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
