Lexus Essay

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The flagship of the luxury Lexus fleet is the LS, the first model offered by Toyota’s pinnacle brand. This full-size sedan offers everything the preeminent European sedans have and the Lexus level of quality to go with it.

2007 to Present: Lexus IS

The fourth-generation Lexus LS was introduced in 2007. Officially known as the LS 460, this model comes in standard and stretched wheelbase editions, the latter known as the LS 460L.

Rear-wheel drive is standard; all-wheel drive is available and both models offer standard and F Sport packages. A hybrid 600hL model is sold separately. The all-wheel drive 460L arrived in 2009, joining the previous rear-wheel drive version. The introduction of the F Sport coincided with a major refresh in 2013.
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This engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The EPA rates the Lexus LS at 16/24 mpg city/highway.

The Lexus LS seats five, however with the executive-class seating package in place, this model seats four. Various factory packages, including an ultra luxury package allow shoppers to customize their sedans. For 2015 only, a Crafted Line was released to celebrate the brand’s 25th anniversary.

The exterior of the Lexus LS offers a stately appearance, a silhouette that matches the outline of other top-end luxury sedans. Beginning in 2013, Lexus refreshed the LS to align it with the brand’s new design language. All models are marked by a prominent fascia with a large spindle (hourglass) grille. Distinct arrow-shaped LED lights amplify the wraparound headlamp assembly. The lower grille is hemmed in by pockets containing the fog lamps.

The Lexus LS has a massive hood marked by distinct creases that run from the grille to the windshield line. Soft shoulders, tempered character lines, and rocker panel embellishments are also present. The roof and belt lines run perpendicular; a raised rear deck is marked by a built in spoiler, oversized wraparound combination lamps, reflectors, and embedded exhaust