The Ultimate Luxury Sedan

The Lexus LS is the ultimate luxury sedan and the flagship vehicle for the Lexus line.  Unrivaled luxury and unrelenting performance, the Lexus LS has been one step ahead of other luxury vehicles since the day it launched and the 2016 LS line is no exception.  The 2016 Lexus LS is available in three different models: the LS standard wheelbase, the LS 460L- longer wheelbase and LS 460 F SPORT.

All three model options offer 386-horsepower and V8 engine along with a host of modern and luxury features including: 12.3-inch display screen with updated graphics for Navigation and multimedia, Advanced Voice Command, Complimentary HD Traffic and Weather, 10-speaker premium Lexus Sound System, Bluetooth phone and audio technology, Siri Eyes Free Mode, 18-inch alloy wheels, Moon Roof, SmartAccess with push button Start/Stop, Back up Camera, Intuitive Parking Assist, Drive Mode Select with ECO, Normal and Sport Modes, Lexus Memory System, Power Door Closers, LED taillamps, LED Daytime Running Lights and 16-way power driver’s seat.

Every LS built for our area (Texas) will include certain “standard added options”.  These standard added options actually make the starting package level on the LS 460 to be around $77,409.  This MSRP LS includes the Comfort Package, the Cold Weather Package, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, 19-inch Wheels, Heated Wood Steering Wheel and Accessory Package: Cargo Net, Trunk Mat, Wheel Locks, Key Gloves and Rear Bumper Applique.

Sounds great, but what is included in the “Comfort Package” or “Cold Weather Package”.   Keep reading for a breakdown of the features that make up these “standard added options” for the 2016 Lexus LS…

Comfort Package:  Heated and Cooled front seats, Front-seat Climate Concierge with integrated control of individual seat and ventilation temperature, Heated Outboard Rear Seats (AWD models), Power Rear Sunshade and Power Trunk Opener and Closer.

Cold Weather/ All-Weather Package:  High-intensity heater, Heated Steering Wheel, Headlamp Washer and Windshield Wiper Deicer.

The standard wheel base LS460 is also available in a more fully equipped option.  This LS 460 typically lists for around $82,589 and includes all of the features listed above in addition to LED Headlamps with Intelligent High-Beams and Washers, Semi-Aniline Leather and Alcantara Headliner Upgrade, Mark Levinson Sound with 19-speakers, Pre-Collision System with All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and a slightly different Heated Wood Steering Wheel with Leather Center Pad.

The Lexus LS already provides one of the most spacious interior cabins, but the longer wheel base on the LS460L further spoils it’s passengers with exceptional rear legroom.  The LS 460L offers an additional 5 inches in overall length and 4.8-inches in wheelbase compared to the standard LS model and although the Lexus LS460L can be built in a few different ways, the most common build for the LS460L lists for $87,249.  This $87K price-point LS460L has all of the same features as the Luxury Package LS detailed above: 19-inch wheels, All-Weather Package, Blind Spot Monitor, LED Headlamps, Mark Levinson, Pre-Collision System, Semi-Anline Leather, etc.

For those wanting more performance, the LS 460 F SPORT delivers both inside and out.  With a lowered Adaptive Variable Air Suspension tuned by the same team behind the Lexus LFA, the LS F SPORT delivers exhilarating performance to match its aggressive style.

The LS460 F SPORT typically lists around $88,839 for the RWD model and will include the following: Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, F SPORT Steering Wheel, Mark Levinson Sound with 19-speakers, Pre-Collision System with All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, LED Headlamps with Intelligent High-Beams and Washers, Accessory Package, Climate-comfort front seats, power rear sunshade, one-touch power trunk in addition to the F SPORT exclusive features.

Exclusive LS F SPORT Features:  19″ Split 10-spoke forged alloy wheels, F SPORT-tuned, lowered Adaptive Variable Air Suspension, Stabilizer Bars and Shock absorbers, Brembo opposed six-piston front brake calipers with 14.8″ ventilated discs, Limited-slip rear differential, F SPORT bolstered front seats with embossed headrests, Alcantara All-Black Headliner, Aluminum Sport Pedals and Interior Trim, F SPORT Steering Wheel and Paddle Shifters, F SPORT exterior styling: Front Bumper Upper and Lower Grille Inserts, LED foglamps and Variable Gear-Ratio Steering (VGRS).