First Impressions 2009 Lexus LS460 Base
A lot has been said about the Lexus LS460 for 2009. As Lexus's entry in the sedan market the LS460 (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door LS460 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Lexus as a brand in general.
Performance
The restyled LS460 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.6-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 32 valves. The engine is paired with a Toyota 8-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.
The fuel system for the 2009 LS460 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 19.20 gallons.
The LS460 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
LS460 Base Statistics
The LS460 is 186.20 inches long, 72.60 inches wide, and 66.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.90 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was $37,500, with an invoice cost of $33,188. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
The standard warranty period for the LS460 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.
Fuel Efficiency
The LS460 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
Conclusion
The 2008 model began the promise of the Lexus LS460. The 2009 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the LS460 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus LS460, Sedan, United States market