As you know, I have been driving the new Lexus GS450h as my daily driver and I can tell you I couldn't be more impressed with this little rocketship.
So impressed, that I was hesitant to swap it out this weekend for the new LS460L that I was featuring on my Fox news show.
But that hesitancy soon faded when I saw the LS next to the GS and I started to drive it...
As you can see from the photos, I was picking up the new LS460L with the executive package (complete with reclining massaging seat with ottoman, self-park system, etc.).
The first thing you notice is the size difference of the new LS.
It is quite a bit larger than the last LS and in real life it has a beautiful statuesque presence.
And that white pearl paint job!!!! No one does paint better!
It always looks wet and three dimensional.
And more expensive looking than the competition.
But the thing that REALLY gets you on this car is the LUXURY.
I’m convinced that no one understands what Americans want in their luxury car better than Lexus.
And although I’m the one who usually prefers a driver oriented car (like a BMW) this new LS is swaying me because it is SO good.
As I get seduced by the leather and alcantara surrounding me I start asking myself, do I really need to have a car that can take a turn at 120mph in Southern California or do I NEED to be pampered and spoiled with a car whose electronics work flawlessly (Nav, Bluetooth, Audio, etc.) and better than anyone else on the radar screen?
Hmmm…I seem to be facing a real dilemma.
Then the emotional side of my brain says pipes in and says…001, it doesn’t drive as good a BMW 750, new S-Class or Audi A8.
But the practical side of me pipes right back and says…But the drive quality is VERY close to the S550, BMW 750 or Audi A8. Still not as driver oriented, but damn close.
And this car will actually work reliably during its relationship with me and never let me down like I know the others will.
Plus, for the first time in its evolution, the design of this car is GORGEOUS.
Test drive one and watch the gawkers go crazy when you pull up beside them.
This is a car that looks SO much better than the photos when its driving down the road, you need to withhold judgment until you see it in person.
Not as good looking in my opinion as the new S550 sport (close) but better looking than the BMW 750 and Audi A8.
What about price?
Comparably equipped, it’s also a relative bargain compared to the competitors.
So what’s a car freak to do?
The decision between all these models has become harder than ever…they’re ALL great.
For the first time ever in my opinion, there is no runaway winner in this segment…it all boils down to which one YOU like best or how much you want to spend.
This is one HARD decision!
Enjoy the in-depth photo gallery of the best Lexus LS ever and good luck making your decision!