AMS reviewed the Lexus LS460. Here are the results:
PERFORMANCE
0-100 km/h = 6.5 seconds
PRICE OF TESTCAR
Euros 107,600
BRAKING
100 km/h to 0 km/h (cold) = 39 m
100 km/h to 0 km/h (warm) = 39 m
There were similar complaints like in the Autobild test. Poor braking qualities and a pathetic load capacity of only 400 kg.
CHASSIS
+ a lot of space
- unclear and confusing cockpit controls
- poor load capacity (400 kg)
COMFORT
+ high autobahn-comfort
+ comfortable seats
+ nearly no noise in the interior
- decreasing comfort on bad roads
DRIVETRAIN
+ good driving performance
+ soft and smooth automatic
- slow responding automatic
HANDLING
+ good directional stability
- vague steering
- poor passive handling
- heavy body roll
SAFETY
+ volumnious safety equipement
- weak brakes
ENVIRONMENT
- high fuel consumption
COSTS
+ luxury standard equipment
- high cost price
- high maintenance costs