Leftlane’s bottom line
We expected to be able to easily write off the GS 460 given its age and Lexus’ general aversion to enthusiastic driving. But a week behind the wheel of the smooth and capable GS revealed a surprisingly complex and enjoyable luxury sports sedan. For most buyers, its positive attributes, like its unflappable demeanor and unparalleled refinement, will probably outweigh its technical and dynamic demerits.
That it’s a veritable bargain in its class makes it all the more appealing as a below-the-radar sports sedan.
2011 Lexus GS 460 base price, $54,470. As tested, $60,490. Luxury Value Package, $2,945; Pre-Collision System and Radar Cruise, $1,500; Rear spoiler, $200; Intuitive parking assist, $500; Destination, $875.
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Using the hands-free system (for mobile phones)
Audio unit
1. Display.
A message, name, phone
number, etc. is displayed.
Lower-case characters and
special characters cannot be
displayed.
2. Displays information that is
too long to be disp ...
Moon roof
Use the overhead switches to open, close, and tilt the moon roof up and
down.
Opening and closing
Standard type
1. Open.
The moon roof stops slightly
before the fully opened position.
Push th ...
Luxury Options
An optional Luxury Plus Package includes wood trim, perforated leather
seating trim and heated and ventilated front seats, plus three-position memory
for seats, steering wheel and outside mirrors, ...