The 2011 Lexus LS 460 is a direct threat to the much established and pricier luxury sedans from the European marques. Available in a standard and long-wheelbase version the Lexus LS460 is RWD as standard while AWD is optional.

The Lexus LS 460 comes unchanged for 2011. It has a 4.6-liter V8 engine under its hood that produces 380 horsepower and 367 pound-feet of torque. The LS is a trim line that has two separate sub-trims, which are LS 460 and LS 460 L.

The Lexus LS 460 base trim is the best one to opt for as it comes with all the luxury and high-end features provided by the competition at a lower price. The LS 460 comes with features including dual-zone automatic climate control with interior air filter, smog sensor and automatic recirculation mode, Lexus memory system to control power driver’s seat (except lumbar), outside mirrors and steering wheel, power tilt-and-telescopic steering column, and power windows.

2011 Lexus LS 460

4dr Sedan AWD (4.6L 8cyl 8A)

2010 Lexus LS 460 L

L 4dr Sedan LWB (4.6L 8cyl 8A)

Earlier Price: $10,900 (18 Oct 2024)

2010 Lexus LS 460

4dr Sedan AWD (4.6L 8cyl 8A)

2011 Lexus LS 460

4dr Sedan AWD (4.6L 8cyl 8A)

2010 Lexus LS 460

4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)

Earlier Price: $11,490 (9 Nov 2024)

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2012 Lexus LS 460 L

L 4dr Sedan AWD (4.6L 8cyl 8A)

Earlier Price: $15,995 (10 Oct 2024)

2011 Lexus LS 460 User Reviews

Overall Rating: 4.0 (1 Reviews)

Jon Renzetti

2011 Lexus LS 460

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Posted On: February 6, 2024

My 2011 Lexus LS 460 review.

Pros
Love the style, I love the performance

Cons
Don't like Gas mileage, Don't like constant maintenance

My 2011 Lexus LS 460 in detail. I really love my Lexus. It has great performance with the V8 engine and 360 horsepower. It has great style and looks because it is a luxury sedan and loaded with options ! The interior beautifully designed and very comfortable too ! It has a very nice ride when driving long distances as well. Overall , I would have to say it is an excellent vehicle, and very pleas... Read more

2011 Lexus LS 460 Review

Pros

Great ride quality
Smooth and powerful V8 engine
Extremely comfortable second row seats

Cons

Low on breaking power
Not very engaging drivability

Overview

Pricing and Features
7.0/10

The 2011 Lexus LS 460 comes in two trim lines at varying price points. The base trim is the Lexus LS 460 which is the normal wheelbase trim and the other one is the Lexus LS 460 L which is a long-wheelbase trim with added features. The base LS 460 trim starts at $67,130 and comes with a 4.7-liter V8 engine that produces 380 horsepower and 367 pound-feet of torque along with a lot of features, including remote-linked window/moonroof opening and closing, dual-zone automatic climate control with interior air filter, smog sensor and automatic recirculation mode, and Lexus memory system to control power driver’s seat.

The LX 460 L trim starts at $72,675. This trim is equipped with the same engine, along with other features such as power door closers and power trunk open/close, climate-comfort front seats with heat/cool knob, intelligent high-beam headlamps, LED headlamps with dynamic auto-leveling, the dual-swivel adaptive front lighting system (AFS) with headlamp washers, front and rear parking sensors, ventilated front seats and heated rear seats, and front and rear parking sensors.

Model	LS 460	LS 460 L
MSRP	$67,130 (RWD) $69,435 (AWD)	$72,675 (RWD) $74,980 (AWD)
Features	Remote-linked window/moonroof opening and closing	Power door closers and power trunk open/close
	Dual-zone automatic climate control with interior air filter, smog sensor, and automatic recirculation mode	Climate-comfort front seats with heat/cool knob
	Lexus Memory System to control power driver’s seat (except lumbar), outside mirrors, and steering wheel	Intelligent high-beam headlamps
	Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column	LED headlamps with dynamic auto-leveling
	Power windows and tilt-and-slide moonroof with one-touch open/close	Dual-swivel Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) with headlamp washers
	Electrochromic (auto-dimming) inside rearview mirror and outside mirrors	Front And Rear Parking Sensors
	Wood-trimmed shift knob with leather	Ventilated Front Seats And Heated Rear Seats
	Leather-trimmed interior	Front And Rear Parking Sensors
	Medium brown walnut, dark gray bird’s-eye maple, or matte dark brown ash burl trim
	Lexus 10-speaker Premium Sound System with Digital Sound Processor, Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL), in-dash, single-feed, six-disc CD auto-change
	Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) with Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRAC)

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Engine and Performance
8.6/10

The Lexus LS 460 starts at $72,675 and comes with a 4.6-liter V8 engine under its hood outputting 380 hp and 367 lb-ft. The Lexus LS 460 takes 5.4 seconds to reach a speed of 60mph and 14.2 seconds to cross the quarter-mile mark.

The Lexus LS 460 is limited to a top speed of 127 mph. The performance of the Lexus is great but it lacks connectivity with the driver. Considering the fact that people opting for this car are not looking for a very fast sports car but something that they can travel in very comfortably, the LS 460 does deliver very well in that case.

Model	LS 460 L	BMW 7-Series 740i	Jaguar XJ
MSRP	$72,675	$70,650	$72,700
Engine	4.6 L V8	3.0 L Inline-6	5.0 L V8
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Power	380 hp @ 6400 rpm	315 hp @ 5800 rpm	385 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque	367 ft-lbs. @ 4100 rpm	330 ft-lbs. @ 1600 rpm	380 ft-lbs. @ 3500 rpm
0-60 mph (seconds)	5.4	5.8	5.8
Quarter-mile (mph)	14.2	14.1	14.3
Top Speed (mph)	131	149	155

The Jaguar XJ is the most powerful of the lot outputting 385 hp and 380 lb-ft, followed by the Lexus that outputs 380 hp and torque of 367 lb-ft, whereas the BMW produces 315 hp and 330 lb-ft of power and torque. The Lexus is the fastest to reach 60 mph in 5.4 seconds, followed by the XJ and BMW in 5.8 seconds. The Jaguar has the highest top speed of 155 mph, followed by the BMW and Lexus which are limited at 149 and 131 mph, respectively.

Fuel Economy
6.0/10

The Lexus LS 460 is a comparatively less fuel-efficient car. It delivers fuel efficiency of 16 mpg in the city, 24 on the highway, and a combined efficiency of 19 mpg. The Lexus LS 460 has a fuel capacity of 22.2 gallons, outputting a range of 355 miles in the city, 533 on the highway, and a combined range of 421 miles.

Model	LS 460 L	BMW 7-Series 740i	Jaguar XJ
MPG (City) (mpg)	16	17	16
MPG (Highway) (mpg)	24	25	23
MPG (Combined) (mpg)	19	20	19
Fuel Capacity (gallon)	22.2	21.7	21.7
Range (City/Hwy/Combined)	355/533/421	369/543/434	347/499/412

In comparison, the BMW 7 Series is the most fuel-efficient, offering an efficiency of 17 mpg in the city, 25 on the highway, and a combined efficiency of 20 mpg, followed by the LS 460 and Jaguar offering 19 mpg of combined efficiency. The Lexus has the largest fuel capacity of 22.2 gallons, followed by the Jaguar and the BMW with fuel capacities of 21.7 gallons. The BMW delivers the best-combined range of 434 miles, followed by the Lexus and Jag delivering 421 and 412 miles, respectively.

Interior
9.9/10

The 2011 Lexus LS 460 has an extremely spacious cabin with lots of space in the front and rear rows. The materials and elements in the interior are very premium and feel on par with the high-class competition.

The seats in both rows are extremely comfortable and supportive with lots of adjustments. Lexus offers features such as dual-zone automatic climate control with interior air filter, smog sensor and automatic recirculation mode, Lexus Memory System to control power driver’s seat (except lumbar), and more.

Model	LS 460 L	BMW 7-Series 740i	Jaguar XJ
Seating Capacity	5	5	5
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	38.0/58.5/43.7	40.6/59.2/41.3	NA/NA/41.5
Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	38.0/58.5/N/A	38.5/57.4/38.9	NA/NA/38.9
Cargo Capacity (cu-ft)	18.0	14.0	15.2

The Lexus is the most spacious on the interior, having the most legroom in the front row and the second row. When it comes to cargo capacity, the Lexus LS 460 offers the most, measuring 18.0 cu-ft, while the Jaguar XJ offers 15.2 cu-ft and the BMW offers significantly lesser cargo space, measuring 14.0 cu-ft. Few key interior features include-

Dual-zone automatic climate control with interior air filter, smog sensor, and automatic recirculation mode
Lexus Memory System to control power driver’s seat (except lumbar)
Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column
Power windows and tilt-and-slide moonroof with one-touch open/close
Cruise control
Lexus Personalized Settings (LPS) to customize select electronic functions
16-way driver’s (including dual-function lumbar) with auto slide-away and 12-way front passenger’s (including lumbar) power seats
Medium brown walnut, dark gray bird’s-eye maple, or matte dark brown ash burl trim
Leather-trimmed interior
Climate-comfort front seats with heat/cool knob

How intuitive is the 2018 Lexus LS 460’s infotainment unit?

The Lexus LS 460 features a multi-information center-console display with an integrated backup camera and enhanced Bluetooth technology. There is also a 10-speaker premium audio system with Digital Sound Processor, Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL), and six-disc CD auto-changer. The infotainment unit comes with XM Radio (90-day trial subscription included), USB input, Bluetooth wireless audio profile integration of compatible music players and audio system, and A/V inputs and rear headphone jacks. Other major infotainment features include-

Multi-information center-console display with integrated backup camera and enhanced Bluetooth technology
Lexus 10-speaker Premium Sound System with Digital Sound Processor, Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL), in-dash, single-feed, six-disc CD auto-changer
XM Radio.9,10 Subscription required. 90-day trial subscription included
USB input and Bluetooth wireless audio profile integration of compatible music players and audio system and A/V inputs and rear headphone jacks

Exterior
8.0/10

The 2011 Lexus LS 460 looks classy and elegant with a stylish and simple design language. The exterior of the Lexus LS 460 features high-intensity discharge headlamps with dynamic auto-leveling, intelligent high-beam headlamps, the dual-swivel adaptive front lighting system (AFS) with headlamp washers, daytime running lights, LED taillamps, exterior glass with UV-reduction, scratch-resistant clear-coat paint, power-adjustable, auto-folding outside mirrors with turn indicators, defoggers, puddle lamps, and auto tilt-down in reverse and rear-window defogger with auto-off timer.

The Lexus LS 460 has a ground clearance of 5.5 inches.

Model	LS 460 L	BMW 7-Series 740i	Jaguar XJ
Curb Weight (lbs)	4460	4344	4045
Length (in.)	203.9	199.8	201.7
Width (in.)	73.8	74.9	74.6
Height (in.)	58.1	58.3	57.0
Ground Clearance (in.)	5.5	5.6	4.09
Wheelbase (in.)	121.7	120.9	119.4

The Lexus weighs the most, weighing in at 4,460 lbs, followed by the BMW 7 Series which weighs a lower 4,344 lbs, followed by the Jag that weighs 4,045 lbs. The Lexus is also the longest with a length of 203.9 inches, followed by the Jaguar and the BMW. Compared to the LS 460 and Jaguar having a ground clearance of 5.5 and 4.09 inches, the BMW has a higher clearance of 5.6 inches. Major exterior features of the are-

Exterior glass with UV-reduction
Scratch-resistant clear-coat paint
Power-adjustable, auto-folding outside mirrors with turn indicators, defoggers, puddle lamps, and auto tilt-down in reverse
Rear-window defogger with auto-off timer
High-Intensity Discharge headlamps with dynamic auto-leveling
Intelligent high-beam headlamps
Dual-swivel Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) with headlamp washers
Daytime running lights LED taillamps

Safety
8.5/10

The 2011 Lexus LS 460 comes with a lot of standard safety features, which include ABS, Lexus Advanced AirBag System with dual-stage supplemental front airbags with seat belt and occupant classification sensors, Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control System, Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones hood-buckling creases, an energy-absorbing steering column, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, and Lexus Vehicle Immobilizer System. Major safety features include-

Lexus Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front airbags with seat belt and occupant-classification sensors
Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental airbags
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental airbags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones Hood-buckling creases, pipe-style steel side-door guard beams, and an energy-absorbing steering column
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Lexus Vehicle Immobilizer System

Final Verdict

The 2011 Lexus LS 460 is a decent car; with a strong V8 engine offering enough power on disposal and offering good handling and driving dynamics. But, the drivability of the Lexus LS 460 is not properly sporty. The long wheelbase edition of the 460 is much more spacious than its rivals at a lower price point. The Lexus LS 460 is a truly capable and spacious luxury sedan offering great ride quality and good safety tech. In the end, the sedan is a considerable pick in the segment.

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2011 Lexus LS 460 User Reviews

My 2011 Lexus LS 460 review.

ProsLove the style, I love the performance

Cons Don't like Gas mileage, Don't like constant maintenance

2011 Lexus LS 460 Review

Pros

Cons

Overview

Pricing and Features7.0/10

Engine and Performance8.6/10

Fuel Economy6.0/10

Interior9.9/10

How intuitive is the 2018 Lexus LS 460’s infotainment unit?

Exterior8.0/10

Safety8.5/10

Final Verdict

Pros
Love the style, I love the performance

Cons
Don't like Gas mileage, Don't like constant maintenance

Pricing and Features
7.0/10

Engine and Performance
8.6/10

Fuel Economy
6.0/10

Interior
9.9/10

Exterior
8.0/10

Safety
8.5/10