What ever happened to the 4GB HDD that played MP3 files for the new LS ?? I remember it being mentioned in the press conference .. doesn't look like that feature made it to production, either ??

 

The LWB model comes with a NAV system which is hard drive based, and includes an extra 8GB of space to store music files. I believe they can be ripped at either 128k or 256k, theoretically allowing you to store up to 2000 songs.

The SWB model comes with DVD based navigation, similar to the previous generation LS. It is slower and does not offer the ability to store music. Another good reason to go with the LWB model.

 

I was under the impression that the LWB has a 30GB hard drive, with 10GB for music and 20GB for the Nav system. However, those are undoubtedly "rounded" numbers, as the operating and system files could easily take up 2GB...

One FANTASTIC feature of the car is the ability to "flash" Nav updates very quickly; I have heard that if you're in a for another service this update might even be free! Which will make customers for life of us former BMW and Mercedes owners, who are (I think) insulted by the companies Nav Disc subscription programs...

 

I think when you add the Mark Lev audio system to the HDD navigation, regardless it is a LS460 or LS460L, you do get the 8GB of MP3 storage on the HDD. In the other word, you need the Mark Lev. to have the feature. Correct me please if I am wrong. Thanks!

Dlau

 

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That is what I read here:

http://www.lexus.com/models/LS/detai...fications.html

There is HDD NAVI on both LS 460 and LS 460 L, only on the former it is an option and on the latter it is standard I believe. But there is no longer a DVD NAVI for any LS sedan.

 

It could just be a typo on the Lexus web site, but try doing a vehicle comparison between the 460 and 460L. The 460 is described as DVD based navigation, while the 460L is described as hard drive based navigation.

I agree that it would not make sense to offer the Mark Levinson sound system on the SWB model but still keep the navigation DVD based. Hopefully someone that has more info can clarify whether this is just a typo.

 

can you show me where does it say dvd based nav on ls460?

http://www.lexus.com/models/LS/features/pricing.html

everywhere i read it says hdd nav. only place where it says dvd is the dvd changer

i was under the impression that the whole nav system on the new LS is hdd based. the reason is it's faster and has a bigger storage. it doesn't make sense for lexus to hold 2 different systems on the same car?

 

Go to Vehicle Comparison, and ask it to compare a Lexus 460 with a Lexus 460L. Then click on Features, and scroll down to the area on navigation systems. Here is the description of the LS460:

DVD navigation system w/voice activation - Optional

And here is the description of the LS460L:

hard drive navigation system

 

in the hard copy of the brochure here at the dealership it only says "HDD navigation system" under any of the options packages that list navigation

 

my guess is that's misinformation on the site. i was browsing through the whole LS brochure yesterday night as well and it only says hdd

 

Lexus web site is far from perfect too. The GS450h has 12.7cu.ft trunk space according to the web site.

 

yup, and that's even on the gs450h brochure, how sad

lexus needs a bit more QC on their stuff