Official 2013 Lexus LS460/460L/600hL & F-Sport thread
#531
as I was saying on another thread...
I am not impressed by the new LS. I got into one the other day and to me it looks less of a limousine type of car inside & out then the previous gen. it's too sporty and for the lack of a better word not imposing enough for the flagship car the the LS has been known for until now...
I don't like the grill, the back is a bit too raised and the interior center console is just ugly with those vents under the GPS and the horizontal design lines rather then a solid vertical unit type of center console in the previous gen.
Personally, I think they went the wrong route and the new LS is more like a GS on steroids
I am not impressed by the new LS. I got into one the other day and to me it looks less of a limousine type of car inside & out then the previous gen. it's too sporty and for the lack of a better word not imposing enough for the flagship car the the LS has been known for until now...
I don't like the grill, the back is a bit too raised and the interior center console is just ugly with those vents under the GPS and the horizontal design lines rather then a solid vertical unit type of center console in the previous gen.
Personally, I think they went the wrong route and the new LS is more like a GS on steroids
#532
Racer
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Some real world shots from the dealers.
I think this one looks great!
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...aff=national#0
F-Sport
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...aff=national#0
some other models
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...aff=national#1
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...aff=national#0
I think this one looks great!
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...aff=national#0
F-Sport
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...aff=national#0
some other models
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...aff=national#1
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...aff=national#0
#534
Lexus Fanatic
as I was saying on another thread...
I am not impressed by the new LS. I got into one the other day and to me it looks less of a limousine type of car inside & out then the previous gen. it's too sporty and for the lack of a better word not imposing enough for the flagship car the the LS has been known for until now...
I don't like the grill, the back is a bit too raised and the interior center console is just ugly with those vents under the GPS and the horizontal design lines rather then a solid vertical unit type of center console in the previous gen.
Personally, I think they went the wrong route and the new LS is more like a GS on steroids
I am not impressed by the new LS. I got into one the other day and to me it looks less of a limousine type of car inside & out then the previous gen. it's too sporty and for the lack of a better word not imposing enough for the flagship car the the LS has been known for until now...
I don't like the grill, the back is a bit too raised and the interior center console is just ugly with those vents under the GPS and the horizontal design lines rather then a solid vertical unit type of center console in the previous gen.
Personally, I think they went the wrong route and the new LS is more like a GS on steroids
I like the interior so much more than before, the LED interior lighting is nice. Just seems very flagship and on par with Audi and BMW flagships.
As for the exterior, it does look very similar to the last model and the Lexus pics make it look more different than it really is in real life.
The front end looks great too!
#535
Lexus Fanatic
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Was buying some parts at the dealer yesterday and they got a few basic package 13' LS460s in, so I checked it out in person for the 1st time.
Before I say the following, let me 1st declare no offence to 07'-12' LS owners, I am just saying my personal opinion.
WOW, the interior is night and day difference. The 07' car felt cheap to me and this 13' car feels rich. When I was looking at the 07' car, to this day, I just feels I am glad that I got a mint LS430 UL. Now this 13' car, I feels attracted, I actually feels I would like to own this.
The new front end looks a lot nicer in real life then in picture also.
The only thing that leave a lot to desire is the same old 4.6L drivetrain, if the LS650 really comes out, is going to be hard to resist!
One interesting thing I notice on this new car is, the soft closing door's actuator motor is softer and quieter then before. But they added an initial delay in it, I am sure is for safety, I don't like that as I don't like delay response from anything but I imagine I could get use to it.
Before I say the following, let me 1st declare no offence to 07'-12' LS owners, I am just saying my personal opinion.
WOW, the interior is night and day difference. The 07' car felt cheap to me and this 13' car feels rich. When I was looking at the 07' car, to this day, I just feels I am glad that I got a mint LS430 UL. Now this 13' car, I feels attracted, I actually feels I would like to own this.
The new front end looks a lot nicer in real life then in picture also.
The only thing that leave a lot to desire is the same old 4.6L drivetrain, if the LS650 really comes out, is going to be hard to resist!
One interesting thing I notice on this new car is, the soft closing door's actuator motor is softer and quieter then before. But they added an initial delay in it, I am sure is for safety, I don't like that as I don't like delay response from anything but I imagine I could get use to it.
Last edited by BNR34; 11-19-12 at 01:30 PM.
#536
One interesting thing I notice on this new car is, the soft closing door's actuator motor is softer and quieter then before. But they added an initial delay in it, I am sure is for safety, I don't like that as I don't like delay response from anything but I imagine I could get use to it.
but overall i can really sit inside of it all day long
#537
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Same here, I absolutely love it, and I just checked out a pretty basic car. The fully loaded ones are going to be lovely.
I was shocked to see Aniline leather and alcantara headliner on a base car, then I found out it is a stand alone option now, nice! And the top of the door panel and door arm rest are leather wrapped too, thank god. I guess they have to since everyone really up their game. The 07' car plastic everywhere was a huge turn off.
#538
haha......I guess I am very picky on soft closing door's operation. I hate the Benz's design because it actually doesn't close on the 1st latch, it actually require a little more effort in closing it, kind of defeat the purpose of it. I love my LS430's design, but the motor can be quieter. Now this 13' car, I love how quiet it is, but initial delay is annoying, it makes you think is it really going to close? But from my several try, it closes everytime, so I am sure once I get to know it, I know for sure it would close.
Same here, I absolutely love it, and I just checked out a pretty basic car. The fully loaded ones are going to be lovely.
I was shocked to see Aniline leather and alcantara headliner on a base car, then I found out it is a stand alone option now, nice! And the top of the door panel and door arm rest are leather wrapped too, thank god. I guess they have to since everyone really up their game. The 07' car plastic everywhere was a huge turn off.
Same here, I absolutely love it, and I just checked out a pretty basic car. The fully loaded ones are going to be lovely.
I was shocked to see Aniline leather and alcantara headliner on a base car, then I found out it is a stand alone option now, nice! And the top of the door panel and door arm rest are leather wrapped too, thank god. I guess they have to since everyone really up their game. The 07' car plastic everywhere was a huge turn off.
#539
Lexus Fanatic
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Let's put it this way, when I was looking at the 07' LS460, I rather have a W221. Now this 13' LS makes me want a Lexus again.
#540
just saw my first 2013 LS460L up close & personal
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76804690@N05/8201033103/http://www.flickr.com/photos/76804690@N05/8201033103/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/76804690@N05/, on Flickr
my third time there and they finally had one but it was for delivery. they've had 4/5 that were sold in a couple of days their next batch is due in january. i'll hold on to my GS-F Sport for another year maybe 2 and then the LS. it's a very nice car. not much changed except the headlights, hood and trunk and of course the interior. hopefully a total redesign by the time i get rid of the GS for the LS.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76804690@N05/8201032029/http://www.flickr.com/photos/76804690@N05/8201032029/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/76804690@N05/, on Flickr
sorry i couldn't get better pics, it was wedged in between other cars.
this one at another dealer was the test dummy.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76804690@N05/8202124864/http://www.flickr.com/photos/76804690@N05/8202124864/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/76804690@N05/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76804690@N05/8202121950/http://www.flickr.com/photos/76804690@N05/8202121950/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/76804690@N05/, on Flickr
my third time there and they finally had one but it was for delivery. they've had 4/5 that were sold in a couple of days their next batch is due in january. i'll hold on to my GS-F Sport for another year maybe 2 and then the LS. it's a very nice car. not much changed except the headlights, hood and trunk and of course the interior. hopefully a total redesign by the time i get rid of the GS for the LS.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76804690@N05/8201032029/http://www.flickr.com/photos/76804690@N05/8201032029/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/76804690@N05/, on Flickr
sorry i couldn't get better pics, it was wedged in between other cars.
this one at another dealer was the test dummy.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76804690@N05/8202124864/http://www.flickr.com/photos/76804690@N05/8202124864/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/76804690@N05/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76804690@N05/8202121950/http://www.flickr.com/photos/76804690@N05/8202121950/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/76804690@N05/, on Flickr