This is Japan's answer to the S-Class
And with air suspension, a primo V8 engine and reliability for days, it's literally the same thing - only better.
Who doesn’t love the idea of a full-size and flagship luxury car?
We’re talking about the expensive one, with all the options – like a BMW 7-series or Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It’s a romantic idea to own a flagship luxury car that fits five, and it’s something most car enthusiasts try on for size on their journey.
Why waste time driving something uncouth and undignified? On the outside, the Lexus LS460 is classically prestigious, well proportioned, and understated.
On the inside, it’s quiet, plush, and luxurious. It rides on air suspension like a big European luxury car and also has a distinct high-end V8 that turns effortlessly and makes excellent power.
The eight-speed auto is also part of that secret driveline recipe. However, the best part of this package is reliability. Unlike its German competitors, which will age poorly and require significant maintenance, a Lexus LS460 will function flawlessly under a routine maintenance schedule.
About the car pictured – 2006 Lexus LS460 Version S
This Lexus LS460 was built in November 2006 and is a ‘Version S’ trim level. It is finished in pearl white with a black leather interior.
As a Version S model, it’s powered by a 4.6-litre quad-cam V8 engine dubbed ‘1UR’ with 283kw/ 493Nm. It features Toyota’s d4S direct injection and port fuel injection system, dual variable valve timing with event control on the intake side, and an awesome eight-speed torque-converter automatic.
This example also has heated and air conditioned leather seats, adaptive LED headlights, adaptive air suspension, a rear electric sun blind, and plenty other luxury features.
It was purchased in Japan via its domestic auction network and was auction graded 4.0B. The vehicle presents in above-average condition for its age and evidently been maintained its whole life.
The dashboard and front door cards are not sticky and present in above average condition, which is a highlight of this vehicle. The paint is wholly-original and the car has never been repaired and has never seen salty roads. Its air suspensions functions in a timely manner and as expected.
Quick facts:
- 2006 Lexus LS460 Version S
- 4.6-litre V8 ‘1Ur’ engine
- 283kW power / 493Nm torque
- Eight-speed torque converter auto
- Pearl white / black leather interior
- Genuine 80,434km
- Air suspension (adjustable)
- Cruise Control
- Dual-zone climate control
- Version S model, with:
- Heated and cooled leather seats
- Front 14-way electrically adjustable seats
- Rear electric sun blind
- Black leather trim
- Adaptive HID headlights
- Cruise control
- USS Auction grade 4.0B
- Vehicle comes one key and one remote start FOB
- Stereo can be upgraded to feature Apple CarPlay + Android Auto at an extra cost
- Vehicle comes with NSW SEVS compliance
- Vehicle recently serviced in Australia
- Vehicle comes with three-months NSW registration
Made possible by state-of-the-art production engineering and practiced craftsmanship, the LS460 represents the ideal form of prestige luxury vehicles to come.Toyota Japan, launch of Lexus LS460 Sep. 19, 2006
