2013 Lexus LS460 0-60 MPH Test, Drive and Review 

The Lexus LS is the finest car in the world.

The LS is a road trip king with no headaches.

If you haven't driven a LS , then you won't understand why people go crazy over it.

I hate when people don't understand the true meaning of luxury now days everything has to be sporty and fast you can't simply enjoy a "luxury" car without bmw etc throwing a 600hp engine under the hood when it's supposed to be a cruiser not a speed demon

One of the most comfortable cars i have ever driven

This V8 is a gem. It sounds fantastic!

Roman doesn't know the true meaning of "luxury" majority of the people that admire luxury cars buy Lexus because they don't care about how fast 0-60 can get on the highway they love the comfortable smooth 4.7 V8! BMWs may be fun to drive but all it stands for is Bring My Wallet because when those cars break down it literally breaks the bank. Lexus designs there engines to be most reliable to last a lifetime. I am.a proud owner of 2013 Lexus 460L best sedan i have ever driven so far.

this car is a no brainer. best sedan in the world hands down, deisgn,reliability,quality,power i would get the LS460L version its bigger way more legroom

Love this car - it's on my list. Lease it? This is a luxury car you BUY because it's going to still be reliable 10 years later.

I literally had both cars, and I like Lexus 460 way better. Period.

I haven't driven an LS460, but I sat in a brand new 2014 the other day and I was so impressed with the interior. It was hands-down THE best smelling car I've ever sat in. Looking forward to a test drive.

Demographically speaking the typical LS Lexus buyer is almost 60 and makes around 400 some grand a year. They're probably relatively close to the typical S class buyer. These are just not cars meant to be exciting overall but as a 2 time LS owner who's about to turn 40 years old I can say that it is the single most reliable car I've ever owned or driven and once you figure out its quirks it becomes a great daily. I drive a 2011 Sport with 3 mode air suspension and Brembo brakes. The transmission is the super quick Direct Shift from IS F. The rev matching downshift is flawless and always puts you in the powerband. The upshifts with the paddles are faster than the vaunted ZF 8 speed. The brakes are huge and it stops from 60 in a little over 100 feet. It's simple to keep it right at peak power. And all the while you have the killer ML sound. For 80k.

Roman is a complete idiot! He completely misses the point of this car. It isn't supposed to be for boy-racer wannabees like him. That's what Mustangs or Chargers or M5s are for. In actuality, it's all about one word...refinement. This is not to be mistaken with the word boring. A Honda Accord is boring because it has a complete lack of personality and could basically be considered an appliance. On the other hand, the LS is not boring as it instills a feeling of excitement in people like myself who appreciate the extremely high level of performance, luxury, and reliability exuded by the car. Quite frankly, I would challenge anyone to find a full-size luxury sedan that is more well-rounded than the LS. In my view, none of the competitors, such as the Equus, 7-Series, S550, or A8, even come close. Sure, some of them are superior in specific areas like price and handling, but the fact remains that the LS excels in virtually every important area, especially reliability, whereas the others do not.

I am a 28 year old female and I can’t wait to upgrade my gs350 to an LS460! Safe, reliable, and beautifully built.

The big Lexus is 100 percent comfortable, 100 percent luxurious, 100 percent reliable and 100 percent not my cup of tea. I think that's pretty straightforward.

Good idea but what if we both like or dislike the car. We always try to give our honest opinion. Thanks for passing it along and thanks for watching.

34 year old. I would kill for an LS460!

My dad bought the same model as my first car. It hasn’t arrived yet, however I am excited. This really helped me get an idea about the car and I am even more excited about it. Great review giving two different standpoints on nice cars!

From afar, especially in that color, it does look boring, but when you see it on the road, and see its true size, your jaw drops as soon as you realize what it is. It is glorious. Especially in black.

I'm a 31 year "young" guy and all I want is a comfortable and quiet ride, room, good sound system, and something that presents a positive professional statement. Tested one today and it is by far the best car I have driven out of about 10 different "comfort cars" out there. I am waiting for them to get one in with the Mark Levinson sound system and then I'll be set. Fast is nice, super unique styling is great, but they aren't nearly as practical for the long term. I'll wait until I can afford to have a second car for fun to get something geared towards the "younger" crowd. I've switched between cars too much and really need to stick to something that has what I really want and need MOST of the time and will be practical long into the future. Then get something later when and if I can that gives me the things I want SOME of the time, like a convertible, something fast and furious, or something flashy.

Lexus LS460 with conventional coil springs is smoother and quieter on the road than my S550 with airmatic suspension. Both cars are great. Just depends on what you are looking for in a luxury car.

roman said he wants an exciting car like what the Germans make. you won't be excited when you're at the shop paying thousands for an unreliable piece of crap. I've been drivings Toyota's/Lexus since I got my license, won't buy anything else because they never let me down. I remember when my dad bought a new 2006 BMW 525i, that thing was crap

Watching this review waiting for the MEGA MILLIONS numbers to come out tonight.

fuck bmw, mercedes and audi first you pay the super high cost of buying it tops over 100k and then your left with bills after bills of maintenance and repairs after a couple of years.

I'm only 18, and I'd love to drive an LS! This car is simply amazing! I agree with Nathan all the way, the car is awesome!

This is definitely my dream car just because of its smooth and quiet drive

THE LEXUS LS IS LUXURY WITH RELIABILITY. WHICH IS WHAT LEXUS AND ALL OTHER ASIAN AUTOMAKERS IS ALL ABOUT.

Realy like this design so much better than the new 2019. Big and classy.

You want "Excitement" in a long wheel base luxury sedan? I don't. I want a quiet, refined ride, with great safety features and as little road noise as possible.

Some people just can't handle an honest, informed review that points out downsides as well as positives, which you seem to talk about much more. You guys are going to be up there in views with Drive and Motor Trend if you keep it up!

Last week I test drove a LS4600 2008 model. Such impressive car. They have features that most current cars do not have. It hits 100mph without me realising it. The interior is superb. The ride is super smooth. Take it above 200mph and it sails along like nothing.

Lexus LS for 300,000 miles, 750li maybe 150,000 miles. You choose.

I have driven 10 and 12 yr old LS' models and they're still quiet, rattle free and the engine still smooth as new. This is quality, it's no wonder Lexus comes out ahead in both CR and JD Power surveys time after time, BTW came back to channel, I do enjoy your reviews.

Love you guys, can't wait for your review of the new lexus IS

Nice review guys!

Yup- I am 35 and am wanting one so bad. Went from sport bikes, Ducatis and now this- I want comfort in a serious way and this is it!

What I love about reviews are you guys anti as well as pro review. I love it. Good Job keep going. I hope you get more budget and review more cars. :)

I just bought one of these today at 18 I love it I drove it 300+ miles from Houston back to my home and I was comfortable the whole ride also through the multiple portions of twisty roads it was great fun I liked the heavy feeling there is so much mechanical grip so you can really just put the power down

Im a 25 year old hitman, and i kinda want one 😂

The German cars are crap. If u don't sell them after 50k miles ,, hope you saved your funds because it's about to get expensive

I mean people forgot about the Ls 430 from those cars are still sweet. Now this is the new generation of that 430

***** well I went from a BMW 5 series to the Lexus GS, and one big part was the lower maintenance. It's not the fact about being able to afford it or not... It's the fact that I like to drive the car that I bought. My Bimmer was constantly in the BMW dealer being worked on. Every other month. I was scared to drive long distance. I didn't feel secure and confident that it was reliable for me. I love the way my Bimmer handled but other than that I'm very disappointed at how my car wasn't reliable! My Lexus GS on the other hand! Is beautiful drives nice and all I do is regular up keep and maintenance. My car is and feels very reliable. I love lexus. I miss my Bimmer and wish I had better times but i got tired of driving the dealers loaners. I'm a lexus guy now.

I’m 31 and own this car. Absolutely love it. Nothing else like it.

I'm 28 and I just got a 2015 f sport. Love it. I wanted something quiet and comfy which economy cars do not really give you. And I wanted the tech and the presence that this car indeed has. You just don't really see it because Lexus is a young car company and is still in the process of establishing their roots.

The Lexus LS is one of the most comfortable reliable and best built cars in the world. Mine now has 100,000 miles and it feels no different than it did at 0 miles.

Lexus' new design inspiration is beautiful, best looking grill, led lights and body lines I've ever seen on a car

Coming from a 1999 lexus ls400 and being 24, I’m a young person buying this car, and many other people my age. They are comfortable and reliable, but when you hit the gas its a whole different experience.

I am glad to see you guys timing 0-60 with a device, and occasionally letting one person sit in the car for the speed tests, a great improvement. I am a subscriber, and I enjoy the perspective of the program. It is also interesting that you are a mile above seal level which, of course, is an extremely power-unfriendly condition in which to test. Why don't you emphasize that fact - not just acknowledge - but make it a feature? It's interesting to see whose what kind of drivetrains work up there.

I have Lexus and s500,my Lexus held its value and never broke down on me comparing to the s500,

Not surprised you fell asleep in the back seat, I've had many of Uber customers from the airport fall asleep in the back seat, they said it's so comfortable back there. So glad my Lexus could give them a relaxing ride home after their trip. One day I had to go sit back there just to see if they were telling me the truth... They were. One day maybe I'll ask my wife to drive just to see how comfortable the drive is.

Something about this ls is just soo dope. Im between this and a q50 redsport.leaningvtorwards ls460 i have an 03 gs300 now sooooo

Another thing : If you wanted more excitement in your LS, you should have reviewed the LS460 F-Sport. It has Sports-tuned and lowered Adaptive suspension, a Torsen Limited Slip Rear Differential and Brembo 6 piston brakes. And it would still be cheaper than and better driving than an equivalent 7 series.

It takes more skill to make a car quiet as this. ANY car can be made to sound meaner, but to actually eliminate sound is waaaay harder!! Kudos to Lexus!!

This is by far the best looking car of its class and Lexus is finally beating its competitors in style. I would take this LS over an Audi or BMW any day. Amazing.

Nathan and Roman ROCK!! I want this type of job

I love the sound of the door closing just lets you know its heavy and luxuirous. 4:07

I have a 13 year old pontiac gto and everything is stock no problens with it buddy clean carfax for 13 years just been doing oil change 85,000 miles on it and i have drove it like a beast all this time tell me about reliable again!

roman likes crappy bmws and mercedes german cars that break down after a couple years. lexus is 10times more reliable and this is what you call real luxury a car that lasts forever it has quality parts. i dont see anything boring it has all the features. put some deep dish rims on it and this car looks amazing!

The perfect large sedan.

I have a Tesla Model S (which I adore), a Mercedes E350 Cabriolet, a BMW i3 and a 2008 LS460. The LS is the oldest and has the most miles, but I can't seem to make myself part with it. My common sense says to sell, and I barely drive it. But sometimes, I love just sitting in it, with the Mark Levinson stereo cranking. The LS is a keeper. Even if it is boring!

I'm only 20 and this is the next car on my list I have a 2016 lexus Gs350 and this Ls460 will make a fine addition to my driveway plus with an exhaust it is the sweetest note ever

How exactly are we anti-Toyota and Lexus? We gave our highest "Buy it" rating to three of the four Lexus cars we reviewed over the last 2 weeks. We also posted a total of 5 new Toyota/Lexus car videos recently. In fact we are verging on becoming a Toyota fan club. Good Bye and good luck finding all Toyota fan boy channel!

Iam 31 and I would love to own one of this excellent Takumi Car 😍

I’ve got an LS and I absolutely adore it. I’m 22.

roman is a complete fool, nathan is right about the lexus it is quiet smooth elegant, it a extreme luxury car not a sport car

Do you have an opinon on the old LS 400 series?

Nothing like this I got one I will never let it go! Beautiful in and out the beast car 🚗 in the world 🌎 period.

I love the Lexus 06 GS 300 but I just look at the Lexus 2013 LS I love this bag boy

One of my cars is the 2013 Lexus LS and I'm 30 and I love it.

I agree with you Mayuresh, the XJ truly deserves to be mentioned and it's one of our favorite luxury sedans. Our reviews are based on driving experience and not long term; as such, running costs, maintenance and overall value is far too subjective for our channel. We don't do long-term - - yet. We don't rank vehicles in our reviews other than our "buy-it, lease-it, rent-it and forget-it" TFLCar scale. We simply cannot cram that much info into our s. hort format. Thanks for watching!

Did you use POWER MODE BRO?

I agree with Nathan the Lexus LS is really nice, If Roman wanted excitement I believe he should test drive the Lexus LS 460 F-Sport which has gotten good reviews! You get more for your buck with Lexus. Roman didn't give the LS 460 no credit at all. They really should get the LS F-sport i'm sure Roman opinion will change.

I love this lexus, and I'm 27. Nathan, I'm with you on this one.

I really like the looks of this car. It has a nice sounding exhaust note and sounds good at full throttle. Plus it should be very reliable. I like the luxury and quietness to. I agree with Nate on this one!

my fav LS460 video ,by far ....

It's 2021 now buy it, It's still a kickass car!!! Think I'll buy mine in ah week👍👍

Is this LS460 is just an updated version of my 2009 LS460? Or a next generation.

Here's the problem: Car journalists have killed traditional luxury cars like this. 90% of people looking for a luxury car would love this thing. However car journalists are bored by it because they drive so many different cars they're always looking for something new and exciting. So when they get a car like the LS they say it sucks and people don't buy them. So car makers respond by turning their luxury cars into sport car wannabes. I don't want a luxury car that handles like a 911. If I wanted that I would buy a 911. I want a luxury car that focuses 100% on luxury. The LS460 is one of the best luxury sedans. No performance BS, pure luxury and a naturally aspirated V8. The new LS has a twin turbo V6 which isn't terrible but the V8 is so much better. Plus the interior and exterior styling of the new LS is too sporty and fake.

That Lexus is not boring. I'll take a $75,000 car that has all the features of a German Brand for $100,000 up to $150,000 any day. That Lexus is a Beast.

You are 100% correct. That's why I love it also. I may just add all-wheel drive for snow ski trips:)

Nice ... I'm FAN of you now :D

Thanks! No, there was no stop/start, but the hybrid has something like that AND a lot more horsepower. Thanks for the support and thanks for watching!

Im 35 years old and i really want this Lexus LS 460

im 28 live in orlando fl; cant think of a better daily driver to sit in terrible traffic or pile some friends in to take the the beach on weekends. speed comfort stealth and reliablity, just what i want.

I got a little tired of the guys bantering back and forth ,probably watched longer than I should have.

My dad bought an 05 S-Class and my mom bought an 04 LS430. The LS looks and drives like the day she bought it, and the S-Class is just...tired. The LS hasn't had a single problem of any sort in 175,000 Miles either. I hear you on road presence, but I would take an LS at the drop of a hat.

The LS is a nice car. I am just waiting to see what the next LS is going to be like since it will a redesign. I hope they lighten up the car a bit (Hopefully 4000 lbs or less).

i got a 2008 LS 600hL can i facelift it to a 2013 model? thanx

Roman, you should check out the Lexus TMG TS-650.

Yeah it is exciting waiting for your BMW to be repaired in the dealer, isn't it?

Roman, you did good. It is not a matter of being bias. What is important is the honest opinion you have for the car. Every car reviewer could say good things about the car and not gripe about it and everyone would love it. But that would be so wrong. I as a car enthusiasts would definitely want to hear the truth whether it is something good about the car or bad. We as the consumers are paying quite a hefty sum for it, obviously we would wanna know the pros and cons of the car. Excellent review.

that lexus LS is a gorgeous car :)

I dunno about it being an "older mans car" I'm 25 & I'm planning on getting a '14-'15 this year? If you want to slot it into some category, then here it is: "The car calmly chewing up mile after mile of road - be it ice, snow, dirt, water, etc. - with a driver that feels at peace as he commutes to work with silky NA V8 glory" Long story short: it's stupid reliable, has real full-time AWD, isolates you better than any other sh*t-box could, comes with a reliable D-4S V8 & doesn't require you to become best friends with your local Merc. service manager. What else do you want from a car? P.S. - Plastic or no, mine will never see a dealer - I want mine to last =)

The LS is around 7-10 grand for a 2007 model at around 150-170k which is barely broken in for a Lexus/Toyota.

Amazing car!

Roman, the LS will outlast the Benz, BMW, and the Audi handsdown for a lot less money.

Wonderful car. Would love to own one.

I would choose an S class over its competitors any day but I would buy this car for my mom. The LS is still a great car.

the LS is the best car in the segment for normal people. guys who think 'soul' means its unreliable or buzzy or some other bs thing will never get it. having owned an LS it is by far the best car in the segment to me. quiet. comfortable. fast. luxurious. problem free. if you dont like that theres something wrong with you. its like being married to an 8 with a great personality. roman wants a bipolar 10

Nathan is right. This car is really comfortable and easy to drive. Main thing is that this Lexus LS460 has Toyota's legendary reliability that the German automakers cannot match, that's why that engine is hidden under the plastic. I am a college student and this Lexus LS460 is my 2nd dream car(1st is LFA)