The G Man

I keep forgetting I am in a Lexus forum, from where I am sitting, it looks like a *** whipping to me Not even close. Then again, they are comparing the LS with the ultimate driving machine. I am sure the LS top the 7 series in many areas, but performance is not one of them.

Joeb427

iTrader: (1)

I don't really see the need for a Sport LS 460.
Change the body style to appeal to a younger generation first.

Mister Two

How do you know for sure they're lighter? Forged alloy wheels are stronger and usually lighter than comparable cast alloy wheels due to being able to use thinner spoke designs, but not usually lighter than cast alloy wheels of smaller sizes. But since Lexus does not publish the weights of the wheels, we can only speculate.

IS-SV

Most of us know they are most likely lighter. I've seen the weights before for ISx50 F-Sport 19" forged wheels versus the OEM 18" alloys as published by Lexus dealers.

And btw, Lexus in some cases does publish wheel weights, see attached. Not always necessary to speculate. That's all I need to know for sure.

IS-SV

Yes, if this was a sports car or pony car comparison, big *** whooping.

But at the country club down the street where this kind of car is abundant, the differences won't mean much. As usual the BMW will be the sportier one and the Lexus more luxury-oriented. No news to most of us.

spwolf

that makes no sense. LS460 Sport is a lot sportier drive than normal LS460, and still retains all the LS qualities. What is there not to like?

The G Man

I thought they were comapring the new LS sport edition, not a soft riding highway cruiser

Joeb427

iTrader: (1)

.The car's styling(very AARP) is too blah compared to the 750 bangle back and new design.

RXSF

did they test the 7 with the M sport package? As good as the LS sport probably is compared to the regular LS, it probably doesnt stack up to the regular 7, let alone one with the M sport package too

Mister Two

Thanks. That does put an end to my speculation.

spwolf

Db @ 70 mph Cruise: 58.2
vs
Db @ 70 mph cruise: 66.7

is what Lexus is all about... add to it "Remarkable balance and feedback at the limit" comment, and what is there not to like? It is not an BMW style sports limo, but it has its own bragging rights as well as $14k smaller price tag.

IS-SV

Yep, that's how us enthusiast types see it.

The G Man

Wasnt there another test that said the LS sport perform better than the S-class? I guess that is an accomplishment by itself.

IS-SV

Exactly, not a bad showing in this class of luxury first, sport second large sedans.

rogers2

LS nice show but please. This review shows that BMW is still the king in this area.
I guess the real question is did Lexus add the sport package for show or to be the king. Did they even compare the car to the 7 series.