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• Limited Units Will Be Produced
• Features Sport Body Kit
• Sport Seats, Wood and Leather Steering Wheel

TORRANCE, Calif. (June 17, 2011) – Lexus today announced the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $73,000 for the 2011 LS 460 Touring Edition (rear wheel drive model) which will arrive at dealerships in late June/early July. The MSRP does not include a delivery, processing and handling fee of $875.

“The Touring Edition adds excitement to our flagship sedan,” said Mark Templin, Lexus Division group vice president and general manager. “The package on this car enhances styling and comfort, allowing us to attract younger buyers to the LS line-up.”

The 2011 LS 460 Touring Edition will be available on both the LS 460 Rear Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive models. It will be distinguished from other LS models by a Smoky Granite Mica exterior, and following equipment:
19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels (18-inch on All-Wheel Drive model):
Sport kit and grille;
Sport seats;
Wood and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift ****;
Other Touring Edition standard features include matte brown wood trim, black and tan leather-trimmed seats and premium floor mats.

“The LS 460 Touring Edition is a unique package of sporty exterior styling and comfort. With limited units available nationwide they’ll sell out fast to customers who want an all-inclusive luxury package,” said Templin.

Courtesy: Lexus USA


Images can be found HERE

flipside909

This is basically an LS 460 Sport "Lite" package. Doesn't have the factory air suspension, lock up torque converter and paddle shifters and no brembo brakes. This will not replace the "Sport" package. Approximately 500 units of the "Touring" will be made.

On a side note, they should just rename the LS 460 Sport as the LS 460 F-Sport!

PhilipMSPT

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I think that most LS buyers will prefer this over the F-Sport version...



Any pics?

flipside909

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PhilipMSPT

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Thanks buddy!

RXSF

pics arent working for me.

flipside909

Just go here for the pics. The pressroom wont let me link the images directly, instead it just downloads it.

bnizzle87

A nice mix for the LS. The matte brown reminds me of Saddleback interior Lexus used to offer.

Hoovey689

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It's nice to see another special edition out there. I wish Lexus would redo some other ones again like Pebble Beach, ThunderCloud , Coach, Silver Sport, Sport Design. I always wanted a Sport Design IS

GS350Lexus

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Eh not liking this at all, expect maybe the rims. I would rather get black interior with red wood like my gs. I also notices nothing "sport" about those seats.

RXSF

this is basically an LS sport. I see no different cosmetically.

DaSyce

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Or black interior with black / gray wood.

I8ABMR

I still think a sport version of the LS is like having a sport yacht. Still a bit odd imho.
I have to admit that I saw a sport version and I liked the kit but I could not stand the wood trim . It looks like crap with out the glossy look to it. It looked like they took it out of a Venza or highlander

Fizzboy7

The press release seems to treat the enthusiast as stupid. After the first few sentences, it was obvious this was another twist on the Sport package. To those who follow the industry, there's little new news here.

TRDFantasy

*sigh*

This is just essentially a toned-down Sport version. Also very disappointing that this is now the second LS model variant to have a tacked-on body kit .

Toyota, please eliminate tacked-on body kits for any and all future Lexus models. Tacked-on body kits might be okay for Toyota models, but they have no place on Lexus models IMHO. It really cheapens the look of any Lexus vehicle, especially a prestige vehicle like the LS.