Will the LS460 have AVS suspension standard?
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I'm sorry if it has already been discussed but I've already done a search and looked on Lexus.com and haven't seen much in the way of a firm answer.
I see the LS600h has some sort of air suspension - which to me seems kind of old school tech wise compared to AVS - unless the traditional air suspension setup that extends back to the days of early 90s Lincolns is not at all what this new air suspension technology is.
BUT what about the LS460?
The GS430 has it standard, so does the GX and LX. The ES has it optional. So it only makes sense that the LS460 would have it standard, but I don't think the LS430 did, did it? So I'm not 100% sure about it either.
If it does come standard I wonder how it would compare to the others? Same tech, or maybe a gen II tech of the same basic setup?
I see the LS600h has some sort of air suspension - which to me seems kind of old school tech wise compared to AVS - unless the traditional air suspension setup that extends back to the days of early 90s Lincolns is not at all what this new air suspension technology is.
BUT what about the LS460?
The GS430 has it standard, so does the GX and LX. The ES has it optional. So it only makes sense that the LS460 would have it standard, but I don't think the LS430 did, did it? So I'm not 100% sure about it either.
If it does come standard I wonder how it would compare to the others? Same tech, or maybe a gen II tech of the same basic setup?
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Originally Posted by Ex-Lexic
Lexus' website says that Adaptive Variable Air Suspension (AVS) is N/A on the LS460 and optional on the LS460 L.
How strange would it be to not put AVS on their flagship car which will typically sell in the 60-75k range - make it only availalbe on the top model of their flagship which will most likely approach 100k when loaded up... yet it's available on the ES (or at least was in years past - not sure about the new ES350), standard on the GS430, etc...
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Originally Posted by Threxx
I'm sorry if it has already been discussed but I've already done a search and looked on Lexus.com and haven't seen much in the way of a firm answer.
I see the LS600h has some sort of air suspension - which to me seems kind of old school tech wise compared to AVS - unless the traditional air suspension setup that extends back to the days of early 90s Lincolns is not at all what this new air suspension technology is.
BUT what about the LS460?
The GS430 has it standard, so does the GX and LX. The ES has it optional. So it only makes sense that the LS460 would have it standard, but I don't think the LS430 did, did it? So I'm not 100% sure about it either.
If it does come standard I wonder how it would compare to the others? Same tech, or maybe a gen II tech of the same basic setup?
I see the LS600h has some sort of air suspension - which to me seems kind of old school tech wise compared to AVS - unless the traditional air suspension setup that extends back to the days of early 90s Lincolns is not at all what this new air suspension technology is.
BUT what about the LS460?
The GS430 has it standard, so does the GX and LX. The ES has it optional. So it only makes sense that the LS460 would have it standard, but I don't think the LS430 did, did it? So I'm not 100% sure about it either.
If it does come standard I wonder how it would compare to the others? Same tech, or maybe a gen II tech of the same basic setup?
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Originally Posted by flipside909
AVS is not available on the LS460 SWB.
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Originally Posted by Threxx
And what is your opinion of that considering it has been an option on the ES for a while now and is standard on the GX and GS V8?
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Originally Posted by flipside909
Majority of buyers of a flagship luxury car are not looking to stiffen their suspension for "sportier" driving. That's what the GS is for. ![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Active and semi active suspension systems are about far more than just adding sportiness to a suspension system. They can actively smooth out bumps to make a vehicle ride even more smoothly by adapting for them on the fly and as soon as they're gone, cutting out all rebound. All of that without adding in the 'wobble' associated with soft suspensions that makes the car feel a little like a water bed.
It all depends on how the range of the suspension system is tuned. I know on many sports cars that active and semi active suspension systems are used on - they say it doesn't improve the handling that much but helps the ride considerably.
I believe BMW, Mercedes, and Caddy all have their own versions on their flagship models, too.
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Originally Posted by Threxx
Well... so lexus will have it on the extended wheel base LS - why? Are those owners concerned with "sportier" driving, as you put it? If anything they're likely to be less concerned with sport than the ones who bought the short wheel base!
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Originally Posted by flipside909
Well the air suspension of the LS carries a hefty tag. It already was a pricey option in the previous generation LS and only a select few had it. Replacing the system when it was due was VERY expensive. Couldn't really tell you why Lexus only offers it on the LWB version other than the option being a pretty expensive luxury feature which would only aid the vehicle's size and weight.
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Originally Posted by Threxx
And what is your opinion of that considering it has been an option on the ES for a while now and is standard on the GX and GS V8?
But as we dont know what will LS drive like, we really have no clue what is its suspension like so its pretty shortsighted to argue about cons and pros where we have no clue...
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Originally Posted by spwolf
as much as I remember, new ES does not have it as an option.
But as we dont know what will LS drive like, we really have no clue what is its suspension like so its pretty shortsighted to argue about cons and pros where we have no clue...
But as we dont know what will LS drive like, we really have no clue what is its suspension like so its pretty shortsighted to argue about cons and pros where we have no clue...
Yeah I noticed the ES seems to be missing AVS - strange since it was optional previously...
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Originally Posted by Threxx
And what is your opinion of that considering it has been an option on the ES for a while now and is standard on the GX and GS V8?
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Originally Posted by spwolf
as much as I remember, new ES does not have it as an option.
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Originally Posted by LexArazzo
New ES and 3GS V8 have no AVS as standard nor optional.
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Yes you are right, AVS for Lexus means Adaptive variable suspension, which is kind of a semi-active set-up.
What I had in mind is Active suspension, which works differently, similar to the one in MB available for their SL/CL & S-class models, I sometimes confuse the 2.
What I had in mind is Active suspension, which works differently, similar to the one in MB available for their SL/CL & S-class models, I sometimes confuse the 2.
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