Dema

Do shopping for LS460. Some dealers still have '11 model. What is advantage of getting '12 model?

I als found strange that hard to find a car with light interior.

gs400jon

The 2012 has white LED driving lights that the 2011 might not have. I never checked out the 2011. There's a new color for 2012, Nebula Gray.

Dema

Thanks, it isn't critical. although LED lights are still cool.

Tee

2010-present have LED driving lights.

Mikey100

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vasy

What are "LED driving lights"? Are they on the exterior or interior of the car?

gs400jon

You must have seen the late model Audi's and Mercedes with the pattern of white LEDs below the headlights. The Audi's are mostly curved a bit.

vasy

So when the 2010-2012 LS is running, both these LED driving lights and DRL (9005 high beam bulb at reduced output) are on, or the LEDs replaced the high-beam-based DRL? Thanks.

CJITTY

LEDs replaced the DRL function of the 9005 bulb..wish I had those!!

vasy

Do these LED lights actually function as DRL for 2010-12 models? Can they be turned on/off?

gs400jon

The LEDs are not on if the light switch is in the first position on the 2012.

edarte

Thanks to this thread I just noticed the LED driving lights on my 2011.

On the 2011 in Canada at least (where DRL's are mandatory) the LED driving lights are clearly visible on the second position of the light control (first position being all off). Nothing else is on.

However in the fourth (Auto) position (which is what I normally use), because the DRL's are also on, you don't really notice the LED's but they are still on.

merssal

i have it in my 2011 lexus 460 L