2013 Lexus LS F Sport

Lexus finally unveiled the LS flagship sedan series for the 2013 model at San Francisco at a special event. The line-up of the LS series comprises of LS 460, LS 460L (LWB), hybrid LS 600hL and LS 460 F Sport variant, which is the first of its kind. The LS 460 and LS 460L are available with optional Rear Wheel-Drive and All Wheel-Drive. The Hybrid model is offered with an All Wheel-Drive.

The changes in the cabin are well visible from the refreshed dashboard, modish and more contemporary upper and lower center consoles, switchgear etc. Adding to the element of royalty is the 12.3inch High resolution, split-screen for the infotainment and navigation systems. The screen is wide enough to allow simultaneous viewing of large map display and vehicle functions. The Remote Touch allows the user to operate climate, audio, navigation system etc. The 2013 Lexus LS F Sport gets leather wrapped steering wheel and larger bolster for added comfort and panache.

The new Lexus LS is more refreshing and has a restyled exteriors and interiors.  The exteriors are making the luxury vehicle stylish and further enhancing the looks are the spindle grille and restyled headlamps, bumper, hood and fenders. The F Sport model is making the LS muscular with the new body kit that gives a new look to the bumper with a lowered suspension and 19inch alloys. The rear of the sedan have got refreshed as well with the new darkened tail lamps with a chrome strip divider, new bumper design and a new more chiseled boot.

Talking about the mill, the 2013 LS will have a choice between a 4.6-litre V8 that gains 6bhp in Rear Wheel-Drive models resulting to a power of 386bhp and the All Wheel-Drive version which gives additional 3bhp and a resulting in a total power of 360bhp. The F Sport model gets the same sport tuned suspension system which is lowered by 10mm, 19inch forged wheels, torsen limited slip rear differential for the Rear-Wheel Drive model.

All models in the LS line get increased rigidity in terms of body, new frequency dependent shock absorber, revised steering and braking systems. The upgraded F Sport model, as Lexus claims, is one of the most engaging LS ever. The pricing and other details will soon be available. 

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