Lexus LS 4 (XF40) facelift Sedan (2009-2012)

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Product Overview

Lexus LS Mark IV facelift (chassis code XF40) is a full-size luxury sedan in production from 2009 to 2012, whereupon it received a second facelift. It was available with two V8 engines that displaced 4.6 to 5.0 liters.
Drivetrain-wise, the hybrid LS 600h (L) remained the same as the pre-facelift model. The LS 460 received a small chassis and suspension upgrade to address the premature wear issues of front control arm bushings. Lexus also introduced the LS 460 Sport with upgraded brakes, forged wheels, and a body kit to go; it can also lock up the torque converter from the 2nd gear up, which improved the feel of power response at a potential cost of torque converter service life.
Naturally, the front and rear of the vehicle were updates, though changes are so minor that a side-by-side comparison is needed to spot the difference.
To many, this is the ultimate Gen4 LS.
Other goodies such as 0.26 Coefficient of Drag and full multi-link suspension setup are retained.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 87% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Slightly better styling, esp. in Sport guise
  • Improved suspension durability
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • Robust powertrain
Cons
  • Starting to be down on power compared to its European competition

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Specifications

LS 460LS 460 AWDLS 460LLS 600hLS 600h L

Capacity

Cargo Capacity510 L / 18.0 cu-ft510 L / 18.0 cu-ft510 L / 18.0 cu-ft330 L / 11.7 cu-ft330 L / 11.7 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity84.0 L / 22.2 gal
Passengers5
Payload497 kg / 1096 lbs509 kg / 1122 lbs509 kg / 1122 lbs446 kg / 983 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs, 330 mmVentilated discs, 356 mmVentilated discs, 330 mmVentilated discs, 358 mmVentilated discs, 358 mm
Brakes | RearVentilated discs, 312 mmVentilated discs, 333 mmVentilated discs, 312 mmVentilated discs, 335 mmVentilated discs, 335 mm
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMulti-link
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size235/50 R18235/50 R18, 245/45 R19235/50 R18245/45 R19245/45 R19
Turning Circle10.7 m / 35.1 ft11.7 m / 38.4 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft12.0 m / 39.4 ft12.0 m / 39.4 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan4-door Sedan4-door Sedan4-door hybrid Sedan4-door hybrid Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance145 mm / 5.7 in135 mm / 5.3 in145 mm / 5.7 in
Size | Height1475 mm / 58.1 in1465 mm / 57.7 in1475 mm / 58.1 in1480 mm / 58.3 in1480 mm / 58.3 in
Size | Length5060 mm / 199.2 in5060 mm / 199.2 in5180 mm / 203.9 in5060 mm / 199.2 in5180 mm / 203.9 in
Size | Width1875 mm / 73.8 in
Track Width | Front1610.0 mm / 63.4 in1615.0 mm / 63.6 in1613.0 mm / 63.5 in1610.0 mm / 63.4 in
Track Width | Rear1615.0 mm / 63.6 in1615.0 mm / 63.6 in1613.0 mm / 63.5 in1610.0 mm / 63.4 in
Weight1973.0 kg / 4349.7 lbs2145.0 kg / 4728.9 lbs2150.0 kg / 4739.9 lbs2360.0 kg / 5202.9 lbs2360.0 kg / 5202.9 lbs
Wheel Size7.5J x 187.5J x 18, 8.0J x 197.5J x 188J x 198J x 19
Wheelbase2969 mm / 116.9 in2970 mm / 116.9 in3090 mm / 121.7 in2970 mm / 116.9 in3090 mm / 121.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h5.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph5.4 sec
Coefficient Of Drag0.260.260.260.270.27
Fuel Economy9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (combined) | 14.7 L/100km / 16.0 MPG (urban)10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (combined) | 14.7 L/100km / 16.0 MPG (urban)11.3 L/100km / 20.8 MPG (combined) | 13.5 L/100km / 17.4 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (combined) | 10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (urban) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (highway)9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (combined) | 10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (urban) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph209.0 km/h / 129.9 mph209.0 km/h / 129.9 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Engine1UR-FSE1UR-FSE1UR-FSE2UR-FSE
Engine | Bore94.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio11.8:1
Engine | Displacement4.6 L / 281.2 cu-in / 4608.0 cc4.6 L / 281.2 cu-in / 4608.0 cc4.6 L / 281.2 cu-in / 4608.0 cc5.0 L / 303.2 cu-in / 4969.0 cc5.0 L / 303.2 cu-in / 4969.0 cc
Engine | Power380.0 hp / 283.4 kW @ 6400 rpm367.0 hp / 273.7 kW @ 6400 rpm380.0 hp / 283.4 kW @ 6400 rpm394.0 hp / 293.8 kW @ 6400 rpm + 224.0 hp / 167.0 kW (electric motor)394.0 hp / 293.8 kW @ 6400 rpm + 224.0 hp / 167.0 kW (electric motor)
Engine | Redline6600 rpm
Engine | Specific Output82.5 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in79.6 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in82.5 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in79.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in79.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke83.0 mm / 3.3 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in89.5 mm / 3.5 in89.5 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque498 Nm / 367.3 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm466 Nm / 343.7 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm498 Nm / 367.3 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm + 300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft522 Nm / 385.0 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderdirect-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinderdirect-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears8-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticCVTCVT

Production

Availability2009 ~ 2012

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