The LS, Lexus' competitor for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Audi A8, and BMW 7 Series, ever lagged behind its Teutonic rivals because driving it was a somewhat detached, uninvolved experience. However, for 2010, that may be changing: for the first time, Lexus is offering a sport package for the LS.
The package adds an extra $6185 to the bottom line, and is only offered on short-wheelbase, rear-drive LS models. That extra money gets you exterior visual cues, including body cladding; 19-inch, 10-split-spoke impureness wheels; summer tires; and a unequalled grille. There are also major differences inside. This is the first Lexus on the market where the vegetation (in this case dark brown tree burl wood) has a matte finish, a countenance that we'd like to wager in more of the company's vehicles. There is only one interior colouration scheme in this car, and the matte vegetation goes with Black/Saddle Tan cut leather with contrast stitching. Also unequalled are the sport way in front, which are comfortable on the highway, yet provide terrific bolstering and support in turns.
The package adds an extra $6185 to the bottom line, and is only offered on short-wheelbase, rear-drive LS models. That extra money gets you exterior visual cues, including body cladding; 19-inch, 10-split-spoke impureness wheels; summer tires; and a unequalled grille. There are also major differences inside. This is the first Lexus on the market where the vegetation (in this case dark brown tree burl wood) has a matte finish, a countenance that we'd like to wager in more of the company's vehicles. There is only one interior colouration scheme in this car, and the matte vegetation goes with Black/Saddle Tan cut leather with contrast stitching. Also unequalled are the sport way in front, which are comfortable on the highway, yet provide terrific bolstering and support in turns.
But the Sport help is not just an appearance package. There are those telltale styling cues inside and out, but there's a lot more to it. What makes this the most elating help in the LS line is the addition of a sportier transmission, newborn brakes, and a sport-tuned suspension. The 380-horsepower, 4.6-liter V-8 has ever been backed by an eight-speed semiautomatic transmission, but the Sport trans gets the IS F treatment: it comes with the IS F's paddle shifters and manual mode. Since both of these cars use the AA80E transmission (in the rear-drive LS), it would seem that this was a relatively logical step for the Sport. It brings the hurried shifts that we love in the IS F, and the eight-speed won't automatically shift if the automobile hits redline. In addition, it provides rev-matching throttle blips when downshifting. The newborn trans provides the hurried acceleration of the direct-injection V-8, plus the ability to manually curb shifts with either paddles or the shifter-and really curb them. Up front, there are 14.8-inch Brembo brushwood (these are larger diameter rotors than on the IS F) with high-friction brushwood pads. And the difference is noticeable. Response is excellent, as braking is hurried without being jarring.
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