Will there be an LS460 AWD for the REGULAR (non hybrid) car or not?

[D.D. Palmer]

Previously on here folks said an AWD version of the "regular" LS460 (SWB and
LWB) was coming. In yesterday's Wall St Journal, the below answer to a
question appeared.

I am on the fence about trading my LS430 for a 460. I REALLY want AWD and
will wait if it's coming. WHAT IS THE REAL, HONEST STORY. This answer says
NO AWD (except for the $100,000+ vehicle):


Q: I own a 2003 Lexus LS430 which is an absolutely wonderful car. I would
like to trade up to the new Lexus LS460 but would want the LS460 to have
all-wheel drive to justify the upgrade. I know the new LS600 hybrid has
all-wheel drive but the premium for that model is too great. Do you know
when or if Lexus plans to add all wheel drive to the LS460?
-- J. Soter,
Fairfax Station, Va.

A: Lexus says it has no plans to build an LS460 with all-wheel drive.
However, I spent the last week test-driving an LS460 and found that even
without all-wheel drive, it outshines its predecessor, the 430. The
combination of more power, a smooth-shifting eight-speed transmission and
what seemed like a firmer, sportier suspension made it a joy to drive. I
think you should at least take a spin in one to see if recent advances make
it worth owning even without all-wheel drive.

[r***@acura-tl.com]

Post by D.D. Palmer
Previously on here folks said an AWD version of the "regular" LS460 (SWB and
LWB) was coming. In yesterday's Wall St Journal, the below answer to a
question appeared.
I am on the fence about trading my LS430 for a 460. I REALLY want AWD and
will wait if it's coming. WHAT IS THE REAL, HONEST STORY. This answer says
Q: I own a 2003 Lexus LS430 which is an absolutely wonderful car. I would
like to trade up to the new Lexus LS460 but would want the LS460 to have
all-wheel drive to justify the upgrade. I know the new LS600 hybrid has
all-wheel drive but the premium for that model is too great. Do you know
when or if Lexus plans to add all wheel drive to the LS460?
-- J. Soter,
Fairfax Station, Va.
A: Lexus says it has no plans to build an LS460 with all-wheel drive.
However, I spent the last week test-driving an LS460 and found that even
without all-wheel drive, it outshines its predecessor, the 430. The
combination of more power, a smooth-shifting eight-speed transmission and
what seemed like a firmer, sportier suspension made it a joy to drive. I
think you should at least take a spin in one to see if recent advances make
it worth owning even without all-wheel drive.

You could get the GS which has AWD.

[D.D. Palmer]

Then I'd be downgrading from the FLAGSHIP to a mere mid-sized car! :)

Post by r***@acura-tl.com

Post by D.D. Palmer
Previously on here folks said an AWD version of the "regular" LS460 (SWB and
LWB) was coming. In yesterday's Wall St Journal, the below answer to a
question appeared.
I am on the fence about trading my LS430 for a 460. I REALLY want AWD and
will wait if it's coming. WHAT IS THE REAL, HONEST STORY. This answer says
Q: I own a 2003 Lexus LS430 which is an absolutely wonderful car. I would
like to trade up to the new Lexus LS460 but would want the LS460 to have
all-wheel drive to justify the upgrade. I know the new LS600 hybrid has
all-wheel drive but the premium for that model is too great. Do you know
when or if Lexus plans to add all wheel drive to the LS460?
-- J. Soter,
Fairfax Station, Va.
A: Lexus says it has no plans to build an LS460 with all-wheel drive.
However, I spent the last week test-driving an LS460 and found that even
without all-wheel drive, it outshines its predecessor, the 430. The
combination of more power, a smooth-shifting eight-speed transmission and
what seemed like a firmer, sportier suspension made it a joy to drive. I
think you should at least take a spin in one to see if recent advances make
it worth owning even without all-wheel drive.

You could get the GS which has AWD.