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.

On May 17, 11:24 am, "D.D. Palmer" <ddpal... (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote:
You could get the GS which has AWD.

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

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