2007 Lexus LS 460/460L

**Tideland Prius** · 08-15-2006, 03:18 AM

Salzburg, Austria - For the global press launch of its new flagship LS sedan - the 2007 LS 460 and long wheelbase LS 460L - Lexus chose Salzburg, Austria, a city rich in musical heritage, the setting for "The Sound of Music" and the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Why a city in the centre of Europe? Salzburg bills itself as "'the stage of the world', the perfect place to emphasize the global direction of the Lexus brand," said Lexus Canada Director Stuart Payne.

Those more cynical among us might surmise that outside of North America, the Lexus brand could use a little direction.

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sleeka · 08-18-2006, 11:48 AM

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Salzburg, Austria - For the global press launch of its new flagship LS sedan - the 2007 LS 460 and long wheelbase LS 460L - Lexus chose Salzburg, Austria, a city rich in musical heritage, the setting for "The Sound of Music" and the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Why a city in the centre of Europe? Salzburg bills itself as "'the stage of the world', the perfect place to emphasize the global direction of the Lexus brand," said Lexus Canada Director Stuart Payne.

Those more cynical among us might surmise that outside of North America, the Lexus brand could use a little direction.

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FYI, Lexus has an excellent brand presence in Australia.

**Tideland Prius** · 08-18-2006, 06:10 PM

oh really?

amped · 08-28-2006, 02:03 PM

Lexus has an enviable and growing brand presence worldwide. That's why EU manufacturers pressured Brussels into passing local content and market share regulations specifically designed to punish Toyota and Lexus, explaining the sales numbers in the CanadianDriver article.

**Tideland Prius** · 08-28-2006, 09:17 PM

For a moment there, I thought you were gonna say you had one on order to resell lol.

I see. Well, there'll be plenty of Europeans who will stick by their own cars.

amped · 08-29-2006, 02:14 AM

Heh, must be my EU side. LS isn't my cup of Grey Poupon. I was surprised to see the incomplete explanation from CanadianDriver, one of the best auto mags available anywhere. Incidentally, Toyota's answer was to build plants in England and France to boost local content, only to be slammed with market share caps.

V8Cobrakid · 08-29-2006, 02:42 AM

Let me know when the LS600h L gets released. I want video and pictures. a test drive would be nice too

V8Cobrakid · 10-15-2006, 01:51 AM

Lexus updated the webpage. the new LS is now listed. Many videos too

the hybrid version is not listed.

**Tideland Prius** · 10-15-2006, 03:22 AM

Prices are out.

LS460
US$61k
Cdn$86k

LS460 L
US$71k
Cdn$98k

base price.

eak354 · 10-28-2006, 04:39 PM

been seeing the tv spots of the LS... especially the parallel parking feature. sigh... many don't know that the '04 prius has this feature (in japan) but was not included in the US.

08-15-2006, 03:18 AM	#1
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,616 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 228 Thanked 344 Times in 243 Posts Friends: 23	Salzburg, Austria - For the global press launch of its new flagship LS sedan - the 2007 LS 460 and long wheelbase LS 460L - Lexus chose Salzburg, Austria, a city rich in musical heritage, the setting for "The Sound of Music" and the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Why a city in the centre of Europe? Salzburg bills itself as "'the stage of the world', the perfect place to emphasize the global direction of the Lexus brand," said Lexus Canada Director Stuart Payne. Those more cynical among us might surmise that outside of North America, the Lexus brand could use a little direction. Full Article __________________ 2005 Tideland Pearl Premium Package 25/10/04 VVT-i Emblem, Sport Pedals, All-Weather Mats, Cargo Mat, EV Mod, JDM Prius Footwell Lighting, DICE iPod Kit 2008 Deep Black smart fortwo passion coupé - sold (6.1L/100km) 2010 Blue Ribbon Metallic Technology Package 29/08/09 All-Weather Mats, Homemade Console Pads, LED lighting "Ask an Expert" on Facebook I am not employed by Toyota, and the opinions expressed by me as a Prius Expert are not those of Toyota.

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08-18-2006, 06:10 PM	#3
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,616 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 228 Thanked 344 Times in 243 Posts Friends: 23	oh really?

08-28-2006, 02:03 PM	#4
amped Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Gorge OR Posts: 2,320 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 32 Thanked 79 Times in 53 Posts Friends: 0	Lexus has an enviable and growing brand presence worldwide. That's why EU manufacturers pressured Brussels into passing local content and market share regulations specifically designed to punish Toyota and Lexus, explaining the sales numbers in the CanadianDriver article.

08-28-2006, 09:17 PM	#5
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,616 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 228 Thanked 344 Times in 243 Posts Friends: 23	For a moment there, I thought you were gonna say you had one on order to resell lol. I see. Well, there'll be plenty of Europeans who will stick by their own cars.

08-29-2006, 02:14 AM	#6
amped Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Gorge OR Posts: 2,320 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 32 Thanked 79 Times in 53 Posts Friends: 0	Heh, must be my EU side. LS isn't my cup of Grey Poupon. I was surprised to see the incomplete explanation from CanadianDriver, one of the best auto mags available anywhere. Incidentally, Toyota's answer was to build plants in England and France to boost local content, only to be slammed with market share caps.

08-29-2006, 02:42 AM	#7
V8Cobrakid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: hell Posts: 2,894 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #9 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts Friends: 5	Let me know when the LS600h L gets released. I want video and pictures. a test drive would be nice too

10-15-2006, 01:51 AM	#8
V8Cobrakid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: hell Posts: 2,894 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #9 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts Friends: 5	Lexus updated the webpage. the new LS is now listed. Many videos too the hybrid version is not listed.

10-15-2006, 03:22 AM	#9
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,616 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 228 Thanked 344 Times in 243 Posts Friends: 23	Prices are out. LS460 US$61k Cdn$86k LS460 L US$71k Cdn$98k base price.

10-28-2006, 04:39 PM	#10
eak354 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 433 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	been seeing the tv spots of the LS... especially the parallel parking feature. sigh... many don't know that the '04 prius has this feature (in japan) but was not included in the US.