What year is the last Lexus LS 460?
The last model year for the Lexus LS 460 is 2017.
Tracing the LS 460's run
The LS 460 and LS 460 L were Lexus's flagship sedans through the late 2000s and 2010s. Here are the major milestones that defined its production life.
Key milestones
Below is a concise timeline of the LS 460/460 L, highlighting launches, mid-cycle updates, and the end of the line.
- 2007 model year: Lexus introduces the LS 460 and the longer-wheelbase LS 460 L, expanding the flagship lineup.
- 2010 model year: A mid-cycle refresh updates styling, technology, and equipment across the LS 460 family.
- 2013 model year: Incremental refinements and feature upgrades are applied to maintain competitiveness.
- 2017 model year: Production of the LS 460 and LS 460 L concludes as Lexus shifts focus to the fifth-generation LS.
These milestones show the arc from introduction to discontinuation, culminating in 2017 and setting the stage for a new generation.
The transition to a fifth generation
To illustrate the shift, here are the key introductions and changes associated with the fifth-generation LS lineup.
- 2018 model year: The fifth-generation LS debuts as the LS 500 (gasoline) and LS 500h (hybrid), ending the LS 460 naming line.
- Late 2010s–present: The fifth generation receives ongoing updates, but the LS 460 badge remains retired from Lexus dealerships.
The shift to the fifth generation marks a clean break from the 460-series nomenclature, aligning Lexus's flagship with a new design language and platform.
Summary
The LS 460’s story ends with the 2017 model year. Lexus introduced the fifth-generation LS for 2018, starting with the LS 500 and LS 500h, and has continued to refine the platform since then.
