When did Lexus stop making LS460?
The LS460 was discontinued after the 2017 model year, as Lexus introduced the fifth-generation LS for the 2018 model year.
The Lexus LS460 was the flagship sedan in the LS lineup that followed the LS430. It introduced a revised naming convention and a longer-wheelbase variant, the LS460 L, to offer more rear-seat presence and comfort. In 2017, Lexus concluded the LS460/LS460 L generation and launched the all-new fifth-generation LS for 2018, shifting the lineup away from the LS460 designation while continuing the LS name with updated styling, technology, and powertrains.
Background
The LS460 marked Lexus’s move from the earlier LS430 generation to a new generation of full-size luxury sedans. It established a refreshed design language, upgraded electronics, and a more refined driving experience that defined the early 2000s LS lineup. The LS460 L variant added a stretched wheelbase to increase rear-seat space, appealing to customers seeking enhanced limousine-style comfort.
Timeline of the LS460’s run
Below are the major milestones in the LS460’s lifecycle, illustrating its rise and eventual retirement in favor of the next-generation model.
- Introduction of the LS460 (and later the LS460 L) as the successor to the LS430, for the 2007 model year.
- Expansion of the lineup with the long-wheelbase LS460 L in the late 2000s to offer more rear-seat legroom and comfort.
- End of LS460/LS460 L production in 2017 as Lexus launched the fifth-generation LS for the 2018 model year.
In summary, the LS460 name was retired after 2017, making way for the fifth-generation LS line starting with the 2018 model year.
Summary
The LS460 designation was phased out after the 2017 model year when Lexus introduced the all-new fifth-generation LS for 2018. Since then, the flagship has continued under the LS name, with updated design and technology but without the LS460 label.
