Lexus gets mildly aggressive with the 2013 Lexus LS 460

Since its inception the Lexus LS has been the Tom Hanks of luxury flagships — delivering a polished yet predictable performance that consciously avoids pushing the envelope. In the recent years, Lexus has slowly changed that conservative approach for its top-tier sedan, taking small steps like having fully defeatable stability control. And while the company isn't going to reinvent the LS 460, the 2013 model promises to be more enthusiast-friendly — all the while retaining the hushed comfort of its predecessors.

"We have to be sure we remain Lexus at all times," says Mark Templin, general manager at Lexus. "We don't sacrifice the great ride, but we're going to give customers a car that's more engaging in driving feel."