Slamnasty

American cars have never had class? How old are you, and how much automobile history have you read? Packard and Desoto are two of America's most sought-after old brands, and Lincoln and Cadillac were up with Mercedes and Jaguar until the 60s. BMW had not really taken off yet, and RR/Bentley were the only other real players. Maybach and Bugatti were higher, but they made so few vehicles it didn't really matter.

America has played in that field before. My hope is we'll figure it out again at some point.

Fanman

The new MBZ S550 issupposed to have 388 hp, so it will be more than competitive with this car, though the new Lexus looks very nice.

MDXLuvr

Very Impressive, Very Very impressive.

couple of comments:
1. I wish it didn't look so much like a 7 series.
2. the wheels need to go.

otherwise--

eyescream

382 hp, and that's with a 5.5 Liter, still a great engine though.

omg516

almost makes me wish i old enough to drive one of these.

steve c

Again -- Lot's of people (like me) buy a big car to fit people. This thing only holds 4. WTF?

vAnt

I don't think cramping 3 people in the back is luxurious.

wind

Re-reading the original post, I think the 4 seat configuration is an optional package in the long wheel base version. I'm sure the bench rear seat is standard.

This car looks like a winner!

stewies2k

Wow the new LS looks awesome. Thankfully no bangle butt like Mercedes and BMW.

jlstyle82

only seats 4 in that kind of big sedan ????