2013 Lexus LS 460 460

The LS 460 is Lexus's flagship sedan, the one that goes up against the Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7 Series with a quieter, more understated take on luxury. It's a big car that wafts along effortlessly, and the air suspension keeps things composed whether you're cruising or pushing it through a corner. Inside, you get a hushed cabin with plush leather seating and real wood trim, and the rear seats are spacious enough for tall passengers to stretch out. Lexus's reputation for reliability carries over here, and the LS is known for being one of the more dependable large luxury sedans you can buy. The all-wheel-drive LS 460 is the traction-friendly sibling alongside the rear-drive version, adding grip for wet or snowy roads at the cost of slightly lower fuel economy. Its 4.6L V8 makes 385 horsepower and 347 lb-ft of torque, routed through a eight-speed automatic to all four wheels, and you'll feel the extra heft in the steering but the traction is sure-footed.