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Best luxury car over $40,000: Lexus LS 430

  • 2002 Lexus LS 430
  • Automobile Vol. 16 No. 11 (February, 2002)

Lexus established itself with the LS 400, and the current version, the LS 430, continues to be its iconic car. No other Lexus delivers more convincingly on the marque's promise, "the passionate pursuit of perfection." And the particular field of automotive perfection that Lexus has pursued more successfully than any other is that of the luxury sedan.

Quite simply, the LS 430 nails the luxury-sedan formula in all the key areas. It's so quiet it could be in deep space, so smooth-riding it could be levitating. The controls move with an expensive fluidity. The cabin is stretch-out spacious, and its materials are of the finest quality. The 290-horsepower V-8 engine is so smooth that it seems to have no moving parts, yet it moves the LS 430 with alacrity, sending it from 0 to 60 mph quicker than a Mercedes-Benz S430. Then there's the human factor: In a world full of hassles, dealing with your Lexus dealer usually is not one of them.

Naysayers will claim that the LS 430's driving experience amounts to bland perfection and that its appearance lacks personality. But understand that the LS 430's silent fulfillment of its mission is a luxury itself. Like the ideal concierge or butler, the LS 430 serves utterly unobtrusively. In some sense, this is an old-fashioned philosophy of luxury, and some people will consider it a failing. It's true that when compared with more expensive luxury sedans, the big Lexus doesn't make as loud a statement about its owner. But for those secure enough to spend less, there isn't a better luxury car out there.

This article originally appeared in the February 2002 edition of Automobile Magazine and is reproduced here by permission. This article was written by a third party, and does not necessarily reflect the viewpoints or opinions of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., is not responsible for any errors that may be contained therein.

For complete vehicle information, capabilities, and limitations, see your local Lexus dealer.

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