2005 Lexus LS 430 Overview

Introduction

Drivers who want a smooth, carefree luxury car should look no further than the Lexus LS 430.It whisks occupants along in supreme comfort, allowing the driver to concentrate on other, more pressing matters than the automobile.Its ride is silky smooth yet it handles quite well, with smooth, effortless steering and good grip.It's also powerful, with a strong V8 and a smooth six-speed automatic.And it features the latest in active safety technology.

Inside is a beautiful interior with rich wood accents and buttery soft leather trim, seats so comfortable that you never think about them, and controls that are a paragon of ergonomic excellence.Every convenience feature imaginable is provided.

Quality, durability and reliability are Lexus hallmarks.For the 10th consecutive year, Lexus was the highest-ranking brand in a J.D.Power and Associates dependability study; based on surveys of owners, the study named LS 430 the most problem-free car in its class after three years of ownership.The LS 430 is also a perennial quality leader, as cited in J.D.Power's Initial Quality Study, which surveys owners after 90 days of ownership.

Toyota launched its luxury channel with the 1990 LS 400, an event that changed the rules for luxury car ownership.The third-generation LS appeared as a 2001 model.Model year 2004 brought major changes to the LS 430: revised styling, suspension refinements, safety improvements, and mind-boggling technology.A new six-speed automatic replaced the previous five-speed for improved acceleration performance without sacrificing fuel economy.There are more airbags than ever before (eight) and seat belts with pretensioners.There's a tire-pressure monitor, an optional backup camera, headlights that swivel for seeing around corners, and optional Dynamic Laser Cruise Control that maintains a set following distance to the car ahead.With the options Bluetooth and SmartAccess, you can unlock the doors, start the car, drive off, and make hands-free phone calls without even pulling your key or your cell phone out of your pocket or purse.Read full review