The New Lexus LS430
Published: 1st September 2003
The new Lexus LS430, the third generation of the Lexus flagship model,
builds on more than a decade of luxury car development, adding an
‘emotional and advanced’ design concept, dynamic performance
and more advanced technology.
- 'Emotional and advanced’ design concept with smoother exterior profile
- Performance, comfort and safety enhancements
- New six-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift lock mode delivers enhanced performance with lower fuel consumption
- Quieter, more comfortable and stylish interior
- I-AFS (Intelligent-Adaptive Front-lighting System) greatly improves visibility
- Standard air suspension incorporates new shock absorbers for an even smoother ride
- Advanced technology includes LED rear lamps, Lexus Parking Assist monitor, voice-operation DVD navigation system and Bluetooth technology for hands-free phone
- European-first provision of driver and passenger knee airbags
- Available in the UK in November 2003
When setting the theme for the new LS430, the Lexus design team identified three factors: emotional exterior styling, perceptible quality performance and advanced safety features. In each of these respects the new LS430 moves the industry benchmark still higher.
