New Car Review of the 2005 Lexux LS Full-Size Luxury Sedan

Description: Full-Size Luxury Sedan
Base MSRP Range: $56,225
Invoice Price Range: $48,915
Where built: Japan

The flagship for Lexus is the full-size LS 430 sedan. This is a dreamboat limousine-like hauler, stretched to provide generous space for riders and laced with luxury features, then armed with advanced mechanical systems linked to smart computer processors that can out-think and out-perform other vehicles.

The big sedan draws strength from the 4.3-liter aluminum V8 linked to a 6-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift feature.

An optional Ultra Luxury Package adds extra equipment like a laser-guided cruise control system, sonar-based parking guide and a navigation system with DVD-based database and dashboard touch screen. Further luxury touches include an internal blower in front seats to circulate heated or cooled air, and a heat element for the rear bench with back massager and seatback power adjustments. A power-operated sunscreen stands at the rear window, with manual screens in rear doors.