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2003 Lexus LS 430.
Raising the bar is no small accomplishment. Even the second-generation Lexus LS 400 luxury sedan inhabited some pretty rarefied territory. Its redesign - and redesignation - as the 2001 LS 430 gave this flagship four-door even more of what many of us didn't know we needed until we saw it. The LS 430 promptly proceeded to establish a host of new benchmarks for the class.
The third-generation LS works about every kind of practical design magic one can imagine. One of the most technologically advanced cars on the road, Lexus even offers performance-bent buyers the same sport-suspension tuning - as a no-cost option - found on its European-spec model.
Styling.
The LS 430 is one of the most aerodynamically refined automobiles in the world. 17-inch wheels are standard for 2003.
We sampled this Sport Suspension version of the LS 430. While still cut from a fairly conservative bolt of design cloth, the LS 430's sheetmetal does give it a bolder, wedgier appearance. Equal attention to smoothing the underbody produced an unmatched coefficient of drag - 0.25/0.26 depending on its suspension. Beneath that high-efficiency aero form lies a stiff, central structure that helps resist crash intrusion. Standard front, side and side-curtain airbags help provide comprehensive passenger protection while a 115.2-inch wheelbase nets more usable people and cargo space than the Mercedes S-Class. World-class isolation levels are an integral part of the mix, and more tactile sensation is allowed to filter through to the person behind the wheel. That's particularly true in the case of our Euro-tuned tester.
Putting a more contemporary spin on many of the basic LS themes, the car's passenger compartment is a treasure trove of supple leather and polished wood. Yes, those signature Optitron virtual gauges spring to life when you turn the key, and the car's massive roster of standards continues to go well beyond the normal power-assisted-everything to include an even wider-ranging collection of surprise-and-delight items. Can't live without power-adjustable anchors for your shoulder belts? How about motorized central dash vents that sway back and forth to gently disperse microfiltered/climate-controlled air throughout the LS 430's spacious inner sanctum? Look no further.
Amenities.
The LS 430's massive roster of standards continues to go well beyond the norm for advanced luxury features.
If you simply must have more, the LS 430 can be fitted with extras. Our test car included the Lexus Navigation System/Mark Levinson Audio Package (240-watt/11-speaker ultra-premium sound system, navigation system, power moonroof and heated front and rear seats for $5,730) as well as the Lexus Link driver-aid system for $1,215. 17-inch wheels are standard for 2003.
Towering atop the options roster is the Ultra Luxury Selection, a $12,485 aggregation that includes all of the above items plus climate-controlled (heated and cooled) front buckets, adjustable-rake rear seats with built-in massager units (the LS is a popular chauffeur-driven executive sedan in Japan), rear A/C and filtration with a refrigerated beverage compartment behind the rear center armrest, laminated side glass, power rear and manual side sunshades along with distance-sensing Dynamic Laser Cruise Control, radar-ranging Parking Assist and a dual-mode air suspension system.
Performance.
Prime mover for the LS 430 is the company's 4.3-liter DOHC V8. It makes 290 horsepower and is also fitted with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i). Despite 320 lb-ft of usable torque, EPA estimated fuel economy stays at previous-generation LS 400 levels - 19 city/25 highway mpg - and the engine meets stringent U-LEV emission specs. Paired with the electronically controlled "intelligent" five-speed automatic transmission, it allows the 3,945-pound LS 430 to sprint from 0–60 mph in about 6.3 seconds.
Despite its formidable mass, the LS 430 feels surprisingly light on its feet. Euro tuning brings stiffer springs, shocks and bushings, a bigger rear stabilizer bar and revised power-steering map plus 225/55WR17 rubber in place of the standard 225/55HR17 tires. Those changes enhance overall responsiveness while attenuating body roll - and the LS 430's steering comes alive as the corners get more intense. Although the base and air-suspension variants are not as aggressive as the LS chassis tune, even they are tweaked for additional tautness and feel.

Managing to succeed by excess in a market segment that still remains largely bound by tradition and convention is no small achievement. There's a definite art form involved in being able to go over the top in ways that buyers can tangibly appreciate while maintaining the requisite degree of understated elegance that characterizes all of the top players in this elite field. With its compelling price/value story, legendary quality, reliability and consumer satisfaction, there's little doubt the new Lexus LS 430 has what it takes to leave its mark among the ranks of high-end luxury - and even among high-end sport-luxury - sedans.