Lexus builds one of the quietest cars available. The LS 430's engine is barely audible. Mechanical and road vibration is damped out as well. No other automaker does a better job than Lexus in creating a zone of total serenity for driver and passengers.
With power directed to the rear wheels and independent suspension all around, the LS 430 features the classic chassis layout for driver control. Anti-lift and anti-squat suspension geometry reduces body pitch when accelerating or braking. Lateral roll, or body lean, is held to a minimum in hard corners. The Custom Luxury and Ultra Luxury packages include adaptive suspension damping to further isolate the passenger compartment from uncertain road conditions.
A Euro-style touring suspension, optional at now extra cost, brings firmer shock settings for more sporting road manners, plus W-rated Dunlop tires.
Technology helps the driver keep the LS 430 on the road in an emergency handling situation. Its Intuitive Powertrain Control module analyzes throttle position, vehicle speed and engine load before allocating torque to the rear wheels.
Other active safety systems include anti-lock brakes with brake assist, which automatically applies extra braking force during emergency stops. An advanced vehicle skid control (VSC) system weds ABS and traction controllers with microprocessors to correct oversteer or understeer.
Another high-tech option puts a laser to work with the cruise control to maintain a pre-set distance between the Lexus and the vehicle in front of it. Next Page