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2004 Lexus LS430 Review
Liquid smooth and whisper quiet, quicker and more sophisticated.
2004 LS430 Review Summary & Specifications
The LexusLS 430 excels as a luxury sedan with a cabin that's quiet, comfortable, and luxurious. It is a meticulously crafted car that offers every luxury amenity imaginable, plus a few we would not have imagined. Its construction quality is the best in the industry. Everything about its operation is smooth. Its powerful V8 and six-speed automatic are a smooth, silent team. Its ride is silky, its steering is smooth and precise, its brakes allow easy modulation for smooth stops. If you want a premium luxury sedan that delivers no-hassle smooth, luxurious sailing, the Lexus LS 430 should be at the top of the list.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Lexus LS 430 |
| Engines (standard) | 4.3-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 4.3-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags, knee airbags, 3-point seatbelts with force-limiting pre-tensioners, ABS, Brake Assist, Vehicle Skid Control, child restraint seat anchor brackets, tire-pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Pre-Collision System |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Tahara, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-872-5398 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.lexus.com |
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| Model Tested MSRP | Lexus LS 430 |
| Standard Equipment | electronic climate control, vehicle theft deterrent system, power windows with auto up/down for four windows and jam protection, power tilt/slide moonroof with auto open/close feature and jam protection, power rear sunshade, central locking system with keyless entry, auto dimming interior mirror, auto dimming dual exterior mirrors, power tilt and telescope steering wheel, three memory settings for driver's seat, steering wheel, exterior mirrors and shoulder belt adjustment, 178-watt AM/FM/CD six-disc in-dash changer with seven speakers, trip computer, tachometer, electric trunk and fuel door releases, first aid kit, tool kit, 17-inch alloy wheels with 225/55HR17 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Sport Package 1 includes Euro-tuned sport suspension, 18x7.5-inch aluminum wheels with 245/45R18 summer tires; Modern Luxury Package includes Mark Levinson Audio, Lexus Navigation system with rear back-up camera and Bluetoothé 4-spoke wood and leather steering wheel with Voice command, front climate control seats with heating/cooling control, rear seat heaters, Intuitive Parking Assist |
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| Layout | front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 290 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 320 @ 3400 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/25 |
| Wheelbase | 115.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 197.4/72.0/58.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 55.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.1/56.7/44.0 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.9/57.3/37.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 17.5 |
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| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | 5.7 |
| Curb Weight | 3990 |
| Stock Tires | 245/45WR18 summer tires |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.2 |
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