07/10/2008 15:01. While it's firmly established itself after more than 20 years as
the consumer's smart choice in luxury transportation, Lexus is
still searching for an identity as a true luxury brand. As part of
this effort, Lexus has undertaken a concerted effort to incorporate
a more dramatic design language that it broadly describes as
"L-Finesse." It's also attempted to seize leadership in
environmentally friendly technology for the luxury market with the
complex (and expensive) LS 600h L. Most important, Lexus now wants
to be a performance brand, and the 416-hp IS-F is meant to lead the
way.
2009 Lexus ES 350 : This front-wheel-drive luxury sedan has reached its fifth
generation in the Lexus lineup. Powered by a 272-horsepower
3.5-liter V6, it is unchanged for 2009 except for the addition of a
new... //
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