The restyled LS430 Base is equipped with a 4.3-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2001 version.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The LS430 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the LS430 Base are 72.00 inches wide by 196.70 inches long. It sits 58.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 115.20 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $54,405 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $47,332. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2002 LS430 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The LS430 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty five when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Lexus LS430

The 2001 model began the promise of the Lexus LS430. The 2002 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the LS430 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus LS430, Sedan, United States market

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