Several things can be said about the Lexus LS430 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Lexus LS430 Engine Specs

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 2002 version.

The fuel system for the 2003 LS430 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 22.20-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

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

Vehicle Statistics

The LS430 is 196.70 inches long, 72.00 inches wide, and 58.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 115.20 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $55,125, with a dealer invoice cost of $47,958. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the LS430 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

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

What We Think of the Lexus LS430

The 2002 model began the promise of the Lexus LS430. The 2003 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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