With its 300-horsepower V8 engine, the GS 430 is an exciting sports sedan that gobbles real estate and clings to the road in high-speed sweepers. The GS 300, meanwhile, purrs along with one of the smoothest six-cylinder engines in the class. Both are big, sophisticated luxury sedans that whisk four people along in leather-and-wood-trimmed comfort.

They offer a nice balance between smooth ride and responsive handling and are perhaps the smoothest cars in their class. The steering is light for easy maneuverability when parking, but provides the driver with reassuring feedback on the highway. Fast and comfortable, these are great cars for long trips and for commuting on harsh, busy highways.

The Lexus GS sedans have no peers for interior luxury and smooth ride. The interiors are wonderful, warm and pleasant in ambieance with light hues of buttery leather and rich wood. The controls are a study in ergonomic excellence, elegantly designed and easy to understand and operate. The back seats are among the most comfortable in the class.

Lexus continues to deliver some of the best quality in the industry and its GS sedans are no exception. The GS 300 and GS 430 were ranked first in their class, the mid-size luxury segment, in the May 2003 Initial Quality Study by J.D. Power and Associates.