Think of a Lexus, and various adjectives inevitably spring to mind. Luxurious. Reliable. Well-engineered. Refined… But beautiful?
Never before, yet now you can add it to the list. Because this is the Lexus that thinks it’s an Aston Martin.
Actually, to my eyes it’s even prettier (and more discreet) than much of the modern Gaydon output.
If that sounds like an exaggeration, then you really need to seek one out because – with apologies to our supremely talented snapper Mr Bradshaw – I have yet to see a photograph that accurately conveys the gorgeousness of this car in the metal.
Look hard enough and you’ll find a few fussy details, not least the rather bling chrome wheels, but the overall effect of Lexus’ angular design language applied to its perfect proportions is pretty jaw-dropping.
For all its futuristic looks, however, this is a GT in the classic mould, with a decent boot, a pair of usable – if snug – rear chairs and every conceivable luxury up front.
Also up front is one of the last of a dying breed: a naturally aspirated V8 – in this case employing quad cams and 32 variably controlled valves to push out 457bhp at a screaming 7100rpm.
