Lexus LS460

The flagship Lexus LS460 has been named the world's best car for 2007, winning the prestigious World Car of the Year (WCOTY) award announced at the 2007 New York Motor Show.

The World Car of the Year awards are recognised as the pinnacle of automotive awards, with each vehicle judged by a panel of 44 automotive journalists from 22 countries.

Due for its Australian launch in May, all-new LS460 was chosen by the WCOTY jurors as it embodied the Lexus brand's "Pursuit of Perfection".

Jurors also recognised that "Lexus continues to build its reputation with this luxury flagship with many firsts", including the world's first eight-speed automatic transmission.

LS460 was also chosen from an initial entry list of 28 vehicles, for its "unquestionable quality" and "classically luxurious" design with "modern execution".

Vehicles are judged on their style, performance, comfort, utility, value, safety, environmental responsibility and "WOW! factor" - or emotional appeal.

In winning the 2007 award, LS460 defeated vehicles from rival marques including Mercedes, Audi and Jaguar.

Lexus divisional manager John Roca said that a no-compromise approach to designing and building vehicles is what sets Lexus apart from its rivals.

"Lexus is committed to designing the world's best vehicles. The World Car of the Year award for LS460 is evidence of that commitment," Mr Roca said.

"The LS range is the pinnacle of the Lexus brand. LS460 claiming the award so early in the vehicle's life reinforces our position as an industry leader.

"The arrival of LS460 in Australia in May will set new standards in luxury motoring for Lexus owners."

Source: Lexus Press Releases