New Lexus brand 'taste' will come from sweeping rework of body rigidity

Lexus is using Toyota Motor Corp.’s new Shimoyama proving ground, shown during a 2022 test drive, to improve the driving dynamics and body rigidity of its entire lineup. (HANS GREIMEL)

August 27, 2024 02:54 PM

TOYOTA CITY, Japan — After years of benchmarking Germany's big premium players, Lexus has finally zeroed in on a way it hopes to match their long-lauded performance chops.

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