The CLS 63 has undergone the same transition as the E 63 - a new engine that doesn't provide the thumping torque of the CLS 55, but whose characteristics make it an even more usefully potent weapon on the road
The latest Lexus is a technological tour de force reminiscent of the original LS. But it still feels like a very sophisticated Toyota, and lacks the inviting quality that we feel a luxury car needs.
Stylish and certainly stands out from mainstream competition. Refined, too, but lacks the sparkle of an Alfa 159 or build quality of a 3-series. Still worth a look, though.