Isn't it quite ironic that many car companies nowadays are more focused on providing the latest touchscreen controls, comfort features, cameras, and even electronic nannies and engine efficiency innovations rather than making their cars more satisfying to drive? 

Fortunately, there are a number of brands that still think that the act of driving should be an art. For them, driving refinement is a continuous process for improvement. And despite some of them providing luxury-levels of comfort and convenience, they have not forgotten the importance and necessity of connecting the driver with the car.

Lexus is one such brand. 

How different is it to drive a Lexus?

With its Lexus Driving Signature guiding car development, the Japanese luxury marque aims to achieve linear operation of their vehicles that is in accordance with the intentions of the driver. Sounds like a mouthful? Let us simplify.

LDS basically means whenever you turn the steering wheel or step on either pedal, the reaction of the car is immediate. No lag, no delay.  And key to achieving this is engineering a car that delivers instant feedback to the driver. 

That is why Lexus runs its cars at its ShimoyamaTechnical Center Test Track. It is here where each model's driving characteristics and driving posture are developed and refined. The track basically duplicates every possible kind of on-road scenario in the world to fine-tune a model's on-road dynamics. Feeling how smoothly a Lexus drives in the Philippines, it would be safe to assume our roads have proper represenation at their track.

Confidence is essential

For Lexus, driving should also provide peace of mind in order to maximize its enjoyment. That's why Lexus Safety Sense pre-collision systems are also included with the car. Lane Tracing Assist, Lane Departure Alert, and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, are just some of the LSS systems that assist drivers and make their lives behind the wheel more relaxing. 

There's nothing more satisfying for a driver than to have his every input, however miniscule, translate to an effect. Seeing how Lexus is obsessed with the pursuit of perfection, do you think you'll become a better driver with one?