The body may not be beautiful, looking a bit like an unsuccessful weightwatcher in a Lycra suit, but this car has some highly attractive compensations which amply prove that first impressions can sometimes be misleading.

The Lexus GS offers an almost silent ride in plushly comfortable seats. Whilst there is no diesel version on offer, the petrol models deliver creditable performances. The 3 litre, 245 bhp V6 hits 62 in a cool 7.2 seconds, which shrinks to 6.1 seconds if you opt for the 4.3 litre, 279 bhp V8. It has to be said, though, that it is unexceptional in the handling department. That’s not to say that it’s bad; but it’s not to say that it’s good either. It feels a little on the large side to be nimble at first but once you’re used to the bulk, it turns out to be rather more responsive than you might have predicted. The standard model only manages 28.8 mpg and the larger V8 less than 25! But if you think of the car as rotund diva with a surprisingly alluring singing voice, you’ll have a fair summary of the GS.

The passenger space is generous, although larger passengers may find sitting in the back a little oppressive after a while: the rounded rear end seems to limit at least the sense of space. Rather oddly, the boot is large but curiously long – reaching heavy luggage from the back of it may be a test of one’s spinal resilience.

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In the car industry, there are two basic kinds of leases: Open End and Closed End Lease. Lexus had been considered as the highest-selling creator of luxury cars, which provide only a Closed End Lease.

In an open end lease, the vehicle’s end value is created at the start of the lease for calculation payment. When the lease ends, the lessee or customer may buy the car for either the fair market value, which is fixed at the end term of the lease, or the end value which is determined at the start of the lease. The customer may also decide to return the car to the leasing company. The car’s mechanical and physical condition must be maintained by the lessee to realise the highest resale value at the end of the lease. In a closed end lease, the customer is not required to give a predetermined end value. The leasing company is the one that takes the risk in estimating the price of resale.

The Lexus lease is written in plain language and it contains full disclosure. Customers will know what to expect from the beginning of the car leasing since all contract components and details are spelled out for payment calculation. There is no penalty for early termination as assessed by the Lexus lease. The customer may return the car under the terms of the lease or may buy the car for the remaining balance, the taxes, and other charges. At the end of the lease, no administrative fees are charged under the Lexus Lease. The security deposit is also refundable (100%) as long as the car does not exceed its agreed mileage limit and is still in a good condition.

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