BLIND FAITH

Apr 29 2007 Graeme Lennox

I HAVE seen clever technology but nothing as impressive as the Lexus LS460's automatic parking system.

This car has a mind of its own and I felt like Knight Rider David Hasselhoff in his KITT Pontiac Trans-Am.

This incredible feature lets you take your hands off the steering wheel while the car parallel parks for you.

The first time you see the wheel rotating itself as you slide perfectly into position is aweinspiring.

It guides you to the kerb with inch-perfect precision - surely it is only a matter of time before cars start driving themselves.

The £71,000 LS460 has just been named World Car of the Year. Scooting to Edinburgh last weekend, the Lexus was the ultimate chauffeur car - not that Liz noticed.

Nestled in the lap of luxury and some of the finest craftsmanship in the automotive world, all she could worry about was getting Robbie Williams on the DVD player.

Fortunately, the Lexus has a camera that monitors driver eye movements and sets off an alarm if you are not looking ahead when a collision is imminent.

The eight-speed automatic transmission provides seamless changes and it handles well.

Even town driving isn't a problem with driver aids to keep you on the straight and narrow.

If you can afford to shell out this kind of money on a motor, the Lexus is just what you have been waiting for.

Graeme Lennox

WHILE Graeme was happy to play with his boys' toys, I was happy in my five-star luxury with Robbie Williams.

The luxury came in the shape of the Lexus LS460 which allowed me to climb into the back seat with the Robster.

Before my editor starts shouting "exclusive" I must admit it was only with a DVD.

The LS460 should have a chauffeur. And I knew just the man for the job, my sidekick Graeme.

So for once I was happy to let him take the wheel on our journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh and I thought I would write this review as a passenger for a change.

This car offers luxury like you wouldn't believe. It is huge but a real beauty too.

The seats are comfy and the drive is as smooth as Matt Lucas' head.

The in-car entertainment system lets the driver and front seat passenger listen to the radio while in the back you can settle down to a DVD while wearing the wireless headphones.

The controls for the DVD are in the centre armrest of the rear seat with controls for the blinds, rear heating and seat positions.

The automatic parking system is great - but like most women I can park without any help.

This car is worth every penny but unfortunately most of us will need our numbers to come up in the Lotto before we will be able to afford one.

Liz's verdict