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Sounds of silence
Facelifted Lexus LS500h suppresses engine noise but quietness has its downsides
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Christopher Tan Senior Correspondent, Christopher Tan
The facelifted Lexus LS has been engineered to be quieter than its predecessor.
This move came apparently after feedback from customers who did not appreciate the car's V6 note, which was allowed to permeate the cabin for a sportier ambience.
