inside-out...
I spent an afternoon w/ the new LS460/L, and the quality/fit-finish is second to none! However the styling (L-finesse?) is a big let-down. Other than proportions, the new LS appears to be hardly different in appearance when side-by-side to it's lesser mate, the ES350. Huge disappointment on an otherwise awesome sedan.
At least to me, it seems as if Lexus has welcomed the Audi/BMW philosophy of similar design/shape, different proportion for a 3 model lineup:
Audi A4 / A6 / A8
BMW 3-series / 5-series / 7-series
Lexus IS / ES / LS
*GS actually appears to be a distinct model!!
All three models in each lineup look nearly identical to eachother except for their size/proportions and minor styling details and so forth.
Lexus engineering, quality, fit/finish, ergonomics, etc'... 
Lexus LS460 design, styling, exterior appearance, shape, etc'... 
