15. Lexus LS400
The Lexus LS400 redefined expectations in the luxury car market when Toyota launched it in 1989.
Blending impeccable engineering, a whisper-quiet ride, and advanced features with unbeatable reliability and value, the LS400 forced established European brands to rethink their approach.
Its success not only proved Japanese automakers could compete at the highest level but also sparked a surge in premium vehicles from Japan, reshaping the global luxury landscape.
Source: Motor Authority