LEXUS has once again topped the JD Power and Associates UK Customer Satisfaction Study, claiming the 2006 Gold Award for an astonishing sixth successive year.

The luxury car brand scored a total of 873 points out of 1,000 in the ownership satisfaction survey, well above the industry average of 791.

In addition to topping the rankings for overall satisfaction, Lexus was the industry leader in three of the four key measures Quality/Reliability, Service Satisfaction and Vehicle Appeal.

The exceptional level of customer service offered by the Lexus network of centres was recognised with the brand earning the highest Service Satisfaction score, 899 points.

A top score of 958 points in the Quality/Reliability category once again demonstrated Lexus's excellent quality and reliability reputation.

Lexus was also given the most improved' award for increasing its overall score by 25 points.

The Lexus IS range was the highest placed model overall in the survey with 868 points, followed by Honda Jazz (861) and Suzuki Liana (856).

The 2006 JD Power survey, presented in conjunction with What Car? magazine, was conducted among drivers of cars registered between September 2003 and August 2004. The results were drawn up from almost 15,000 completed questionnaires.