I also recently got a new car after taking my '08 Accord swimming.
Test drove Volvo, Lexus, Infinity, Acura, Mercedes, BMW and Audi. BMW and Audi... nah, just can't do it.
Hated the Mercedes & Volvo. Preferred the Lexus but just couldn't convince myself to buy one with that current grill style.
Lexus, Infinity and Acura all drove nicely and had plenty of getup and go.
In the end - it was between Infinity Q50 3.0T with AWD and Acura TLX. Both had the needed AWD. Both had plenty of pep but the Infinity had a more getup and go and handled better. Infinity had a better looking front end, I hate the buck tooth TLX grill. I also read the ratings and reviews. Both Infinity and Acura had problems with current models, it appeared that Acura fixed their issues (9-spd German slopomatic transmission issues)... Infinity, not so sure. Not sure how much faith to put in reviews but there did seem to be lots of complaints. Ended up with the TLX. Not sure how long I'll keep it but it sure did nice in the snow tonight.

The problem with lexus -- they have the worlds UGLIEST front end.
Who in their right mind at that Lexus design department thought it would be a good idea to sell a car with the middle of the front end missing?

I test drove their GS350F sedan. Loved how it drove. Nice interior, looks fine from sides, looks fine from rear... but I just could not get past that F'ing ugly front end. Until they pull their heads out and redesign that front end, they will continue to lose tons of sales.