Car Profiles - Lexus GS

LEXUS GS

Another Lexus which had been extensively improved, now comes in regular, F Sport, and hybrid flavors to please different tastes. Apart from its famed quality, driving feel is competitive to face the best that Europe has to offer.

The Good: Can keep up with the Germans in driving dynamics

The Bad: Very distracting user interface

Price Range: P4,708,000-P7,428,000

Our Rating: ****

Last Update: January 9, 2018

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	GS450h	GS350 F Sport	GS350
Price	P4,708,000	P7,428,000	P5,028,000
Warranty	3 Years or 100,000kms	3 Years or 100,000kms	3 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	2GR-FXE 3.5 DOHC 24V V6 Atkinson Cycle + Electric Motor	2GR-FSE 3.5 DOHC 24V V6	2GR-FSE 3.5 DOHC 24V V6
Horsepower	286hp @ 6,000rpm	312hp @ 6,400rpm	312hp @ 6,400rpm
Torque	345Nm @ 4,600rpm	378Nm @ 4,800rpm	378Nm @ 4,800rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Direct Injection	Direct Injection	Direct Injection
Transmission	Electronically Continously Variable Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	66 Liters	66 Liters	66 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,850mm	4,850mm	4,850mm
Width	1,840mm	1,840mm	1,840mm
Height	1,455mm	1,455mm	1,455mm
Wheelbase	2,850mm	2,850mm	2,850mm
Curb Weight	1,910kg	1,740kg	1,740kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Front Brakes	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brakes	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Tires	225/35 R18	225/35 R18	225/45 R17
Wheels	18 Inch Alloy	18 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	8	8	8
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Vehicle Stability Control and Traction Control	Yes, Vehicle Stability Control and Traction Control	Yes, Vehicle Stability Control and Traction Control
Other Safety Features	Adds: Hill Start Assist with Brake Hold	Adds: None	Vehicle Dynamics Integral Management, Hill Start Assist
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	None	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Automatic LED Headlamps with LED Daytime Running Lights with Auto Levelling and Adaptive Front Light System. Minus: Mesh Grille, Variable Gear Ratio Steering, Rear Wheel Steering, Adaptive Variable Suspension	Adds: Rain Sensing Wipers, Headlamp Washer, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Rear View Camera and Front and Rear Parking Sensors, Sunroof, Mesh Grille, Variable Gear Ratio Steering, Rear Wheel Steering, Adaptive Variable Suspension	Automatic Bi-Xenon HID Headlamps with LED Daytime Running Lights with Auto Levelling and Adaptive Front Light System
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt and Telescope, Power Adjustable	Tilt and Telescope, Power Adjustable	Tilt and Telescope, Power Adjustable
Steering Wheel Material	Leather and Wood	Preforated Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver and Front Passenger with Memory	Power, Driver and Front Passenger with Memory	Power, Driver and Front Passenger with Memory
Seating Material	Semi-Aniline Leather	Preforated Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: Wood Trim, Illuminated Entry System, Power Outlets, Lexus Drive Mode Selector, Heads Up Display, Paddle Shifters, Seat Heater and Cooler, Manual Rear Door Sunshade	Adds: Aluminum Trim, 8-inch TFT LCD Lexus Remote Touch Interface with Voice Command, Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror, Aluminum Pedals	Map Lights, Electronic Parking Brake, Film Trim
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Heat, and Auto Dimming, Rear Windshield Sunshade	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Heat and Auto Dimming	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold
Climate Control	Automatic, Three Zone with Nano-E System and S-Flow	Automatic, Dual Zone with S-Flow	Automatic, Dual Zone with S-Flow
Audio System	Lexus Remote Touch with AM/FM/CD/AUX/USB/MP3 and Bluetooth	Lexus Remote Touch with AM/FM/CD/AUX/USB/MP3 and Bluetooth	Lexus Remote Touch with AM/FM/CD/AUX/USB/MP3 and Bluetooth
Speakers	12	12	12
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio, Telephone, Cruise Control, and Voice Command	Yes, Audio, Telephone, Cruise Control, and Voice Command	Yes, Audio, Telephone, Cruise Control, and Voice Command
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, Smart Key with Push Button Start	Yes, Smart Key with Push Button Start	Yes, Smart Key with Push Button Start
RIVALS	Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Jaguar XF, Mercedes Benz E Class, Volvo S80

See previous generation models of the GS:

Lexus GS (2009-2012)