Similar to the Lexus ES, the Lexus GS is a mid-sized sedan that offers a sporty look with luxurious accommodations. Over time, Lexus has mastered the art of crafting vehicles that provide the ultimate refinement when driving, and the same is visible in the Lexus GS. The vehicle comes well-equipped with all the essential features and is a dream to drive on roads. Read on to know about the noteworthy features of the Lexus GS.

An overview of the Lexus GS

Overall, the GS is a premium sedan that offers a large suite of standard features and an almost equal number of add-on luxury features for those who want the extra mile. It has two trims, the GS and the GS F, with sub-variants like the GS 350 S Sport.

Exterior styling

The Lexus GS has a very subtle design with a low roof height and taut lines that give its front grille the dramatic look it deserves. The ornate grille is further flanked by two sharp LED headlights on either side. On the rear, the vehicle sports wrap-around tail lights with quad exhaust pipes at the bottom.

Interior styling

On the inside, the Lexus GS features a horizontal, low dashboard. A wide display for the infotainment system sits right in the middle of the dashboard, with climate and other controls arranged neatly below it. Furthermore, users get the option to choose from different interior hues, such as genuine or faux leather options, combined with aluminum or wood trim panels as well. Note that the GS 350 F Sport is available with exciting interior details like Rioja Red leather-trimmed seats! All trims offer excellent utility with massive cargo space.

Performance

The standard Lexus GS trim comes equipped with a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that can output 311 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. Additionally, all trim variants also support RWD or AWD functionality. There’s a 6-speed automatic transmission system on the AWD models and an 8-speed transmission on the RWD variants. Furthermore, the GS350 F Sport can do 0-60 mph in just a matter of 5.8 seconds. The GS F trim offers a 5.0-liter V8 engine with eight-speed Sport Direct-Shift transmission and 467 hp.

Comfort

The ride quality of the Lexus GS is extremely smooth; hence it is perfect for commuting long distances. The available Yamaha ® performance dampers provide heightened stability at increased speeds and further enhance cornering maneuverability. The vehicle also comes with three drive modes, namely Normal, Sport and Eco. The aforementioned drive modes allow you to customize the performance of your vehicle to your liking. Additionally, the cabin of the Lexus GS is comfortable and spacious. Even though the interior design remains basic, it’s functional at least.

Technology

On the technological front, the Lexus GS comes with a 12-speaker music system on the base trim model with support for satellite radio on SiriusXM. All the trim models are further equipped with music streaming and Bluetooth facilities. There’s also a voice-activated navigation system along with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

It also has the option for a head-up display and an upgraded 17-speaker music system from Mark Levinson, which gives you surround sound technology, leading to crisp, clear music, regardless of what song is your current favorite.

Safety

Since the Lexus GS hasn’t been redesigned since 2013, it hasn’t been crash-tested by the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) or the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). However, the vehicle comes with a set of standard safety features, such as the Lexus Safety System+. This aforementioned system supports adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, automatic high beams, and lane-keep assist. Drivers also have access to intelligent high beams and all-speed dynamic radar cruise control, which uses radar and camera technology to help you maintain a particular speed set earlier and distance from the car ahead.