The different driving modes change the character noticeably, but the smaller, lower rolling resistance tires and lighter-touch steering detract from the feel and agility of the other models, even in F Sport guise. Like other hybrids, the brakes exhibit lots of regenerative stiffness and little real braking sensation. The Lexus GS is screwed together well and features high-quality materials. The front seat has good space and those bucket seats provide plenty of support.
For these reasons we give it a 7 for comfort and quality. It can seem a bit busy, though. The front seat is also a fine place to spend time. It has enough room for adults of average height, but knee room is a bit tight for a mid-size sedan.
Like many center seats, the middle position will only work for a small child and it will crowd the adults in the outboard positions. Access to the rear is rather easy, as the rear doors are large. While the trunk is a bit shallow, the trunk opening is wide, and there is a passthrough for longer items.
Aside from how difficult the Remote Touch joystick is to control see the features section for an explanation , we also find a design issue.
The Lexus GS has incomplete crash-test data, but it is outfitted with a generous set of standard safety features. The set of active and passive safety features on the Lexus GS is impressive. It comes standard with 10 airbags, including rear side and front knee airbags, plus a rearview camera, active front headrests, parking sensors, and blind spot monitors with rear cross-traffic alerts.
It consists of adaptive cruise control, forward collision warnings with automatic emergency braking, automatic high beam headlights, and lane departure warnings with active lane control. The only safety options are a head-up display and adaptive headlights that point into turns. No Lexus GS has been crash-tested, and the federal government has not tested the model, either.
Lexus prices the GS like its Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz rivals, but it is packed with more standard features and offers fewer options to send its price skyrocketing. In the face of that value, we rate the Lexus GS an 8 for features. The GS models get inch wheels.
Other options include a Premium Package with heated and cooled front seats; heated rear seats; a heated steering wheel; a head-up display; a self-parking feature; LED headlights with automatic high beams; a dynamic handling system with rear-wheel steering; and an watt, speaker Mark Levinson audio system.
It also provides fuel prices, stock tickers, and sports scores. The Lexus Enform Remote option is a subscription-based service that adds things like a vehicle finder, vehicle status reports, remote locking and unlocking, and a "guest driver monitor" that could be used as a parental safety net. These had been subscription-based services. Safety Connect is a telematics service that offers emergency services, roadside assistance, and a stolen vehicle locator, while Service Connect allows owners to connect with their computers or smartphones to view vehicle health reports and maintenance alerts.
Remote Touch uses a mouse-like controller on the center console to enter commands on the The center screen can be split to show navigation and other information simultaneously. The controller may be intuitive to operate, but it requires some manual dexterity to hit the buttons on the screen and that can be disrupted by bumps in the road.
The menu structure can also be complicated. We find it to be one of the harder systems to operate. The volume engine in the Lexus GS lineup is the 3. It is rated at 20 mpg city, 28 highway, 23 combined.
That qualifies the GS for a 6 fuel economy rating. Get the GS with all-wheel drive and you also trade the standard 8-speed automatic for a 6-speed. Research By Category Body Style. Start a Loan Request Form Today! Used Cars. By Make. LFA SC. Used By Year. Reviews Specs Photos Inventory. The Lexus GS is a worthy rival to its German foes in terms of luxury and handling, but its engine lineup is falling behind the competition. Review continues below. Lexus offers three powertrains for the GS: a turbo-4, a V-6, and a V-6 hybrid.
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Manufacturers have tried different ways to attach a display screen to the center stack. Some emerge from the top of the stack, while others are bolted to the upper section and look a lot like a portable device. This big It also features a three-section home section display, which is customizable for audio, traffic, climate control and MID data sharing. You control it with a mouse-like device, which requires much practice before you are accustomed to it. It can take over the entire display, which makes it easier to read.
I like the 3D building and landmark displays. It also serves up an estimated time of arrival for your traffic routes and supplies detour information. On paper, the Lexus GS seats five and it does. The ES has 40 inches of rear legroom to just Moreover, the GS has a pronounced drivetrain hump, while the front-wheel-drive ES has only a slightly raised reinforcing hump.
As for trunk room, the GS offers a robust So, there are trade-offs with each model. Manufacturers typically give me one week with a vehicle before it is replaced with something else. That said, I can usually quickly identify the good and the bad and sometimes the ugly of a vehicle. The GS has a nifty sliding armrest that locks into different positions as you open and close it.
Inside are the USB ports and a place to stash your smartphone. You can easily access the phone without losing the benefit of the armrest. Other desirable features include the power seat extender, the power-adjustable headrests and the one-touch open moonroof. I also found the power tilt-and-telescopic steering column helpful. One missing feature is a fold-down rear seat.
In its place is a center pass-through, which can be handy for holding long items such as skis or a floor lamp. This is a good thing. Sadly, many manufacturers offer these features as part of an expensive package upgrade.
But not so with Lexus. This bundle includes a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, all-speed dynamic radar control, lane departure alert with steering assist, and intelligent high beams. There are individual safety options see point No. Does the Lexus GS have a weak area? That would be with its technology as you cannot find Apple CarPlay or Android Auto smartphone compatibility in any Lexus product.
Word has it that Apple CarPlay will begin appearing in some Lexus products for , but maybe not all. Android users will have to wait. What you do get is Siri Eyes Free. Again, this tool is only available with Apple smartphones. As for the standard audio package, it is a speaker system, but the Mark Levinson option is simply inspiring. You need to manage your expectations when driving the GS F Sport for there is a naturally aspirated V6 power under the hood. Acceleration is strong and constant.
A mph time of just under 6 seconds is possible. This F Sport throws down horsepower and bangs out pound-feet of torque.
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