Lexus GS 350: specifications, reviews

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Not long ago, the Japanese company Lexus introduced an updated version of the business sedan Lexus GS 350. The car's lines are reminiscent of its origin, the body as if a katana is divided into individual elements. With such a brutal and flawless looks of the restyled version is not excreted by the abundance of electronic bells and whistles as the other members of this class. A distinctive feature was the use of the model number of the GS car with a hybrid setup, but today we are not talking about it. Let's learn with a loaded GS 350.

First generation

Business class GS 300 Lexus from the company started in 1991 and became the founder of the considered 350 models. The car is rear-wheel-drive focus was on sale in the United States of America and was positioned as a sports sedan. In fact – it was an exact copy of Japanese Toyota Aristo, which began in 1989.

As of the powertrain, Lexus has used the six-cylinder engine capacity of 3 liters and capacity of 225 horsepower. He worked in conjunction with automatic transmission. The interior model was extremely rich – leather seats, full power accessories, expensive audio system, airbags.

Lineup 1997

In 1997, the GS model to the public appeared in the form of a restyled version. The car began to be equipped with a V8 engine capacity of 4 liters and capacity of 300 horsepower. At the same time, will not lost the previous 3-liter engine. In fact, it was the same "Toyota Aristo".

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A Minor change has undergone a "Lexus" in 2000 – developers have increased the volume of the power unit to 4.3 liters, the power remains the same, but torque has increased.

Significant changes

In 2005, the Japanese company has decided to start selling Lexus cars in the country, resulting brand became an independent brand. Model GS at the time could boast a new 3-liter engine V6 power of 249 horsepower. At 430 sedan remained the same V8 engine with volume of 4.3 liters.

Rear-wheel drive cars to run with the new six-speed automatic transmission. At the same time, the company released a model with a V6 engine, but with all-wheel drive. Innovation for these machines was the use of shock absorbers with electronic control.

Lexus GS 2008 sport package

The Following year the firm became a significant – the world showed the Lexus GS 450H hybrid system under the hood. To handle a 3.5-liter gasoline engine began to help the motor in conjunction with a CVT as the transmission. The total capacity reached 345 horsepower.

In 2007 there was a GS 350, which was replacing the 300 version and had a strong six-cylinder engine of 3.5 liters. The model was as rear-wheel-drive and all - (Lexus GS 350 AWD). This modification since 2009 has been actively delivered to Russia.

At present the manufacturer has stopped the supply of the entire range of GS in our country.

The appearance of the Japanese

Model Lexus GS 350 (2017) remained unchanged when compared with previous restyling. The update has mostly affected the front of the car. Old modifications to the grille consisted of two parts, one is now one part with several horizontal bars. This change is due to the fact that the company is looking for your own style. Even minor changes, which are very simple, play a huge role in achieving the objectives of the company.

The Designers head optics divided into two parts with the use of led lamps and strips. Rear lights have the same shape, but the location of LED lights changed.

Lexus GS 350 F-Sport

Available in two sizes: of wheels – a radius of 18 and 19 inches. Slightly modified rear bumper and thresholds, but this does not prevent the car to maintain a conservative body style. Thanks to small updates, the model is in step with the times.

side View

The Paint on the body is applied in several layers, which, according to developers, allows to preserve the appearance of the sedan a very long time.

Interior Lexus

Model of the Lexus GS 350 got some minor changes to the interior. The developers have added several new interior colors: Chateau sport Rioja red and brown. Allowed combine colors when decorating the interior space of the vehicle. The manufacturer offers, in addition to their own choice of design space around the driver, a ready-made packages, interior: Matt walnut, aluminum style Naguri and special F-Sport. According to the reviews on the Lexus GS 350, the interior looks expensive.

the Front panel

In the standard model is now part of the Navigator that is displayed on the 4.2-inch monitor. In the center of the front panel is 12.3-inch touch screen with multiple functions. The owner of the car is available with such options as Bluetooth, MP3 and DVD playback, 5.1-channel audio processing with amplifier. In as an option you can set the Mark Levinson audio system in conjunction with 7.1-channelequipment.

The Interior is assembled well. The steering wheel is very similar to the one that is installed on a Ferrari. Without changes in comparison with the previous version of the car, left front and rear rows of seats.

Overall, it is still a Lexus GS 350 2012, but with cosmetic improvements. The sporty look of the sedan catches the eye of passers-by, forcing us to think about the cost of the machine.

GS 350 2012

Technical equipment

The Japanese have always been diversity and innovation in the production of engines for their vehicles. Technical characteristics of Lexus GS 350 different power performance of competitors.

In the GS 350, the manufacturer has established a unit V6 volume of 3.5 liters with the use of direct fuel injection. The car has a top 317 horsepower at torque of 277 Nm (for this indicator, the new Lexus GS 350 loses 3 units, compared to the older brother). Together with a 6-speed automatic transmission model is 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds, and the deadline for it will be 230 km/h.

Power plant of Japanese

Fuel Consumption polusportivny "Lexus" is highly indiscreet, its value ranges from 6.5 to 13.5 litres per 100 kilometres for different types of riding.

Pros and cons

Perhaps Start with the negative sides of the car. The main disadvantages are:

  • High maintenance cost;
  • High price of spare parts and components;
  • Inaccessibility of supplies;
  • Problem with the installation environment;
  • Despite the developers, the paint is fragile and prone to scratches.

If there are significant minuses, the car has a number of advantages:

  • Design contemporary and luxurious;
  • A spacious interior, it shouldn't cause discomfort during long trips;
  • Durable and high quality engines;
  • Excellent dynamic performance Lexus GS 350;
  • The basic equipment of the car at a high level;
  • High-level Assembly of parts;
  • Excellent sound insulation cabin;
  • Great working automatic transmission.

Considering the pros and cons of the model, we can conclude that not everyone will like Japanese sedan. Worth several times to think about, will you be able to contain such a demanding car, before buying a luxurious vehicle.

Security and electronics

Lexus GS 350 is equipped with a group protection system Lexus Safety System+. It is composed of:

  1. Main and additional airbags in the amount of 10 pieces.
  2. Alarm System on putative frontal impact (Pre-Colission System).
  3. Pedestrian protection, the complex can detect a person and marks it with the light beam Pedestrian Detection.
  4. Stability System (Lane Departure Alert).
  5. Integrated head optics, allowing light in the dark a large area of pavement (Intelligent High Beam).

As well as furthermore, include special seats that reduce the possibility of neck injuries.

Configuration in the markets

The basic version of the Lexus GS 350 is about 2 000 000 rubles. The cost model with package F-Sport in the Russian market – 2, 400, 000. The price of the fully equipped Japanese sedan – 3, 000, 000.

With these dealer cost levels have the opportunity to choose your performance of the salon and coloring of the body.

Lexus – it's a budget luxury item, so to speak. He is very personable and stands out in the stream of conventional cars. Manage it will be a pleasure. If you want to stand out from all the diversity of everyday weight machines, you should look at the Lexus GS 350 model range in 2017.


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