EXTERIOR

A new direction for L finesse design

The New Generation GS expresses the new direction of Lexus' design philosophy, with its precisely sculpted exterior signalling the design direction for future vehicles.

The signature spindle grille with its trapezoidal contours evolved from current Lexus styling and fully integrates into the aggressive front bumper, allowing for efficient airflow.

L Shaped LED

This distinctive Lexus design feature combined with the deep-set, high-tech headlamps and L-shaped LED daytime running lamps further expresses the vehicle's confident and dynamic character.

Headlamps use a projector beam design, adding a strong, chiselled appearance and excellent illumination.

The tapered lower rocker panel and the short front overhang give the vehicle a sense of motion.

Width-enhancing front and rear wheel arches add an athletic stance and enhance the vehicle's dynamic presence.

The rear bumper features a distinctive exhaust diffuser and centred aero fins to help control underbody airflow.

Combined with the L-shaped LED tail lamps, a Lexus design cue, these rear bumper features lend a high-performance appearance.

From the side, the GS projects the image of a spacious sports sedan with its road-hugging stance. Overall, the new GS sheet metal represents a significant extension of the Lexus L-finesse philosophy that is the core of all Lexus product design.

A powerful, personal driving experience

The New Generation GS is powered by an advanced 3.5-litre all-alloy quad-cam, multi-valve V6, featuring dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i). With 233kW, the New Generation GS can sprint from 0-100km/h in 5.7 seconds and a gear acceleration of 50 to 80km/h takes just 3.0 seconds.

The six-speed sequential shift automatic transmission has paddle shifters and sport driving functions as standard.

The transmission incorporates many features adopted from the Lexus IS F high-performance sedan - including faster shifts, earlier torque converter lockup and downshift throttle blips - to support four driving modes that can be operated by toggling the new Lexus Drive Mode selector.

In addition to the Normal mode, the following settings let the driver customise the driving experience:

• ECO mode revises throttle mapping, seat heating and climate control systems for better fuel economy. In ECO mode, meter lighting changes to blue.

• SPORT S mode revises throttle mapping and transmission shifting priorities to fully exploit the capabilities of the powertrain. In SPORT S mode, meter lighting changes to red.

• SPORT S+ mode (available on some models) engages handling enhancements via a sport setting of the adaptive variable suspension, variable gear ratio steering system, and vehicle stability control (VSC) together with the powertrain enhancements of SPORT S mode.

INTERIOR

Superior interior comfort

The luxurious interior of the New Generation GS provides ample space for all occupants. The entire cabin was created around the driver and the driving experience and painstaking attention to detail was applied to the GS cabin, creating a balance of luxurious and technological amenities and emotional design

Whatever the weather, you'll have the comfort of Climate Controlled Front seats keeping you refreshed on long hot journeys or toasty warm on cool days. The 8-way power adjustment lets you easily tailor settings to maintain your preferred posture. If another driver has been in your car, the memory function allows personalised settings to be instantly recalled by the touch of a button.

A redesigned seat frame and changes to the steering column architecture enable an improved driver seating position for increased comfort, better forward visibility and overall command of the road.

Equal attention has been paid to maximising space for rear passengers, adding headroom, legroom, knee room and improved foot space compared with the current generation GS. Boot space has been increased by almost 25 per cent, accommodating four sets of golf clubs easily.

The new layout of the long, sculpted dash gives the driver and front passenger a sense of roominess through its clean centre stack and new, large high-resolution centre control display placed deep near the front windshield.

Most of the controls, such as audio and climate, have been relocated to provide a cleaner and more sophisticated dash layout.

S-Flow new energy saving climate control system

A new energy-saving auto climate control system called S-Flow uses the occupant-detection system to focus airflow only to the front area where passengers are actually seated, a class-leading technology.

Remote Touch with one-push confirmation is standard on all models and enables smooth, intuitive operations control. The Remote Touch allows the user to operate the climate, audio, phone controls, navigation system and more. The screen menus are selected with the controller, eliminating the need to reach out. Remote Touch also reduces eye movement and helps users operate functions with reduced effort and distraction.

A standard reverse camera helps add security and convenience.

The finely crafted cabin detail is complemented further by ambient lighting that unobtrusively welcomes and guides the user into the vehicle, providing a carefully designed experience. Furthermore, new white LED lights are sequentially lit to illuminate the areas around the doors, centre console and foot wells.

An analogue clock with LED indicators, carved from an ingot, adds a unique touch, at once being both modern and traditional.

*Details based on pre production vehicles, final specification and features may change from those stated above.

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