The new generation of Lexus' GS sedan is gradually making its way to most markets around the world. Today, the Japanese automaker released pricing for the UK market where the GS is available for order now with first customer deliveries to take place in mid-June.
The range starts from £32,995 for the GS 250 while the full hybrid GS 450h starts from £44,995. The GS 250 is powered by a 2.5-liter V6 petrol engine delivering 206bhp while the GS 450h combines a 3.5-liter Atkinson-cycle V6 petrol engine with the Lexus Hybrid Drive for a total system output of 338bhp.
The base GS 250 SE is fitted as standard with 17-inch alloys, automatic bi-xenon headlamps and windscreen wipers, LED daytime running lights, a rear-view camera with parking guide monitor, leather upholstery, dual zone climate control, electrically adjustable, heated and ventilated front seats and a high-end audio system.
Both the GS 250 and full hybrid GS 450h are offered in Luxury and F Sport grade. The Luxury trim models add 18-inch alloys, front and rear parking sensors, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, an HDD satellite navigation system with Remote Touch controller and a blind spot detection system.
The F Sport grade includes an aero kit with bespoke bumpers, 19-inch rims, bi-xenon headlights with an automatic high beam function, as well Lexus’s Adaptive Front-lighting System, sports seats and pedals, Adaptive Variable Suspension and selectable drive, plus the Lexus Dynamic Handling System on the 450h.
Finally, the GS 450h Premier comes equipped with bespoke 18-inch alloy wheels and the same bi-xenon headlamp system, adaptive suspension and selectable drive modes as the F Sport models.
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Lexus effectively decimates its sales in Europe due to a lack of diesel options on most of their cars.
More of a problem that stems from Toyota rather than Lexus. Toyota has failed to invest strategically for improving their small diesel range, which in turn could have included Lexus.
The Toyota 2.2 (found in the Avensis) would be a strong base GS offering, if only they bothered to develop an auto box that could effectively handle an output higher than 150bhp. Meanwhile the seriously outdated 3.0 (found in the Land Cruiser) if overhauled/replaced, could be designed with the GS ranger topper in mind as well.
Toyota are currently failing to roll-out diesel tech for larger vehicles. This will hit them in the long run, as many prestige manufacturers have invested in diesel tech progress for large vehicle ranges already, with that tech knowledge trickling down to their smaller vehicle ranges soon after.
Man uh... wow thats a Stunning car and interior. It seems to be loaded with tech.
They have the Hybrid which is much better than a diesel and it has more incentives. Toyota has already sold Hybrid batteries to BMW in which in turn they will be developing more Hybrid cars. In return BMW has given Toyota 1.6 & 2.0 Diesel engines but will only appear in Toyota's. Toyota is focusing all resources on Hybrid technology which is why they are years ahead in that field.
Lexus UK have outdone themselves again - so many gadgets in one car! It's crazy! Very impressed :)
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