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Lexus GS lineup enhanced and expanded

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Tideland Prius, Nov 23, 2007.

  1. Tideland Prius

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    Lexus has announced details of an update to their lineup of GS-Series luxury performance cars. Available in four models, the GS models offer more design touches, more power and a price repositioning to make them even more appealing to Canadian buyers. There's a new V8 engine for the lineup, too.

    "Lexus of Canada has enhanced the entire GS line - including the GS 450h hybrid model - with new standard features and specifications, and even more attractive suggested retail pricing," explained Yves Gionet, Director of Lexus Canada.

    Available as the Lexus GS350, GS350 AWD, GS460 and GS450h, each model includes standard features like a premium audio system, Bluetooth capability, automatic climate control, side window defoggers and push-button engine start.

    In addition to the 3.5 litre, 303 horsepower V6 and sophisticated hybrid powerplant in the GS450h model, the V8-powered GS430 has now become the GS460- giving buyers an optional new engine to fire up. The 4.6 litre V8 cranks out 342 horsepower, making it the ultimate high-performance GS. Last year's 4.3 litre V8 made less horsepower than the V6 engine- leaving the hybrid model as the quickest and most powerful, at 339 horsepower.

    Lexus is proudly offering more for less too, with pricing reduced by $4,200 on the basic model, and $5,800 on the award-winning hybrid.

    Source: Auto123.com



    The GS350 RWD is now $59,900 with no options. Nav is standard but no ML.

    GS350 AWD is $61,000. One option package adds everything else that's standard on the RWD model plus ML for $64k and change.

    The GS450h is now $71,100 down from $76,900.

    The GS460 is $73,000 with no options. Nav and ML are standard.


    ML = Mark Levinson Surround Sound Audio System with AM/FM/Cass/6CD/MP3/WMA/DVD-A/DVD playback.
     
    #1 Tideland Prius, Nov 23, 2007
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    According to what Lexus told us, the GS 460 will be a very limited production. We have seen just 1 at our dealership. The GS 450, while powerful and fast, has not moved as well expected, but the quality has been outstanding. The GS 300/350 sell very well, and are a nice car. But I still prefer the 2nd generation GS, the 98-05 models.
    The new Lexus engines are all going to timing chains, with direct injection fuel systems, VVTi on all cams, and all the associatted technology. But the customers like them, and they are great driving machines.
     
    #2 stukid, Nov 24, 2007
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    Yeah they are rare up here too. The problem is not that it's a lousy car to drive. It's fantastic. It's just not practical. A salesman told me a customer bought a GS450h then traded it in a few months later for an RX400h because he just couldn't live with the small trunk.
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Nov 24, 2007
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