Lexus GS 350

Introduction

Some years before Lexus completely redesigned its middle size GS 350 luxury sedan sport can. They were overwhelmed how the vehicle gained perfect levels of attractiveness thanks to outstanding performance, ample of features and a luxurious and comfortable interior. The GS 350 keeps on to be a best pick in its type, as observed by its entrance as the only top suggested sedans in their guide. You can take a test-drive and you will likely be intimidated by the sharp controlling of GS that can be further boosted by the package of F Sport for those with a outstanding penchant for presentation. Not like some other sport sedans focused on performance, though, this comfortable Lexus does not make any significant console sacrifices. The model is equally appropriate for every day commutes or long way trips. Append to that a value interior along with the generous assisting of technology and the model is balanced to challenge the long recognized European alternatives.

Latest for the 2015 is additional functionality to the voluntary navigation advancement. Now, drivers can control and view three systems at one time along with a mode of split-screen. Sorry to say, still it is saddled with the infotainment interface of Lexus Remote Touch that they find more distracting and awkward to use than any other competitor systems.

Direct rivals contain the Audi A6, 5 series of BMW and E-Class Mercedes-Benz. For some other, definitely un-German takes on the comfortable sport sedan, thought might be given to the Jaguar XF and Cadillac CTS. Placing the Lexus GS 350 in between these strong alternatives definitely talks about to its powers as the all-around player, and you would do good to add this rated "A" class sedan to your wish list.

Models and Features

Confidential as the middle size comfortable sport sedan, the features of Lexus GS 350 seating for the five and is presented in one, comfortable trim level. The connected hybrid GS 450h is wrapped in the part review. Normal features contain wheels 18-inch, usual headlights of bi-xenon, heated mirrors, LED accent lights, a sunroof, keyless entry and ignition, modes of the driver-selectable drive, cruise control, automatic dimming mirrors, leather made upholstery, 8-way powerful front side seats, memory functions of the driver seat, a powerful steering wheel, shiny wood trim level and lighting. On the skill front, the model GS 350 arrive standard with Remote Touch interface of Lexus, the central display of 8-inch, audio and Bluetooth connectivity, a 12-speaker audio surround-sound system with satellite, CD player, and HD radio, the USB or iPod interface and the supporting audio jack. Even included is Siri incorporation for choice iPhones and the Smartphone app Lexus Enform which can slightly start the engine, correct weather control, check the position of vehicle and set limitations and get speed alerts, curfew and distance. There are several choices are available, but it is very important to check that their accessibility and grouping with one other can based on the region where you live.

Grouped choices contain the package of Cold Weather, the top package, the sumptuousness package that contains the Premium package along with adjustable 14-way front seats, power four-way lumbar, supportive headlights, an supportive suspension system with the mode Sport S+, memory functions at the passenger seat, LED fog-lights, different wheels of 18-inch, glossy inside wooden trim, back side seat climate and perfect audio controls, physical back side door sunshades, advanced leather made upholstery and a wooden trimmed routing wheel. Rear heated seats can be additional to the comfort package. The steering system appends, further than the real, voice controls, a bigger display of 12.3-inch and Enform app integration of Smartphone app.

The F Sport package focused performance even contains the top quality package and appends wheels base of 19-inch with good performance tires, special outer styling, a back side spoiler system, a supportive suspension sport-tuned, a movable ratio navigation system, advanced brakes and adjustable 12-way sport seats with power four-way lumbar.

Options and Packages

Normal features of the safety for the GS 350 model contain antilock brakes system, traction and stability control, knee front airbags, side full-length curtain airbags, reverse and front side airbags, a back view camera and active front seat head restraints. The normal Connect Enform Safety system contains automatic notification for collision, stolen car location and the button for emergency assist. Other features of the safety contains rear and front sensors for parking, a monitoring blind spot system, reverse alert system for cross-traffic, assistance for lane-keeping, a driver sleepiness monitor and a warning system for frontal collision which even primes the brakes for utmost effectiveness as well as tauten the seatbelts.

In the testing process, the car model with the package of F Sport came to a stop from the speed of 60 mph in just the distance of 112 feet that is normal for the car in this type with summer type of tires. In the testing of crash, the GS model gained the best score of "Good" in overlap frontal, roof strength, side as well as head restraints.

Under The Hood

Some other vehicles of Lexus, this model benefits from a suitable interior with good quality materials. With the attractive aluminum and wood trim, supple leather, it rivals the excellence found in its competitors of German. The front position of the seats gives ample of support, adjustments and padding for long time of relaxed touring. Improvement to the package F Sport will improve lateral support, with adaptable additional thigh support and side bolsters. The back seats have sufficient leg and headroom for two people. Sorry to say, Remote Touch interface of Lexus is the just method to manage the infotainment control system. This type of interface utilizes the uncomfortable mouse like device which creates selecting on the screen buttons though when motionless, and also more problematic when shifting. The troubles are further difficult by the lack of shortcut physical buttons. The capacity of cargo is about normal for the class, there is a middle trunk goes through for bigger objects, though.