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2013 lexus gs 350 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The engine and transmission are updated versions of the third generation, while the majority of the 2013 lexus gs represents wholesale change. debuting the next house of lexus styling, the 2013 lexus gs approaches with a heavily chiseled front end and a rear that blends ls460 and bmw 5 series. Although outward appearances suggest a more formal sedan than the previous version, the low, wide interior and seating positions are more sporting than before. Apart from the exotic lfa and the high-strung is f the gs is lexus's most driver-oriented car. For starters, the gs uses a rear-wheel drive platform. the 2013 lexus gs 350 is equipped with a 3. 5-liter v6 rated at 306 horsepower, more than adequate anywhere except a bragging contest or drag strip. And the substantially revised 2013 gs 450h hybrid brings 338 hp, incongruously being the quickest and most economical gs. No v8 is offered. the lexus gs blends responsive feel with long-distance comfort; neither edgy like a sports car nor insulated as a big luxury sedan. all lexus gs models are rear-wheel drive, and the gs 350 is available with all-wheel drive. enthusiasts will embrace the gs 350 f sport model, which prioritizes driving dynamics. Worth noting are the luxury package's front seats that compete with the best in class. And that rear seat space has grown considerably while the exterior has not. lexus names the audi a6, bmw 5 series and mercedes-benz e-class as the primary gs competitors; both the 5 and e have rear- and all-wheel drive versions while audi's a6 3-liter is all-wheel drive only. Every gs 350 comes with a 3. 5-liter 306-hp v6 and 6-speed automatic transmission in both rear and all-wheel drive. The gs 450h comes with hybrid gas-electric power. gs 350 46,900) comes with leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, wood trim, bi-xenon headlamps, power windows/locks/heated electrochromic mirrors with reverse-tilt, moonroof, heated 10-way power front seats, three-person driver memory, power tilt/telescoping steering column, 8-inch color control screen, optitron instrumentation, bluetooth phone and streaming audio, cruise control, keyless entry and pushbutton start, am/fm/dvd/wma/mp3 hd radio 12-speaker surround sound with aux/usb inputs, gracenote, and voice recognition, led ambient lighting, locking trunk pass-through, paddle shifters, drive mode select, and automatic electronic parking brake. Gs 350 awd 49,950) adds all-wheel drive. options include hdd navigation 1,735) with 12. 3-inch screen; traffic, weather, sports, stocks (with 90-day subscription); blind-spot monitor; head-up display; heated rear seats; intuitive park assist; lane keeping assist/lane departure warning; 17-speaker 835-watt mark levinson sound system; night vision; adaptive cruise control with collision mitigation and driver eye monitor; cold weather package with heated steering wheel, headlamps washers, wiper deicers, water repellant front door windows; premium package with heated/ventilated front seats, power rear sunshade, rain-sensing wipers. A dynamic handling package with rear steering is optional. the gs 450h model uses a 286-hp version of the 3. 5-liter v6 coupled to a dual electric motor and transmission unit for a total system output of 338 horsepower. The gs 450h is rear-wheel drive only. Gs 450h standard features mirror those of the gs 350 except the hybrid comes standard with the premium package. Hybrid options (including the luxury package) match gs 350 options except there are no f sport or dynamic handling packages available. safety features that come on all models include front, front side, front knee, side curtain and rear seat aide airbags (with occupant sensors so children can ride safely in back), pre-tensioning seatbelts in all outboard positions, rearview camera, daytime running lights, electronic stability control, security system and lexus safety connect with automatic collision notification, stolen vehicle location, emergency assist button and a year of enhanced roadside assistance. Optional safety systems include blind spot warning, night vision, lane keeping assist and departure warning, heads-up display, and adaptive cruise control with collision mitigation and driver eye monitor. A waist-pinched upper grille opening and widening downward lower aperture look like a snow-blower or vacuum cleaner intent on sucking up anything in its path; any relation to lexus's exotic lfa is intentional. Arrowhead led daytime running lights accentuate the grille pinch and fog lamps are low and well outboard where they should be. Lexus gs comes with bi-xenon headlamps but full-led front lighting is optional on the gs 450h hybrid. the f sport version loses the fog lamps and gets an even more aggressively scooped and sculpted nose, like it's intended to catch as much cooling air as possible below the bumper and send everything else over the hood and roof like a race car. The taillights have side strakes molded into the plastic to keep airflow attached around the back (and echoed underneath the car for minimum aero drag), an idea first employed in 1976-model mercedes sedans and coupes. While we didn't get to drive in the rain, dust build-up suggests they're effective at keeping the lights clean. deep side panels behind the rear doors arch upward to the rear bumper, again seen more as a muscular ls. The f sport's rear spoiler sets it off, but not as much as the wider rear wheels and tires that better fill the fenders. A faux diffuser panel is framed by stylish exhaust openings, but hybrid models get a full-width rear skirt, blue l badge, and under-car tailpipe exits. apart from the nose, the gs side view most closely resembles the ls, especially around the rear pillars. It's a more formal look that lacks the higher haunches that gave earlier gs models their sporting definition. It's a smooth side with only a fine lower skirt and occasional badges to punctuate it. alloy wheels of 17-inch diameter are standard and 18-inch 10-spoke wheels optional. Luxury package cars, be they gs 450h or gs 350, are distinguished by finer-spoked, almost lace-like 18-inch wheels, and f sport models ride exclusively on 19-inch wheels. Only the volvo s60 is notably smaller in this class. curb weight for the gs350 is listed as 3,795 pounds. Luxury, awd, and hybrid versions will weigh more than that. interiorthe lexus gs cabin is inviting, relaxingly stylish and has a decidedly premium feel. The theme is horizontal with plenty of separation, but not low and wide like a sports car. It's a place where driving and being connected go hand-in-hand, but hopefully not simultaneously. leather is the default upholstery, and that's real wood on the dash, doors, console, perhaps the steering wheel too. The only places this didn't feel like an expensive car are the lower console sides and mid-height door pillars where many makers run the soft-touch surface to the carpeting, and the uninspiring dash clock. matte finish wood looks just as good as the shiny and works much better in a car where sun bounces off glossy surfaces. Various models have lighter walnut or darker espre. AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ Bluetooth✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels
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