Lexus GS [Renamed: New Star for Lexus]

**notEworthy27** · February 7th, 2005 10:18 AM

OT: sikuya, go to the gallery section of the site. Log in, then upload.

Ang alam ko LS series nga ang flagship...

**airshaq20** · February 7th, 2005 12:44 PM

Yes, the LS is the flagship.

I've always looked at the GS as a souped up Camry. Camry has been always been a granny car - and so is the GS.

**ale828** · February 7th, 2005 06:20 PM

yup, the GS model line up is made for those who prefer a sports sedan rather than a luxury car. The LS is still considered the top of the line luxury model but for those who want a faster sportier car. its the GS that they buy. Just look at some japanese car mags and you will see a huge amount of souped up GS/aristo. They even come with a twin turbo model from the factory.

**theveed** · February 7th, 2005 06:29 PM

I like the previous GS better, parang giant Corona hehe... Still prefer the LS though... The current SC is the one of the ugliest car i've seen... I'll rank it the same level as the friggin Musso/Rhino hehe.

**sikuya** · February 15th, 2005 01:33 AM

what i don't understand is that toyota now has its flagship sedan, the toyota avalon with all the nice trimmings and all, also with a new Lexus GS300/ES330-beating 3.5L V6 engine churning out 280 horses.
the ES has a 3.3L V6 good for 225hp and the new GS300 has a 3.0L V6 with 245 horses

2006 toyota avalon

**cyberdoc95** · March 3rd, 2005 08:08 AM

[SIZE=3]2006 GS 300 PREVIEW:
SIMPLY STUNNING[/SIZE]
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DETROIT, MI - Calling it "one of the most advanced vehicles on Earth," Denny Clements, Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager, unveiled the striking new 2006 Lexus GS at the 2004 North American International Auto Show. Though the general shape and quad headlamps tie the new Lexus GS to the outgoing model, the redesigned car is longer, appearing to be lower to the ground thanks to its long hood, shapely flanks and "slingshot" windows. The roofline is swept so dramatically back that the 2006 Lexus GS barely has a rear decklid, looking more like a hatchback than a sedan. The company's Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) is available, tracking with the steering to illuminate around dark turns.

Inside, the new Lexus GS is simply stunning. Beautiful wood, polished metal and rich leather coat most surfaces, and the three round gauges continue to feature electroluminescent lighting. Standard equipment includes a ten-speaker audio system and a keyless SmartAccess system that allows the driver to unlock and start the car without using a key, as long as a transmitter fob is on the driver's person to communicate with the car's software. Options include climate controlled front seats and a navigation system that includes a reverse camera to make backing up or parking on the street easier.

Safety gear includes knee airbags, side curtain airbags and variable force front airbags. An optional Pre-Collision System (PCS) employs a radar sensor to detect obstacles in front of the car. By comparing this data with vehicle speed, steering angle and yaw rate, PCS determines if a collision is imminent and retracts the front seat belts to remove excess slack while simultaneously preparing Brake Assist for maximum braking

Two versions of the new Lexus GS will be available. The 2006 Lexus GS 300 is equipped with a new 3.0-liter V6 engine that makes 245 horsepower and 228 lb.-ft. of torque. The 2006 Lexus GS 430 has today's 4.3-liter V8 engine under the hood, making 300 horsepower and 325 lb.-ft. of torque. Both models transmit power to the rear wheels through a new close-ratio six-speed automatic transmission. Remarkably, the Lexus GS 300 will be available with all-wheel-drive. The Lexus GS 430 comes with standard 18-inch wheels and tires.

A Vehicle Dynamic Management (VDM) is also standard. This next-generation stability control system that can predict the onset of a vehicle skid or slide operates less intrusively than today's Vehicle Skid Control (VSC). The 2006 Lexus GS also features an Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) that allows the driver to select from four suspension settings ranging from normal to sport.

Lexus spokespeople claim that the new GS points the way for Lexus styling in the future, embodying the company's more passionate direction. Based on what we witnessed in Detroit, Lexus is on the right track. The 2006 Lexus GS evokes emotion for its dramatic design in addition to admiration for its class-leading engineering. But is the 2006 Lexus GS the most advanced sedan on Earth? It doesn't go on sale for more than a year, and that's a bold statement to make in a fast-paced, highly competitive technological age.

--Photos courtesy of Toyota Motors Sales, USA Inc.

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**USDM Legacy GT** · March 3rd, 2005 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by airshaq20

Yes, the LS is the flagship.

I've always looked at the GS as a souped up Camry. Camry has been always been a granny car - and so is the GS.

ES is the souped up Camry. Test drove the GS300 today and for 245 hp its okay, a lot of luxury, price for the GS300 w/o nav is $45k and with nav is $50K

by the way they also have an AWD model