2020 Lexus GS 350 review
Lexus GS 350 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Strong V6 engine
- Great standard luxury features
- Impressive ride quality
Cons
- Dated platform goes back to 2013
- Infotainment system tricky to use
- No Apple and Android integration
Mileage (EPA estimate)
19 city, 26 highway, 21 combined
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Standard luxury and sport
The 2020 Lexus GS 350 delivers a great midsize sedan that can lean towards luxury or sport, depending on your needs. All versions are powered by a 3.5L V6, making 311 horsepower. If you want a pure luxury sedan, check out the base trim, which has a very well-appointed interior with many great standard features. If your commute needs more spice, check out the F Sport that comes standard with many great performance upgrades. Rear-wheel-drive is standard, while all-wheel-drive is optional. You will be pretty impressed regardless of which 2020 GS 350 you go for.
All Lexus GS 350 years
What is new for the 2020 Lexus GS 350?
- The GS 350 is available in a new trim called the F-Sport Black Line.
- GS 350 trims have been upgraded with Parking Sensors as standard equipment this year.
- The Base trim now comes with Rear Spoiler as standard equipment.
2020 Lexus GS 350 trims
Base:
- 311-hp, 280-lb-ft of torque 3.5L
- Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Rear Sunshade
- Sunroofs
- Memory Seats
- A/C Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Seats
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F-Sport:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- No significant upgrades found on the F-Sport
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F-Sport Black Line:
- Includes all features available on the F-Sport
- Parking Sensors
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5 reasons to buy the 2020 Lexus GS 350
1. Standard luxury
Start with the base trim level on the 2020 GS 350, and you'll find it is anything but basic. It has standard exterior features such as 18-inch wheels, LED headlights, and a sunroof. Inside, you'll find leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control.
2. Lots of tech too
Having the latest technology on board with you on a long road trip or just on the daily commute is important. The 2020 GS 350 has a large 12.3-inch display screen, a navigation system, voice controls, and a 12-speaker sound system. A variety of driver aids are standard, such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and mitigation, a blind-spot monitor, and pre-collision warning with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking.
3. Impressive V6 engine
The 2020 GS 350 gets a standard 3.5L V6 engine across both trim levels. It makes a stout 311 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. You'll find standard rear-wheel drive paired with an eight-speed automatic or optional all-wheel-drive with a six-speed automatic.
4. Cool F Sport trim
If you want to add a little bit more fun to the daily grind, check out the 2020 GS 350 F Sport. Aside from a sportier exterior, you'll get standard performance upgrades like trim-specific 19-inch wheels, a sport-tuned adaptive variable suspension, and bigger front brakes. Optional equipment included four-wheel steering or a limited-slip rear differential.
5. Lots of interior space
Your next big road trip will be made even better with the 2020 GS 350. In addition to the incredible luxury and performance features, there is an impressive amount of space inside as well. The trunk has 18.4 cu-ft of cargo space, suitable for several suitcases. There is seating for five with 36,8 inches of rear legroom so that passengers can stretch out on the highway.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Lexus GS 350 an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Lexus GS 350 2nd out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Lexus GS 350 is $429, compared to an average of $725 for Luxury Fullsize Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Lexus GS 350 owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.0 times per year, compared to an average of 1.7 times for Luxury Fullsize Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 7% for the Lexus GS 350, compared to an average of 17% for Luxury Fullsize Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Lexus GS 350 features and specs
F-Sport Black Line 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Front Seat Heaters
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Sunshade
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Head Up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Mark Levinson Sound
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Rear Spoiler
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.5L
Horsepower
311
Torque (ft-lbs)
280
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
17.4
Wheelbase
112.2"
Overall length
192.1"
Width
72.4"
Height
57.3"
Leg room
F 42.3"/R 36.8"
Head room
F 38"/R 37.8"
Front tires
P235/40VR19
Rear tires
P265/35VR19
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2020 Lexus GS 350 FAQ
The 2020 Lexus GS 350 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- F-Sport Black Line: 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Base: 20 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- F-Sport: 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
The Lexus GS 350 received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Lexus GS 350 as 1 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Car
Here is what's new for the 2020 Lexus GS 350:
- F-Sport Black Line
- Parking Sensors
- A/C Seat(s)
- Leather Seats
- Rear Sunshade
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