Lexus GS 350
The Lexus GS occupies a unique spot in the luxury manufacturer's lineup. Power and luxury are at the forefront in this midsize four-door sedan that blends expected Lexus luxury with European-flavored driving dynamics. The GS is designed to be aggressive in its appearance with performance to match. Yet the interior maintains Lexus' tradition of top-grade luxury and state-of-the-art technology.
Power in the GS 350 comes from a 3.5-liter V6 engine rated at 311 horsepower, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and the buyer's choice of rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. Lexus brought out a redefined GS 350 in 2013 and produced the car until 2020.
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Fourth generation Lexus GS 350
Lexus positions the GS 350 as a performance midsize sedan, as compared to the larger full-size LS model that focuses on uncompromised luxury. In the GS, luxury and performance blend together, along with a sleek, modern exterior. The fourth-generation GS was about two inches wider than the previous model, but it also carried a completely redesigned suspension, a stiffer chassis, and quicker steering to make the GS a compelling driver's car.
Inside, the GS 350 includes multi-adjustable sport seats, touchpad infotainment controls, and upscale materials throughout the cabin. The tuned 3.5-liter V6 engine was initially paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, then later an eight-speed. With the choice of rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, crisp handling, and a powerful drivetrain, the GS 350 served as a driver's car.
Model highlights
Midsize sport luxury sedan
3.5-liter V6 engine
Available all-wheel drive
Seating for five passengers
Crisp handling
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2013 - 2020
2020 Lexus GS 350
2019 Lexus GS 350
2018 Lexus GS 350
2017 Lexus GS 350
Highlights
Driver-assistance suite became standard, including adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking
Available limited-slip differential on F Sport trim
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2016 Lexus GS 350
Highlights
Engine power increase
Updated exterior appearance
Navigation became standard
Available driver-assistance tech package
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2015 Lexus GS 350
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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.
Jeff Zurschmeide has been an automotive journalist for more than 20 years, covering the new car business as well as motorsports and industry news. He lives in Tillamook, Oregon, at the confluence of great roads, nice weather, and plenty of space for a collection of strange old automobiles.
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