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GSIS GS Turbo / GS350 / GSIS Hybrid Turbo GS P2 EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS P20 TAKUMI P52 ENVIRONMENT P56 COLOURS P58 SPECIFICATIONS P66 FEATURES P67 2 3 “For the GS, we reappraised everything about how a luxury sedan looks and drives. For instance, central to the stunning L-finesse design concept is a bold spindle grille that has, quite literally, changed the face of Lexus. Then we created a rigid body, reengineered the suspension, and developed innovative stability systems for an exciting yet refined driving experience. In the cabin, we integrated various advanced technologies to provide outstanding comfort and pleasure for every drive.” TORU KATO, GS Emeritus Chief Engineer 4 Note: Please inquire at your local dealer for details on the availability of features. 5 Designed for the eye, engineered for the heart: The GS signals an ambitious foray into the world of expressive luxury. 6 7 Place your best foot forward: Embrace yourself as you thrill and enthral the power of the prowess within. 8 9 Living space from within: Indulge in a realm that is at once generous in dimension and welcoming in execution. 10 11 Arrive with presence: Make an entrance and captivate the attention of the relentless with the GS’ muscular definition. 12 13 Made for the road, tailored for you: A progressive fusion of emotive style and functionality is primed to ignite your senses. 14 15 Progress with confidence: A catalyst based on seamless blend of contemporary style, stirring performance and understated sophistication. 16 17 LEXUS GS 1 GS CONCEPT P20 2 DESIGN P26 3 FEATURES P30 4 PERFORMANCE P38 5 SAFETY P44 6 F SPORT P48 18 19 EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS GS CONCEPT More than 1,500 engineers and craftsmen over 2,000 working days. Tested over 1,000,000 miles. Built with a single ambition – Go beyond convention and engineer with passion. It draws you in at first glance. As you get This forward-thinking industry-changer comes closer, it continues to inspire and raise in three variants – GS Turbo, GS 350 and expectations. This is the Lexus GS. Witness GS Hybrid. the refinement. Feel the passion. With its cutting-edge mechanisms that Every once in a while, physics and beauty combine different drive mode selections, comes together to redefine possibilities and re-engineered handling systems, unrivalled reignite our imaginations. audio technology, and aggressive torque and speeds, the GS is a high-performing vehicle And every so often, a new technology comes that’ ll truly bring you to the top of your game. along, proving once and for all that possessing an earth-friendly psyche and cutting-edge performance can be one and the same. 20 ENGINEERED TO EXCITE IS CONCEPT 21 22 EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS GS CONCEPT 23 With all functional driving components consolidated at your fingertips, the interior combines outstanding ergonomics with advanced Human Machine Interface technologies. So comfortable is the ride, that you will not notice the miles fly by. 24 EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS GS CONCEPT 25 DESIGN THAT EPITOMISES LUXURY DESIGN Some art hangs on the walls while some can be found in garages. At Lexus, we don’ t just design cars that look signature when illuminated and help to pretty. The design of these vehicles also needs enhance driver vision, while the LED Daytime to deliver on performance, and exude a sense Running Lamp (DRL) creates a distinctive of subtle flair and individualism. Which is why aura. we are proud to showcase the next generation L-finesse – a new Lexus design In profile, the car’ s muscular stance contrasts philosophy that lets the GS series exude a its lean waistline and long streamlined body, to sporty, powerful exterior with a commanding shape a unique presence with a spacious road presence. cabin for up to five occupants. Through this philosophy, the new GS features Not just a pretty face, the unparalleled beauty a dramatic, purposeful spindle grille as the of the GS is underpinned by functionality. focal point, allowing you to arrive with With aero-stabilizing fins on the rear lamps presence. L-shaped LED 3-eye and floor under covers, the vehicle flaunts projector-type headlamps emit a subtle Lexus improved aerodynamics and stability. 26 DESIGN THAT EPITOMISES LUXURY DESIGN 27 EXTERIOR INTERIOR Distinctive lines blend The amalgamation of style with sculpted curves to and refinement emanate an aggressive accentuates the dynamic and bold spirit. expression of athletic strength and sporty ambience of the interior. 28 DESIGN THAT EPITOMISES LUXURY DESIGN 29 THE POWER OF INTUITION FEATURES The GS anticipates the future with refined features that blend advanced technology and indecisive design with Lexus quality. High performance driving is not without its The sophisticated cabin with thoughtful and comforts, especially since the new GS is refined features cocoons you in an island of designed for the bold pursuit of pleasure and calm, and with the dazzling array of advanced style. technologies available at your fingertips, you will easily be able to hear your heart beat. Special attention has been paid to create the ideal seating position to reduce driving stress Add to that, the tailored bonnet visibility range and fatigue. Several details have been lets you readily establish vehicle extremities, included in the new GS. Like positioning the making it easier to manoeuvre in confined steering wheel column at an angle that spaces. In the low-set position of the driver’ s facilitates a relaxed grip and smooth steering seat, you’ ll enjoy the superlative comfort, inputs. better forward visibility and overall command of the road. 30 THE POWER OF INTUITION FEATURES 31 FEATURES / EXTERIOR 01 02 01 02 03 04 03 04 01 / Bi-LED triple ‘L’ headlamps 02 / Bi-LED headlamps 01 / Calf support 02 / Ventilated seats The eye-catching design of the 3-eye, The single Bi-LED headlamps switch The front passenger’s seat has an extending The driver and front seat passenger can energy-efficient LED lamps creates an between low and high beam to generate a seat cushion to provide additional calf individually ventilate their seat as desired L-shaped illumination. Together with the bright light for excellent visibility at night, support. It automatically retracts when the using the conveniently located switches. distinctive arrowhead shape of the LED while reducing power consumption. The passenger gets in and out of the car. DRL*, the GS is immediately recognizable arrowhead-shaped LED DRL* emits a Available on GS Luxury grade. 04 / Rear seat control as a Lexus, both day and night. Available on subtle Lexus signature. Available on GS Available in the GS Turbo Luxury, GS350 GS Luxury and F Sport grades. Executive grade. 03/ Electric seat adjustment and GS Hybrid, the seatback, cushion and The front seats feature 10-way adjustments side cushion of the outboard rear seats can 03/ LED front fog lamps 04 / LED rear lamps/ active brake lamps including 2-way lumbar support, or 18-way be heated. The control panel in the rear LED lamps integrated into the front bumper The LED rear combination lamps illuminate including 4-way lumbar. centre armrest also allows individuals to reduce power consumption while providing in an L-shape array symbolizing Lexus, and control the rear climate zone. a bright beam, contributing to excellent feature integrated aero stabilizing fins to visibility for safe driving in low light and at enhance handling stability. When braking in night. an emergency, the active brake lamps, including the LED high-mount stop lamp, pulse rapidly to provide an effective warning to following vehicles. * DRL: Daytime Running Lamps. 32 THE POWER OF INTUITION FEATURES 33 FEATURES / INTERIOR 01 02 01 02 03 04 03 01 / Electro Multi-Vision (EMV) display 02 / Remote Touch Interface (RTI) The GS takes display technology to the next The RTI lets users interact intuitively with the level. It is equipped with a high-resolution central EMV display. Ergonomically designed, it 12.3-inch EMV display. These displays allow is situated close at hand and is as easy to use as a for usage of various applications for an computer mouse. efficient drive. Available on GS 350 and GS 01 / Luggage space 02 / Rear sunshades Hybrid. 04 / S-FLOW control air conditioning with The trunk space in the GS provides easy access to ample With smooth and quiet operation, the power rear sunshade nanoe room to accommodate 4 sets of golf clubs. has outstanding light filtering qualities. Together with the 03 / Lexus navigation system The powerful yet energy efficient S-FLOW manual rear door window sunshades, they provide excellent With crisp and clear graphics and an array of control provides climate control only to the 03 / LED interior illumination system shade and are unobtrusive when not in use. mapping options, the navigation is intuitive to zones that are occupied. Another climate The interior cabin lighting and instrumentation colour is use, reaching swiftly to user input. control innovation is nanoe technology that uniformly white. LEDs are used extensively, including for the releases microscopic, negatively charged nanoe main cabin, map and reading lamps, as well as to illuminate particles in the cabin, which purifies the cabin air the door handles. The subtle design of the innovative and effectively deodorizes the seats and surface-emitting LED main cabin lamp contributes to Lexus upholstery computer mouse. hospitality. 34 THE POWER OF INTUITION FEATURES 35 FEATURES / INTERIOR 01 02 03 04 01 / Steering wheel controls 02 / Colour Thin Film Transistor (TFT) multi-information The ergonomically designed steering wheel has built-in display switches so the driver can control a variety of vehicle systems The 4.2-inch high-resolution colour TFT multi-information including the audio system and multi-information display, display provides a wide range of vehicle information and can while keeping both hands on the steering wheel.