2017 Lexus GS 200t: What's New

Vehicle Overview

What it is: The Lexus GS is a five-seat midsize luxury sedan. It comes with a choice of gas engines and is also offered as a gas-electric hybrid in GS 450h form. The V-6-powered GS 350 is available with all-wheel drive. Competitors include the BMW 5 Series, Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. A high-performance GS F with a 467-horsepower, 5.0-liter V-8 engine is covered separately in the Cars.com Research section.
New for 2017
The Lexus Safety System Plus is now standard. It includes forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and automatic high-beam headlights. In addition, the rear-wheel-drive GS 350 F Sport can have an optional limited-slip differential. 
Significant Standard Features

• 241-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (GS 200t)
• Eight-speed automatic transmission
• Rear-wheel drive
• Distinctive spindle grille
• Bi-LED headlights and LED daytime running lights
• Power moonroof
• Keyless entry and push-button start
• Power tilt and telescoping steering wheel
• Blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
• Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
• Lane departure warning
• Automatic high-beam headlights
• Adaptive cruise control
• Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

• 311-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (GS 350)
• Gas V-6 and electric motors team to produce 338 hp total (GS 450h)
• Six-speed automatic transmission (all-wheel-drive models)
• Full-color head-up display
• Heated steering wheel
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Mark Levinson premium audio
• Power rear sunshade
• Navigation system with 12.3-inch screen
• Adaptive suspension