Vehicle Overview
The Lexus GS 350 is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 engine, and the hybrid GS 450h gets a V-6 hybrid system. Rear-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive available on the GS 350. Competitors include the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Cadillac CTS.
New for 2015
Eighteen-inch wheels are now standard. The available navigation system has 3D maps and additional voice commands. The Lexus Enform App Suite now uses iHeartRadio 4.0 and adds the Slacker app. Other available multimedia features include traffic and weather data and radio caching, which lets you pause live radio and includes a 15-minute buffer.
The GS 450h hybrid is now available in F Sport trim, which includes 19-inch staggered-width wheels, upgraded front brakes, a sport-tuned adaptive suspension, the Lexus Dynamic Handling System with variable-ratio steering, a 16-way power-adjustable sport driver seat and unique styling cues inside and out.
Building upon the F Sport version of the GS 350 is a Crafted Line special edition. Limited to 875 units, the car is finished in white with black exterior trim. Inside, the cabin gets two-tone upholstery. Lexus also includes a two-piece Tumi duffel bag set.
Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights
- Spindle grille
- 18-inch wheels; available 19-inch wheels
- High-intensity-discharge headlights with LED daytime running lights
- LED taillights
- Dual exhaust tips
- Power moonroof
- Available adaptive headlights
- Available rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Unique mesh grille, sport front bumper (F Sport)
- Available rear lip spoiler (F Sport)
Interior Highlights
- Seats five
- Leather upholstery
- Heated bamboo and leather steering wheel (GS 450h)
- Power front seats
- 8-inch dashboard screen; 12.3-inch screen available
- Power tilt/telescoping steering wheel
- Push-button start
- Surround-sound stereo with MP3 jack, iPod connectivity and Bluetooth streaming audio
- Available Siri Eyes Free Mode
- Available heated and ventilated front seats
- Available heated rear seats
- Available head-up display
- Available navigation system
- Available Mark Levinson premium stereo
- Available backseat climate, audio controls
- Available rear side window sunshades
- Available power rear sunshade
Under the Hood
- 306-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine (GS 350)
- Eight-speed automatic transmission (RWD) or six-speed automatic (AWD)
- Hybrid system features 3.5-liter V-6, electric motors and a high-voltage battery pack; 338 hp total (GS 450h)
- Hybrid is rear-drive only and has a continuously variable automatic transmission
- Available adaptive suspension; special tuning for F Sport
- Lexus Drive Mode Selector adapts drivetrain and in-car settings to: Eco, Normal, Sport S and Sport S+ (with adaptive suspension)
- Larger front brakes with high-friction pads (F Sport)
Safety Features
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
- 10 airbags
- Seat-belt pretensioners on all four outboard seats
- Backup camera
- Available blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
- Available lane departure warning and mitigation
- Available precollision system
