2013 Lexus GS 350

• 1-piece front/rear color-keyed bumpers -inc: lateral fins
• 17 x 7.5 9-spoke aluminum alloy wheels
• Bi-HID headlamps -inc: auto-on/off, delay, integrated foglamps
• Color-keyed electrochromic pwr heated mirrors w/memory -inc: reverse tilt-down, puddle lamps, turn signals
• Compact spare tire
• In-body noise-reducing asphalt sheets
• Inverted trapezoid spindle grille
• LED rear combination lights
• P225/50R17 summer tires
• Pwr moonroof -inc: 1-touch open/close, sliding sunshade
• UV & infrared reducing tinted window glass
• Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/mist cycle

• (2) aux pwr outlets
• 10-way pwr heated front bucket seats -inc: pwr-adjustable lumbar support, driver seat memory, adjustable headrests
• 8 central control touch screen
• Alarm system
• Aluminum alloy scuff plates
• Analog clock
• Bluetooth
• Carpeted floor mats
• Center console -inc: sliding armrest, storage bin
• Cruise control
• Cut pile carpeting
• Digital odometer w/twin trip meters
• Door trim -inc: integrated armrests
• Dual front/rear assist grips
• Dual visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors
• Dual-zone auto climate controls -inc: LCD controls, temp display, smog sensor, auto recirculation, micro dust filter, pollen filter
• Electrochromic rearview mirror w/compass
• Front seatback pockets
• Front/rear reading lamps
• Fully carpeted trunk w/integrated cargo net hooks
• HomeLink Universal Transceiver
• Illuminated entry -inc: puddle lamps, interior lights, engine start button ring
• Integrated retractable coat hooks
• Leather-trimmed pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/audio controls -inc: multi-info display controls, auto tilt-away, memory, paddle shifters
• Leather-trimmed shift knob
• Lexus personalized settings (LPS)
• Lexus premium AM/FM stereo -inc: CD/DVD/MP3/WMA player, HD Radio, 5.1-channel surround sound, (12) speakers, digital signal processing, Bluetooth streaming, automatic sound levelizer (ASL), theft-deterrent design, electronic crossover network, aux audio input, USB/iPod input, integrated SiriusXM satellite radio (subscription required)
• Perforated leather interior trim
• Pwr door locks -inc: anti-lockout feature, driver door 2-turn unlock
• Pwr trunk & fuel door release w/valet trunk lockout
• Pwr trunk closer
• Pwr windows -inc: 1-touch up/down, jam protection
• Rear A/C vents on back of center console
• Rear glass-imprinted FM diversity antenna
• Rear seat -inc: trunk pass-through, fold-down center armrest, adjustable headrests
• Rear window defogger w/auto-off timer
• Regency leather seat trim
• Retained accessory pwr
• Shark fin satellite antenna
• SmartAccess keyless entry -inc: 2-stage unlock, trunk open, panic feature, rolling code technology, remote window down, volume-adjustable confirmation tone
• Soft vinyl-wrapped instrument cluster w/contrasting stitching -inc: electrochromatic device (ECD) variable transparency glass feature
• Theft-deterrent system w/engine immobilizer
• Wood trim on door switch plate

• 3.5L DOHC 24-valve DI V6 engine -inc: dual continuously variable valve timing w/intelligence (VVT-i)
• 4-wheel anti-lock vented disc brakes
• 6-speed automatic electronically controlled transmission -inc: intelligence (ECT-i), OD, sequential-shift, pwr mode, normal mode, snow mode
• Acoustic control induction system (ACIS)
• Computer controlled ignition system
• Double wishbone front suspension -inc: high-mount upper arms, coil springs
• Dual exhaust w/stainless steel tips
• Electronic parking brake w/auto & hold features
• Electronic spark advance (ESA)
• Electronic throttle control system w/intelligence (ETCS-i)
• Fluid filled engine mounts
• Front/rear gas-filled shock absorbers
• Front/rear stabilizer bars
• Multi-link rear suspension -inc: high-mount upper arms, coil springs
• Push button engine start
• Rear wheel drive
• Speed-sensitive variable rack & pinion electric pwr steering
• Tool kit

• 3-point belts for all seating positions w/height-adjustable front shoulder belt anchors
• Automatic locking retractor (ALR) for front/rear passenger seats
• Brake pedal regression prevention mechanism
• Child restraint seat (CRS) w/top tether anchor brackets, safety locks
• Collapsible steering column
• Direct tire pressure monitoring system
• Dual front airbags -inc: occupant-detecting front passenger airbag cutoff
• Dual front knee airbags
• Dual front seat-mounted side-impact airbags
• Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) w/brake assist (BA) -inc: brake override system
• Emergency locking retractor (ELR) for all seating positions
• First Aid Kit
• Force-limiting seat belts for all outboard seating positions w/pretensioners
• Front/rear energy managing crumple zones
• Front/rear side curtain airbags
• Impact-dissipating upper interior trim
• Interior emergency trunk release
• LED daytime running lights
• Rear backup monitor
• Safety connect -inc: automatic collision notification, stolen vehicle location, emergency assist button (SOS), enhanced roadside assistance
• Vehicle dynamics integrated management (VDIM) w/cutoff function
• Vehicle stability control system (VSC) w/cutoff function

Model Highlights

If a car has sporting pretentions, it ought to have a good engine. Thankfully the engine in the GS is a gem. It's a 3.5L unit that produces a very healthy 306 horsepower. The engine features four valves per cylinder, variable valve timing and direct injection. The Lexus manages to hit 60 miles per hour in 5.7 seconds while still averaging 23 mpg in combined highway/city driving. The engine is mated to a state of the art automatic transmission, incorporating several nifty features taken from the IS-F high performance sports sedan. Downshifts can now be automatically blipped, and upshifts come with less hesitation. The transmission has several settings, including an eco-mode which revises the throttle mapping and climate control systems for a more fuel efficient journey. If power is one side of the sports sedan coin, handling is the other. Front upper and lower aluminum control arms reduce unsprung weight in the GS, improving agility, ride comfort and body control; while a newly designed rear subframe accommodates a multilink setup in the back. Overall the components are lighter and stronger. Combined with a stiffer body shell, they allow the new GS handle corners better than last year's model. However should drivers want even better handling; the F Sport package is available with goodies such as Lexus' Dynamic Rear Steering system. This allows the rear wheels to automatically turn up to 2 degrees while cornering, aiding turn in or stability. Though the GS is now sportier and more extroverted, it hasn't lost any of its trademark luxury. Standard interior gadgets include Bluetooth compatibility, SMS text-to-speech, HD Radio (with a 3 month subscription to SirusXM) and of course a high-resolution 8-inch screen. This is complimented by a 12-speaker surround sound stereo, though audiophiles can instead go for the optional 17-speaker Mark Levinson unit boasting 835 watts. The Premium package includes rain-sensing wipers, a power rear sunshade and heated and ventilated front seats. The Luxury Package builds on this, with nicer seats for in the front, rear HVAC and audio controls, rear manual side sunshades, an Adaptive Front Lighting System, Adaptive Variable Suspension and 18-inch alloy wheels. Opt for the navigation system and Lexus will upgrade the center screen to a 12.3-inch high-resolution version. This screen is big enough to accommodate split screen viewing of things like maps, audio, climate and vehicle information. The 2013 Lexus GS is also available as a hybrid in GS 450h guise. The GS 450h adds an electric motor to the standard 3.5L V6. The addition of this motor boosts total horsepower to 338, while simultaneously reducing fuel consumption by about 30 percent making the GS 450h the fastest AND most fuel efficient GS available, with a combined EPA rating of 31 mpg.