http://carreviewsonline.auto123.com/...us&artid=36941

 

I enjoyed reading the review - thanks for posting. I especially like the positive comparisons to BMW. I don't know this source or the writer that well so I don't know if he is generally an optimistic reviewer. But his review of the GS is clearly glowing. I hope the major mags are as appreciative of what Lexus has done with the GS.

 

Great review Thanx for posting. Looking forward to see more reviews like this

Btw, is the color on that GS Chardonnay Pearl ? It looks bad on the car in the pics IMHO

 

You have to wonder why he's talking about Mercedes' new 5-series on page 4 (top of last paragraph).

 

That was a great read.

 

He says:

A Navigation package adds a wood and leather steering wheel, plus a navigation system, of course, and rear monitor, although GS 430 customers also receive the pre-collision system spoken of previously.

But I believe that to be incorrect. I don't think PCS comes with GS430's that have NAV.

 

It's an available option in the packages offered. Just not readily available at this early point in time.

 

By far the most detailed review of the new GS so far. VDIM is simply magical. Good find, thanks!

 

Welcome to Clublexus, great 1st post Its 11 pages and OMG, that color is BEAUTIFUL!! I love it.



Its a big review, here are some parts
The new GS moves this agility quotient up a notch or two, at the very least. Lexus used the new BMW 5-Series as a benchmark
Does the Lexus GS 430 truly handle as well as a benchmark BMW 545i? (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, American Auto Press)
car, and its obviously biased but nevertheless conservative engineers who were on hand to help answer questions, feel that it matches the "ultimate" sport sedan in every respect; a claim that they believe has been earned through internally testing the two models back to back.

So my job, among other things, is to critically assess if the Lexus GS engineers are blowing hot air, simply deluded, or actually on the mark. Does the GS 430 truly handle as well as a 545i? After the better half of a day on a circuitous route throughout the island paradise Lexus chose for its launch location, capped off with a high-speed slalom, and various safety tests, I have to say I'm impressed. Without driving the GS back to back with the 5 on the same road surfaces, conditions, temperature, etc, it's impossible to tell which one is sportier
The Lexus achieves 60 mph in a scant 5.7 seconds in 300-horsepower GS 430 trim, 0.3 seconds quicker than the more powerful BMW 545i. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, American Auto Press)
dynamically, per say, but I wouldn't dare write the Lexus off as the loser as it might just be BMW's equal.



As you can tell, I really like the new GS. It's great looking, divine to drive and meticulously put together. It takes all of the attributes that make Lexus automobiles some of the best in the world, and combines them with superb road manners and a unique, elegant style.

Is it as good as BMW's 5? Yes, easily, but it's different by design. Many who find BMW's new styling offensive will find refuge in the much more graceful GS, and others who are generally frustrated by problematic German luxury cars, most of which are rated below average on J.D. Power and Associates annual dependability studies and initial quality studies, will sleep well knowing that Lexus is rated number one year after year.