4GS mega thread (UPDATED; preview drives, specs, more interior pics)
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of course, if you ask me, i think the reason for the detuned gs460 is to not shadow the gs450h, which clearly was what lexus tried to push. it would be stupid to make the gs450h as is and then the gs460 with 40 more horses. i guess moving on to 4gs it's definitely clear that lexus doesn't care about v8.
regarding the driving, tough to say. i drove the gs450h on the track. with the button on power mode, everything is very instant and the tq from the electric motor is quite something, i don't think it's anything short of "v8". but the continuous whining feel of the cvt plus the ever so odd engine sound (nothing like v8) definitely felt funny
regarding the driving, tough to say. i drove the gs450h on the track. with the button on power mode, everything is very instant and the tq from the electric motor is quite something, i don't think it's anything short of "v8". but the continuous whining feel of the cvt plus the ever so odd engine sound (nothing like v8) definitely felt funny
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regarding the driving, tough to say. i drove the gs450h on the track. with the button on power mode, everything is very instant and the tq from the electric motor is quite something, i don't think it's anything short of "v8". but the continuous whining feel of the cvt plus the ever so odd engine sound (nothing like v8) definitely felt funny
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We’ve only got 10 days to go before Lexus pulls all the camo off their new GS in Pebble Beach, but if the big 4-door is to be ready to strut its stuff and show the Japanese luxury brand’s future design direction, the car has to take 1 last stroll to ensure everything is just right.
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It looks like the fine folks at Lexus were checking for differences with the competition, as the Infiniti M appears in 1 of the shots provided by our dedicated team of spy photographers. Thick camouflage hides the curves and sharp lines of the body, but there's enough detailing know from the 1st teaser image and the concept that preceded it.
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LED running lights will now frame the lower part of the headlights, while the grille has the shape of an hourglass, being tapered around the area of the lights.
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The GS 350, 460 and 450h have faced to obscurity, but the new generation will bring much sharper looks and a gaping front end with sharp lines.
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As for what lies under the bonnet, the 2012 GS will Lexus’ latest 5.0-liter V8 engine, rated at 450 horsepower. A hybrid version is also coming, and will be unveiled together with the regular petrol one at Pebble Beach. There will also be a base diesel version added to the mix, which will not only reduce the vehicle’s price, but also offer a good efficiency.
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This will help the GS enter the fleet car market more easily, an area where the Germans have ruled for years now. The diesel won’t be included in the GS range from the launch, as it is expected to be offered starting from 2013.
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they can mention whatever they want. the order in which they are released is a separate deal.
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Lexus Test Driver
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