Is Lexus killing (discontinuing) the GS Line ? (Merged threads)
08-24-18, 04:29 PM
#226
Now if Lexus was truly planning to discontinue the GS line as some of you have been lead to believe, they wouldn’t be labeling the 2019 ES which is alleged by some to be its worthy front wheel drive replacement a “Entry Level Sedan”.
All I’m saying is if Lexus is making the 2019 ES the GS replacement why aren’t they calling it a midsize luxury car? Why name it a entry level sedan in all their press kits and power point presentations.
All I’m saying is if Lexus is making the 2019 ES the GS replacement why aren’t they calling it a midsize luxury car? Why name it a entry level sedan in all their press kits and power point presentations.
I don’t think the GS name is going away, it’s been around since 1993, Lexus has so much equity built into the GS nameplate they would be a fool to drop it just because it’s not selling as well as the E-class. Now what makes more sense is for them to throw every technology and performance feature at the GS and wrap it in sexiest sheet metal we’ve ever seen come out of Japan and basically reinvent the meaning of midsize luxury car for brand.
Lexus wanted to drop the GS back in 2010, when the 3GS failed. Even though the 3GS had much better sales numbers. Mr.Toyoda's interference stopped Lexus from killing this model back in 2010. He wanted to give this model another chance, and Lexus delivered. The 4GS was the best in handling department, but lack of engine choices and lack of advertising by Lexus, completely destroyed an already fragile image of this model. The fact that Lexus has finally decided to kill the GS, is no surprise.
08-25-18, 08:12 AM
#227
We can bark about our favorite cars being phased out all we want, but we all know there's a powerful force working towards eliminating any fuel based vehicles altogether.
Remember the lyrics to Red Barchetta? The song ends with "we have assumed control." That's what it's all about control. The GS will eventually go away to make way for a 15 passenger Prius, but more likely a battery powered bicycle. Only then will there be utopia on earth.
The GS will be assimilated. Resistance is futile!
Remember the lyrics to Red Barchetta? The song ends with "we have assumed control." That's what it's all about control. The GS will eventually go away to make way for a 15 passenger Prius, but more likely a battery powered bicycle. Only then will there be utopia on earth.
utopia (yo͞o-tōˈpē-ə)
- n. An ideally perfect place, especially in its social, political, and moral aspects.
- n. A work of fiction describing a utopia.
- n. An impractical, idealistic scheme for social and political reform.
The GS will be assimilated. Resistance is futile!
08-28-18, 08:54 AM
#228
I've been keeping an eye out in my local dealerships website and they, 3 of them haven't restocked in any GS's.
Done
RIP GS
Done
RIP GS
08-28-18, 10:57 AM
#229
I just searched every dealer around me and all have at least 3. All are F-Sports. Not dead yet. The 19s will be out soon, so probably why the dealers around you are holding off.
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08-28-18, 11:56 AM
#230
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There are 3 dealers near me.
One has 5 GS models, all MY 2018.
One has 0 GS models (had 3 a few weeks ago).
One has 5 GS models, including one 2019 GS F.
One has 5 GS models, all MY 2018.
One has 0 GS models (had 3 a few weeks ago).
One has 5 GS models, including one 2019 GS F.
08-28-18, 05:26 PM
#232
08-29-18, 01:44 AM
#233
https://newsroom.toyota.co.jp/en/toyota/23102775.html
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08-29-18, 06:20 AM
#235
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08-29-18, 06:24 AM
#236
not sure where this came from but i'll roll with. It can't be James May's car, if it is it must sit in his museum cause the dude drives like a snail. I'm more surprised how clarkson has a boner for the LFA and likes the GSF. they can't possible kill the GS if one form has the dude's approval lol
08-29-18, 06:29 AM
#237
08-29-18, 06:36 AM
#238
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08-29-18, 07:35 AM
#240
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