Is Lexus killing (discontinuing) the GS Line ? (Merged threads)
#571
The GS300 is discontinued for 2020
The fourth generation GS is slowly disappearing.
https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/20...hind-the-barn/
https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/20...hind-the-barn/
#572
Lexus Test Driver
Good! That joke of a model needs to be gone, the GS needs more power not less.
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BM1620 (08-27-19)
#574
Lexus Champion
To me, the real story here is that the GS350 lives on to see another year. Though I expect zero changes for MY 2020.
#575
I'm surprised about the talk of axing the IS too. Not sure theres really a point in making a merged product like the TLX as I don't think that'd really boost sales. They really need to get ahead of the curb instead of lagging behind. The GS did well when it first came out and was ahead of the pack but the competition left them in the dust quickly after they all were remodeled. The point of smaller engines in other companies was to make the car more affordable but lexus is still pretty affordable compared to germans and going cheaper really goes into the ES price point so it defeats the purpose of the smaller engine.
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JDR76 (08-25-19)
#576
Lead Lap
They're trimming the GS lineup for sure - no GS300 for 2020 and there no GS hybrid for 2019. So that leaves us waiting for info on the GS350 and GS F.
#579
Dropping the base article does speak to a 2020 GS... But how about this email confirming it! Imagine my surprise when I saw the email subject (circled), only to open the email and see this BS, HAHA
#580
Lexus Test Driver
I don't know why Lexus is making it hard for themselves and for us. Just make it simple.
2020 GS350 - 3.5L TTV6 from the LS
2020 GS F - 5.0L V8 (SC/TC/NA) I don't care
They already have these engines and all they gotta do is DROP 'EM! Do that and GS will sell like crazy. The LS is too heavy for the 3.5L TTV6, yes I can feel the power but it's less than I expected but it will be perfect for the super light weight GS.
Stop playing catch up with the Germans and now Koreans and SMOKE 'EM! It's not like Toyota doesn't have the resources to do it, they have all the money and resources in the world to make that happen today if they wanted to! lololol
2020 GS350 - 3.5L TTV6 from the LS
2020 GS F - 5.0L V8 (SC/TC/NA) I don't care
They already have these engines and all they gotta do is DROP 'EM! Do that and GS will sell like crazy. The LS is too heavy for the 3.5L TTV6, yes I can feel the power but it's less than I expected but it will be perfect for the super light weight GS.
Stop playing catch up with the Germans and now Koreans and SMOKE 'EM! It's not like Toyota doesn't have the resources to do it, they have all the money and resources in the world to make that happen today if they wanted to! lololol
Last edited by ItzFilyO; 08-26-19 at 07:36 AM.
#581
I don't know why Lexus is making it hard for themselves and for us. Just make it simple.
2020 GS350 - 3.5L TTV6 from the LS
2020 GS F - 5.0L V8 (SC/TC/NA) I don't care
They already have these engines and all they gotta do is DROP 'EM! Do that and GS will sell like crazy. The LS is too heavy for the 3.5L TTV6, yes I can feel the power but it's less than I expected but it will be perfect for the super light weight GS.
Stop playing catch up with the Germans and now Koreans and SMOKE 'EM! It's not like Toyota doesn't have the resources to do it, they have all the money and resources in the world to make that happen today if they wanted to! lololol
2020 GS350 - 3.5L TTV6 from the LS
2020 GS F - 5.0L V8 (SC/TC/NA) I don't care
They already have these engines and all they gotta do is DROP 'EM! Do that and GS will sell like crazy. The LS is too heavy for the 3.5L TTV6, yes I can feel the power but it's less than I expected but it will be perfect for the super light weight GS.
Stop playing catch up with the Germans and now Koreans and SMOKE 'EM! It's not like Toyota doesn't have the resources to do it, they have all the money and resources in the world to make that happen today if they wanted to! lololol
#582
Driver School Candidate
I have only seen confirmation that the GS 300 is going to be removed from the line up for 2020. I think I saw a re design for the GS 350 is coming in 2020. As long as they keep the 350 that is good enough for me.
#583
#584
I don't know why Lexus is making it hard for themselves and for us. Just make it simple.
2020 GS350 - 3.5L TTV6 from the LS
2020 GS F - 5.0L V8 (SC/TC/NA) I don't care
They already have these engines and all they gotta do is DROP 'EM! Do that and GS will sell like crazy. The LS is too heavy for the 3.5L TTV6, yes I can feel the power but it's less than I expected but it will be perfect for the super light weight GS.
Stop playing catch up with the Germans and now Koreans and SMOKE 'EM! It's not like Toyota doesn't have the resources to do it, they have all the money and resources in the world to make that happen today if they wanted to! lololol
2020 GS350 - 3.5L TTV6 from the LS
2020 GS F - 5.0L V8 (SC/TC/NA) I don't care
They already have these engines and all they gotta do is DROP 'EM! Do that and GS will sell like crazy. The LS is too heavy for the 3.5L TTV6, yes I can feel the power but it's less than I expected but it will be perfect for the super light weight GS.
Stop playing catch up with the Germans and now Koreans and SMOKE 'EM! It's not like Toyota doesn't have the resources to do it, they have all the money and resources in the world to make that happen today if they wanted to! lololol
#585
Driver School Candidate
Definitely agree with this. They just need to drop that TTV6 engine in the GS 350 and a redesign and they could drop the GS F. Seems like a no-brainer to me. Any GS models below the 350 are pointless as someone else mentioned.