Toyota’s luxury car brand Lexus has launched its all-new GS
range in South Africa incorporating luxury hybrid technology and a fresh design
philosophy that may very well put its competitors on the back foot.
First and foremost, the design of the new Lexus GS range is
far more striking and enticing than some of its previous models making use of
angular contours and spindle like grille. The new Lexus GS range incorporates
four models which include the GS 250 SE, GS 350 EX, GS 450h F-Sport and the GS
450h SE.
The GS 450h F-Sport hybrid makes use of the same V6 engine used
in the GS 350 EX but has been tweaked to deliver 213kw at 4600rpm. This engine
is coupled with an electric motor which pushes the total power output to 252kW
and is coupled to an E-CVT gearbox. Fuel consumption for this model sits at 6.2
litres per/100km. Four drive modes are available with this model and include
Eco, Normal, Sport and Sport+.
The GS 350 makes use of a V6 engine similar to the Lexus
IS350 and is capable of 233kW at 6400rpm. The GS 350 makes use of a six-speed
automatic gearbox and exhibits a fuel consumption figure of 9.4 litres/100km.
The entry-level GS 250 is powered by a 2.6 litre V6 and
produces 154kW at 6400rpm and is mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox. Fuel
consumption for this model sits at 8.9 litres/100km. The GS 250 will be
launched in the month of July 2012.
From an interior perspective Lexus has done well to maintain
a high standard of comfort and luxury as you would expect and very few
customers will be disappointed with Lexus’ latest GS offering. Here’s what you
can expect to pay for a new Lexus GS,
Lexus GS Prices
GS 250 EX - R494 400
GS 350 EX - R564 900
GS 450h F-Sport - R753 700
GS 450h SE - R771 700
All models are covered by a 4-year/100 000km warranty. EX
models carry Lexus’ ‘Distance Plan Plus’. The F-Sport and SE models are covered
by ‘Distance Plan Complete’
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