MotorTrend GS300 AWD Test: 7.2s 0-60
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MotorTrend GS300 AWD Test: 7.2s 0-60
MotorTrend GS300 AWD Test: 7.2s 0-60
As far as I know, this is the first test number for the GS300, RWD or AWD.
The article praised the car for its interior, features, refinement, and Levinson stereo, as is virtually universally the case.
It also called the new 3.0 V6 a technological "marvel", because of its multiple variable valve timing and efficiency.
However, the article also hinted that the GS300 is lacking in power, stating that the car "struggled" up mountain grades.
As far as I know, this is the first test number for the GS300, RWD or AWD.
The article praised the car for its interior, features, refinement, and Levinson stereo, as is virtually universally the case.
It also called the new 3.0 V6 a technological "marvel", because of its multiple variable valve timing and efficiency.
However, the article also hinted that the GS300 is lacking in power, stating that the car "struggled" up mountain grades.
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Haha, I think I' ve already gotten used to having 280hp on my G35c & 300 hp on my Lexus, so I probably won't be happy with getting "only " 245 hp on the GS300, especially the AWD.
However, even when I was driving 4 cylinder Honda's years ago, I haven't "struggled up mountain grades", it's all relative . . .
However, even when I was driving 4 cylinder Honda's years ago, I haven't "struggled up mountain grades", it's all relative . . .
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I wish Lexus (and any other performance car manufacturer for that matter) would release videos of their cars doing the 0-60 runs in which their claimed acceleration times are achieved, so to end all debates of whether or not a specific car really runs as fast as its manufacturer claims.
I wish.
I wish.
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Originally Posted by jrock65
MotorTrend GS300 AWD Test: 7.2s 0-60
The article praised the car for its interior, features, refinement, and Levinson stereo, as is
However, the article also hinted that the GS300 is lacking in power, stating that the car "struggled" up mountain grades.
The article praised the car for its interior, features, refinement, and Levinson stereo, as is
However, the article also hinted that the GS300 is lacking in power, stating that the car "struggled" up mountain grades.
I test-drove this exact car...a GS300 AWD..... on a fairly lengthly test-drive several weeks ago (See my thread and write-up) and found the power perfectly adequate for all normal driving and grades.
While I have respect for the fact that they are professionals, Motor Trend has never impressed me as a good auto magazine....certainly not along the lines of, say, Car and Driver.
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Originally Posted by XeroK00L
I wish Lexus (and any other performance car manufacturer for that matter) would release videos of their cars doing the 0-60 runs in which their claimed acceleration times are achieved, so to end all debates of whether or not a specific car really runs as fast as its manufacturer claims.
I wish.
I wish.
The times the mags get can vary a lot too.
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Originally Posted by jrock65
MotorTrend GS300 AWD Test: 7.2s 0-60
As far as I know, this is the first test number for the GS300, RWD or AWD.
The article praised the car for its interior, features, refinement, and Levinson stereo, as is virtually universally the case.
It also called the new 3.0 V6 a technological "marvel", because of its multiple variable valve timing and efficiency.
However, the article also hinted that the GS300 is lacking in power, stating that the car "struggled" up mountain grades.
As far as I know, this is the first test number for the GS300, RWD or AWD.
The article praised the car for its interior, features, refinement, and Levinson stereo, as is virtually universally the case.
It also called the new 3.0 V6 a technological "marvel", because of its multiple variable valve timing and efficiency.
However, the article also hinted that the GS300 is lacking in power, stating that the car "struggled" up mountain grades.
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