Shawnmack

Why is Lexus so quiet about the GS 460. I have google it ask guys down at Lexus asked Mike but me personally I can't find nothing. Lexus have been talking about other 2008 such as the IS-F the 600h but not the GS 460. I'm a HUGE GS fan but It's killing me not knowing nothing about the car.

Och

iTrader: (3)

Because there's probably not going to be a GS460. I bet they are gonna keep the 350 + 450h, and maybe introduce a GS-F for those with deep pockets. Plus the current GS seems to be a failure in terms of sales, so they might do an early redesign.

Shawnmack

Naw man what kind of sense would that make not having a V-8 in a GS. IMO I think it's going to be totally different with the new engine. I think it is going to have over 390 hp with 0-60 sub 5 sec. range with some knew tech stuff.

spwolf

isnt it the 3rd best selling vehicle in its class?

xioix

Depends on some months, and it is trailing 2nd by quite a large margin

LexFather

It is the 3rd best selling in class, the last 2 years, with no wagons, no AWD on V-8 and no entry level engine like the 525 so it is selling well and hitting sales targets.

Lexus is mum b/c they have A LOT going on, the IS-F, LF-A, LS 600h L, so the GS 460 got pushed back to fall, when things are a little more quiet.

No sense pumping up the GS now when those other Lexus cars have pumped up the brand.

doug_999

COMPLETE speculation here..... but...

Toyota has heard the public and the public was not thrilled with the 3rd gen GS like they were with the 2nd gen. Something tells me that the GS460 WILL have a sports package and will make a serious attempt at becoming a drivers car. This probably set it back a year or so however.....

LexFather

That would be good news for those that want that package but most Lexus drivers probably don't. But that is a good thought.

PhilipMSPT

iTrader: (5)

Lexus is keeping quiet about the GS460 because they wanted to give their flagship the first taste of this new engine. Give the LS460 a year to brew, then introduce the next family member to accessorize with the flagship engine.

If the LS460 has 380 hp, a properly tuned GS460 may be capable of 400+ hp (like that of the ~260 hp ES350 and a properly tuned 300+ hp IS350).

Also, if the LS460 is the grand cruiser, I would love to see a more performance-tuned GS460. We're all awaiting how Lexus will address this issue to be more competitive to its European counterparts.

I have a feeling that the GS460 will be a sleeper. It seems that the '07 GS350 (with it's performance upgrades compared to the '06) is still lack-luster in performance when side by side with its competitors, and will not attact a lot of prospective buyers from "the other side"...

marshmallo

I may be tempted by this car in a few years if it comes in AWD
form. It would be even better if it came with a factory aero kit
that is better and more aggressive than the current JDM one and
a set of 19'' wheels. Maybe this would be too good to be true

doug_999

I disagree Mike. I think the IS/GS are aimed at a different Lexus crowd than the ES/LS. Thoughts?

DASHOCKER

iTrader: (2)

Perhaps lexus is attempting to get it right the 3rd time around. Lexus needs to dissect a 5 series Bimmer, and study the chassis & suspension dynamics..& develop a formula to meet or exceed their rival. Get the balance, handeling, & total driving feel right and Lexus may have a new enthusiasts choice in a 4 door sport saloon.

LexFather

Yeah, b/c the GS has been a huge failure..sigh...(sarcasm)

The GS is a great LEXUS. You want a 5 series, BUY A 5 SERIES

Big Andy

Then once they've done that, ruin it by fitting run flat tyres and get it styled by a chimp with a twitch.

ff_

If you could have a GS that handles like a Bimmer, yet retains the compliant ride, wouldn't you want that? I can't imagine why a person would prefer 'soft and sloppy' over 'soft but still confident'.