GS Sport/Sport+
08-26-16, 04:31 AM
#1
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GS Sport/Sport+
I'm sure this has been covered in detail, and as a newcomer used the search function only to find things on the IS-F Sport mode. I'm about to take possession of a '13 GS with Luxury pckg. and was wondering what changes on the Sport/Sport+ mode. My guess would be transmission shift aggressiveness, maybe throttle response?
If anyone could explain or link me to a document I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
If anyone could explain or link me to a document I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
08-26-16, 06:24 AM
#3
Driver School Candidate
I just took delivery of a '13 GS with Luxury package as well. I was doing some reading, and I'm trying to figure out what the difference between S+ on the Luxury package vs the F Sport package. Is the F Sport package just more aggressively tuned?
08-26-16, 10:52 AM
#5
The suspension tuning is more aggressive on the F-sport. in Sport + mode.
08-26-16, 01:22 PM
#7
Extra padded/adjustable headrests
Higher Quality Semi-Aniline Leather
18 way seats vs 10 way for fronts
In addition to rear auto sunshade, the rear passenger windows get manual shades
Adaptive Headlights
Double Pane Windows for the fronts seats (helps with road noise)
Additional optional options on my Lux: HUD, Park Assist
In the end I was sold on the additional features of the lux pkg that affected day to day driving for me. In Dallas I will not be encountering too many opportunities to take advantage of the more aggressive F Sport setup. Creature comforts became a priority for me.
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08-26-16, 01:51 PM
#8
I was torn between the F Sport or Lux Pkg so I did a ton of reading up on the additional features besides what you listed:
Extra padded/adjustable headrests
Higher Quality Semi-Aniline Leather
18 way seats vs 10 way for fronts
In addition to rear auto sunshade, the rear passenger windows get manual shades
Adaptive Headlights
Double Pane Windows for the fronts seats (helps with road noise)
Additional optional options on my Lux: HUD, Park Assist
In the end I was sold on the additional features of the lux pkg that affected day to day driving for me. In Dallas I will not be encountering too many opportunities to take advantage of the more aggressive F Sport setup. Creature comforts became a priority for me.
Extra padded/adjustable headrests
Higher Quality Semi-Aniline Leather
18 way seats vs 10 way for fronts
In addition to rear auto sunshade, the rear passenger windows get manual shades
Adaptive Headlights
Double Pane Windows for the fronts seats (helps with road noise)
Additional optional options on my Lux: HUD, Park Assist
In the end I was sold on the additional features of the lux pkg that affected day to day driving for me. In Dallas I will not be encountering too many opportunities to take advantage of the more aggressive F Sport setup. Creature comforts became a priority for me.
08-26-16, 03:11 PM
#9
Driver School Candidate
08-26-16, 10:52 PM
#11
Originally Posted by Davenlei
My F Sport has the dual pane front side windows as well.
In my opinion Lux is best car who don't mod their car and use it as a daily driver, while FS looks more aggressive and have less luxurious look as compared Lux package and I'm sure road noise will be less cause FS with the stock Brigestone tires sucks.
08-27-16, 05:26 AM
#12
I have a FS also how can I know if I have dual pane Windows also.
In my opinion Lux is best car who don't mod their car and use it as a daily driver, while FS looks more aggressive and have less luxurious look as compared Lux package and I'm sure road noise will be less cause FS with the stock Brigestone tires sucks.
In my opinion Lux is best car who don't mod their car and use it as a daily driver, while FS looks more aggressive and have less luxurious look as compared Lux package and I'm sure road noise will be less cause FS with the stock Brigestone tires sucks.
I was torn between the F Sport or Lux Pkg so I did a ton of reading up on the additional features besides what you listed:
Extra padded/adjustable headrests (is that Lux or a difference by year/FS?)
Higher Quality Semi-Aniline Leather
18 way seats vs 10 way for fronts
In addition to rear auto sunshade, the rear passenger windows get manual shades (forgot about those)
Adaptive Headlights (I have those on my 450h - mine isn't Lux)
Double Pane Windows for the fronts seats (helps with road noise) (as stated above, I thought it was Cold Weather package)
Additional optional options on my Lux: HUD, Park Assist
In the end I was sold on the additional features of the lux pkg that affected day to day driving for me. In Dallas I will not be encountering too many opportunities to take advantage of the more aggressive F Sport setup. Creature comforts became a priority for me.
Extra padded/adjustable headrests (is that Lux or a difference by year/FS?)
Higher Quality Semi-Aniline Leather
18 way seats vs 10 way for fronts
In addition to rear auto sunshade, the rear passenger windows get manual shades (forgot about those)
Adaptive Headlights (I have those on my 450h - mine isn't Lux)
Double Pane Windows for the fronts seats (helps with road noise) (as stated above, I thought it was Cold Weather package)
Additional optional options on my Lux: HUD, Park Assist
In the end I was sold on the additional features of the lux pkg that affected day to day driving for me. In Dallas I will not be encountering too many opportunities to take advantage of the more aggressive F Sport setup. Creature comforts became a priority for me.
08-27-16, 05:01 PM
#13
Driver School Candidate
I'm curious about this. Can you provide some details on the differences? Everything that I've read shows the AVS on the Fsport is equal to the optional Sport+ mode on AWD/RWD vehicles (as in the Luxury package). Thanks.
08-28-16, 12:47 AM
#14
Lexus Test Driver
The AWD models are worse across the board due to clearance. They simply can't squat down as low as RWD models so handling isn't as good. Not to say it's bad but it's not as tight or low. Also AWD models are heavier and have parasitic loss through the drive train thanks to an extra drive shaft and the center differential.
Lexus already has this figured out and they sell region appropriate cars. You have to special order an AWD car here in Texas but in New York state you practically have to import a RWD car from Florida or jersey.
08-28-16, 08:08 PM
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The F Sports have higher default spring rates. When you engage s+ it doesn't make many turns to the shock body adjustment servos. The luxury and other models with s+ mode have to crank the springs down alot more because they're using a softer, lower rate spring.
The AWD models are worse across the board due to clearance. They simply can't squat down as low as RWD models so handling isn't as good. Not to say it's bad but it's not as tight or low. Also AWD models are heavier and have parasitic loss through the drive train thanks to an extra drive shaft and the center differential.
Lexus already has this figured out and they sell region appropriate cars. You have to special order an AWD car here in Texas but in New York state you practically have to import a RWD car from Florida or jersey.
The AWD models are worse across the board due to clearance. They simply can't squat down as low as RWD models so handling isn't as good. Not to say it's bad but it's not as tight or low. Also AWD models are heavier and have parasitic loss through the drive train thanks to an extra drive shaft and the center differential.
Lexus already has this figured out and they sell region appropriate cars. You have to special order an AWD car here in Texas but in New York state you practically have to import a RWD car from Florida or jersey.