4GS mega thread (UPDATED; preview drives, specs, more interior pics)
Pole Position
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From: Florida
From these pictures it doesn't look like it's a part of the headlight
Take a closer look. What do you think?
And to comment on your gap concern I think there will be 20' wheels option either as accessory or on GS-F.
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From: Canuckistan
From the pic above you can see some of the orange in the headlight seeping past the punch holes and meeting with the LED lights, which appear to be in the same cluster.
In the pic below you can just make out the edges of the headlight
Compared to the concept it seems the grill has shrunk and the headlights have grown larger.
On a different subject the taillight shape is clearly visible through the camo from this pic:
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more info from europe:
- several sources say 2.5l will have 250hp (still doesnt sound right)
- 465l trunk in hybrid (it was 430 for non hybrid before)
- trunk has automatic opening and closing
- batteries better position for 50:50 balance in GS450h
- front seats have adjustable thigh support and adjustable side bolsters!!!
- lots of space in the back
- they assume nimh batteries but they say 3km range on electricity (50% more than before, which would mean higher capacity batteries). battery pack weight lowered to only 90kg.
- first FULL led headlights in GS450h (foglights LED?)
- variable rate steering and rear wheel steering make the car seem lighter and smaller on small country roads
- there is something about analogue gauge cluster, they call it "dark panel"
- rear seats have ventilation as well as heating
take everything written with grain of salt... it is not official info but thoughts of reviewers... but i found both german and italian mags mention 465l trunk for hybrid and 250hp 2.5l.
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- several sources say 2.5l will have 250hp (still doesnt sound right)
- 465l trunk in hybrid (it was 430 for non hybrid before)
- trunk has automatic opening and closing
- batteries better position for 50:50 balance in GS450h
- front seats have adjustable thigh support and adjustable side bolsters!!!
- lots of space in the back
- they assume nimh batteries but they say 3km range on electricity (50% more than before, which would mean higher capacity batteries). battery pack weight lowered to only 90kg.
- first FULL led headlights in GS450h (foglights LED?)
- variable rate steering and rear wheel steering make the car seem lighter and smaller on small country roads
- there is something about analogue gauge cluster, they call it "dark panel"
- rear seats have ventilation as well as heating
take everything written with grain of salt... it is not official info but thoughts of reviewers... but i found both german and italian mags mention 465l trunk for hybrid and 250hp 2.5l.
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Pole Position
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From: Florida
That's a bold suggestion, but I don't think it's the case:
From the pic above you can see some of the orange in the headlight seeping past the punch holes and meeting with the LED lights, which appear to be in the same cluster.
In the pic below you can just make out the edges of the headlight
Compared to the concept it seems the grill has shrunk and the headlights have grown larger.
On a different subject the taillight shape is clearly visible through the camo from this pic:
From the pic above you can see some of the orange in the headlight seeping past the punch holes and meeting with the LED lights, which appear to be in the same cluster.
In the pic below you can just make out the edges of the headlight
Compared to the concept it seems the grill has shrunk and the headlights have grown larger.
On a different subject the taillight shape is clearly visible through the camo from this pic:
Thanks for blown up pics, I haven't seen those yet. LED bar is 99% part of the same cluster so mystery is solved.Due to the camo on pics I quoted it seemed to me that LED DRLS and headlights don't align in perspective but it was just an optical illusion.
Lexus Test Driver
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From: ON
I want that saddle/black interior with wood wheel...wow! 
If the GS 250 has 250hp then they need to bring that to the states. I'd be all for them offering a lesser, less expensive V6 model a la 528i and I think it would sell very well.
If the GS 250 has 250hp then they need to bring that to the states. I'd be all for them offering a lesser, less expensive V6 model a la 528i and I think it would sell very well.
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1. VERY VERY encouraged to hear a GS coupe is something they desire
2. I am happy to hear about these seats! Comfort is so important for me with my next purchase, legs are long and getting old 
. Very happy to read this.
3. I hope bitkahuna is right that they truly intend to focus on the GS 450h this time. I think they will since they are dropping the V-8 sedan until the GS F comes.
more info from europe:
- several sources say 2.5l will have 250hp (still doesnt sound right)
- 465l trunk in hybrid (it was 430 for non hybrid before)
- trunk has automatic opening and closing
- batteries better position for 50:50 balance in GS450h
- front seats have adjustable thigh support and adjustable side bolsters!!!
- lots of space in the back
- they assume nimh batteries but they say 3km range on electricity (50% more than before, which would mean higher capacity batteries). battery pack weight lowered to only 90kg.
- first FULL led headlights in GS450h (foglights LED?)
- variable rate steering and rear wheel steering make the car seem lighter and smaller on small country roads
- there is something about analogue gauge cluster, they call it "dark panel"
- rear seats have ventilation as well as heating
take everything written with grain of salt... it is not official info but thoughts of reviewers... but i found both german and italian mags mention 465l trunk for hybrid and 250hp 2.5l.
-
- several sources say 2.5l will have 250hp (still doesnt sound right)
- 465l trunk in hybrid (it was 430 for non hybrid before)
- trunk has automatic opening and closing
- batteries better position for 50:50 balance in GS450h
- front seats have adjustable thigh support and adjustable side bolsters!!!
- lots of space in the back
- they assume nimh batteries but they say 3km range on electricity (50% more than before, which would mean higher capacity batteries). battery pack weight lowered to only 90kg.
- first FULL led headlights in GS450h (foglights LED?)
- variable rate steering and rear wheel steering make the car seem lighter and smaller on small country roads
- there is something about analogue gauge cluster, they call it "dark panel"
- rear seats have ventilation as well as heating
take everything written with grain of salt... it is not official info but thoughts of reviewers... but i found both german and italian mags mention 465l trunk for hybrid and 250hp 2.5l.
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. Very happy to read this. 3. I hope bitkahuna is right that they truly intend to focus on the GS 450h this time. I think they will since they are dropping the V-8 sedan until the GS F comes.
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From: CA™
Anyways...
Lexus Considering GS Coupe
Just the Facts:
-Lexus is considering a coupe version of the soon-to-be-revealed 2013 Lexus GS sedan.
-The GS Coupe would compete with Audi A5/S5, BMW 650i and Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe.
-It would be the spiritual successor to the SC 430, which Lexus recently discontinued.
-It probably wouldn't hit the market before the spring of 2013.
-Lexus is considering a coupe version of the soon-to-be-revealed 2013 Lexus GS sedan.
-The GS Coupe would compete with Audi A5/S5, BMW 650i and Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe.
-It would be the spiritual successor to the SC 430, which Lexus recently discontinued.
-It probably wouldn't hit the market before the spring of 2013.
Click on the source to read the whole article, if you like.
A GS Coupe to go against the 6-Series would be nice.
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Moderator Edit - post with personal comments removed. I (DaveGS4) have posted FIVE warnings to knock the personal comments off in this thread and discuss the vehicle, not the people posting in the thread.
Spywolf, please exit this thread from this point forward.
Spywolf, please exit this thread from this point forward.
Last edited by DaveGS4; Jul 25, 2011 at 05:52 PM.
Lead Lap
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From: CA
Wow I'm gonna have to agree. That saddle/black combination is the best so far. I want it bad as well!
From my observations, the cheapest cars that have leather on the top of the door panel is $100k.