Unofficial model year differences 16'-19'
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Looking at pictures of vehicles for sale, I'm seeing the button on all 2018 and higher, and a blank place for a button on all 2017 and earlier. Does that sound right? Does anyone know if this was an option on either range, or not available on earlier models, standard on 2018+?
Pit Crew
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Looking at pictures of vehicles for sale, I'm seeing the button on all 2018 and higher, and a blank place for a button on all 2017 and earlier. Does that sound right? Does anyone know if this was an option on either range, or not available on earlier models, standard on 2018+?
No, that's not what they're talking about. All models have lane departure warning and precollision braking. This is a button you press to hold yourself on an incline without having to hold the brake pedal down. It came on the 2018 models, but not prior to that.
Driver
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From: OH
Could this get stickied? As more and more GSF enter the used market, we have users who want to know what the differences are between the 16-19 model years.
So, I took it upon myself to look at all the technical specifications and highlight the changes that were noted by Lexus themselves. In other words, I read and got the information directly from Lexus's brochure and product information for each model year.
NOTE: This only includes US models and if I missed something feel free to correct me. If anyone can get me the tech specs sheets from each country I would gladly edit the post to include those.
2016 - First year production
This being first year, there are no changes but the options for all MY are:
- Orange Calipers
- Mark Levinson Surround System
- LSS+
- *** Heads up display (HUD) was optional for the 2016.
2017
- First MY offering the Smokey Granite Mica Paint Color
- F- Adaptive Variable Suspension (F-AVS)
- First MY offering optional Painted BBS 19" Forged Wheels
- Colored Heads-up Display (HUD) now standard.
2018
- Stratus Grey Interior no longer offered
- Advanced cruise control changed to All Speed Cruise Control
- Lane Depart Alert (LDA) with steering assist with new addition of Lane Keep Assist
- 1 year complimentary Enform subscription expanded to 10 years.
2019
- Molten Pearl color discontinued
- First MY offering Flare Yellow paint color
- 10th Anniversary Special Edition, 100 produced for the US.
- Matte black wheels now standard
- Blue calipers now optional
- Orange calipers discontinued
- Side mirrors changed to all black instead of grey
- B pillars changed to all black instead of grey
- White seats with black inserts now an option
- Minor suspension changes to steering bushings and rear control arm brackets
So, I took it upon myself to look at all the technical specifications and highlight the changes that were noted by Lexus themselves. In other words, I read and got the information directly from Lexus's brochure and product information for each model year.
NOTE: This only includes US models and if I missed something feel free to correct me. If anyone can get me the tech specs sheets from each country I would gladly edit the post to include those.
2016 - First year production
This being first year, there are no changes but the options for all MY are:
- Orange Calipers
- Mark Levinson Surround System
- LSS+
- *** Heads up display (HUD) was optional for the 2016.
2017
- First MY offering the Smokey Granite Mica Paint Color
- F- Adaptive Variable Suspension (F-AVS)
- First MY offering optional Painted BBS 19" Forged Wheels
- Colored Heads-up Display (HUD) now standard.
2018
- Stratus Grey Interior no longer offered
- Advanced cruise control changed to All Speed Cruise Control
- Lane Depart Alert (LDA) with steering assist with new addition of Lane Keep Assist
- 1 year complimentary Enform subscription expanded to 10 years.
2019
- Molten Pearl color discontinued
- First MY offering Flare Yellow paint color
- 10th Anniversary Special Edition, 100 produced for the US.
- Nebula Grey Matte Paint
- Polished Black 19" BBS Forged Wheels
- Blue Brembo brake calipers
- F logo side mirror projector lamps
- Bespoke Fuji Blue Interior
- Blue Carbon trim
- Blue seat belts
- 10th Anniversary plate
- Matte black wheels now standard
- Blue calipers now optional
- Orange calipers discontinued
- Side mirrors changed to all black instead of grey
- B pillars changed to all black instead of grey
- White seats with black inserts now an option
- Minor suspension changes to steering bushings and rear control arm brackets
"Lane Centering?"
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<<2018
- Lane Depart Alert (LDA) with lane keep assist with the new addition of Steering Assist (Interesting thing to note, Lexus lists the steering assist feature as included with the 2016 GSF in their brochure but that is incorrect..)>>
FWIW, I believe the '16s do have Steering Assist; at least mine will correct steering when the LDA is switched ON.
Eric
- Lane Depart Alert (LDA) with lane keep assist with the new addition of Steering Assist (Interesting thing to note, Lexus lists the steering assist feature as included with the 2016 GSF in their brochure but that is incorrect..)>>
FWIW, I believe the '16s do have Steering Assist; at least mine will correct steering when the LDA is switched ON.
Eric
GSF owners, does anybody have part #’s to these BBS non polished wheels? I can only find the polished versions or the satin black. it’s a pain in the ***!🤣
Last edited by lobuxracer; Jul 7, 2023 at 11:56 AM.
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From: PA
Last edited by lobuxracer; Jul 7, 2023 at 11:57 AM.
I do not have the part number, however, you will find it a lot harder finding the non-polished rims being they were the stock rim color from 2017-2019 with the polished ones being optional except in 2016 where they were standard. Would recommend just grabbing a set of polished rims and getting them refinished. Check out @designo 's powder-coated GSF rims... I am tempted constantly to copy him.
Last edited by lobuxracer; Jul 7, 2023 at 11:58 AM.
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