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Old 11-22-16, 12:15 PM
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Default Is the GS based of any other Toyota product?
As we all know, Lexus shared its platforms with its parent company Toyota RX-ES= Camry etc etc. Having said that, does anyone know what the GS is based on, or is it a unique platform to Lexus?
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Great question, I was wondering the same thing last week.
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The only similar size I can think of is "Avalon". ???
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The Avalon is the same car as the ES 350. I don't think the GS has an equivalent in the Toyota line up.
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The GS is a unique-to-Lexus platform. Also used by the IS. There is no Toyota equivalent.
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Originally Posted by JDR76
The GS is a unique-to-Lexus platform. Also used by the IS. There is no Toyota equivalent.
Only the 1st 2 gens had Toyota ( aristo ) siblings I believe, the 3rd and current gen are platforms designed for the GS and don't have a Toyota equivalent.
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Originally Posted by Nixus
Only the 1st 2 gens had Toyota ( aristo ) siblings I believe, the 3rd and current gen are platforms designed for the GS and don't have a Toyota equivalent.
Correct. I'm referring to the current GS.

I believe the 3rd gen was shared with the Toyota Crown.
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Originally Posted by JDR76
Correct. I'm referring to the current GS.
I know Just wanted to put in some background info.
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used to be the Toyota Aristo overseas. im sure there is something out there that is obscure and overseas that shares it
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I am almost sure it is the Toyota Avalon...
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GS = Toyota Crown / Crown Majesta in Japan.
Same chassis, engines and trans but different styling both inside and out.
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I am almost sure it is the Toyota Avalon...
Avalon is FWD and based on Camry.
It has ZERO in common with a GS!
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The RWD Toyota Mark X is related to the GS albeit 3rd generation. 2009 - Present

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Mark_X
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
The RWD Toyota Mark X is related to the GS albeit 3rd generation. 2009 - Present

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Mark_X
That's wat I was thinking Toyota Mark 4 was similar to GS and Toyota Carona is similar to IS.
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They have to share components. I would find it hard to believe that the GS only uses GS designed parts..
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