The Drive Reviews the V-8 2018 GS F
Daily Slideshow: Lexus recently went to market with its all-new 2018 GS F vehicle. Reviews are starting to come in for the $85K car and they’re mostly positive (as one would expect). One such review was just completed by The Drive's Kyle Cheromcha – the following are some of the highlights he noted during his time with the luxury sports car.
Power: Sufficient
The 2018 GS F features a naturally-aspirated, 467-hp, 389-lb-ft V-8 engine that perhaps falls just a tiny bit short when compared to its turbocharged and supercharged rivals. It is a Lexus GS after all, and though the F at the end means performance, the big luxury flag bearer is far from a driver's car. The car’s eight-speed transmission might not be the quickest, but it's smooth and it gets the job done well.
Handling: Impressive
The GS F was tested out on the roads of a mountain in Cheromcha’s review. He noted that one of the car’s more impressive features is its “torque-vectoring rear differential, which can distribute power between the wheels and tuck the 4,100-pound bruiser into the turns much like the RC F coupe it shares that engine with.” Cheromcha notes he never felt out of control when driving the car around bends and turns, and that this was due largely to the car’s ability to communicate its limits to the driver.
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Interior: Classy
Cheromcha describes the interior as classy, with expensive-feeling touch points all around. He does point out, though, that before you begin driving, you should take some time to adjust the joystick-based infotainment system; as it’s a bit klutzy to deal with while driving.
Overall, the GS F is an impressive automobile that combines luxury and performance almost perfectly and characterizes the best of Lexus in many ways. For the full review visit The Drive.
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