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Next-Gen Lexus GS to Debut at New York Auto Show?

Posted by Kevin on March 10th, 2011

Autoblog is reporting that the next-generation Lexus GS will be coming to the New York Auto Show:

Although it’s unclear whether the GS we’ll see in NYC is a concept or a production model, we do know that it will be underpinned by an all-new platform that will also be used on the next-generation IS, due out sometime next year.

The current GS has been on the market since 2005 and, despite consistent sales, it’s overdue for a refresh. Expect many of the same V6 and V8 powerplants to carry over, although we haven’t gotten word on an F variant or whether the 450h hybrid will soldier on.

This is in line with what I’ve been hearing — my feeling is that we’ll be seeing a GS concept first to build up some much needed excitement, followed by a production model later in the year (LA Auto Show?).

As for engine choices, right now it’s just a guessing game — I do expect to see a V6 & V8, though I also wouldn’t be that surprised to see the V8 dropped in favor of the next-generation GS V6 hybrid. It would be a controversial move, no question, but then a a V8 GS-F would more than fill the shoes left by the GS 460.

(The above image is not the next-generation GS, but spyshots of a mule spotted late last year.)

[Source: Autoblog]

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  • Anonymous
  • March 11, 2011
I was expecting the new GS to be unveiled at Detroit,but still have to wait until end April. Like Krew already mentioned, it'll likely be revealed as a "concept" but expect it to be 95% production car.
  • Anonymous
  • March 11, 2011
0 minutos atras? is that french or spanish?
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    Lexusben
  • March 11, 2011
Not sure where to post but here it is hopefully administrator will pass this on thanks NAGTROC Japanese Earthquake Relief Fund, Please donate... Please donate. The money will go to the Red Cross for assistance with the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami. http://www.causes.com/causes/590037-nagtro...iter_id=1041038
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      Lexusben
    • March 11, 2011
    http://www.causes.com/causes/590037-nagtro...iter_id=1041038 here's the actual link thanks
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    Lexusben
  • March 11, 2011
Ok sorry about the confusion. But here's finally is the working link sorry about the mistakes http://www.causes.com/causes/590037-nagtroc-japanese-earthquake-relief?recruiter_id=1041038
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    BlackDynamiteMB
  • March 13, 2011
Not sure what Lexus is thinking, with all 4 sedans looking the launch redesigns next year The LS is due Fall 2012 And the Camry/ES350 will be out Spring 2012, at the latest Gonna be hard for all 4 to get a a proper ad campaign without stealing each other's thunder Not the best event planning by Lexus BD
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    Dan
  • March 14, 2011
I have seen the new GS pics and it looks nothing like the current model....nothing. It's stunning and will really be a competitor with the new 5 series. Can't wait to see it in person!
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      Pattapper2000
    • March 15, 2011
    where did u see these pics ?
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      Thomas
    • March 16, 2011
    I was hoping it looked something like the current GS, because the current GS looks very good. Too bad then...
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    Slash Backslash
  • March 16, 2011
Finally som news to look forward to. I'm so bored with all this LF-a stuff all the time.
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    Remy
  • March 20, 2011
My guess, and hope, is that the GS will never come as an "F" variant and wont be turbocharged(God forbid). The GS isnt - and shouldnt be - a boy-racer or a drift-car like so many of the boyish fans that frequent this blog is hoping for. The GS should deliver its wealth of power in the same manner as a R Royce used to. You know... swoooosh. And it will ofcourse be a hybrid. My guess is that it will be a strictly hybrid vehicle. A non-hybrid GS wont be an option, and that is great!
    • Anonymous
    • March 20, 2011
    I am hoping for a hybrid GS F !!!