Autocar Reviews the Lexus GS 250 F Sport


Autocar has posted a review of the Lexus GS 250 F Sport, a car I didn’t even know existed until yesterday:

Perhaps the real highlight of this car is the engine. It’s got a suitably rorty exhaust note and revs nicely throughout its powerband. But while the engine is the high, the six-speed automatic it is mated to is the biggest disappointment.

It feels genuinely refreshing to drive a naturally aspirated V6 petrol engine in a car in the GS’s class, especially at the range’s entry point.

It was hard not to feel some nervousness when Lexus announced they would be going with a 2.5L V6 in the GS — at first blush, it wouldn’t seem to be enough power — so Autocar naming it as the highlight of the car has a certain significance. Even their obligatory mention of “no diesel engine” is surprisingly complimentary:

While Lexus may suffer in the market with no diesel as the decision to offer no engine smaller than this one will prevent many potential sales, those who still crave a genuinely good-to-drive saloon with a part-time sporty edge – and a V6 petrol engine under the bonnet – should add the new GS to their shopping list.

One thing that the online review doesn’t show is the final rating — the GS 250 F Sport received 4/5 stars.

Read the full Autocar GS 250 Review (Thanks Radek & Wooski!)

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    Pattebb
  • November 23, 2011
Oh i really hope they make a wagon on this model...and with rwd then i would buy one right away. "Krew "tell Lexus to make a WAGON...I will tell my Lexus dealer anyway...lol
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No one need a more speed transmission when 6-speed can be lighter , easier to repair & most important ... smoooooth .
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    F1
  • November 24, 2011
It's a good car, it's main market USA, I don't think people would choose a 2.5L engine and even if diesel was available, no one would opt for it.. 3.5L V6 is beautiful engine
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    Wooski
  • November 24, 2011
They've also posted a review of the GS450h F Sport here - http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/Lexus-GS-450h/260185/ What catches the eye with the GS450h is the official Euro numbers - 47.9 combined mpg and just 137g CO2 which are outstanding.  137g is way down on the "below 145g" Lexus first promised.  This takes the car down from band F to band E for road tax which is amazing for a car of this performance.
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    Kohipeet
  • November 24, 2011
http://www.insideline.com/lexus/gs-450h/2013/2013-lexus-gs-450h-first-drive.html GS450h first drive, and some pictures :)
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    Kohipeet
  • November 24, 2011
Series of videos, driving the new GS : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFz9V8fQg5I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M4Pxag5ZjE&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKjzWpFTx28&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snibcFU_acQ&feature=related This car is beautiful
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      F1
    • November 24, 2011
    Nice Videos, the Lexus GS seems nice in every aspect
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    F1
  • November 24, 2011
Nice videos, the GS seems very nice in every aspect I see
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Lexus would be better off with a 250HP engine to take on the 528i Plenty of sales to be had in the mid $40'sBD

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