Lexus GS Sedan Not Going Anywhere, Will Continue Sales in North America

Posted by Kevin on June 12th, 2018

Lexus will continue to sell the GS sports sedan in North America for the foreseeable future, as confirmed with both Lexus USA and Lexus Canada.

“The Lexus GS has been an important part of the Lexus line-up since 1993 and we value its role as a sports sedan,” Lexus USA spokesperson Ed Hellwig explained over email. “We will continue to offer the GS in the United States, and will evaluate how best to meet our customers’ needs going forward.”

The future of the GS sports sedan was called into question recently when Lexus Europe discontinued the model due to new emission regulations. It will be replaced in the region by the new seventh-generation ES sedan.

Despite the promise of continued sales, there is no guarantee the GS will see a next-generation model. Lexus would not comment on future product plans.

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Levi
A number of 3 Series Sedan buyers complain it is too big. They would like a smaller one. With the 1 Series Sedan / 2 Series GranCoupe, they now complain that the car of the right size for them is FWD instead of RWD. I agree with the view point. 3 Series/A4 are neither compact, nor executive, but somewhere a bad middle compromise.
Despite 3 series sedan buyers that occasionally complain, the bigger 3 series, C class , and A4 all outsold IS in US in 2017.
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Levi
A number of 3 Series Sedan buyers complain it is too big. They would like a smaller one. With the 1 Series Sedan / 2 Series GranCoupe, they now complain that the car of the right size for them is FWD instead of RWD. I agree with the view point. 3 Series/A4 are neither compact, nor executive, but somewhere a bad middle compromise.
Despite 3 series sedan buyers that occasionally complain, the bigger 3 series, C class , and A4 all outsold IS in US in 2017.
mikeavelli
Levi
I personally do not like the hatchback/coupe/sloppy 4 door cars like Audi Sportback, BMW GranTurismo, Porsche Panamera etc... If sedan, please proper three box. That is why I do not like the new LS as much, it is not so much a three box sedan like the previous one.





A number of 3 Series Sedan buyers complain it is too big. They would like a smaller one. With the 1 Series Sedan / 2 Series GranCoupe, they now complain that the car of the right size for them is FWD instead of RWD. I agree with the view point. 3 Series/A4 are neither compact, nor executive, but somewhere a bad middle compromise.
As I've gotten older the advantage of a hatch for cargo space is truly appealing....
mikeavelli
Levi
I personally do not like the hatchback/coupe/sloppy 4 door cars like Audi Sportback, BMW GranTurismo, Porsche Panamera etc... If sedan, please proper three box. That is why I do not like the new LS as much, it is not so much a three box sedan like the previous one.





A number of 3 Series Sedan buyers complain it is too big. They would like a smaller one. With the 1 Series Sedan / 2 Series GranCoupe, they now complain that the car of the right size for them is FWD instead of RWD. I agree with the view point. 3 Series/A4 are neither compact, nor executive, but somewhere a bad middle compromise.
As I've gotten older the advantage of a hatch for cargo space is truly appealing....
mikeavelli
Levi
I personally do not like the hatchback/coupe/sloppy 4 door cars like Audi Sportback, BMW GranTurismo, Porsche Panamera etc... If sedan, please proper three box. That is why I do not like the new LS as much, it is not so much a three box sedan like the previous one.





A number of 3 Series Sedan buyers complain it is too big. They would like a smaller one. With the 1 Series Sedan / 2 Series GranCoupe, they now complain that the car of the right size for them is FWD instead of RWD. I agree with the view point. 3 Series/A4 are neither compact, nor executive, but somewhere a bad middle compromise.
As I've gotten older the advantage of a hatch for cargo space is truly appealing....
Trexus
mikeavelli
Nice post

Every GS owner I've talked to a bit only wants a GS, not an ES. That is kind of the point of the GS, it is the anti-ES.... Surely for sales reasons making the ES more grand makes sense but for enthusiasts they will lose GS owners to another brand if the GS goes away. Just the name alone "GS" is cool.

The ES has alawys be a logical car, the GS has always been the opposite.
1st gen- beautiful looks, pricey, no V-8 option, did I mention beautiful. The only non two tone Lexus sedan. Hardly any competition.
2nd gen- "something wicked this way comes" need we say more? By far the biggest GS success.
3rd gen- Coupe like looks, launched with old engines. Hybrid never caught on. Sales floundred. Oh Competition grew thick
4th gen- Debuts Spindle grill, Arguably best driving in class, more variants then ever, more luxury and tech then ever, sales never took off. Competition thicker than its ever been.

With the LS growing in size and being LWB only they could make the GS quite a bit bigger, more coupe like in design and truly present it as the anti- SUV, anti sedan kind of car. Hell make it a hatchback ala the A7....make it DIFFERENT. Another Lexus sedan with another trunk no longer makes sense.

Mind you we all know the next IS will get bigger, with more luxury etc...

Disclaimer- the GS to me is a big reason for where I am today so I am going to be very passionate about this car.
I am just as equally passionate of the GS as you are Mike!

I had the 1GS and I loved her and she was beautiful. Loved the straight 6 motor.

When the ES came out it was the entry level luxury sedan then came the IS which was also entry level but focused on sport whereas the ES was focused on luxury, cushy similar to a mini LS. The two prong entry level luxury sedans worked.

Fast forward and somehow the ES moved up to the mid-level. The ES can still be focused on luxury, cushy very similar to a mini LS whereas the GS focused more on sport. The two prong mid-level luxury sedans can work but many see the negative side and surprise that there is no support whatsoever other than Mike and myself.

IS - Entry level sport similar to 3 Series
GS/ES - Mid-level sport/luxury similar to 5 Series, ES similar to A6
LS - Flagship luxury similar to 7 Series and S Class
Trexus
mikeavelli
Nice post

Every GS owner I've talked to a bit only wants a GS, not an ES. That is kind of the point of the GS, it is the anti-ES.... Surely for sales reasons making the ES more grand makes sense but for enthusiasts they will lose GS owners to another brand if the GS goes away. Just the name alone "GS" is cool.

The ES has alawys be a logical car, the GS has always been the opposite.
1st gen- beautiful looks, pricey, no V-8 option, did I mention beautiful. The only non two tone Lexus sedan. Hardly any competition.
2nd gen- "something wicked this way comes" need we say more? By far the biggest GS success.
3rd gen- Coupe like looks, launched with old engines. Hybrid never caught on. Sales floundred. Oh Competition grew thick
4th gen- Debuts Spindle grill, Arguably best driving in class, more variants then ever, more luxury and tech then ever, sales never took off. Competition thicker than its ever been.

With the LS growing in size and being LWB only they could make the GS quite a bit bigger, more coupe like in design and truly present it as the anti- SUV, anti sedan kind of car. Hell make it a hatchback ala the A7....make it DIFFERENT. Another Lexus sedan with another trunk no longer makes sense.

Mind you we all know the next IS will get bigger, with more luxury etc...

Disclaimer- the GS to me is a big reason for where I am today so I am going to be very passionate about this car.
I am just as equally passionate of the GS as you are Mike!

I had the 1GS and I loved her and she was beautiful. Loved the straight 6 motor.

When the ES came out it was the entry level luxury sedan then came the IS which was also entry level but focused on sport whereas the ES was focused on luxury, cushy similar to a mini LS. The two prong entry level luxury sedans worked.

Fast forward and somehow the ES moved up to the mid-level. The ES can still be focused on luxury, cushy very similar to a mini LS whereas the GS focused more on sport. The two prong mid-level luxury sedans can work but many see the negative side and surprise that there is no support whatsoever other than Mike and myself.

IS - Entry level sport similar to 3 Series
GS/ES - Mid-level sport/luxury similar to 5 Series, ES similar to A6
LS - Flagship luxury similar to 7 Series and S Class
Trexus
mikeavelli
Nice post

Every GS owner I've talked to a bit only wants a GS, not an ES. That is kind of the point of the GS, it is the anti-ES.... Surely for sales reasons making the ES more grand makes sense but for enthusiasts they will lose GS owners to another brand if the GS goes away. Just the name alone "GS" is cool.

The ES has alawys be a logical car, the GS has always been the opposite.
1st gen- beautiful looks, pricey, no V-8 option, did I mention beautiful. The only non two tone Lexus sedan. Hardly any competition.
2nd gen- "something wicked this way comes" need we say more? By far the biggest GS success.
3rd gen- Coupe like looks, launched with old engines. Hybrid never caught on. Sales floundred. Oh Competition grew thick
4th gen- Debuts Spindle grill, Arguably best driving in class, more variants then ever, more luxury and tech then ever, sales never took off. Competition thicker than its ever been.

With the LS growing in size and being LWB only they could make the GS quite a bit bigger, more coupe like in design and truly present it as the anti- SUV, anti sedan kind of car. Hell make it a hatchback ala the A7....make it DIFFERENT. Another Lexus sedan with another trunk no longer makes sense.

Mind you we all know the next IS will get bigger, with more luxury etc...

Disclaimer- the GS to me is a big reason for where I am today so I am going to be very passionate about this car.
I am just as equally passionate of the GS as you are Mike!

I had the 1GS and I loved her and she was beautiful. Loved the straight 6 motor.

When the ES came out it was the entry level luxury sedan then came the IS which was also entry level but focused on sport whereas the ES was focused on luxury, cushy similar to a mini LS. The two prong entry level luxury sedans worked.

Fast forward and somehow the ES moved up to the mid-level. The ES can still be focused on luxury, cushy very similar to a mini LS whereas the GS focused more on sport. The two prong mid-level luxury sedans can work but many see the negative side and surprise that there is no support whatsoever other than Mike and myself.

IS - Entry level sport similar to 3 Series
GS/ES - Mid-level sport/luxury similar to 5 Series, ES similar to A6
LS - Flagship luxury similar to 7 Series and S Class
GTG
  • GTG
    GTG
  • February 10, 2018
Now this is the stuff dreams are made of . The GS would finally turn heads with 600 horse power , and 550 torque . This should all happen at the same price fully loaded , no more no less . The one that is out now should be 10 to 12 thousand less making the full range of the GS completely solid . OMG !!! 600 , 467, 338 , 311, and 241 Wow ! . Please let this be true . Competition with BMW 6 series, Mercedes CLS and Audi A7 here we come .
GTG
  • GTG
    GTG
  • February 10, 2018
Now this is the stuff dreams are made of . The GS would finally turn heads with 600 horse power , and 550 torque . This should all happen at the same price fully loaded , no more no less . The one that is out now should be 10 to 12 thousand less making the full range of the GS completely solid . OMG !!! 600 , 467, 338 , 311, and 241 Wow ! . Please let this be true . Competition with BMW 6 series, Mercedes CLS and Audi A7 here we come .
GTG
  • GTG
    GTG
  • February 10, 2018
Now this is the stuff dreams are made of . The GS would finally turn heads with 600 horse power , and 550 torque . This should all happen at the same price fully loaded , no more no less . The one that is out now should be 10 to 12 thousand less making the full range of the GS completely solid . OMG !!! 600 , 467, 338 , 311, and 241 Wow ! . Please let this be true . Competition with BMW 6 series, Mercedes CLS and Audi A7 here we come .
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Lexus GS spied in Japan?


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Lexus GS spied in Japan?


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Lexus GS spied in Japan?


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supra93
Lexus GS spied in Japan?


Looks very much like the current one?
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supra93
Lexus GS spied in Japan?


Looks very much like the current one?
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supra93
Lexus GS spied in Japan?


Looks very much like the current one?
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amoschen7
Looks very much like the current one?
This indeed looks very much like the current one
subtle differences here and there but overall shape is similar
please don't be it...i will be so disappointed if this is the real deal
where is the source of this?
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amoschen7
Looks very much like the current one?
This indeed looks very much like the current one
subtle differences here and there but overall shape is similar
please don't be it...i will be so disappointed if this is the real deal
where is the source of this?
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amoschen7
Looks very much like the current one?
This indeed looks very much like the current one
subtle differences here and there but overall shape is similar
please don't be it...i will be so disappointed if this is the real deal
where is the source of this?
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sl0519
This indeed looks very much like the current one
subtle differences here and there but overall shape is similar
please don't be it...i will be so disappointed if this is the real deal
where is the source of this?
It was posted on Instagram. Spy date was November of 2017.
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sl0519
This indeed looks very much like the current one
subtle differences here and there but overall shape is similar
please don't be it...i will be so disappointed if this is the real deal
where is the source of this?
It was posted on Instagram. Spy date was November of 2017.
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sl0519
This indeed looks very much like the current one
subtle differences here and there but overall shape is similar
please don't be it...i will be so disappointed if this is the real deal
where is the source of this?
It was posted on Instagram. Spy date was November of 2017.
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sl0519
This indeed looks very much like the current one
subtle differences here and there but overall shape is similar
please don't be it...i will be so disappointed if this is the real deal
where is the source of this?
Let it be the first Lexus in Fuel Cell and then I'll pardon it, lol
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sl0519
This indeed looks very much like the current one
subtle differences here and there but overall shape is similar
please don't be it...i will be so disappointed if this is the real deal
where is the source of this?
Let it be the first Lexus in Fuel Cell and then I'll pardon it, lol
A
sl0519
This indeed looks very much like the current one
subtle differences here and there but overall shape is similar
please don't be it...i will be so disappointed if this is the real deal
where is the source of this?
Let it be the first Lexus in Fuel Cell and then I'll pardon it, lol
F1 Silver Arrows
The mirrors does look like it is a Lexus. I wasn't sure initially but I looked at the LC's for reference. It looks awkward though. A lot like a Honda. Secondly, the design is really similar to the brand new Avalon. However, this new design does look promising, but what the hell??

LOOK AT THAT DASH TO AXLE GAP. I swear if the new GS becomes FWD then I swear...... *sigh* ugh just don't you dare disappoint us.
F1 Silver Arrows
The mirrors does look like it is a Lexus. I wasn't sure initially but I looked at the LC's for reference. It looks awkward though. A lot like a Honda. Secondly, the design is really similar to the brand new Avalon. However, this new design does look promising, but what the hell??

LOOK AT THAT DASH TO AXLE GAP. I swear if the new GS becomes FWD then I swear...... *sigh* ugh just don't you dare disappoint us.
F1 Silver Arrows
The mirrors does look like it is a Lexus. I wasn't sure initially but I looked at the LC's for reference. It looks awkward though. A lot like a Honda. Secondly, the design is really similar to the brand new Avalon. However, this new design does look promising, but what the hell??

LOOK AT THAT DASH TO AXLE GAP. I swear if the new GS becomes FWD then I swear...... *sigh* ugh just don't you dare disappoint us.
Carmaker1
NO, it is not anything in relation to Toyota. People really need to study camouflage design patterns, to differentiate between OEMs/brands. This design is from Honda, because that is the facelifted JDM KC2 Honda Legend, which is sold in Japan of course and this test car is also a transverse FWD vehicle vs a longitudinal RWD sedan that a GS would be. It is already identical to KC1 RLX spy shots seen earlier in 2017. Too many easy mistakes just keep happening with speculation, considering how 240B ES spy shots from the Netherlands were foolishly called "next GS" on Club Lexus.

F1 Silver Arrows
The mirrors does look like it is a Lexus. I wasn't sure initially but I looked at the LC's for reference. It looks awkward though. A lot like a Honda. Secondly, the design is really similar to the brand new Avalon. However, this new design does look promising, but what the hell??

LOOK AT THAT DASH TO AXLE GAP. I swear if the new GS becomes FWD then I swear...... *sigh* ugh just don't you dare disappoint us.
It is not even a Toyota product...just a Honda, as you thought somewhat. Toyota has their own unique pattern for camouflage, distinct from Honda/Acura. It is all in the details and studying them closely to differentiate.

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