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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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.

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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.
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.

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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.
Benito
I wouldn’t be surprised to find that that is a new Acura RLX.
Benito
I wouldn’t be surprised to find that that is a new Acura RLX.
Benito
I wouldn’t be surprised to find that that is a new Acura RLX.
S
My mistake. :innocent:
S
My mistake. :innocent:
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My mistake. :innocent:
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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.

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.
Wooh! Thank god. I had a gut feeling it wasn't the new GS. Have you heard of anything about the new GS Carmaker? I know the spotlight is on the new Supra right now, but I dearly want a new GS.
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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.

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.
Wooh! Thank god. I had a gut feeling it wasn't the new GS. Have you heard of anything about the new GS Carmaker? I know the spotlight is on the new Supra right now, but I dearly want a new GS.
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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.

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.
Wooh! Thank god. I had a gut feeling it wasn't the new GS. Have you heard of anything about the new GS Carmaker? I know the spotlight is on the new Supra right now, but I dearly want a new GS.
meth.ix
I don't thonk that's a Lexus... the rear lights seem very Acura-ish to me.
meth.ix
I don't thonk that's a Lexus... the rear lights seem very Acura-ish to me.
meth.ix
I don't thonk that's a Lexus... the rear lights seem very Acura-ish to me.
Gecko
Lexus seems to have quietly prepared to send the GS off to retirement... they eliminated the luxury package option as well as most of the more desirable options from the build process.

Previously, you could get the GS with the luxury package that included ML audio, 19" wheels, the triple LED headlights, wood and leather steering wheel, and had Noble Brown leather interior as an option.

If you go to Lexus.com and try to build one, you'll notice that there is no more luxury package at all, and furthermore, the wood and leather steering wheel isn't even an option - nor are the triple LED headlights. With the elimination of the luxury package, the Noble Brown interior was also dropped.

There are only GS 350 AWD or RWD, and then you can self select a few basic options like ML audio, parking sensors and 19" wheels.

Looks to me like a quick simplification before pulling the plug completely.
Gecko
Lexus seems to have quietly prepared to send the GS off to retirement... they eliminated the luxury package option as well as most of the more desirable options from the build process.

Previously, you could get the GS with the luxury package that included ML audio, 19" wheels, the triple LED headlights, wood and leather steering wheel, and had Noble Brown leather interior as an option.

If you go to Lexus.com and try to build one, you'll notice that there is no more luxury package at all, and furthermore, the wood and leather steering wheel isn't even an option - nor are the triple LED headlights. With the elimination of the luxury package, the Noble Brown interior was also dropped.

There are only GS 350 AWD or RWD, and then you can self select a few basic options like ML audio, parking sensors and 19" wheels.

Looks to me like a quick simplification before pulling the plug completely.
Gecko
Lexus seems to have quietly prepared to send the GS off to retirement... they eliminated the luxury package option as well as most of the more desirable options from the build process.

Previously, you could get the GS with the luxury package that included ML audio, 19" wheels, the triple LED headlights, wood and leather steering wheel, and had Noble Brown leather interior as an option.

If you go to Lexus.com and try to build one, you'll notice that there is no more luxury package at all, and furthermore, the wood and leather steering wheel isn't even an option - nor are the triple LED headlights. With the elimination of the luxury package, the Noble Brown interior was also dropped.

There are only GS 350 AWD or RWD, and then you can self select a few basic options like ML audio, parking sensors and 19" wheels.

Looks to me like a quick simplification before pulling the plug completely.
mikeavelli
Gecko
Lexus seems to have quietly prepared to send the GS off to retirement... they eliminated the luxury package option as well as most of the individual options from the build process.

Previously, you could get the GS with the luxury package that included ML audio, 19" wheels, the triple LED headlights, wood and leather steering wheel, and had Noble Brown leather interior as an option.

If you go to Lexus.com and try to build one, you'll notice that there is no more luxury package at all, and furthermore, the wood and leather steering wheel isn't even an option - nor are the triple LED headlights. With the elimination of the luxury package, the Noble Brown interior was also dropped.

There are only GS 350 AWD or RWD, and then you can self select a few basic options like ML audio, parking sensors and 19" wheels.

Looks to me like a quick simplification before pulling the plug completely.

Damn great observation. I wonder will the GS miss a year and come back. There is no 2012 model year GS and it came back...
mikeavelli
Gecko
Lexus seems to have quietly prepared to send the GS off to retirement... they eliminated the luxury package option as well as most of the individual options from the build process.

Previously, you could get the GS with the luxury package that included ML audio, 19" wheels, the triple LED headlights, wood and leather steering wheel, and had Noble Brown leather interior as an option.

If you go to Lexus.com and try to build one, you'll notice that there is no more luxury package at all, and furthermore, the wood and leather steering wheel isn't even an option - nor are the triple LED headlights. With the elimination of the luxury package, the Noble Brown interior was also dropped.

There are only GS 350 AWD or RWD, and then you can self select a few basic options like ML audio, parking sensors and 19" wheels.

Looks to me like a quick simplification before pulling the plug completely.

Damn great observation. I wonder will the GS miss a year and come back. There is no 2012 model year GS and it came back...
mikeavelli
Gecko
Lexus seems to have quietly prepared to send the GS off to retirement... they eliminated the luxury package option as well as most of the individual options from the build process.

Previously, you could get the GS with the luxury package that included ML audio, 19" wheels, the triple LED headlights, wood and leather steering wheel, and had Noble Brown leather interior as an option.

If you go to Lexus.com and try to build one, you'll notice that there is no more luxury package at all, and furthermore, the wood and leather steering wheel isn't even an option - nor are the triple LED headlights. With the elimination of the luxury package, the Noble Brown interior was also dropped.

There are only GS 350 AWD or RWD, and then you can self select a few basic options like ML audio, parking sensors and 19" wheels.

Looks to me like a quick simplification before pulling the plug completely.

Damn great observation. I wonder will the GS miss a year and come back. There is no 2012 model year GS and it came back...
maiaramdan
I still have some hope
maiaramdan
I still have some hope
maiaramdan
I still have some hope
S
Gecko
Lexus seems to have quietly prepared to send the GS off to retirement... they eliminated the luxury package option as well as most of the more desirable options from the build process.

Previously, you could get the GS with the luxury package that included ML audio, 19" wheels, the triple LED headlights, wood and leather steering wheel, and had Noble Brown leather interior as an option.

If you go to Lexus.com and try to build one, you'll notice that there is no more luxury package at all, and furthermore, the wood and leather steering wheel isn't even an option - nor are the triple LED headlights. With the elimination of the luxury package, the Noble Brown interior was also dropped.

There are only GS 350 AWD or RWD, and then you can self select a few basic options like ML audio, parking sensors and 19" wheels.

Looks to me like a quick simplification before pulling the plug completely.
Russia has GS-F left only, i wonder if this will be strategy in the future.

But again, there will be GS... we already know it is in development - we have sources here. It will just likely switch to another place in the market - as we suspect 4 door coupe.
S
Gecko
Lexus seems to have quietly prepared to send the GS off to retirement... they eliminated the luxury package option as well as most of the more desirable options from the build process.

Previously, you could get the GS with the luxury package that included ML audio, 19" wheels, the triple LED headlights, wood and leather steering wheel, and had Noble Brown leather interior as an option.

If you go to Lexus.com and try to build one, you'll notice that there is no more luxury package at all, and furthermore, the wood and leather steering wheel isn't even an option - nor are the triple LED headlights. With the elimination of the luxury package, the Noble Brown interior was also dropped.

There are only GS 350 AWD or RWD, and then you can self select a few basic options like ML audio, parking sensors and 19" wheels.

Looks to me like a quick simplification before pulling the plug completely.
Russia has GS-F left only, i wonder if this will be strategy in the future.

But again, there will be GS... we already know it is in development - we have sources here. It will just likely switch to another place in the market - as we suspect 4 door coupe.
S
Gecko
Lexus seems to have quietly prepared to send the GS off to retirement... they eliminated the luxury package option as well as most of the more desirable options from the build process.

Previously, you could get the GS with the luxury package that included ML audio, 19" wheels, the triple LED headlights, wood and leather steering wheel, and had Noble Brown leather interior as an option.

If you go to Lexus.com and try to build one, you'll notice that there is no more luxury package at all, and furthermore, the wood and leather steering wheel isn't even an option - nor are the triple LED headlights. With the elimination of the luxury package, the Noble Brown interior was also dropped.

There are only GS 350 AWD or RWD, and then you can self select a few basic options like ML audio, parking sensors and 19" wheels.

Looks to me like a quick simplification before pulling the plug completely.
Russia has GS-F left only, i wonder if this will be strategy in the future.

But again, there will be GS... we already know it is in development - we have sources here. It will just likely switch to another place in the market - as we suspect 4 door coupe.
Gecko
spwolf
Russia has GS-F left only, i wonder if this will be strategy in the future.

But again, there will be GS... we already know it is in development - we have sources here. It will just likely switch to another place in the market - as we suspect 4 door coupe.
I have not seen any concrete information stating that GS development is progressing. I honestly do not expect it to return based on what I have heard.
Gecko
spwolf
Russia has GS-F left only, i wonder if this will be strategy in the future.

But again, there will be GS... we already know it is in development - we have sources here. It will just likely switch to another place in the market - as we suspect 4 door coupe.
I have not seen any concrete information stating that GS development is progressing. I honestly do not expect it to return based on what I have heard.
Gecko
spwolf
Russia has GS-F left only, i wonder if this will be strategy in the future.

But again, there will be GS... we already know it is in development - we have sources here. It will just likely switch to another place in the market - as we suspect 4 door coupe.
I have not seen any concrete information stating that GS development is progressing. I honestly do not expect it to return based on what I have heard.
GTG
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  • April 24, 2018
Hey guys , Gecko! brother! What they are doing to the GS is a crime , but it’s not selling and that’s it . I looked at the Lexus website and your right . Chopping off all the extra to give you a near base car , smart really smart . I hope that they keep it as a limited edition , or redo it in the whole and make it a CLS , A7 competitor.

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