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
It depends what generation. And LC and SC could co-exist (if there was a market other than for CUVs/SUVs). LC can stand for Luxury Coupe, SC could stand for Sport Coupe, being more compact and lighter, something like a more powerful new Supra (the BMW one).
If Lexus builds another coupe before LF-1 and GX/LX refreshes, dealers will bring out the pitchforks and burn down Lexus HQ

:-)
S
Levi
It depends what generation. And LC and SC could co-exist (if there was a market other than for CUVs/SUVs). LC can stand for Luxury Coupe, SC could stand for Sport Coupe, being more compact and lighter, something like a more powerful new Supra (the BMW one).
If Lexus builds another coupe before LF-1 and GX/LX refreshes, dealers will bring out the pitchforks and burn down Lexus HQ

:-)
Ian Schmidt
Yeah. We as enthusiasts would love to see a new SC in some form, but given current market conditions they'd lose half the dealer network.
Ian Schmidt
Yeah. We as enthusiasts would love to see a new SC in some form, but given current market conditions they'd lose half the dealer network.
Ian Schmidt
Yeah. We as enthusiasts would love to see a new SC in some form, but given current market conditions they'd lose half the dealer network.
krew
mikeavelli
I HAVE FAITH THE GS WILL COME BACK

AND THEN THE SC!
krew
mikeavelli
I HAVE FAITH THE GS WILL COME BACK

AND THEN THE SC!
krew
mikeavelli
I HAVE FAITH THE GS WILL COME BACK

AND THEN THE SC!
S
By SC do you guys mean the LC convertible?
S
By SC do you guys mean the LC convertible?
S
By SC do you guys mean the LC convertible?
bogglo
Its funny how we went from is the GS going to survive to "hey Lexus we want SC also". Ok Guys let's Focus. lol
bogglo
Its funny how we went from is the GS going to survive to "hey Lexus we want SC also". Ok Guys let's Focus. lol
bogglo
Its funny how we went from is the GS going to survive to "hey Lexus we want SC also". Ok Guys let's Focus. lol
A
Trexus
Lexus has cancelled way too many models (HS, CT, SC & GS). Are they copying Ford?

Lexus should have kept the 2018 CT and bring on the 2CT.

CT 200h
CT 200e

Lexus should have kept the HS (with new spindle grill) and bring on a 2HS (new hybrid engine M20A-FXS) to be positioned as an entry level hybrid sedan below the ES 300h.

HS 250h
ES 300h
LS 500h

Lexus needs to bring back the SC and position it as a mid-level coupe between the RC and LC.

SC 350
SC 460
SC 450h

Lexus should not cancel the GS and instead improve upon it. Is giving up on the GS really worth it? Is it the final option Lexus has come with?

GS 350
GS 500 (V35A-FTS)
GS 500h
GS F

Oh yeah and bring back an LFA convertible limited to 500 units...
The CT is still alive in other markets and we have recently seen news that the compact hatchback market is a profitable and important one for Europe and Asia, so we will be expecting a new CT here.

The HS has been discontinued for Lexus Japan. First announcement was made on December 11 2017 and they plan to end sales on March 9 2018. Lexus HS is no longer on the JP website as of today.

An SC could be certainly interesting but I think a cabriolet RC/IS is more feasible than a new segment between the LC and RC. The GS should be reintroduced as a four door coupe.

Let's not forget that the GS is still alive in markets outside Europe. So US gets the GS while CT stays in other markets which is consistent with the market specifics of each region.
A
Trexus
Lexus has cancelled way too many models (HS, CT, SC & GS). Are they copying Ford?

Lexus should have kept the 2018 CT and bring on the 2CT.

CT 200h
CT 200e

Lexus should have kept the HS (with new spindle grill) and bring on a 2HS (new hybrid engine M20A-FXS) to be positioned as an entry level hybrid sedan below the ES 300h.

HS 250h
ES 300h
LS 500h

Lexus needs to bring back the SC and position it as a mid-level coupe between the RC and LC.

SC 350
SC 460
SC 450h

Lexus should not cancel the GS and instead improve upon it. Is giving up on the GS really worth it? Is it the final option Lexus has come with?

GS 350
GS 500 (V35A-FTS)
GS 500h
GS F

Oh yeah and bring back an LFA convertible limited to 500 units...
The CT is still alive in other markets and we have recently seen news that the compact hatchback market is a profitable and important one for Europe and Asia, so we will be expecting a new CT here.

The HS has been discontinued for Lexus Japan. First announcement was made on December 11 2017 and they plan to end sales on March 9 2018. Lexus HS is no longer on the JP website as of today.

An SC could be certainly interesting but I think a cabriolet RC/IS is more feasible than a new segment between the LC and RC. The GS should be reintroduced as a four door coupe.

Let's not forget that the GS is still alive in markets outside Europe. So US gets the GS while CT stays in other markets which is consistent with the market specifics of each region.
A
Trexus
Lexus has cancelled way too many models (HS, CT, SC & GS). Are they copying Ford?

Lexus should have kept the 2018 CT and bring on the 2CT.

CT 200h
CT 200e

Lexus should have kept the HS (with new spindle grill) and bring on a 2HS (new hybrid engine M20A-FXS) to be positioned as an entry level hybrid sedan below the ES 300h.

HS 250h
ES 300h
LS 500h

Lexus needs to bring back the SC and position it as a mid-level coupe between the RC and LC.

SC 350
SC 460
SC 450h

Lexus should not cancel the GS and instead improve upon it. Is giving up on the GS really worth it? Is it the final option Lexus has come with?

GS 350
GS 500 (V35A-FTS)
GS 500h
GS F

Oh yeah and bring back an LFA convertible limited to 500 units...
The CT is still alive in other markets and we have recently seen news that the compact hatchback market is a profitable and important one for Europe and Asia, so we will be expecting a new CT here.

The HS has been discontinued for Lexus Japan. First announcement was made on December 11 2017 and they plan to end sales on March 9 2018. Lexus HS is no longer on the JP website as of today.

An SC could be certainly interesting but I think a cabriolet RC/IS is more feasible than a new segment between the LC and RC. The GS should be reintroduced as a four door coupe.

Let's not forget that the GS is still alive in markets outside Europe. So US gets the GS while CT stays in other markets which is consistent with the market specifics of each region.
mikeavelli
Trexus I love the idea here. I do think the issue is the GS is it has to go back to being the bad boy Lexus sedan or future 4 door coupe. It has to go back to the 2nd gen and "something wicked this way comes". It can no longer be just "there". The GS F was a start but it needs far more.

With Lexus moving to "Experience Amazing" and more adventurous design and better driving, what better vehicle to be a part of that? The 2nd gen GS brought an entire new buyer to Lexus, they have to recaputure that same magic. Make it more aggressive, faster, sportier, more luxurious.

Maybe BRING BACK YELLOW FOG LIGHTS!! Hahahahha
mikeavelli
Trexus I love the idea here. I do think the issue is the GS is it has to go back to being the bad boy Lexus sedan or future 4 door coupe. It has to go back to the 2nd gen and "something wicked this way comes". It can no longer be just "there". The GS F was a start but it needs far more.

With Lexus moving to "Experience Amazing" and more adventurous design and better driving, what better vehicle to be a part of that? The 2nd gen GS brought an entire new buyer to Lexus, they have to recaputure that same magic. Make it more aggressive, faster, sportier, more luxurious.

Maybe BRING BACK YELLOW FOG LIGHTS!! Hahahahha
mikeavelli
Trexus I love the idea here. I do think the issue is the GS is it has to go back to being the bad boy Lexus sedan or future 4 door coupe. It has to go back to the 2nd gen and "something wicked this way comes". It can no longer be just "there". The GS F was a start but it needs far more.

With Lexus moving to "Experience Amazing" and more adventurous design and better driving, what better vehicle to be a part of that? The 2nd gen GS brought an entire new buyer to Lexus, they have to recaputure that same magic. Make it more aggressive, faster, sportier, more luxurious.

Maybe BRING BACK YELLOW FOG LIGHTS!! Hahahahha
J
What about hybrid multi synergy drive ?
What will be the next price affordable model to apply this technology if we don't have Lexus GS450h anymore ?
J
What about hybrid multi synergy drive ?
What will be the next price affordable model to apply this technology if we don't have Lexus GS450h anymore ?
J
What about hybrid multi synergy drive ?
What will be the next price affordable model to apply this technology if we don't have Lexus GS450h anymore ?
Trexus
johnyb
What about hybrid multi synergy drive ?
What will be the next price affordable model to apply this technology if we don't have Lexus GS450h anymore ?
Maybe a GS 500h (8GR-FXS), similar to the LC 500h and LS 500h. Using this engine to spread the cost between various models. Make it the "bad boy" of Lexus again! Lexus could also bring the GS 300h, which is sold in Europe and Japan, for the fuel economy conscious. Lexus please Do Not cancel the GS for the rest of the world since you canceled it for Europe.

GS 300 (FKA 200t)
GS 300h
GS 350
GS 500h
GS 500 (V35A-FTS)
GS F
Trexus
johnyb
What about hybrid multi synergy drive ?
What will be the next price affordable model to apply this technology if we don't have Lexus GS450h anymore ?
Maybe a GS 500h (8GR-FXS), similar to the LC 500h and LS 500h. Using this engine to spread the cost between various models. Make it the "bad boy" of Lexus again! Lexus could also bring the GS 300h, which is sold in Europe and Japan, for the fuel economy conscious. Lexus please Do Not cancel the GS for the rest of the world since you canceled it for Europe.

GS 300 (FKA 200t)
GS 300h
GS 350
GS 500h
GS 500 (V35A-FTS)
GS F
Trexus
johnyb
What about hybrid multi synergy drive ?
What will be the next price affordable model to apply this technology if we don't have Lexus GS450h anymore ?
Maybe a GS 500h (8GR-FXS), similar to the LC 500h and LS 500h. Using this engine to spread the cost between various models. Make it the "bad boy" of Lexus again! Lexus could also bring the GS 300h, which is sold in Europe and Japan, for the fuel economy conscious. Lexus please Do Not cancel the GS for the rest of the world since you canceled it for Europe.

GS 300 (FKA 200t)
GS 300h
GS 350
GS 500h
GS 500 (V35A-FTS)
GS F
R
New one could be an Audi A7 rival has some of added convenience of an SUV with a large lift up tailgate and folding rear seats giving additional loading space if and when required. Could be a stunning compromise vehicle not quite a sedan and not an SUV. Could appeal to a wide number of luxury car buyers and also those who require a sportier look than either a traditional sedan or an SUV - Panamera?
R
New one could be an Audi A7 rival has some of added convenience of an SUV with a large lift up tailgate and folding rear seats giving additional loading space if and when required. Could be a stunning compromise vehicle not quite a sedan and not an SUV. Could appeal to a wide number of luxury car buyers and also those who require a sportier look than either a traditional sedan or an SUV - Panamera?
R
New one could be an Audi A7 rival has some of added convenience of an SUV with a large lift up tailgate and folding rear seats giving additional loading space if and when required. Could be a stunning compromise vehicle not quite a sedan and not an SUV. Could appeal to a wide number of luxury car buyers and also those who require a sportier look than either a traditional sedan or an SUV - Panamera?
bogglo

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