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
To echo what @spwolf somewhat said, yes there will be a 2019 GS 350 and GS-F in U.S./Canada. The GS-F will stay in production a little longer, but the GS 350 is discontinued next year. There will only be a MY 2020 GS-F and MY2021. A new GA-L GS cannot be expected before CY2022. The only likely replacement is a 4-door offering in between the GA architecture LS and ES, with probably different nameplate. Isn't guaranteed though. Think about what happened with SC and LC, many years apart.
All they need to do is to design a sleek 4 door coupe like profile inspired by LC/LS. Make it more emotional, dynamic, and visually appealing.
They really need to reposition the GS into something that is more inspirational to justify its sporty character from the ES.
Only in this way can they gain more sales and become successful.
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Carmaker1
To echo what @spwolf somewhat said, yes there will be a 2019 GS 350 and GS-F in U.S./Canada. The GS-F will stay in production a little longer, but the GS 350 is discontinued next year. There will only be a MY 2020 GS-F and MY2021. A new GA-L GS cannot be expected before CY2022. The only likely replacement is a 4-door offering in between the GA architecture LS and ES, with probably different nameplate. Isn't guaranteed though. Think about what happened with SC and LC, many years apart.
All they need to do is to design a sleek 4 door coupe like profile inspired by LC/LS. Make it more emotional, dynamic, and visually appealing.
They really need to reposition the GS into something that is more inspirational to justify its sporty character from the ES.
Only in this way can they gain more sales and become successful.
mikeavelli
sl0519
All they need to do is to design a sleek 4 door coupe like profile inspired by LC/LS. Make it more emotional, dynamic, and visually appealing.
They really need to reposition the GS into something that is more inspirational to justify its sporty character from the ES.
Only in this way can they gain more sales and become successful.
This. The CLS and A7 are on SECOND GENERATIONS already..... A GS 4 door coupe with a F model would be amazing.
mikeavelli
sl0519
All they need to do is to design a sleek 4 door coupe like profile inspired by LC/LS. Make it more emotional, dynamic, and visually appealing.
They really need to reposition the GS into something that is more inspirational to justify its sporty character from the ES.
Only in this way can they gain more sales and become successful.
This. The CLS and A7 are on SECOND GENERATIONS already..... A GS 4 door coupe with a F model would be amazing.
mikeavelli
sl0519
All they need to do is to design a sleek 4 door coupe like profile inspired by LC/LS. Make it more emotional, dynamic, and visually appealing.
They really need to reposition the GS into something that is more inspirational to justify its sporty character from the ES.
Only in this way can they gain more sales and become successful.
This. The CLS and A7 are on SECOND GENERATIONS already..... A GS 4 door coupe with a F model would be amazing.
Ian Schmidt
Wouldn't a coupe-ified GS slam head-on into the RC?
Ian Schmidt
Wouldn't a coupe-ified GS slam head-on into the RC?
Ian Schmidt
Wouldn't a coupe-ified GS slam head-on into the RC?
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mikeavelli
This. The CLS and A7 are on SECOND GENERATIONS already..... A GS 4 door coupe with a F model would be amazing.
6 GranCoupe also, rebadged as 8 GranCoupe. The CLS is on third generation though.

Ian Schmidt
Wouldn't a coupe-ified GS slam head-on into the RC?
How does RC differentiate from LC? Performance wise the RC no race car compare to the LC, just cheaper.
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mikeavelli
This. The CLS and A7 are on SECOND GENERATIONS already..... A GS 4 door coupe with a F model would be amazing.
6 GranCoupe also, rebadged as 8 GranCoupe. The CLS is on third generation though.

Ian Schmidt
Wouldn't a coupe-ified GS slam head-on into the RC?
How does RC differentiate from LC? Performance wise the RC no race car compare to the LC, just cheaper.
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mikeavelli
This. The CLS and A7 are on SECOND GENERATIONS already..... A GS 4 door coupe with a F model would be amazing.
6 GranCoupe also, rebadged as 8 GranCoupe. The CLS is on third generation though.

Ian Schmidt
Wouldn't a coupe-ified GS slam head-on into the RC?
How does RC differentiate from LC? Performance wise the RC no race car compare to the LC, just cheaper.
R
I agree that Lexus missed out on not making a "four-door coupe." Although it must be a fastback/hatchback via Panamera or A7 versus the likes of the CLS.

I love mine: it's extremely practical (fits a ton in the back), very, very, very fast (faster than advertised...cough Lexus), supremely comfortable, vault-like quiet or drag-race burbling loud if I open some ports in the exhaust, it's everything. I can't ever see myself driving just a sedan or coupe ever again.

I now completely understand the appeal of the Panamera and I'm sure the next A7 and new Mercedes AMG GT 4-door coupe (with a hatchback) will all sell very well. That hatchback without looking like a hatchback and four doors are key. They are a mini SUV that drives like a sport's car with good engines that can propel them quickly.

The new Mercedes is wicked: https://www.mercedes-amg.com/en/vehicles/gt/4-door-coupe/gt-4-door-pad.html.

However, Lexus just can't make one and shove their same old crappy, slow engines in them. It would be like putting a silk hat on a pig. It just won't sell and will fall into same problem the GS is having now.

Lexus is asymmetric in car design: a body but no heart, although in this particular case, they have neither.
R
I agree that Lexus missed out on not making a "four-door coupe." Although it must be a fastback/hatchback via Panamera or A7 versus the likes of the CLS.

I love mine: it's extremely practical (fits a ton in the back), very, very, very fast (faster than advertised...cough Lexus), supremely comfortable, vault-like quiet or drag-race burbling loud if I open some ports in the exhaust, it's everything. I can't ever see myself driving just a sedan or coupe ever again.

I now completely understand the appeal of the Panamera and I'm sure the next A7 and new Mercedes AMG GT 4-door coupe (with a hatchback) will all sell very well. That hatchback without looking like a hatchback and four doors are key. They are a mini SUV that drives like a sport's car with good engines that can propel them quickly.

The new Mercedes is wicked: https://www.mercedes-amg.com/en/vehicles/gt/4-door-coupe/gt-4-door-pad.html.

However, Lexus just can't make one and shove their same old crappy, slow engines in them. It would be like putting a silk hat on a pig. It just won't sell and will fall into same problem the GS is having now.

Lexus is asymmetric in car design: a body but no heart, although in this particular case, they have neither.
R
I agree that Lexus missed out on not making a "four-door coupe." Although it must be a fastback/hatchback via Panamera or A7 versus the likes of the CLS.

I love mine: it's extremely practical (fits a ton in the back), very, very, very fast (faster than advertised...cough Lexus), supremely comfortable, vault-like quiet or drag-race burbling loud if I open some ports in the exhaust, it's everything. I can't ever see myself driving just a sedan or coupe ever again.

I now completely understand the appeal of the Panamera and I'm sure the next A7 and new Mercedes AMG GT 4-door coupe (with a hatchback) will all sell very well. That hatchback without looking like a hatchback and four doors are key. They are a mini SUV that drives like a sport's car with good engines that can propel them quickly.

The new Mercedes is wicked: https://www.mercedes-amg.com/en/vehicles/gt/4-door-coupe/gt-4-door-pad.html.

However, Lexus just can't make one and shove their same old crappy, slow engines in them. It would be like putting a silk hat on a pig. It just won't sell and will fall into same problem the GS is having now.

Lexus is asymmetric in car design: a body but no heart, although in this particular case, they have neither.
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Rhambler
I agree that Lexus missed out on not making a "four-door coupe." Although it must be a fastback/hatchback via Panamera or A7 versus the likes of the CLS.

I love mine: it's extremely practical (fits a ton in the back), very, very, very fast (faster than advertised...cough Lexus), supremely comfortable, vault-like quiet or drag-race burbling loud if I open some ports in the exhaust, it's everything. I can't ever see myself driving just a sedan or coupe ever again.

I now completely understand the appeal of the Panamera and I'm sure the next A7 and new Mercedes AMG GT 4-door coupe (with a hatchback) will all sell very well. That hatchback without looking like a hatchback and four doors are key. They are a mini SUV that drives like a sport's car with good engines that can propel them quickly.

The new Mercedes is wicked: https://www.mercedes-amg.com/en/vehicles/gt/4-door-coupe/gt-4-door-pad.html.

However, Lexus just can't make one and shove their same old crappy, slow engines in them. It would be like putting a silk hat on a pig. It just won't sell and will fall into same problem the GS is having now.

Lexus is asymmetric in car design: a body but no heart, although in this particular case, they have neither.

Don't really see what is great about these hatches. They are no lower and sportier than their sedan version, or even as comfortable because passenger volume is not separated from cargo volume (it is really disagreeable to be in the back seat and someone opens the trunk) and they have less cargo capacity than wagons, which also are no higher. Panamera and A7 were and remain ugly cars.
L
Rhambler
I agree that Lexus missed out on not making a "four-door coupe." Although it must be a fastback/hatchback via Panamera or A7 versus the likes of the CLS.

I love mine: it's extremely practical (fits a ton in the back), very, very, very fast (faster than advertised...cough Lexus), supremely comfortable, vault-like quiet or drag-race burbling loud if I open some ports in the exhaust, it's everything. I can't ever see myself driving just a sedan or coupe ever again.

I now completely understand the appeal of the Panamera and I'm sure the next A7 and new Mercedes AMG GT 4-door coupe (with a hatchback) will all sell very well. That hatchback without looking like a hatchback and four doors are key. They are a mini SUV that drives like a sport's car with good engines that can propel them quickly.

The new Mercedes is wicked: https://www.mercedes-amg.com/en/vehicles/gt/4-door-coupe/gt-4-door-pad.html.

However, Lexus just can't make one and shove their same old crappy, slow engines in them. It would be like putting a silk hat on a pig. It just won't sell and will fall into same problem the GS is having now.

Lexus is asymmetric in car design: a body but no heart, although in this particular case, they have neither.

Don't really see what is great about these hatches. They are no lower and sportier than their sedan version, or even as comfortable because passenger volume is not separated from cargo volume (it is really disagreeable to be in the back seat and someone opens the trunk) and they have less cargo capacity than wagons, which also are no higher. Panamera and A7 were and remain ugly cars.
L
Rhambler
I agree that Lexus missed out on not making a "four-door coupe." Although it must be a fastback/hatchback via Panamera or A7 versus the likes of the CLS.

I love mine: it's extremely practical (fits a ton in the back), very, very, very fast (faster than advertised...cough Lexus), supremely comfortable, vault-like quiet or drag-race burbling loud if I open some ports in the exhaust, it's everything. I can't ever see myself driving just a sedan or coupe ever again.

I now completely understand the appeal of the Panamera and I'm sure the next A7 and new Mercedes AMG GT 4-door coupe (with a hatchback) will all sell very well. That hatchback without looking like a hatchback and four doors are key. They are a mini SUV that drives like a sport's car with good engines that can propel them quickly.

The new Mercedes is wicked: https://www.mercedes-amg.com/en/vehicles/gt/4-door-coupe/gt-4-door-pad.html.

However, Lexus just can't make one and shove their same old crappy, slow engines in them. It would be like putting a silk hat on a pig. It just won't sell and will fall into same problem the GS is having now.

Lexus is asymmetric in car design: a body but no heart, although in this particular case, they have neither.

Don't really see what is great about these hatches. They are no lower and sportier than their sedan version, or even as comfortable because passenger volume is not separated from cargo volume (it is really disagreeable to be in the back seat and someone opens the trunk) and they have less cargo capacity than wagons, which also are no higher. Panamera and A7 were and remain ugly cars.
krew
Lexus GS Sedan Not Going Anywhere, Will Continue Sales in North America

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Only Europe has discontinued the model.
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krew
Lexus GS Sedan Not Going Anywhere, Will Continue Sales in North America

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Only Europe has discontinued the model.
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krew
Lexus GS Sedan Not Going Anywhere, Will Continue Sales in North America

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Only Europe has discontinued the model.
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carmaker1 pointed out in the other thread the GS will continue on only for another year and then will be discontinued.
Hopefully they keep their words faithful and eventually bring us a 5GS.
krew
Levi
Panamera and A7 were and remain ugly cars.
:cold_sweat:
krew
Levi
Panamera and A7 were and remain ugly cars.
:cold_sweat:
krew
Levi
Panamera and A7 were and remain ugly cars.
:cold_sweat:
zeusus
Levi
Panamera and A7 were and remain ugly cars.
I like the Panamera for the most part (can understand why some don't).

But sorry gang, the A7 is horribly ugly, what year is that back end from? 1975?

zeusus
Levi
Panamera and A7 were and remain ugly cars.
I like the Panamera for the most part (can understand why some don't).

But sorry gang, the A7 is horribly ugly, what year is that back end from? 1975?

zeusus
Levi
Panamera and A7 were and remain ugly cars.
I like the Panamera for the most part (can understand why some don't).

But sorry gang, the A7 is horribly ugly, what year is that back end from? 1975?

R
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder...I think the rear is the best part, lol.

Okay, two cliche's at once.





The blue and black RS7s below aren't mine, although I wish. 600 HP practical hatchbacks. Simply amazing.



R
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder...I think the rear is the best part, lol.

Okay, two cliche's at once.





The blue and black RS7s below aren't mine, although I wish. 600 HP practical hatchbacks. Simply amazing.



R
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder...I think the rear is the best part, lol.

Okay, two cliche's at once.





The blue and black RS7s below aren't mine, although I wish. 600 HP practical hatchbacks. Simply amazing.



R