What Does the New Toyota Crown Mean for the Next-Generation Lexus GS?


Toyota has just released a next-generation Crown sedan exclusively for the Japanese market, making it the second such model I’ve posted about this week. However, unlike the Toyota Century, this new sedan might actually make an impact on the Lexus lineup.

There has been much discussion on the future of the Lexus GS, and that makes the Toyota Crown very important indeed. The two models have shared platforms and engines since 1993, this new Crown has been extensively redeveloped. It now uses a modified version of the GA-L platform from the new Lexus LS sedan & LC coupe, and the same hybrid powertrain also offered on both Lexus flagships. For all intents and purposes, this Toyota is already a Lexus underneath the sheet metal.

Not to discount the additional development required, but the Crown offers a basic shell that could be used for a next-generation Lexus GS. Exterior and interior styling would have to change, but then that plays exactly into the brand’s strengths. It should be noted that Lexus no longer needs a second mid-size sedan, but the GS could be refactored into a four-door coupe and be elevated to a more prestigious (and lucrative) segment.

It may all be in the timing, as Lexus has brought out three new cars (LC, LS, ES) into a market that prefers SUVs and crossovers. There’s been an understandable shift in priority for the brand, with the focus now shifting to the UX and the fast-tracked production version of the LF-1 Limitless crossover. But the pendulum will swing back at some point, and with the Toyota Crown, Lexus can easily have a new GS just waiting in the wings.

Lexus GS: Fourth Generation
Comments
It will looks fabulous if it was a regular 4 windows with a solid c pillar
Anyway i love some of its internal and external cues more that even the LS
The interior now is Audi A8 interior though
It will looks fabulous if it was a regular 4 windows with a solid c pillar
Anyway i love some of its internal and external cues more that even the LS
The interior now is Audi A8 interior though
It will looks fabulous if it was a regular 4 windows with a solid c pillar
Anyway i love some of its internal and external cues more that even the LS
The interior now is Audi A8 interior though
It will looks fabulous if it was a regular 4 windows with a solid c pillar
Anyway i love some of its internal and external cues more that even the LS
The interior now is Audi A8 interior though
It will looks fabulous if it was a regular 4 windows with a solid c pillar
Anyway i love some of its internal and external cues more that even the LS
The interior now is Audi A8 interior though
It will looks fabulous if it was a regular 4 windows with a solid c pillar
Anyway i love some of its internal and external cues more that even the LS
The interior now is Audi A8 interior though
It will looks fabulous if it was a regular 4 windows with a solid c pillar
Anyway i love some of its internal and external cues more that even the LS
The interior now is Audi A8 interior though
It will looks fabulous if it was a regular 4 windows with a solid c pillar
Anyway i love some of its internal and external cues more that even the LS
The interior now is Audi A8 interior though
It will looks fabulous if it was a regular 4 windows with a solid c pillar
Anyway i love some of its internal and external cues more that even the LS
The interior now is Audi A8 interior though
It will looks fabulous if it was a regular 4 windows with a solid c pillar
Anyway i love some of its internal and external cues more that even the LS
The interior now is Audi A8 interior though
It will looks fabulous if it was a regular 4 windows with a solid c pillar
Anyway i love some of its internal and external cues more that even the LS
The interior now is Audi A8 interior though
It will looks fabulous if it was a regular 4 windows with a solid c pillar
Anyway i love some of its internal and external cues more that even the LS
The interior now is Audi A8 interior though
It will looks fabulous if it was a regular 4 windows with a solid c pillar
Anyway i love some of its internal and external cues more that even the LS
The interior now is Audi A8 interior though
It will looks fabulous if it was a regular 4 windows with a solid c pillar
Anyway i love some of its internal and external cues more that even the LS
The interior now is Audi A8 interior though
Joe
I am very happy that this is no Lexus and that this one is reserved for Japan. In my European taste, this is one hell of a really ugly car. Sorry :blush:
LOL, although I said it looks impressive, I would not buy one. I would, however, buy a GSF on the new platform. :cool:
Joe
I am very happy that this is no Lexus and that this one is reserved for Japan. In my European taste, this is one hell of a really ugly car. Sorry :blush:
LOL, although I said it looks impressive, I would not buy one. I would, however, buy a GSF on the new platform. :cool:
Joe
I am very happy that this is no Lexus and that this one is reserved for Japan. In my European taste, this is one hell of a really ugly car. Sorry :blush:
LOL, although I said it looks impressive, I would not buy one. I would, however, buy a GSF on the new platform. :cool:
Joe
I am very happy that this is no Lexus and that this one is reserved for Japan. In my European taste, this is one hell of a really ugly car. Sorry :blush:
LOL, although I said it looks impressive, I would not buy one. I would, however, buy a GSF on the new platform. :cool:
Joe
I am very happy that this is no Lexus and that this one is reserved for Japan. In my European taste, this is one hell of a really ugly car. Sorry :blush:
LOL, although I said it looks impressive, I would not buy one. I would, however, buy a GSF on the new platform. :cool:
Joe
I am very happy that this is no Lexus and that this one is reserved for Japan. In my European taste, this is one hell of a really ugly car. Sorry :blush:
LOL, although I said it looks impressive, I would not buy one. I would, however, buy a GSF on the new platform. :cool:
Joe
I am very happy that this is no Lexus and that this one is reserved for Japan. In my European taste, this is one hell of a really ugly car. Sorry :blush:
LOL, although I said it looks impressive, I would not buy one. I would, however, buy a GSF on the new platform. :cool:
Joe
I am very happy that this is no Lexus and that this one is reserved for Japan. In my European taste, this is one hell of a really ugly car. Sorry :blush:
LOL, although I said it looks impressive, I would not buy one. I would, however, buy a GSF on the new platform. :cool:
Joe
I am very happy that this is no Lexus and that this one is reserved for Japan. In my European taste, this is one hell of a really ugly car. Sorry :blush:
LOL, although I said it looks impressive, I would not buy one. I would, however, buy a GSF on the new platform. :cool:
Joe
I am very happy that this is no Lexus and that this one is reserved for Japan. In my European taste, this is one hell of a really ugly car. Sorry :blush:
LOL, although I said it looks impressive, I would not buy one. I would, however, buy a GSF on the new platform. :cool:
Joe
I am very happy that this is no Lexus and that this one is reserved for Japan. In my European taste, this is one hell of a really ugly car. Sorry :blush:
LOL, although I said it looks impressive, I would not buy one. I would, however, buy a GSF on the new platform. :cool:
Joe
I am very happy that this is no Lexus and that this one is reserved for Japan. In my European taste, this is one hell of a really ugly car. Sorry :blush:
LOL, although I said it looks impressive, I would not buy one. I would, however, buy a GSF on the new platform. :cool:
Joe
I am very happy that this is no Lexus and that this one is reserved for Japan. In my European taste, this is one hell of a really ugly car. Sorry :blush:
LOL, although I said it looks impressive, I would not buy one. I would, however, buy a GSF on the new platform. :cool:
Joe
I am very happy that this is no Lexus and that this one is reserved for Japan. In my European taste, this is one hell of a really ugly car. Sorry :blush:
LOL, although I said it looks impressive, I would not buy one. I would, however, buy a GSF on the new platform. :cool:
Joe
I am very happy that this is no Lexus and that this one is reserved for Japan. In my European taste, this is one hell of a really ugly car. Sorry :blush:
LOL, although I said it looks impressive, I would not buy one. I would, however, buy a GSF on the new platform. :cool:
Joe
I am very happy that this is no Lexus and that this one is reserved for Japan. In my European taste, this is one hell of a really ugly car. Sorry :blush:
LOL, although I said it looks impressive, I would not buy one. I would, however, buy a GSF on the new platform. :cool:

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