Quick Look at the Lexus GS Bamboo Interior Option
Stumbled across this Response.jp photo of a 2013 Lexus GS with the bamboo trim option.
Kevin · September 8th, 2011
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Lexus GS-F Engine Rumors
The Lexus GS-F rumors are back out in full force, and judging from the conflicting reports from Inside Line & Motor Trend, it’s less a question of if Lexus will be making it, but rather what will be powering the high-performance sedan.
Kevin · September 6th, 2011
Lexus Magazine Article: Lexus GS Detail Shots
My latest Lexus Magazine article is now live — this month, I take a photographic tour of the new Lexus GS interior, with a focus on the smaller details that really impressed me.
Kevin · September 5th, 2011
New Lexus GS Desktop Wallpapers
Just loaded up the USB stick given out at the 2013 Lexus GS debut, and was surprised to find a set of previously unseen images, all perfect for desktop wallpapers.
Kevin · September 1st, 2011
Imagining a Fourth-Generation Lexus GS SportsCross
The ever-talented photochopper Theophilus Chin has put together a rendering of an imagined fourth-generation Lexus GS SportCross.
Kevin · August 29th, 2011
Motor Trend Interview with Akio Toyoda on the Future of Lexus
From his presentation at the debut of the fourth-generation GS last week, it was pretty clear Toyota President Akio Toyoda has big plans for Lexus, but in this new interview with Motor Trend (of all places), Toyoda-san shares some very candid comments about the brand’s future.
Kevin · August 25th, 2011
Visual Comparison: Fourth-Gen Lexus GS vs. LF-Gh Concept
After staring at the official photos of the 2013 Lexus GS for a week now, I thought it would be an interesting exercise to compare the production model with the LF-Gh concept.
Kevin · August 25th, 2011
2013 Lexus GS 350 Wheel Options
Also part of the 2013 Lexus GS display in Pebble Beach were examples of the available wheel options for the new model
Kevin · August 23rd, 2011
Report: Lexus GS Almost Cancelled by Akio Toyoda
Have to share this excellent AutoWeek article by Mark Rechtin that details how the Lexus GS was almost cancelled due to internal bureaucracy.
Kevin · August 23rd, 2011
2013 Lexus GS 350 Interior Color Options
Earlier today, I shared the exterior colors of the 2013 Lexus GS, and now here’s the interior options, starting with the four leather hues.
Kevin · August 23rd, 2011
2013 Lexus GS 350 Exterior Color Options
Following the 2013 GS 350's Thursday debut in Pebble Beach, Lexus set the prototype up in a tent for this weekend's Concours d'Elegance, and included in this display was examples of all the next-gen GS exterior color options.
Kevin · August 22nd, 2011
2013 Lexus GS 350 Videos
Along with a huge photo gallery, Lexus has released a number of 2013 Lexus GS 350 videos — here are the ones I’ve come across so far, starting with the clip that shown right before the GS was revealed last week.
Kevin · August 22nd, 2011
2013 Lexus GS F-Sport & GS 450h Teaser Images
Squeezed at the end of the Lexus GS presentation was a quick glimpse at the sport sedan's hybrid & F-Sport versions.
Kevin · August 20th, 2011
2013 Lexus GS 350 Photo Gallery
Even though it's going to burn through my bandwidth, I wanted to share the entire 2013 Lexus GS 350 photo gallery in their full resolution.
Kevin · August 19th, 2011
2013 Lexus GS 350 Information
For as much information that was revealed in the introduction presentation video, there's so much detail in this 2013 Lexus GS 350 press release that it's worth republishing in full -- here it is, complete with a selection of photos.
Kevin · August 19th, 2011
2013 Lexus GS 350 Video Presentation with Akio Toyoda and Mark Templin
It was a crazy day today at the Lexus GS event in Pebble Beach, and what better way to continue my coverage than by featuring the introduction video with Lexus USA General Manager Mark Templin and, surprise of surprises, Toyota President Akio Toyoda.
Kevin · August 19th, 2011
2013 Lexus GS Pebble Beach Event Live Coverage
Check out my live coverage of the 2013 Lexus GS official debut in Pebble Beach. I'll be updating throughout the event, starting now.
Kevin · August 18th, 2011
2013 Lexus GS Official Debut Tomorrow!
With less than 24 hours before the much-anticipated reveal of the 2013 Lexus GS in Pebble Beach at Parc du Concours, I wanted to give everyone a breakdown of your options for following the action online.
Kevin · August 18th, 2011
2013 Lexus GS Revealed!
Just two days before its official unveiling, the 2013 Lexus GS has been spotted without camouflage by Chinese spy photographers.
Kevin · August 16th, 2011
Lexus Magazine Column: Undercover GS
The next generation Lexus GS is almost here, and to mark the occasion, I've put together a brief timeline of all the car's public appearances (accidental or otherwise) for the latest edition of my monthly *Lexus Magazine* column.
Kevin · August 13th, 2011
New Photos of the 2013 Lexus GS Interior
New photos of the 2013 Lexus GS interior have been posted to Estonian mega-site Delfi, and they reveal plenty of previously unseen detail.
Kevin · August 11th, 2011
Vintage Top Gear Review of the 1993 Lexus GS 300
This 1993 Top Gear review of the first-generation Lexus GS 300 is a great illustration at just how far both the show and the car have come.
Kevin · August 11th, 2011
Lexus Fans Asked to Submit Photos for Next Week’s GS 350 Reveal
How would you like to be part of the Lexus GS 350 Pebble Beach debut next week? Lexus is making it easy by asking Facebook fans to submit photos of themselves (either with or without their Lexus) to be part of a special presentation that will be shown both live and on Facebook just prior to the official reveal.
Kevin · August 9th, 2011
Revisiting the 1998 Lexus GS 400 “Something Wicked This Way Comes” Marketing Campaign
No better time than a Friday afternoon to look back at one of Lexus' most successful marketing campaigns ever -- the still impressive Something Wicked This Way Comes commercials for the 1998 GS 400.
Kevin · August 5th, 2011
2013 Lexus GS Pebble Beach Party Invites
The Pebble Beach reveal of the 2013 Lexus GS 350 is just two weeks away now, and as I prepare to make the trip to California for the unveiling, Lexus has also extended me an opportunity to invite five readers (plus up to three friends) to the debut.
Kevin · August 4th, 2011
Lexus Reveals 2013 GS 350 Teaser Image
With only two weeks before the official reveal of the 2013 fourth-generation Lexus GS in Pebble Beach, Lexus has released a teaser image of their new sedan.
Kevin · August 4th, 2011
Motor Trend Video Preview of the 2013 Lexus GS 350
Motor Trend Editor-in-chief Angus MacKenzie has turned in an excellent video preview of the 2013 Lexus GS that's well worth watching.
Kevin · August 2nd, 2011
2013 Lexus GS Reveal to be Streamed Live on Facebook
Lexus has posted a new video of the camouflaged 2013 Lexus GS on Youtube along with an announcement that the full reveal of the fourth generation sports sedan will be broadcast on Facebook.
Kevin · August 1st, 2011
The Chronicle Herald Previews the 2013 Lexus GS 350
Canadian journalist Richard Russell of the Chronicle Herald also had a chance to drive the pre-production prototype 2013 Lexus GS 350s in California.
Kevin · August 1st, 2011
Autoblog Previews the 2013 Lexus GS 350
Autoblog have also turned in a preview of the pre-production 2013 Lexus GS prototypes, and part of their feature is this video comparing the current GS' handling with the new model.
Kevin · July 28th, 2011
Diesel-Powered Lexus GS Coming to Europe? [Updated]
Excellent news out of Europe today -- according to Autocar, the next-generation Lexus GS will be offered with a four-cylinder diesel engine.
Kevin · July 27th, 2011
Automobile Magazine Previews the 2013 Lexus GS 350
For the most part, Jason Cammisa's Automobile Magazine review of the camouflaged 2013 Lexus GS 350 is another excellent preview of the fourth-generation sports sedan.
Kevin · July 27th, 2011
2013 Lexus GS 450h Video
Here's a (silent) Lexus Europe video of the next-generation GS 450h.
Kevin · July 26th, 2011
First Look at 2013 Lexus GS 450h LED Headlights
The actual Auto Express preview of the 2013 Lexus GS prototypes may be short on details, but their accompanying photo gallery provides plenty of insight into the next-generation GS, including our first look at the hybrid LED headlights.
Kevin · July 26th, 2011
Top Gear Drives the 2012 Lexus GS 450h
Just to keep it going, Top Gear Magazine also spent some time behind the wheel of the next-generation GS 450h.
Kevin · July 25th, 2011
Lexus Considering Next-Gen GS Coupe
Fresh off their excellent preview of the 2012 GS 350, Inside Line is reporting that Lexus is considering a coupe based on their next-generation sports sedan.
Kevin · July 25th, 2011
Autocar Drives the 2012 Lexus GS 450h
Not only did Autocar drive the 2012 Lexus GS 250, they also had a crack at the next-generation GS 450h.
Kevin · July 25th, 2011
2012 Lexus GS 250 Coming to Europe
While the North America edition of the next-generation Lexus GS appears to be carrying over the 3.5L V6 from the current generation (in both hybrid & non-hybrid formats), the fourth generation sports sedan will be getting a new engine for European (and likely Japanese) markets: the GS 250.
Kevin · July 23rd, 2011
2012 Lexus GS Interior Photo Gallery
There was a torrent of information about the next-generation Lexus GS released today, so while I'd like to take my time reading through each of the reviews, I also thought it would be a good idea to collect all the interior photos in one convenient gallery.
Kevin · July 22nd, 2011
Road & Track Early Preview of the 2012 Lexus GS 350
I'll get to Road & Track's actual 2012 Lexus GS 350 preview in a second, but first take a look at this short little video showing the next-gen GS in action.
Kevin · July 22nd, 2011
Inside Line’s Early Preview of the 2012 Lexus GS 350
If I was to cut & paste one review of the camouflaged Lexus GS 350 in its entirety, it would be the write-up by Inside Line's Scott Oldham (seriously, go and read the whole thing)-- as it stands, I'll have to settle for some heavy quoting.
Kevin · July 22nd, 2011
2012 Lexus GS 350 Confirmed for Pebble Beach, First Reviews Hit the Internet
Lexus has confirmed that the 2012 next-generation GS 350 will be revealed in August at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and along with this announcement are early driving reviews from Inside Line, Autoweek & more!
Kevin · July 22nd, 2011
Is this the Next-Generation Lexus GS Interior?
Let's travel back to the Lexus LF-Gh launch event during the New York auto show in April, where these Autospies photos give us a glimpse at a seemingly production-ready interior.
Kevin · July 18th, 2011
2012 Lexus GS to Debut at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Auto Guide is reporting that the next-generation Lexus GS will be making its debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, August 21st.
Kevin · July 15th, 2011
Imagining a Next-Gen Lexus GS Wagon
Just to keep the Lexus GS train going, here's a wagon rendering by John Nguyen that's off-the-charts.
Kevin · July 14th, 2011
Next-Generation Lexus GS F Sport Spotted at Nürburgring?
Spy photos of what appears to be the next-generation Lexus GS F Sport have exploded all over the Internet.
Kevin · July 13th, 2011
2012 Lexus GS F Sport Revealed?
Here's something interesting: Australian website *The Motor Report* was sent images that are reportedly from a [Lexus Australia](http://www.lexus.com.au/) customer survey meant to gauge interest in the next-generation GS -- the images look like screen captures, and show both the standard and *F Sport* GS in multiple colors.
Kevin · July 13th, 2011
Even More 2012 Lexus GS Spy Shots
Another day, another set of photos featuring the black-clad 2012 Lexus GS that's cruising around California -- only this time, the photos were taken by TLE regular World of Luxury!
Kevin · June 29th, 2011
Another Look at the 2012 Lexus GS Spy Shots
After taking another look at the recent spy shots, I'm now convinced it must be the 2012 Lexus GS under all that camouflage -- here's a better comparison shot with the LF-Gh concept (plus a little photoshopped perspective in the spy shot).
Kevin · June 27th, 2011
2012 Lexus GS Spotted?
New spy shots have emerged on Facebook that just may be a camouflaged version of the 2012 Lexus GS -- let's take a look.
Kevin · June 25th, 2011
Slammed 2004 Lexus GS 300
Owned by Club Lexus member Anthony, this GS is sporting Varrstoen ES 1.1.2 wheels, with the crazy low drop provided by Megan LP Coilovers with custom front RCA’s. The final touch is the Toyota TTE Front Lip -- a subtle touch that brings the whole thing together. Great build.
Kevin · June 20th, 2011
Lexus LF-Gh to be shown at the Australian International Motor Show
The Lexus LF-Gh concept will be shown at the Australian International Motor Show, which runs from July 1st-10th.
Kevin · June 1st, 2011
Lexus GS-F in 2012?
Motor Trend is reporting that a Lexus GS-F version of the next-generation GS will be introduced some time in 2012, and will be using 5.0L V8 engine currently found in the IS-F.
Kevin · May 12th, 2011
Imagining a Next-Generation Lexus GS F
Straight from the comment thread of Theophilus Chin’s next-generation Lexus GS photochops, TLE reader sndesign shared his own mockup based on the LF-Gh concept: Considering the LF-Gh grille shares its mesh pattern with the IS F, I’ve always considered the concept a blend of both the “standard” production model and a potential GS F — …
Kevin · May 3rd, 2011
The Lexus LF-Gh Launch Event, Revisited
Lexus has released a short video from the LF-Gh launch event in NYC, which includes a smart interview with Marketing National Manager Brian Bolain: One thing that’s been emphasized from all Lexus executives is how the LF-Gh is not just a preview of the next-gen GS, but an indicator of where the Lexus design will …
Kevin · May 2nd, 2011
Imagining the Next-Generation Lexus GS
Master photochopper Theophilus Chin has put together his best estimate of what the next-generation Lexus GS could look like, and I think he’s right on the money: By blending the LF-Gh with the other recent design cues we’ve seen with the refreshed 2011 IS and CT 200h, I think Chin has been able to hit …
Kevin · April 25th, 2011
Lexus Global Design Manager Discusses the Lexus LF-Gh
Automobile Magazine has some great quotes about the LF-Gh from Simon Humphries, General Manager of Lexus (& Toyota) Global Design — here’s a sampling: On the general design theme: “The LF-Gh was designed in [our Lexus studio in Japan]. The current state of the auto market is that everything is becoming complex and overstyled. With …
Kevin · April 25th, 2011
Lexus LF-Gh Desktop Wallpaper: Set to Attack
Out of the few hundred photos I took of the Lexus LF-Gh last week, this photo closeup of the grille & headlight was one of my favorites — so I made it into a desktop to share: Select Resolution: 1920×1080 | 1680×1050 | 1440×900 | 1280×1024 | 1280×800 | 1024×768 Pretty mean looking — it …
Kevin · April 24th, 2011
NY Auto Show: Lexus LF-Gh Concept Photo Gallery
With so many Lexus LF-Gh photos already floating around, I thought it might be a good idea to focus on the smaller details of the latest Lexus concept, especially when they’re so visually interesting: The side profile was my favorite angle — by increasing rear headroom & available trunkspace, Lexus has moved to give the …
Kevin · April 22nd, 2011
Lexus LF-Gh Official Reveal Video
While we may have seen photos of the Lexus LF-Gh last week, the concept car was officially revealed tonight at a gallery in New York City — here’s a video of the event along with reaction from some leading design minds: I was lucky enough to attend the reveal, and there’s no question that the …
Kevin · April 19th, 2011
Lexus LF-Gh Caravan Photos
As part of the build up to the official reveal of the LF-Gh concept tonight, Lexus brought out four wrapped vehicles that illustrate the process behind creating a new vehicle — here they are: This is a really cool idea — it goes from the pencil sketch of the initial designer to a more stylized …
Kevin · April 19th, 2011
Lexus NY Auto Show Coverage Starts Tomorrow
With the NY Auto Show and the introduction of the brand new LF-Gh concept, it’s going to be a busy week in New York City for Lexus, and I’m going to be here in the city to cover all the events. The fun starts tomorrow morning with a special caravan that’s going to be touring …
Kevin · April 18th, 2011
Lexus LF-Gh Equipped with Night Vision?
TLE reader Vogel spotted something interesting in one of the Lexus LF-Gh interior photos — it looks like the concept might just be equipped with Night Vision. Here’s the button in question, highlighted in red: Not much to look at, but here it is zoomed up: Compare it with this Night Vision button from a …
Kevin · April 15th, 2011
Lexus LF-Gh Video
Also released yesterday was this seven minute B-roll video of the Lexus LF-Gh, which is just moving footage of the photos released today and meant for TV: One specific segment that starts at 3:47 shows the full front light display, including the vertical foglights — makes for a crazy nighttime impression: Looks straight out of …
Kevin · April 13th, 2011
Lexus LF-Gh Desktop Wallpapers
Although I promised a Lexus LFA desktop wallpaper today, I didn’t exactly expect to wake up to full photos of the LF-Gh — so instead of a supercar today, here’s three shots of Lexus’ newest concept car cropped for your consumption: Select Resolution: 1920×1080 | 1680×1050 | 1440×900 | 1280×1024 | 1280×800 | 1024×768 Select …
Kevin · April 12th, 2011
Lexus LF-Gh Concept Photo Gallery
Along with the LF-Gh press release, Lexus has published a massive 44 image photo gallery of their next-gen GS concept — here’s the full set: What I find interesting about the LF-Gh is how it blends together existing design elements from the Lexus lineup — there’s traces of the IS-F, CT & LS throughout the …
Kevin · April 12th, 2011
Lexus LF-Gh Revealed!
With its official reveal now exactly a week away, Lexus has pulled the covers off their LF-Gh in advance of its New York Auto Show debut! There’s so much to go through right now, including a full photo gallery and all the various details, but let’s start with the full Lexus press release: LF-Gh concept …
Kevin · April 12th, 2011
Lexus Releases Two LF-Gh Teaser Photos!
In advance of its full reveal at the New York Auto Show, Lexus has released a couple teaser images of the their next-gen GS concept, the LF-Gh — let’s tackle the front photo first: There are some LF-Ch design cues with the chrome accents on the front grille and the light housing design, but there …
Kevin · April 5th, 2011