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

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

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

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 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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 — …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Kevin · April 12th, 2011