Lexus GS new generation ready to join the

Friday, August 19, 2011

Lexus GS new generation ready to join the

Posted by Keith Bainbridge at 10:13 AM

At the Pebble Beach Concours d'events Elegance in California (USA), Lexus has officially introduced the new generation of the GS luxury sedan, with the goal of competition is the Audi A6 and Mercedes E- Class.

Developed based on the LF-Gh concept at Auto Show New York in April, the new generation of Lexus GS line-style rugged design than the older generation. The noteworthy point is that the trapezoidal grille to Japan carmakers say is the identifier for all Lexus cars in the future; headlights reached deep into the hood, with the LED strip L running monitoring the bottom edge, and designed the aerodynamic body.

2013 Lexus GS version using innovative platforms, thanks to stronger growth of the number of welds and laser welds add in some special place. The suspension was also redesigned, making the car more stable operation.

The new generation - Version 2013, this midsize sedan is also the basis of ease horizontally (horizontal distance between the rotation axis) - up 40 mm front and rear by 50 mm. Ventilated disc brakes are present in all four wheels, with 4 piston front brakes.

In Europe, Lexus introduced the GS 250 (not detailed specifications, but more likely as the 2.5L V6 engine of the IS), and a full-hybrid GS 450h. Meanwhile, the U.S. will have a GS 350 and GS 450h.

The GS 350 is equipped with a 3.5 liter 306 horsepower V6 power and torque of 277 lb-ft, capable of accelerating from 0 to 96km / h in 5.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 228 km / h. V6 engine with automatic transmission 6-speed sequential, with the lever on the steering wheel.

Lexus GS cars will be fitted to the 350 version 2013 after drive system and the 4WD. Preferences will be the 4WD system electronically, with the rate of distribution of torque between the front / rear from 50/50 to 30/70, depending on the vehicle's operating conditions.

Although the size of the car almost unchanged compared with the old, but new-generation Lexus GS has not been promised more generous interior space, with a capacity of storage space behind the 25% increase. Access to the car easier by designing expansion, along with the frame seat and steering wheel shaft is designed to help increase visibility and comfort for the driver.

Designed dash is a revolution, no trace of the old car. Instead, a style clearly influenced by the LF-A.

Point on the dashboard touch screen is large (up to 3.12-inch) and the system sound control buttons (optional Mark Levinson 17 speaker type) and regulate the reorganization. Air conditioner control system using energy saving technology S-Flow, with the ability to identify the location of chairs to sit straight into the wind.

On equipped with safe, GS-generation car has many passive safety devices and active. 10 airbags including knee airbags protect both front seats and side airbags for rear passengers.

Vehicles equipped with collision warning systems - use of radar cruise control system to detect the risk of collisions and infrared camera to track eye driver. If the driver does not detect the eye forward to the upcoming collision, the system will generate a warning signal. If the driver does not react in time, the system will automatically activate the brakes.

Lexus says it will have sports package option for F-Sport GS-generation car, with some upgrades in appearance and chassis.

GS-generation car will be on sale from February next year. Price not disclosed.