The 2018 Lexus GS is a worthy rival to its German foes in terms of luxury and handling, but its engine lineup is falling behind the competition.
Pros Handling and poise Voluptuous sheet metal Comfortable, supportive front seats Crisp F Sport steering Connectivity complete with Enform
Cons F Sport's stiffer ride Responsiveness in GS 300 Mediocre mileage for GS 350 Tight back-seat knee room Cabin's plastic trim
The Lexus GS 350 rolls into 2018 without significant changes.The 2018 Lexus GS 350 is a multitalented luxury sedan that artfully blends comfort, sophistication and performance. Despite its advancing age — the current generation has been around for five years — the GS still makes a compelling choice with a well-appointed interior, eager powertrain, sure handling and a smooth ride.
PROS Comfortable and spacious interior feels rich and luxurious All-wheel drive and high-performance versions cover most driver needs
CONS Trunk not expandable because rear seatbacks do not fold down Entertainment and navigation system controller is hard to use
Add more power and the 2018 Lexus GS F could stare down any high-performance sport sedan from Germany.
Pros Sharp handling Quality, cockpit-like interior Ready power Room for five Engaging to drive
Cons Not as otherworldly powerful as rivals A bit too much natural understeer Remote Touch requires manual dexterity
The Lexus GS F's standard safety tech gets an upgrade for 2018. The adaptive cruise control system now works at all speeds, meaning that it'll work in stop-and-go traffic. The lane departure warning system has been upgraded to include lane keeping assist, meaning the car will automatically provide steering assistance to keep you from straying from your lane.
PROS Uncommonly rewarding to drive, with outstanding steering Upscale cabin design Great sounds from the non-turbocharged V8 Remote Touch tech interface is difficult and distracting to use
CONS Back seat doesn't fold down Turbocharged competitors ultimately offer more thrust
The 2018 Lexus GS ranked #6 in Luxury Midsize Cars. Currently the Lexus GS has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 37 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros High-class, spacious, quiet interior Rich array of standard safety and tech features Above-average predicted reliability rating Engaging handling, smooth ride
Cons Distracting infotainment controller
