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
Pros Great handling Punchy engine Quick-shifting transmission
Cons Interior materials quality is mixed Exhaust note can get too noisy Ride isn’t very smooth
