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2007 Lexus GS
Date Published: 3/11/08

2007 Lexus GS
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MSRP:
$44,150 - 54,900

Invoice:
$38,851 - 48,312

Class:
Premium Midsize Car
2007 Lexus GS
Expert Rating Summary
Category GS 430 w/navigation Rating (See All
Ratings)
Premium Midsize Car Average Rating
Acceleration 7 7
Fuel Economy 5 4.6
Ride Quality 6 6.6
Steering/Handling/Braking 7 7.2
Quietness 8 6.9
Controls 5 6.8
Details 8 8
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 8 7.4
Room/Comfort (rear) 5 5.4
Cargo Room 3 4.2
Value within Class 6 6.1
Total Score: 68 70.2
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2007 Lexus GS Review
A new engine with more power triggers a name change for base models of Lexus's sporty premium midsize car. The GS lineup starts with the GS 350, which has a 303-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine. It replaces the 245-hp 3.0-liter V6 GS 300. The GS 350 is available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Unchanged for '07 are the GS 430 and the gas/electric hybrid GS 450h. Both are rear-wheel drive. GS 430s have a 290-hp V8. The GS 450h teams a gasoline V6 engine with an electric motor to produce 339 hp. Like other Lexus and Toyota hybrids, it can run on one or both of its power sources, depending on driving demands, and requires no plug-in charging. The GS 450h has a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Other GSs have a 6-speed automatic. Traction/antiskid control and ABS are standard. GS 430 and 450h have driver-adjustable shock absorbers. All models have front knee airbags, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. Also standard: leather upholstery and keyless entry/engine start. Many control functions are via a dashboard touch screen that also displays an available navigation system and rearview camera. Other available features include steering-linked headlamps and Lexus's Pre-Collision System, designed to automatically cinch seatbelts and apply brakes if an unavoidable crash is detected.
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Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium Midsize Cars sport interior dimensions similar to Midsize Cars. Premium Midsize Cars offer more luxury, performance, and prestige when compared to Midsize Cars. This segment is one of the industry's fastest-growing categories.

Our Best Buys include the Acura TL, Infiniti M, and Lexus ES 350. Our Recommended picks are the Cadillac CTS, Infiniti G35, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Lexus GS 450h, Lincoln MKZ, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
News
New engines trigger new model names in this Lexus line during 2006-07. The GS 300 becomes a GS 350 by switching to the Lexus/Toyota 3.5-liter V6 that's already used in the hybrid GS 450h. The GS 430 becomes a GS 460 sharing a new 4.6-liter V8 with Lexus's redesigned LS flagship sedan. No other changes are imminent, but minor styling tweaks are probable for 2008 or '09.
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