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| The steering wheel paddle shifters were a nice touch also. While in Eco and Normal modes they exhibit the traditional lag and delay in shifts many cars have, they are lightning fast in Sport modes. We played with them a bit, but most often retreated to the console shifter which also allows manual up and down shifting.
We liked the power rear window sunshade in our hot spring sun as we always appreciate the memory settings for the seating and mirrors. The steering wheel feels nice and thick in your hands and has pertinent controls right at your finger tips. Our tester also was equipped with the $500 intuitive park assist which will help you parallel park, but we were too busy on the mountain roads to play with it.
This car is indeed fast enough that you rarely find yourself asking for more power. Because of the tight chassis and body structure, the GS feels very relaxed and solid no matter now hard you are pushing it. That of course is the way it should be in a luxury sedan that costs $58,069.
In our week of testing we racked up over 500 miles averaging 22.8 mpg. With an EPA rating of 19 mpg city, 28 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined that put us almost square with the window sticker's claims. Our observed mileage also included the air conditioning on at all times and a gratuitous amount of lead footed driving, so that's not bad. This car is too fun not to drive briskly.
An adaptive suspension, staggered summer rubber on special 19" wheels and large 14" front brake rotors offer you increased road feel that's a significant leap over the standard GS 350. A console mounted knob lets you change drive modes across the range from Eco, Normal, Sport, and Sport +.
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front end push on tight corners. So while you don't get that tail happy feel you might expect from the rear wheels turning too, you get a seamless sense of balance. After reviewing our photos from our mountain drive we could actually see the rear wheels angled slightly.
The latter is really the takeaway from our drive in the 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport. This is a car that is competent enough to be taken to a track day, pushed hard on a mountain road, but supple and refined enough for the country club with your clients. It never gets unsettled when pushed hard, but always remains composed when cruising down the boulevard or interstate.
The F Sport sheds wood trims for genuine patterned aluminum panels, gets a cave like black headliner treatment and gains the aforementioned steering wheel paddle shifters. Also part of the package is a full 12" screen navigation system with every conceivable infotainment option.
The interior has a number of F Sport upgrades that really sport it up. You get heated and ventilated leather sport seats which we found so very comfortable while also being supportive in hard driving. The ventilated seats were a bonus as we tested in 100 degree temperatures here in Phoenix, keeping our back sides dry.
In Sport + mode the six speed automatic transmission almost feels as tight as a sequential manual. It even down shifts with matching revs as you slow into a corner, so it's there for your mashed throttle on exit. The transmission will even hold your gear for a good long time at high rpm, making corner to corner flogs as fun as a manual transmission equipped car.
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track. Here on the rather rough Apache Trail outside of Phoenix however, we found ourselves switching back to Sport mode to reduce the crash and harshness.
A new induction and exhaust system give it a nice refined growl under full acceleration yet keeps it sewing machine smooth at cruise. Lexus claims it will accelerate from 0 60 mpg in 5.7 seconds and while we didn't independently measure our performance, our seat of the pants tells us that's about right.
On the outside Lexus outfits the F Sport GS with a few minor visuals that tell the world subtly whats going on. A special front fascia has deeper joules, the rear deck gets a mild lip spoiler, the http://ozfanyi.com.au/ - 墨尔本NAATI三级翻译
fenders a small F Sport emblem, and you get the graphite 19" ten spoke wheels. The latter come seemingly colored of brake dust so you can dirty them up well at the track and nobody will be the wiser.
We found that unlike many of these gadgets of the past, there are significant differences in how the settings feel. Turning the knob to gas saving Eco mode makes the car feel like it's chained to a house. Don't do that, it's depressing. Dialing the knob to Sport stiffens the dampers for sharper control and stiffer ride. Transmission shift points become more aggressive as does throttle mapping for more engine response.
The new for 2013 rear wheel drive GS 350 competes against the Mercedes E Class, BMW 5 Series and Infiniti M sedans directly. Available in a variety of iterations from mild to wild, and also with all wheel drive, this class of luxury sedan is competitive by nature. Each brand watches the other carefully and makes their play with each redesign.
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up to two degrees. At slow speeds it turns the wheels opposite the fronts for increased cornering ability and maximum balance. At speeds over 50 mph the system will turn them with the front wheels for smooth lane changes that feel utterly stable.
The $5,690 F Sport package which we tested on the back roads here in Phoenix this week is the high performance driver's choice. Checking F Sport on the option list gives you a healthy dose of visual aids, interior character and premium performance hardware underneath.
The console mounted mouse puck that controls virtually everything from your radio to your HVAC was relatively easy to learn and works well. It has interactive cogs that change with each screen menu to help guide you to the buttons directly so you don't have to hunt around for them visually while driving.
For 2013 Lexus decided to forgo a V8 option, instead offering up a single engine choice of a 3.5 liter DOHC V6. They gave it both port and direct injection for 2013 which raises the power output to a healthier than before 306 horsepower.
It still does take some concentration off the road but luckily there are redundant buttons and knobs on the dash too for basic adjustments like radio volume, climate control temperatures and fan speeds.
2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport
We came to like the look and feel of the interior with its two tone charcoal and tan theme. The dash is upholstered in a stitched padding that looks and feels nice, as is the center console. Some concerns arose as to how well these materials might wear long term as they seem a little thin skinned. A few rattles here and there during our week of testing presented themselves which was a surprise in a car of this price, from a brand like Lexus.
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