- sedan 179,337
- 4,793 below average
- 10,000 great
- Wallingford, CT
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- 4,793 below average sedan 179,337 gasoline black automatic
2009 lexus gs 350 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Luxury and effortless performance. introductionthe lexus gs is meant to be dynamic, yet free of gimmicks. It is meant to combine precision with lavish, luxurious appointments. It is meant to deliver a high standard of automotive performance, yet be intuitive to drive. Amazing examples of automotive technology are included as standard equipment, yet the driver is never aware of them. The gs 350 features a 303-hp, 3. 5-liter v6 and six-speed automatic with manual shift gate. All-wheel drive is available. We found the gs 350 thoroughly enjoyable to drive. The v6 is quite responsive, propelling the gs 350 from 0 to 60 mph in an impressive 5. 7 seconds and gets an epa-estimated 19/26 mpg. there's also a hybrid: the gs 450h combines the 3. 5-liter v6 with two electric motors for improved power and fuel economy. The gs 450h hybrid is actually the quickest of the gs sedans, getting from 0 to 60 mph in 5. 2 seconds. Fuel economy for the gs 450h is rated 22/25 mpg city/highway on the government's epa cycle. the 4. 6-liter v8 makes 342 horsepower and comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The gs 460 is the fastest of the models, with a top speed of 149 mph and 0-60 in 5. 4 seconds. the all-wheel-drive gs 350 awd features a fast-acting, clutch-type center differential that sends 70 percent of the power to the rear wheels under normal circumstances to help foster the dynamics of a rear-wheel-drive car. When wheel sensors detect slippery road conditions, as much as 50 percent of engine power is diverted to the front wheels to increase the car's overall traction on the road. the third-generation lexus gs came to market for 2006, a showcase of toyota's most advanced technology. It arrived with more computing power than some third-world countries and a standard of luxury usually enjoyed only in the best zip codes. Refinements followed for 2007; and then a much-improved v8 engine arrived for 2008. 2008 models benefited from a new front fascia and chrome grille surround, new side-mirror turn signals, a revised instrument panel, and other appearance tweaks inside and out. The gs 350 44,850) sports a 303-hp 3. 5-liter v6. The gs 350 awd 46,800) adds all-wheel drive to the package. Both gs 350 models have a six-speed automatic transmission with a manual shiftgate. the gs 460 53,320) has a 342-hp v8 and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The gs 450h 56,400) features a hybrid powertrain that combines the 3. 5-liter v6 with two electric motors. The gs 350 comes with p225/50wr17 summer tires on alloy wheels; the gs 350 awd has p225/50r17 all-season run-flat tires. the gs 460 adds heated and ventilated front seats, adaptive headlights, an adaptive variable suspension with sport and normal modes, a faster (and variable) steering ratio, bigger front brakes, and p245/40zr18 summer tires. the gs450h gets front and rear park assist, rearview camera, rain-sensing wipers, power rear sunshade, and headlight washers. Front and rear park assist and a rearview camera are standard on the gs 450h and optional on the other models. Active safety features that come standard include anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist, traction control, and electronic stability control (esc). The gs 460 comes with vehicle dynamics integrated management, an esc system that processes steering angle, yaw rate, deceleration, brake pressure and wheel speed, and then uses the car's entire range of electronic controls for the engine, brake, and steering controls to help the driver control the car in an emergency handling situation. In contrast to conventional esc systems, which react to a car's loss of control, vdim has been developed to anticipate a dangerous situation, and then by making certain corrections, allow the driver to continue without even realizing the system is at work. The available lexus pre-collision system uses a radar sensor to detect the onset of a collision and will automatically optimize chassis calibration for quick steering response, retract the front seatbelts, initialize brake assist and even decelerate the car at 0. 3 g if the driver fails to take avoiding action. walkaroundthe face of lexus has evolved cautiously since toyota launched the luxury division in 1990, but lexus is now determined to inject more passion into its styling language. The gs led the way when this third-generation model was introduced for 2006, with its low, stretched shape, long hood, set-back greenhouse and short rear deck. the gs expresses simplicity, yet the car is thoroughly sculpted throughout its length. The design is perhaps a little predictable, yet the combination of this sleek shape and careful work to reduce aerodynamic turbulence beneath the car has produced a remarkably low 0. 27 coefficient of aerodynamic drag, and this promotes a quieter interior and fuel efficiency. for 2008, the front fascia was reworked with a flatter front bumper, a slightly revised lower air intake, and a chrome grille surround. The side mirrors got turn signals, and the wheel designs were new. the gs has high-intensity-discharge headlights with an available system that automatically compensates headlight aim for different passenger loads. The power-adjustable mirrors have defogging heat elements and tilt down when the car is in reverse. The available variable intermittent windshield wipers actuate automatically when raindrops are sensed. Fast-acting leds are used in the rear brake lights. Big 18-inch wheels are available. interiorthe lexus gs is very well appointed. In the traditional lexus style, the instrumentation is set deep within the dash to promote easy focus by older drivers and also features electroluminescent instrument needles for heightened visibility. There's soft-touch electronic actuation for virtually every control, from the window switches to the trunk release. dominating the center stack is a seven-inch electronic screen with touch-screen controls. Two banks of menu buttons flank the screen. The driver uses this screen to operate the audio system, climate control, and optional navigation system with backup camera, though many functions are duplicated with nearby buttons on the dashboard. Navigating through the submenus doesn't take too much brainpower, but like most multi-tasking electronic systems, a day spent with the owner's manual on a quiet side street is the best way to figure out the way to work everything properly. lexus has made a quality audio system a key component of its brand identity, so it's no surprise that the gs sedan has a premium system. The standard 134-watt system features an am/fm tuner with cassette tape and an in-dash, six-disc cd changer. It plays through a 10-speaker sound system. An auxiliary audio input jack is provided, and now accepts both mp3 and wma formats. Audiophiles can opt for the mark levinson premium surround sound system, developed especially for the gs interior. Utilizing 5. 1 surround sound playback via a 7. 1-channel speaker topology, its 330-watt amplifier sends the vibes through 14 speakers via 11 channels of amplification. It even plays dvd movies on.
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