Lexus GS 2013, the fourth-generation sports sedan, goes on sale in February to show ‘The New Face of Lexus’ and compete against the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Audi 6 and the new Korean threat, the Hyundai Genesis.

The new Lexus GS is characterized by a new grille and headlamps with LED technology, which will mark the image of the brand from now, a more athletic presence that complements the driving performance improvements with a wider chassis.

Lexus equips the new Lexus GS 2013 with two powertrain types: The first is a 3.5-liter V6 with four valves per cylinder, Variable Valve Timing System with intelligence (VVT-i) to produce 306 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph (100 km / h) in 5.7 seconds, all with a substantial improvement in gas mileage. The second option is the Lexus GS450h, with V6 hybrid powertrain that produces 338 horsepower, with performance similar to a V8 gasoline engine and a fuel economy estimated at 29 miles per gallon (12.3 km / l) in town , 34 (14.4 km / l) on the highway and a combined average of 31 (13.1 km / l).

Lexus GS 2013
Both engines are coupled to an automatic transmission with paddle six changes behind the wheel as standard equipment. The options line includes models with rear wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions Premium, Luxury, and finally the F Sport model, which has a modified suspension and adjustments in the gearbox.

Inside, the Lexus GS 2013 now has a new LED lighting system, a detail with a classic analog clock and options for three types of wood trim, plus leather-covered seats and a new system that adjusts the front seats in 10 different positions. Safety equipment includes 10 air bags, camera moves in reverse assist, monitor pressure in the tires, and blind spot sensor systems and Lane Keep Assist Nigthview, which alert the driver when it deviates from the lane where driving more than 30 miles per hour.

Finally, the Lexus GS 2013 is equipped with the new generation of Lexus Enform and Safety Connect, two multimedia platforms that operate through a 13.1-inch screen to access applications on a smart phone: Bing, OpenTable, MovieTickets.com, Pandora, iheartradio, Facebook and Yelp. The Mark Levinson audio system of 835 watts and 17 speakers is compatible with HD Radio and integration with iTunes and a three-month subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio as standard equipment.
Lexus will announce the new price of Lexus GS 2013 in late December, but considering that the previous generation had base price of $ 46.900, it is likely that it will be slightly closer to $ 50,000.