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The new Lexus GS production
The Lexus guys had a good preparation for the next assault Concours d’ Elegance. Nippon Toyota subsidiary and we announced the new GS through various teasers, but now comes the most interesting…
… And thanks to several photos leaked on the net, we can see the great new Japanese sedan will see in Pebble Beach. What do you think?
In case you still do not know, the Lexus GS becomes the production variant of the LF- Gh we saw in the last Hall of New York. Listed as a large four-door premium very high level, the fact is we expected at least one image line and aggressively. As was noted in the official teaser of it. Got? You decide…
As such, we leave a few more of the Lexus GS production, and we were waiting to carry out the new edition of the Concours d’ Elegance.
It introduces the next generation of Lexus GS
After filtration of yesterday, Lexus has finally made official the next generation Lexus GS has been presented during the Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach (California). However, Europe will not arrive until next year 2012.
First, the attention of its similarity to the front CT200h. We do not know if Lexus will continue homogenizing the fronts of their cars as do other brands, yes we can say flatly that the grill is the 2012 GS if I take all.
A chassis level, despite being an evolution of the previous platform, has received many changes. First, the subframe is designed to accommodate rear multilink suspension, aluminum has also been used in the arms of the front suspension to reduce its weight, in addition to the above, the chassis is stiffer now because of welds laser at specific points and larger welds on the chassis.
The interior, as is customary in models of this kind and category, exudes quality and elegance. Chaired by a screen of 12.3 inches, through it we can know much information about the browser, radio, air conditioning system, rearview camera, additional options of the car, and the novelty, through the connection a mobile internet, we surf the Internet.
But this is not just the technical arsenal of the new GS also features night vision, adaptive cruise control air conditioning system that detects S Flow passengers are in the car, turning off the vents in those places not filled, head-up display , pre-collision system with infrared camera that is constantly monitoring the driver’s eyes in case of imminent collision warning the driver or even act on the brakes.
A priori, Spain will only 450h hybrid drivetrain with 350 hp. However, other markets will offer more complete thanks to the GS350 will be equipped with a V6 3.5-liter VVT-i 306 hp gearbox with a sequential 6-speed automatic that allows you to make the 0-100 Km / h in 6.4 seconds.