6 Reasons Why the Lexus GS 300 Continues to be the Best Sedan
Lexus is the master at offering refinement across its range of cars. This is true of the luxury sedan, the Lexus GS300, which also provides a quiet, underrated performance on any surface. The Lexus GS 300 has a massive trunk, and upscale interiors, offering peak utility to its users. Moreover, the car boasts plenty of onboard features and driver assistance technologies. Here are six reasons why you should buy the Lexus GS 300:
Performance
The Lexus GS 300 has a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that can deliver 311 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. The sedan has two drive variants – the rear-wheel and the all-wheel drive. The car gets an eight-speed automatic transmission in the former variant, while the latter is fitted with a six-speed automatic transmission. The engine helps the car accelerate quickly, going from 0 to 60 in less than 6 seconds.
Fuel economy
The Lexus GS 300 offers decent mileage for a luxury midsize sedan. On average, it provides 20 miles per gallon in the city and 28 miles per gallon on the highway. The sportier versions of the 300 may fare a little lower in fuel economy, with the F-Sport model giving 19 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway and the GS F giving 18 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the road.
Cabin and comfort
The interiors of the Lexus GS 300 are luxurious. It comprises upscale elements like soft leather surfaces, wood inlays, and aluminum trim. The car is spacious, and comfortable and has a massive boot space that makes it your perfect companion for vacations. It can hold up to 18 cubic feet of cargo. The GS 300 also has two complete sets of LATCH connectors to buckle your child’s car seats safely. Apart from these features, the GS 300 has 16-way power-adjustable front seats, heated and ventilated front seats, and a power-adjustable, heated steering wheel.
The F-Sport trim has adaptive suspension, distinctive styling, and badging, with dynamic rear steering and orange brake calipers. The GS F trim sits at the top of the range, which comes with a carbon-fiber rear spoiler, an adjustable suspension, and a V8 engine, alongside other driver assistance features.
Infotainment
The base GS has standard features such as a 12-speaker sound system and SiriusXM satellite radio. It also comes with Bluetooth phone, music streaming, and a voice-controlled navigation system set on a 12.3-inch display. The Lexus Remote Touch Interface controls the infotainment system, which comes with a mouse-type controller in the center console. A 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio system can be added to this infotainment package separately.
Safety
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the Lexus GS 300 a perfect score of ‘Good’ in all crashworthiness measures. The car is fitted with many driver assistance features such as standard blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning system, forward collision warning with automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, pedestrian detection, rearview camera, and automatic high-beam lights. Other features like front and rear parking sensors, adaptive headlights, blind-spot monitoring, head-up display, and rain-sensing shield wipers can also be added.
Warranty
Lexus’ warranty exceeds that of its competitors. Buyers can choose between a Limited warranty for four years or 50,000 miles and a Powertrain warranty for six years or 70,000 miles, along with complimentary maintenance for one year or 10,000 miles.
Conclusion
At a starting price of $52,090, the Lexus GS 300 is a reliable and handy sedan for those who love to live a luxurious yet practical life. From its styling to its heady performance, the Lexus GS 300 is one of the best-looking cars in the mid-sized vehicle market and a pleasure to drive on any road.