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2011 Lexus GS

The 2011 Lexus GS models make a strong visual statement with excellent handling on winding roads. The 2011 2011 Lexus GS’s closest competitors include the Audi A4, the Mercury Grand Marquis, and the Volkswagen Passat. Upon introduction, the GS is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, I6, 220-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2011 2011 GS is a carryover from 2003.

The Lexus GS combine the sharp driving dynamics of a sports sedan with the luxury, refinement and quality we’ve come to expect from Toyota’s luxury division. Rear-wheel drive, a four-wheel double-wishbone independent suspension, and a luxurious cabin are the key ingredients to this formula. The GS models also come standard with side curtain air bags for the driver and front passenger, very important because curtain air bags can provide protection for the head and upper body in side impacts.

2011 Lexus GS series comes in two versions: the six-cylinder GS 300 ($38,725) and the V8-powered GS 430 ($47,825). With its 300-horsepower V8 engine, the GS 430 is an exciting sports sedan that gobbles real estate and clings to the road in high-speed sweepers. The GS 300, meanwhile, purrs along with one of the smoothest six-cylinder engines in the class. Both are big, sophisticated luxury sedans that whisk four people along in leather-and-wood-trimmed comfort. 2011 Lexus GS sedans have no peers for interior luxury and smooth ride. The interiors are wonderful, warm and pleasant in ambience with light hues of buttery leather and rich wood. The controls are a study in ergonomic excellence, elegantly designed and easy to understand and operate. The back seats are among the most comfortable in the class. Safety features that come standard for both models include Vehicle Stability Control, anti-lock brakes with Brake Assist, traction control, dual frontal air bags, seat-mounted side-impact air bags for driver and front-seat passenger, and seat belts with pretension and force limiters. 2011 Lexus GS offer a nice balance between smooth ride and responsive handling and are perhaps the smoothest cars in their class. The steering is light for easy maneuverability when parking, but provides the driver with reassuring feedback on the highway. Fast and comfortable, these are great cars for long trips and for commuting on harsh, busy highways. An optional touch-screen DVD-based navigation system calculates routes quickly. The LCD fills the center of the dash and handles audio and climate control functions as well as the trip computer. The design of the current, second-generation models is now in its sixth year, but it still has arresting looks. They are an excellent choice for the driver who values a smooth ride, a quiet cabin, and hassle-free operation over sharp handling and racetrack performance.