The all-new 2013 Lexus GS was first unveiled last August, and with it went to rest the stereotype of traditionally conservative Lexus design. Though the GS retains most of the same dimensions as the current GS, Lexus found room to revamp the interior with class-leading technology, improve fuel efficiency by up to 35-percent, and add some much needed sport.
And then there’s the grille, if you can look past it. It’s a combination that Lexus feels is a legitimate in-segment contender. And we agree. In November, we drove the 2013 Lexus GS and concluded that “Lexus has delivered a sport sedan that is every bit as dynamic as similarly-equipped German competition.” And now, the latest bombshell is that prices won’t increase for the 2013 Lexus GS 350 and GS 350 AWD. Pricing has not been announced for the GS 450 hybrid.
The prices, including destination:
- 2013 Lexus GS 350: $47,795
- 2013 Lexus GS 350 AWD: $50,325
In addition, the following packages and upgrades are available to the base RWD and AWD models:
- F-Sport: + $5690
- Premium Package: + $1400
- Luxury package: + $5750
- Navigation System: + $1735
The F-Sport package will be outfitted with sport body work, grille inserts, badging, special 19-inch wheels, larger Brembo brakes, an Adaptive Variable Suspension, and special interior treatments.The Premium Package includes rain-sensing wipers, heated and ventilated front seats, and power rear sunshade.
The Luxury Package includes everything in the Premium Package plus Adaptive Variable Suspension; an Adaptive Front Lighting System; high gloss espresso wood ornamentation; semi-aniline leather, 18-way power front driver and passenger seats, side bolster and thigh support controls; four-way lumbar; butterfly headrests; driver and passenger seat memory; rear HVAC and audio controls; rear manual side sunshades; 18-inch alloy wheels; and a wood and leather steering wheel. The optional Navigation System adds a 12.3-inch, split-screen that supports simultaneous, split-screen viewing of a map, plus audio, climate or other vehicle information.
