2015 Lexus GS350 Sport AWD

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2015 Lexus GS350 Sport AWD

Overview

The 2015 Lexus GS 350 has a revamped infotainment display that can be subdivided to view and control audio and navigation.

Safety Features

Safety Features

  • 4-wheel ABS
  • Front and rear head airbags
  • Dual front and dual rear side-mounted airbags
  • Child seat anchors
  • Remote anti-theft alarm system
  • Emergency braking assist
  • Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Daytime running lights
  • Engine immobilizer
  • Front fog/driving lights
  • High pressure washers headlamps
  • Auto delay off headlamps
  • Dusk sensing headlamps
  • Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
  • 2 front headrests
  • 3 rear headrests
  • Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
  • Rear center 3-point belt
  • Turn signal mirrors
  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Rear height adjustable headrests
  • Post-collision safety system
  • Self-leveling headlights
  • Tire pressure monitoring
  • Emergency Service*
  • Airbag Deployment Notification*
  • Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*
  • Pre-Collision System
  • Lane Keep Assist w/Lane Departure Warning
  • Intuitive Parking Assist
  • Blind Spot Monitor System
  • Glass Breakage Sensor
Driving Impression

The 2015 Lexus GS 350 has a good balance of comfort and sporty performance when driving at any speed. The ride is smooth on the road and the interior is very quiet.

On the road, the GS 350 Sport is easy to handle and has a feels like a high performance vehicle. My test drive had the F Sport package that increased road holding and was fun to drive.

Under the Hood

Powering the 2015 Lexus GS 350 Sport was a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 306 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. My test drive had AWD that came with a six-speed. Automatic transmission.

The GS is capable of 0 to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds and averaged 21 mpg (19 city/26 highway).

  • Engine & Performance
BASE ENGINE SIZE3.5 L CAM TYPEDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
CYLINDERSV6 VALVES24
VALVE TIMINGVariable TORQUE277 ft-lbs. @ 4800 rpm
HORSEPOWER306 hp @ 6400 rpm TURNING CIRCLE37.4 ft.

Inside

The 2015 GS 350 has a well-crafted interior, which uses high quality materials. Highlighting the interior is supple leather and attractive wood /aluminum trim. The front seats provide plenty of support and are very comfortable. The F Sport package comes with adjustable side bolsters and the rear seats have enough head- and legroom for two adults.

New for 2015 is an upgraded screen included with the navigation system that gives the driver the ability to view and control up to three systems via a triple split screen.

Cargo capacity is 14.1 cubic feet of capacity and there is a center trunk pass-through for larger objects.

Below is a list of the many features the GS came equipped with.

 

Features

Interior Features

Front Seats

  • 8 -way power passenger seat
  • 8 -way power driver seat
  • Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
  • Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
  • Height adjustable driver seat
  • Height adjustable passenger seat
  • Leather
  • Bucket front seats
  • Folding with storage and pass-thru center armrest
  • Rear ventilation ducts
  • Hands-free entry
  • Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
  • 4 one-touch power windows
  • Clock
  • Tachometer
  • Trip computer
  • External temperature display
  • Compass
  • Cruise control
  • Front and rear cupholders
  • Front and rear door pockets
  • Front seatback storage
  • Electric power steering
  • Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
  • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
  • Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
  • Rear view camera
Rear Seats
  • Folding with storage and pass-thru center armrest
  • Rear ventilation ducts

Power Features

  • Hands-free entry
  • Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
  • 4 one-touch power windows
 Instrumentation
  • Clock
  • Tachometer
  • Trip computer
  • External temperature display
  • Compass

Convenience

  • Cruise control
  • Front and rear cupholders
  • Front and rear door pockets
  • Front seatback storage
  • Electric power steering
  • Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
  • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
  • Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
  • Rear view camera

Comfort

  • Interior air filtration
  • Dual zone climate controls – driver and passenger
  • Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
  • Turn signal in mirrors
  • Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
  • Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
  • Memorized settings for 3 drivers
  • Memorized settings includes steering wheel
  • Diversity antenna
  • 12 total speakers
  • Video monitor
  • DVD player
  • AM/FM stereo
  • Satellite radio satellite radio
  • Adjustable speed sensitive volume control
  • Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
  • Surround audio surround audio (discrete)
  • 3 Months of provided satellite radio service
  • USB connection
  • Safety Connect telecommunications service
  • Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone

Memorized settings

  • Memorized settings for 3 drivers
  • Memorized settings includes steering wheel

In Car Entertainment

  • Diversity antenna
  • 12 total speakers
  • Video monitor
  • DVD player
  • AM/FM stereo
  • Satellite radio satellite radio
  • Adjustable speed sensitive volume control
  • Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
  • Surround audio surround audio (discrete)
  • 3 Months of provided satellite radio service
  • USB connection

Telematics

  • Safety Connect telecommunications service
  • Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone
  • Roadside Assistance*
  • Destination Download*
  • Interior air filtration
  • Dual zone climate controls – driver and passenger
  • Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
  • Turn signal in mirrors
  • Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
  • Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
  • Memorized settings for 3 drivers
  • Memorized settings includes steering wheel
  • Diversity antenna
  • 12 total speakers
  • Video monitor
  • DVD player
  • AM/FM stereo
  • Satellite radio satellite radio
  • Adjustable speed sensitive volume control
  • Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
  • Surround audio surround audio (discrete)
  • 3 Months of provided satellite radio service
  • USB connection
  • Safety Connect telecommunications service
  • Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone

Outside
The Lexus GS has an aggressive F Sport design theme. Highlighting the GS Sport is its bold front-end treatment. The GS continues with edgy styling and highly defined shapes that include distinctive headlights and LED taillights.

Summary

The 2015 GS 350 Sport is a luxury-performance sedan, which has a long list of luxury features and is highlighted with performance and technology features. If you are in the market for a luxury sedan then go to your local Lexus dealer for a test drive.

Specifications

Exterior Measurements

WIDTH6 ft. 0.4 in. (72.4 in.) HEIGHT4 ft. 9.9 in. (57.9 in.)
LENGTH15 ft. 10.7 in. (190.7 in.) WHEEL BASE9 ft. 4.2 in. (112.2 in.)

Interior Measurements

FRONT HEAD ROOM38.0 in. FRONT HIP ROOM54.5 in.
FRONT LEG ROOM42.3 in. FRONT SHOULDER ROOM57.3 in.
REAR HIP ROOM54.1 in. REAR HEAD ROOM37.8 in.
REAR LEG ROOM36.8 in. REAR SHOULDER ROOM55.7 in.

 

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