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2008 Lexus GS 350 Review

July 22, 2008

STYLING | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

the same rakish styling
Edmunds

the best-looking Lexus sedan
Kelley Blue Book

Lexus-typical cabin decor
ConsumerGuide

The 2008 Lexus GS offers great, if not superior styling inside and out.

Kelley Blue Book says "the GS brings a legitimate sense of design passion to its sleekly flowing sheetmetal that arguably qualifies it as the best-looking Lexus sedan." Edmunds assures loyal Lexus owners looking to replace their aging vehicles that the 2008 Lexus GS 350 and 2008 Lexus GS 460 sedans both offer "the same rakish styling."

Cars.com reports that "the GS is more futuristic than its predecessor, touting its long hood and set-back cabin...featuring uncluttered sheet metal, the 2008 Lexus GS 460 has a very short rear deck and wide tapered C-pillars that flow back toward the rear of the car." They also say that "long side glass and a steep back window enhance the 2008 Lexus GS 460's performance image." These statements also apply to the 2008 Lexus GS 350, which differs only in what's under the hood.

The GS's instrument panel is quite conservative in appearance, with a new brushed-aluminum shift plate and dark gray bird's-eye maple wood for 2008, while seldom-used controls are kept out of the way in a drawer.  Edmunds reports that the 2008 Lexus GS's interior features "genuine wood and aluminum trim complements the rich leather seating surfaces," while Kelley Blue Book praises the "supple leather, brushed aluminum and bird's-eye maple." Cars.com reports the 2008 Lexus GS 460's interior decor options as such: "perforated leather comes in a choice of three colors...The dashboard is trimmed with genuine bird's-eye maple or California walnut wood." ConsumerGuide, however, is a bit critical: "cabin decor blends high-grade plastics and leather...other trim bits are genuine wood, but the reddish color used to stain those pieces makes them look fake."

Conclusion

Most will find the 2008 Lexus GS a handsome, well-trimmed sedan.

STYLING | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:the same rakish stylingEdmundsthe best-looking Lexus sedanKelley Blue BookLexus-typical cabin decorConsumerGuide The 2008 Lexus GS offers great, if not superior styling inside and out. Kelley Blue Book says "the GS brings a legitimate sense of design passion to its sleekly flowing sheetmetal that arguably qualifies it as the best-looking Lexus sedan." Edmunds assures loyal Lexus owners looking to replace their aging vehicles that the 2008 Lexus GS 350 and 2008 Lexus GS 460 sedans both offer "the same rakish styling." Cars.com reports that "the GS is more futuristic than its predecessor, touting its long hood and set-back cabin...featuring uncluttered sheet metal, the 2008 Lexus GS 460 has a very short rear deck and wide tapered C-pillars that flow back toward the rear of the car." They also say that "long side glass and a steep back window enhance the 2008 Lexus GS 460's performance image." These statements also apply to the 2008 Lexus GS 350, which differs only in what's under the hood. The GS's instrument panel is quite conservative in appearance, with a new brushed-aluminum shift plate and dark gray bird's-eye maple wood for 2008, while seldom-used controls are kept out of the way in a drawer.  Edmunds reports that the 2008 Lexus GS's interior features "genuine wood and aluminum trim complements the rich leather seating surfaces," while Kelley Blue Book praises the "supple leather, brushed aluminum and bird's-eye maple." Cars.com reports the 2008 Lexus GS 460's interior decor options as such: "perforated leather comes in a choice of three colors...The dashboard is trimmed with genuine bird's-eye maple or California walnut wood." ConsumerGuide, however, is a bit critical: "cabin decor blends high-grade plastics and leather...other trim bits are genuine wood, but the reddish color used to stain those pieces makes them look fake." ConclusionMost will find the 2008 Lexus GS a handsome, well-trimmed sedan.  2008 LEXUS GS STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "the same rakish styling" Kelley Blue Book: "the best-looking Lexus sedan" ConsumerGuide: "Lexus-typical cabin decor" The 2008 Lexus GS offers great, if not superior styling inside and out. Kelley Blue Book says "the GS brings a ...

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The 2008 Lexus GS 350 is considerably sportier in feel than the standard E350, with a suspension that's more firmly tuned and exhibiting an increased high-performance sensation. It also comes across as more performance-oriented than the A6, lining up the S6 as a fitter competitor, with its 340-horsepower V-8 that takes on the GS 460. But the S6 has all-wheel drive, a feature that's not available on the GS 460. The BMW 5-Series is the most natural competitor; compared to the GS, the BMW also has a firm ride and rather cramped backseat, along with some high-tech options (including night vision, which isn't available on the GS), but its steering is more direct. Infiniti's M sedans, the M35 and M45, are also rivals to the GS. They have much roomier interiors but a similar, sporty driving feel, with powerful engines and electronic driving aids, although interior noise is a bigger issue on the M than any of these rivals. Altogether, it's less of a family conveyance than most of these cars, due to its interior, but it packs a lot of driving enjoyment.

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