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2009 Lexus GS 460 Review

March 21, 2009

STYLING | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

a legitimate sense of design passion
Kelley Blue Book

the GS is more futuristic than its predecessor
Cars.com

genuine wood and aluminum trim complements the rich leather seating
Edmunds

The styling of the 2009 Lexus GS is great, if not superior to its competitors.

According to Cars.com, "the GS is more futuristic than its predecessor, touting its long hood and set-back cabin...featuring uncluttered sheet metal, the 2009 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 2009 Lexus GS 460's performance image." Additionally, these statements apply to the 2009 Lexus GS 350, which differs only under the hood.

Edmunds assures loyal Lexus owners looking to replace their aging vehicles that the 2009 Lexus GS 350 and 2009 Lexus GS 460 sedans both offer "the same rakish styling." Kelley Blue Book says "the GS brings a legitimate sense of design passion to its sleekly flowing sheet metal that arguably qualifies it as the best-looking Lexus sedan."

Cars.com reports the 2009 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." 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 2009, while seldom-used controls are kept out of the way in a drawer.  Edmunds reports that the 2009 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."

Conclusion

The handsome, well-trimmed 2009 Lexus GS is well liked by most reviewers.

STYLING | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:a legitimate sense of design passionKelley Blue Bookthe GS is more futuristic than its predecessorCars.comgenuine wood and aluminum trim complements the rich leather seatingEdmunds The styling of the 2009 Lexus GS is great, if not superior to its competitors. According to Cars.com, "the GS is more futuristic than its predecessor, touting its long hood and set-back cabin...featuring uncluttered sheet metal, the 2009 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 2009 Lexus GS 460's performance image." Additionally, these statements apply to the 2009 Lexus GS 350, which differs only under the hood. Edmunds assures loyal Lexus owners looking to replace their aging vehicles that the 2009 Lexus GS 350 and 2009 Lexus GS 460 sedans both offer "the same rakish styling." Kelley Blue Book says "the GS brings a legitimate sense of design passion to its sleekly flowing sheet metal that arguably qualifies it as the best-looking Lexus sedan." Cars.com reports the 2009 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." 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 2009, while seldom-used controls are kept out of the way in a drawer.  Edmunds reports that the 2009 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." ConclusionThe handsome, well-trimmed 2009 Lexus GS is well liked by most reviewers. 2009 LEXUS GS STYLING | [8 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "a legitimate sense of design passion" Cars.com: "the GS is more futuristic than its predecessor" Edmunds: "genuine wood and aluminum trim complements the rich leather seating" The styling of the 2009 Lexus GS is great, if not ...

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Other Choices:

Although the BMW 5-Series is clearly in Lexus’ sights with the 2009 GS, Infiniti's M sedans, the M35 and M45, are its closest rivals in execution. Compared to the GS, the M35/45 has a roomier interior 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. The Lexus GS models also come 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 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 and it comes across as a well-rounded rival that may suit a wider range of drivers than the GS. The 2009 Lexus GS 350 is considerably sportier in feel than the standard Mercedes E350, with a suspension that's more firmly tuned.

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