Lexus has unveiled the GS 300h sedan at the ongoing Auto Shanghai. The newest member of the Lexus GS family sees a 2.5 litre direct-injected four-cylinder petrol engine work together with an electric motor to give a total output of 223 PS – essentially the same as the IS 300h‘s powertrain.
Lexus is targeting CO2 emissions of below 110 grams per km with this one, and fuel economy should be in the 6.0L/100 km ballpark. In comparison, the 343 PS GS 450h manages a not-too-far-off 6.3L/100 km.
The fourth-gen Lexus GS range was launched in Malaysia a full year ago – read our thoughts on the Lexus GS 250 and GS 350, both in Luxury trim, here.
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When it first came out, I thought the GS was simply stunning. But now that the new (and other-worldly)IS is out, it looks almost dull next to it’s smaller, crazier brother
Lexus GS, one of the most underrated Executive sedan in Malaysia. On the other hand, Toyota Camry, the most overrated D segment in Malaysia.
I own 2 Camrys and I highly agree with you! This New Camry is the last Camry I’ll ever get if UMW continues to be an ass to their loyal customers. Apparently Safety isn’t important to Camry owners. Some luxury specs aren’t desirable by loyal Camry owners too.. And I guess, Quality isn’t important anymore ever since the new Camry is CKD-ed. my Camry has rattling sounds coming from all over the interior and screeching sound from the front wheels! And it’s only 10 months old. I have an XV30 which is 8 years old and never had any problems to date. Not even the slightest rattle. Why? Cause its assembled in Thailand where people have passion to build cars with quality.
This is where I find it curious. I once had a late 2004 Camry XV30 too but it was not a CBU from Thailand as many have said. Even one UMW salesman says it’s not CBU, but CKD. The registration card indicated it was CKD.
I agree there’s no rattling noise or major problems on that particular model, but mine has its interior plastics coming off here and there despite putting that car on proper maintenance… Sounds like CKD to me…
New Camry?
Been owning the GS for a month now. Its a lovely car and after sales service is excellent. Might not have the “driving dynamics” of a Beemer but you buy a Lexus for different reasons. Great to hear a more affordable hybrid has been launched.
GS300 is what toyota charges you for a full spec camry.
Camry, A Ford Fiesta drive better than it. Lexus GS, can drive nearly as good as a BMW. So tell me what’s the similarity between GS and a Camry. Oh I see, from the same company? Then why buy a Porsche as you can get a Golf GTi at a quater of the price? They are same car, they are same company.
Don’t know you are a Toyota hater or just an idiot.
you don’t see the similarities? pls open your eyes la. sit inside and instantly can see so many switches and parts from the camry parts bin.
As long as it looks nice, fit nice and work nicely, then it’s ok.
Excuse me Mr Dugong, upcoming Audi and Porsche models with share the same platform and chassis (MQB) with Volkswagen models (Polo and Golf). So are Porsche and Audi cheap junks? Make your point valid.
Rolls Royce share switches and iDrive system with BMW too, so?
Bentley uses signal light columns sourced from VW as well, jadi??
You’re just a Toyota hater!! shame on you.
sharing platform is 1 thing. having so many same components is another, esp in the interior.
Comparing with bentley and rolls? you must be a laughing stock. those are handmade with totally different grade. Even the leather smells and feels so premium.
In the lexus the leather seats are cheap grade thin leather like camry. So do you get my point?
Hahahahaha!! Since when sharing switches is a lot bigger thing than sharing the whole platform and chassis that basically underpin a car?? You have got really interesting mentality, bra-der!
Just if you don’t know, Bentley models do use the same switches found on the VW Phaeton and some other models. And they use the same infotainment system, same W12 engine and the list goes on. And, these cars are never “handmade”, they’re partially assembled with hands. No one on earth can bend steel into chassis I think.
Oh, and if you care so much about leather, VW sources all their hides from the same company.
Ah, I think I’m just wasting my energy telling you these. You’re just having the sour grape mentality, and you’re just worshiping European cars and bashing Japanese for that reason.
Kakakakaka,i see you have a prob understanding ppl’s word. Obviously when i mention handmade i was not talking about using hands to make the tyres or bending steel. you are really a joker and have prob understanding ppl or either that u choose to be ignorant. Go do some research on what handmade cars mean before you look like an idiot.
You are such a fool.So what VW source all leather fr the same company? You mean they only got 1 grade of leather. Hahahahaahah i can’t stop laughing. So last time you bought nokia 3310 and thought it was same standard as nokia 8850? You must be one of those myvi fellers i see on the road with lexus badge. Same company so grade mah…NO wonder you are easily fooled by lexus. ahahhahahahahahahahahahahha
I better stop arguing with you b4 i get stomach cramps…..LMFAO
agreed fully!
Just buy citroen zx. French love nest for Gays. You get more attraction than toyota.
People buy Lexus for the Comfort, not to show off… You are in the wrong topic to be spamming around… :P
when buying an premium sedan, all i wanted is the real good product, but not the brand name… this is what Lexus can give me… comfort, silence, occasionally sporty , reliability and attraction of course(bcoz GS is way too rare in Malaysia, thats make it so special)….
ps: at least i know a Lexus won’t needs tow truck service as what its competitors do :)
Lexus, normal people call it comfort. Haters call it boring.
well.. i own a lexus IS250… and i can say i very happy with my car …. very quiet engine , alot advance features…. and the look still stunning for me… and u will know the feel is toltally different from a toyota … although they are sister company…. i just realised , alot malaysian still dont accept lexus is because they will think lexus is a high class toyota… actually is wrong… is a whole new level of luxury :) if lexus is not good… how can lexus became one of the best seller luxury cars in USA? and just go to singapore.. there are plenty lexus there… my 2 cents..
Sabah and Sarawak are flooded with Lexus models too. CT200h and IS250 are everywhere in west malaysia too.
And for Lexus Malaysia take all these comments positively n dont let the sleepig chairman n his crony runs the show.U need the aggressive n transparent campaign! without the loyal costumer support who u think u are?Salam Aidilfitri.