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2017 Lexus GS F Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The GS F is the fourth model in Lexus’ “F” performance lineup, which is in the same vein as BMW’s M cars. A significantly tweaked version of the popular GS sedan, the GS F was introduced for the 2016 model year to compete with the likes of the BMW M5, Cadillac CTS-V, Audi RS 7, and Mercedes E63 AMG. The 2017 model starts at $83,940, and since the options list isn’t too extensive, the price won’t go much higher than that.
The 2017 GS F’s exterior styling is characterized by a revised front fascia, LED lighting, wider fenders, and the nifty, diagonally placed quad exhaust tips that have become something of a Lexus F trademark. Under the hood is a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine (also used in the 2-door RC F) that makes 467 hp and 389 lb-ft of torque and features an oil cooler. Like most V8s, the GS F’s engine sounds great at full song, and the car pipes additional exhaust sounds into the interior through front and rear speakers (though this can be turned off if desired). The engine is mated to an 8-speed paddle-shifted automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels, and it will get the 2-ton GS F to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds.
Those are certainly serious numbers, and the GS F is a lighter car than the equivalent M5 and CTS-V. But for the price, this Lexus is in competition with sedans that have mostly forced-induction engines and can handily best it in a race. Additionally, the GS F’s gearbox isn’t a dual-clutch unit, as is commonplace in performance cars these days, so shifting just isn’t as quick. Fuel economy is an unremarkable 16 mpg city, 24 highway, and 19 combined.
Inside the GS F, the driver can use the Drive Mode Selector to toggle between Normal, Sport S, Sport S+, and Eco modes. Compared to the standard GS, the GS F has more bracing in the chassis, a stiffer and more advanced front suspension, a multi-link rear suspension, ZF Sachs shock absorbers, and Brembo brakes with 15-inch rotors up front and 13.6-inch rotors in back. It also features an electric, clutch-actuated torque-vectoring differential system that works quite well on the track and offers Standard, Slalom, and Track settings. New for 2017 is an adaptive variable suspension, which provides better dampening and handling. Since this is a performance-oriented sedan, however, the ride is on the stiff side.
The normal GS is a solid luxury car that has been praised for its high-quality fit and finish, and the GS F adds sporty touches like aluminum pedals, a perforated-leather steering wheel and seat upholstery, and Alcantara and carbon-fiber trim. A joystick-style Remote Touch system is standard and operates the 12.3-inch infotainment screen. The Lexus Safety System+ is also included and comes with adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic high beams, and lane-departure warning with lane-keep assist. The 2016 GS sedan received Good scores in all tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), so the GS F should be at least as safe.
Like the RC F, the GS F is hardly the leader of the luxury performance car pack—in fact, it lags fairly far behind much of the competition in several respects. But Lexus’ build quality and reliability are overall top notch, and the GS F offers enough luxury and speed to satisfy just about anyone.
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by Ted A
Jan 29, 2024
The only feature that is missing is me!!!
The other models are easier to find this car is an amazing value Jan 29, 2024
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2017 Lexus GS F Pricing
Original MSRP
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: jack · In-Dash CD: DVD · Slacker internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · Watts: 299
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 13.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: carbon · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: carbon · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: with lighting · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: vehicle and key memory · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: accessory hook · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.94
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: carbon fiber · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Facebook · Infotainment: Enform · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: memory card navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: vehicle location
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: with safety reverse