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2016 Lexus GS F Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Over the past few years we've seen a horsepower war of sorts among luxury sports cars, and this year Lexus is throwing a new entry into the ring with the GS F. So what's the competition like? The BMW M5 pumps out 560 hp, the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG boasts 577, and the Cadillac CTS-V can roast the tires with 640. With all that competition, Lexus has got to go big to get into the game with the GS F, right? Wrong.
Packing 467 hp, the GS F is less powerful than its competitors—and that could actually be a good thing. In building the GS F, Lexus has no desire to post the fastest quarter-mile time, highest horsepower rating, or quickest run to 60 mph. Instead, Toyota's luxury division decided to focus on the driving experience, building a luxury car that could be driven fast and would maintain its premium qualities even at high speeds.
Under the hood, you'll find a massive naturally aspirated 5.0-liter 8-cylinder engine pumping 467 hp and 389 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels via an 8-speed direct-shift automatic transmission. That's good for 16 mpg city/24 highway/19 combined. Not too shabby for a car capable of hitting 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 168 mph.
Inside, you'll be able to comfortably seat 5 on the perforated leather seats, and there's 14 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk. The driver and front-passenger seats are also heated and 10-way power-adjustable. Everyone in the car will be able to enjoy the 12.3-inch color touchscreen display powered by Lexus' Enform infotainment system, which comes with navigation, 12 speakers, Bluetooth connectivity, and Siri Eyes Free. Other interior features include dual-zone automatic climate control with a smog sensor, a power moonroof, auto-dimming mirrors, and carbon fiber trim. The driver gets to enjoy LFA-inspired instrumentation, selectable driving modes, and paddle shifters. For the true luxury buyer, a Mark Levinson 17-speaker sound system is available, as are orange brake calipers.
On the safety front, the GS F boasts triple-beam LED headlights, a backup camera, a blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, 4-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability control, and 10 airbags.
While there's no doubt the GS F plays the part of a luxury car, how does it stack up as a performance car? As can be seen from the numbers, quite well. But the numbers fail to tell the whole story. Like the much-hyped RC F, the GS F will come with a standard torque-vectoring differential, which splits torque between the rear wheels as the car sees fit. Exactly how the car deals with that torque depends on the different available driving modes, which can make the car either more stable or more aggressive depending on the type of driving you want to do. This plays a huge part in helping Lexus deliver the driving experience it wants to with the GS F—without the torque-vectoring differential, the GS F would have a much harder time remaining a comfortable drive when pushed to its limits.
If you're looking for a luxury sports car and don't want to compromise on either luxury or sportiness, take a good look at the brand-new 2016 Lexus GS F. While it's meant to be a serious sports car, it's designed to pull off its sportiness with luxury and comfort in mind, and it aims to inspire confidence in its drivers. For the buyer who cares more about experience than bragging rights, the GS F will be a great fit.
User reviews for 2016 Lexus GS F
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by Mina T
May 10, 2022
Amazing daily driver! Feel and drives like an AMG63 but with Toyota reliability May 10, 2022
by Scott S
Aug 27, 2021
Dont like the mouse set up for the infotainment system, no Android auto or Apple car play..catch up Lexus..a car at this price point should catch up to the times.Aug 27, 2021
by Charles E
Nov 12, 2020
Great sport car and appreciate the description of the vehicle assets during my review.Nov 12, 2020
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by Mina T
May 10, 2022
Amazing daily driver! Feel and drives like an AMG63 but with Toyota reliability May 10, 2022
by Scott S
Aug 27, 2021
Dont like the mouse set up for the infotainment system, no Android auto or Apple car play..catch up Lexus..a car at this price point should catch up to the times.Aug 27, 2021
by Charles E
Nov 12, 2020
Great sport car and appreciate the description of the vehicle assets during my review.Nov 12, 2020
by Uziel R
Nov 10, 2020
Awesome. Nov 10, 2020
by Clarence W
Aug 22, 2020
Don’t buy its a waste of money, buy an Audi R8 insteadAug 22, 2020
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2016 Lexus GS F Pricing
Original MSRP
$84,440 to $84,440Price range
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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: mast · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · 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 with cupholders · Center console trim: carbon · Dash trim: carbon · Door sill trim: aluminum · 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: rear · Center console: with lighting · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · 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: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · 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: Yelp · Infotainment: Enform · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: perforated
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · 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): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · 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
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse