The GS350, a Lexus mid-size luxury sedan improved in 2007 when the third generation GS 300 became the GS 350; the 350 indicating a 3.5 liter V-6 and 303 horsepower. More horsepower added to a decidedly luxuriant interior enhanced with an almost overdose of technology. The GS 350 is a great road trip car if your trip doesn’t include the adrenalin rush you get from a sport sedan.
The 2010 GS 350 will set you back $45,600 to $47,550 and comes with a 60º V-6 aluminum block and heads, 4 cams; 4 values per cylinder with dual variable value timing with intelligence (VVT-i).
Moving onto the freeway is no problem with a six-speed sequential-shift automatic electronically controlled transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and 0 to 60 in 5.8 seconds. All wheel drive and rear wheel drive versions are available. Of course braking is also a necessary event and the 350 comes equipped with four-wheel power-assisted discs, with four-sensor, four-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and brake assist.
Coming standard on the GS 350 are 17 inch wheels, a moonroof, dual-climate control, xenon HID headlamps, leather upholstery, 10-speaker CD system, and Bluetooth. Also standard are memory settings for the comfort of driver and passenger. GS 350 options offered are: DVD navigation, a rearview camera, a Mark Levinson surround-sound audio system, the Pre-Collision accident preparedness system, adaptive cruise control and various wheel/tire upgrades.
The 2010 GS 350 is equipped with ten airbags throughout the cabin. The airbags used in tandem with seatbelts, i.e., The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) are placed in strategic locations to cushion victims of frontal or side collisions. The Lexus GS 350 includes: a dual-stage frontal airbag
system (SRS), driver and front passenger’s knee airbags (SRS), front- and rear-seat side curtain airbags (SRS) and front- and rear-seat mounted side airbags (SRS).
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