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2007 lexus gs 350 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. A hybrid joins line of high-performance sedans. introductionthe 2007 lexus gs makes its mark with sense as well as speed, restraint as well as luxury. Although it's easy to think of it as an alternative to audi, bmw and mercedes-benz, the lexus gs embraces an entirely different set of values. lexus itself has promoted the phrase 'l-finesse' to define its way of crafting an automobile, and this faintly awkward example of market-speak in fact gets right to the heart of the 2007 lexus gs. This high-performance sedan is meant to be dynamic, yet free of gimmicks. It is meant to combine precision with lavish, luxurious appointments. It is meant to deliver the highest standard of automotive performance, yet be easily intuitive to drive. It arrived with more computing power than some third-world countries and a standard of luxury usually enjoyed only in the best zip codes. When wheel sensors detect slippery road conditions, as much as 50 percent of engine power is diverted to the front wheels to increase the car's overall traction on the road. lineupthe 2007 lexus gs sedan is available in three models. The gs 350 44,150) sports the new 303-hp 3. 5 v6. The gs 350 awd 46,100) adds all-wheel drive to the package. The gs 430 52,375) has a smooth-running 290-hp 4. 3-liter v8. the gs 450h 54,900) features a hybrid powertrain that combines a 3. 5-liter v6 with an electric motor. standard equipment includes thick, regency-style leather upholstery and a choice of wood trim in either bird's-eye maple (brown or black) or walnut, and a complete range of convenience features. The available lexus pre-collision system uses a radar sensor to detect the onset of a collision and will automatically optimize chassis calibration for quick steering response, retract the front seatbelts, initialize brake assist and even decelerate the car at 0. 3 g if the driver fails to take avoiding action. The gs 450h and gs 430 come with vehicle dynamics integrated management, an electronic stability control system that processes steering angle, yaw rate, deceleration, brake pressure and wheel speed, and then uses the car's entire range of electronic controls for the engine, brake, and steering controls to help the driver control the car in an emergency handling situation. In contrast to conventional electronic stability control systems, which react to a car's loss of control, vdim has been developed to anticipate a dangerous situation, and then by making certain corrections, allow the driver to continue without even realizing the system is at work. walkaroundthe face of lexus has evolved cautiously since toyota launched the luxury division in 1990, but it's now determined to inject more passion into its styling language and the gs is leading the way. With the third-generation gs introduced for 2006, this new look has been resolved in a low, stretched shape with a long hood, a set-back greenhouse and short rear deck. the gs sedan expresses simplicity, yet the car is thoroughly sculpted throughout its length. The design is perhaps a little predictable, yet the combination of this sleek shape and careful work to reduce aerodynamic turbulence beneath the car has produced a remarkably low 0. 27 coefficient of aerodynamic drag, and this promotes a quieter interior and fuel efficiency. the gs has high-intensity-discharge headlights with an available system that automatically compensates headlight aim for different passenger loads. The power-adjustable mirrors have de-fogging heat elements and tilt down when the car is in reverse. The variable intermittent windshield wipers actuate automatically when raindrops are sensed. Fast-acting leds are used in the rear brake lights. Big 18-inch wheels are available. interiorwe should all live in houses appointed as well as the lexus gs. In the traditional lexus style, the instrumentation is set deep within the dash to promote easy focus by older drivers and also features electroluminescent instrument needles for heightened visibility. There's soft-touch electronic actuation for virtually every control, from the window switches to the trunk release. dominating the center console is a seven-inch electronic screen with touch-screen controls. Two banks of menu buttons flank the screen. The driver uses this screen to operate the audio system, climate control, and optional navigation system with backup camera, although many functions are duplicated with nearby buttons on the dashboard. Navigating through the submenus doesn't take too much brainpower, but like most multi-tasking electronic systems, a day spent with the owner's manual on a quiet side street is the best way to figure out the way to work everything properly. lexus has made a quality audio system a key component of its brand identity, so it's no surprise that the gs sedan has a premium system. The standard 134-watt system features an am/fm tuner with cassette tape and an in-dash, six-disc cd changer. It plays through a 10-speaker sound system. Mp3 capability isn't offered. Audiophiles can opt for the mark levinson premium surround sound system, developed especially for the gs interior. Utilizing 5. 1 surround sound playback via a 7. 1-channel speaker topology, its 330-watt amplifier sends the vibes through 14 speakers via 11 channels of amplification. the dvd-based navigation system has information for more than 6 million points of interest, while route searching is conducted at ten times the speed of previous-generation systems. The screen has excellent resolution and the map images have three-dimensional shading to aid recognition. Voice recognition makes the system a hands-free experience for the experienced user, while spanish has finally been added to the selection of text languages, which also includes english and french. the bluetooth-compatible telephone system can be operated by voice command or through the seven-inch touch screen. driving impressionthe lexus interpretation of high performance doesn't sacrifice comfort and quietness, so it's sometimes easy to overlook the accomplished road manners of the lexus gs. Its fundamental sense of balance makes driving enjoyable, yet its resilient ride and qu. Cruise Control✔ Climate Control✔ AM/FM✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ CD Changer✔ CD Player✔ Backup Camera✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Bluetooth
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