Performance
Review-OnRoad You need to work the 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine hard to extract maximum performance, but it pulls cleanly from low revs and is punchy enough for assured overtaking. Similarly, the diesel is fine at low speeds, but the gearing is too long and you often find yourself going from sixth to fifth to keep up with motorway traffic. The V8 petrol engine in the high-performance IS-F model is sensational, however, churning out 417bhp and hurling the car from 0-62mph in just 4.8 seconds.
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Driving It
Driving Impressions
Comfortable, controllable and quick with either powertrain or drivetrain
combination, the 2011 Lexus GS is an excellent all-around performer that should
please all but the mo ...
Interior
Seating for five people is standard, but the GX 470 can seat up to eight
occupants when equipped with an optional third-row seat. Standard features
include dual-zone automatic climate control, lea ...
Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving
the
vehicle.
Correct use of the seat belts
Extend the shoulder belt so
that it comes fully over the
shoulder, but does ...
