What’s it up against?

Equipped with a V8 engine, the GS’ biggest traditional rivals come from Germany – namely the BMW 550i and Mercedes-Benz E550. But can-do home-market competitor Infiniti’s new M56 presents serious competition, as does the shapely Jaguar XF.

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