Recently, the Japanese media creative311 news release, the Japanese Lexus dealer said the large 2020 September Lexus will officially discontinued in sedan GS. And because the positioning close to the new generation of ES sales performance is very prominent, so manufacturers may not introduce a new generation GS models.
Lexus GS cars or the end?
In order Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series competition and the birth of the Lexus GS in recent years, sales performance has been unsatisfactory. Since early 1993 on behalf of GS (first generation models sold in Japan by Toyota Aristo’s name) to launch the most glorious moment in sales are only 33,000.
[123 ] in the 2019 Lexus ES light in March China sales market we are able to reach the level of 9000, which led to the Lexus brand in the Chinese market last year, sales exceeded the 200,000 mark, the contribution to sales compared to GS minimal, and is set close to the ES far behind. Therefore, this model is discontinued reasonable.
In addition, Mercedes-Benz as first-line luxury brands BMW, Audi in the overall decline in domestic car sales environment, are given a large discount to attract customers. Like the BMW 530Li leading type guide price is 466,900 yuan, after a large concession owners nude car price is only 43 million. Lexus prices did not loose the reason behind the Lexus / Toyota’s philosophy is to pay more attention to profitability models.
The first generation Lexus GS (S140)
Year: 1991-1996 in
of the first generation Lexus GS and Toyota Crown Majesta original code same as “S140”, took the lead in the name of Offer Toyota Aristo in Japan in October 1991. Until 1993 before being released as a first-generation GS in North America, Europe and other places. Appearance
First generation GS by the famous Italian design studio Giugiaro penned. European luxury car which uses a conventional front engine, rear-wheel drive chassis design, and the use of independent front double A-arm type, multi-link independent rear suspension, body drag coefficient only 0.31Cd. In that year it has flexibility, outstanding handling characteristics. Also make extensive use of walnut wood interior trim and a sense of luxury leather upholstery, create a place.
sold to overseas markets in the first generation GS equipped with a 3.0L inline 6 2JZ-GE Code cylinder naturally aspirated engine, it has a 226 horsepower and maximum torque of 285 Nm hundred kilometers only 9 seconds.
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The second generation Lexus GS (S160)
Year:
1997-2003 In January 1997 Lexus introduced its high-performance car (HPS) concept car at the North American International Auto Show. HPS herald the launch of a new GS400 and GS300 luxury sport sedan will serve as the birth of a new model series LEXUS Lexus in 1998. August 1997 debut of the second generation GS codenamed S160, it also got the famous design studio Giugiaro penned. The classic four headlights, taillights design impressive. And a drag coefficient is reduced to 0.31Cd 0.30Cd.
car equipped with automatic air conditioning, satellite navigation and other advanced configurations, three-ring instrument panel is also quite personal. It is equipped with a 3.0L 2JZ-GE inline 6-cylinder naturally aspirated engine, the power data and slightly increased to 305 Nm 228 horsepower, with 7.6 seconds to complete one hundred kilometers acceleration, significantly enhance than the first generation. In September 1997, the second generation of the Lexus GS400 and GS300 new appearance. The second generation technology GS variable valve control system (VVT-i) have a smart engine timing. GS400 V8 engine power is used up to 300 horsepower, inline six-cylinder engine power is 225 horsepower GS300. The second generation GS installed a new five-speed automatic transmission.
In October 1997, the second generation of the Lexus GS400 and GS300 officially go on sale. The second-generation GS has also imported into China, then very popular with bosses sought after. In December 1997, at the Los Angeles Auto Show Lexus debuted its unique Street Rod models. Street Rod design with sports car modeled for the first time demonstrated the special facelift Lexus GS 400 V8 engine, the maximum power of 400 horsepower, power surging. April 1999 – Lexus racing team was established, two Lexus GS400 racing debut in the Motorola Cup Series Grand Prix, won four sub-station in the first nine races of goodPerformance.
In August 2000 – with the GS series supporting the Lexus L-tuned sports bag and Lexus sports accessories sales in each franchise stores. September 2000 – Lexus GS400 with a new 4.3 liters V8 engine, officially changed its name GS430. March 2003 – Lexus introduced its limited edition models GS300. The vehicle is equipped with a new saddle colored leather seats, aluminum wheels and a unique bronze graphite pearl body.
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third-generation Lexus GS (S190)
Year:
2005- 2011 [ 123]
March 2005 – the third generation of the Lexus GS430 and GS300 sedan officially go on sale in China. 3rd generation GS was added to many popular design elements, slender nose and short rear Alice adds sporty. Interior also create a proper atmosphere of luxury cars, it is equipped with three-spoke steering wheel, Mark Levinson audio, automatic air conditioning, central control big screen, EMV multi-functional integrated information system.
Lexus GS 300 equipped with 3.0L engine Direct injection of the fuel supply means, dual VVT-i bis continuously variable valve timing control system, variable intake manifold and an electronic throttle. The technology it has 248 horsepower, 312 Nm of torque, with the new 6AT transmission, 6.8 seconds Pobai.
positioned top GS 430 and LS 430 is equipped with the same self-priming 4.3L V8 engine, with 6AT gearbox, can be Pobai sprint 5.7 seconds. And it is equipped with VGRS variable ratio electric power steering, directly enhance low-speed handling flexibility.
Fourth generation Lexus GS (L10)
Year:
since 2011
fourth-generation GS has a more dynamic design language, spindle-shaped grille appears in its front face, the models in the domestic market in 2012, priced as high as 52.7-83.9 million.
In 2015, manufacturers introduced facelift car, put it more aggressive, larger size of spindle-shaped grille, angular and more obvious. Manufacturers and add it to a new 2.0T turbocharged engine, the maximum power output of 245 hp, 350 Nm of torque, matching 8AT gearbox. It also provides 3.5L V6 3.5L V6 engine and a naturally aspirated engine and electric motor combined hybrid system.
[123 ] manufacturers also introduced equipped with 5.0L V8 naturally aspirated engine of the GS F model, it has 473 hp and maximum torque of 527 Nm, matching 8AT gearbox.
Lexus GS history may regardEnd of
there are a lot of Lexus models share platform with Toyota, with the GS using the same platform to build on the launch of a new generation Toyota Crown models as early as 2018. Now 2020, and the next generation GS is still no definite news, the premise of the Japanese luxury car market shrinking, is still unknown whether there is the next generation of models.
Further, Lexus had previously expressed later the focus is on the development of SUV models, the GS cars may be abandoned. If manufacturers are willing to invest resources, then the next generation GS is still possible and we met.
written Finally,
poor sales of Lexus GS will be discontinued in September this year, took over whether there will be the next generation of models is still not clear, if there is the next generation of models, then there must also be strong product strength to break through. In this regard, we have What do you think? Then we talk in the comments section!
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