After a model year on the sidelines, Lexus has redesigned and reintroduced the 2013 GS350 to the marketplace and its arrival has the Audi A6, BMW 535 and Mercedes E class shuffling over to make room.
Pacific Rim cars have rapidly closed the gap on the Europeans when it comes to combining luxury and inspired performance. A slightly wider footprint, crisper suspension, more responsive steering and powerful engine places this luxury sport solidly right in the mix.
Our all-wheel-drive test model — the base model is a rear-wheel only — is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 direct injection engine that cranks a robust 306 horsepower. The multi-link rear suspension, gas pressurized shocks and stabilizer bar reduce the pitch and roll, delivering the solid ride that sports enthusiasts desire when pushing a car hard.
The aggressive hourglass styling on the nose sweeps into graceful lines hinting at the fact that the GS350 is a sports sedan at heart, but can smoothly get you to the office or dinner without wrinkling your clothes.
Just settle into the rich leather multi-adjustable sport style driver's seat and instantly notice the updates to the luxurious cabin. Lexus-branded creature comforts abound, starting with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, a quiet ride, nifty premium sound system and the new navigation package, which includes an intuitive 12-inch touch screen. Soft touches and craftsmanship show at every turn with a combination of man-made materials and leather trim offset by brushed aluminum and wood grained highlights. The stitching in the dash is faux, but looks natural. The cabin and trunk are spacious yet the sedan retains a nice, sporty feel.
As with all Toyota high-end models, the optional mouse controller allows the driver to manipulate the car systems, but please use the redundant steering wheel controls when driving.
Our tester priced out at $55,407 and was loaded with a vast array of standard features, including backup camera. But to get blind-spot monitoring and rain-sensing wipers, you'll have to invest in a pricey upgrade. I guess they have that in common with their German competitors. I'd like to see Lexus upgrade the audio quality of the tinny hands-free phone in this car.
I really enjoyed driving this car. It's powerful and effortless to maneuver, yet pop it into sport mode and the transmission shift points adjust to create a smart, aggressive ride. I managed to get close to the class average 23 mpg during spirited driving, but squeaked out over 27 running the car on ECO mode on the highway.
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