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  • Road Test: Lexus GS (2005-)
    Executive by: Farah AlKhalisi
    Lexus GS (05- )
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    4CAR RATING:

    Assets
    High-tech safety kit, refinement, hybrid option, Lexus reliability and quality, handsome looks

    Drawbacks
    No diesel option, hard ride, poor steering feel, lack of character; VDIM and pre-crash safety systems only in GS430 model

    Verdict
    It's not quite the all-out sports saloon Lexus claims it to be, but it's a comfortable, sophisticated, high-quality choice with some unique touches

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    Introduction First launched in 1991, the GS-series is Lexus's contender in the BMW ...

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