2020 Lexus GS 350 Review

Name: 2020 Lexus GS 350 Review
Brand: Lexus
Price: 25851 USD

Price Estimate: $25,851 - $29,865

2020 Lexus GS 350 Base Sedan Exterior Shown Exterior

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The Lexus GS is one of the more exciting vehicles from Lexus. It was among the first to popularize hybrid technology as a performance enhancer. And it often strikes a great balance between performance and comfort, yet it remains more affordable than its European competition.

The current model GS is getting a bit on in years and it's starting to show, having not had a significant redesign since 2013. There are still things to like about it, but it's hard to justify against the current competition.

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2020 Lexus GS 350 Review

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What's new

The Lexus GS 300 has been discontinued
The GS 350 carries over unchanged for 2020
Part of the fourth GS generation introduced for 2013

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.00 per gallon for premium unleaded in Arizona.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Arizona

$226/mo

$164/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4/5Excellent

#2 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Lexus GS 350 from 2008-2022.}

$429/yr

vs. $729/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

0.96x/yr

vs. 1.74x/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

7.3%

vs. 14.7%
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car

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Lexus GS 350 Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.7

26 reviews

5(84%)

4(8%)

3(3%)

2(5%)

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

The unrecognized competitor of the A6 and 5 series

Renee, 06/27/2018

2018 Lexus GS 350 F SPORT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

The Lexus GS350 is the luxury sport sedan that gives you the best of both worlds if you are looking for comfort and performance. It may lack a few seconds on the 0-60 time at 5.7 seconds compared to some of its German competitors, but makes up for that with the luxury features and overall quality expected from a Lexus. The F-Sport package gives the vehicle a unique styling and sportier …

2020 GS350 is a perfect blend of luxury and sport

Alan, 02/24/2020

2020 Lexus GS 350 F SPORT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)

With this Lexus, what I was looking for was something good out of the box...something that I could simply drive, haul my small family around on the daily without concern for reliability or the desire to upgrade or modify anything. The GS checks all the boxes. Sedan? Check Top of the line Luxury? Check Fantastic dealer experience? Check 300 HP minimum? Check Great suspension with AVS? …

handles smoother than a glass of cabernet

smiling, 01/17/2019

2019 Lexus GS 350 F SPORT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)

Good gas mileage for a car that has 311 HP, roomy interior and style. Consider it if you are looking at a mid-size luxury vehicle with a roomy interior and good sized trunk.

The Real Deal

Stan, 08/11/2018

2018 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)

Perfect sporty and sophistication mix, throw in athletic handling, top of the line luxury inside and out, more tech features than you'll use, awesome sound system, excellent safety features, comfy seats and quiet smooth ride, ample power, and last but not least... incredible reliability, and you have a car to own that will take you on journeys for many, many, and many more miles without …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 Lexus GS 350, so we've included reviews for other years of the GS 350 since its last redesign.

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2020 GS 350 Highlights

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$51,065
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	21 MPG
Cost to Drive	$226/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	18.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the GS 350 models:

All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control: Also known as adaptive cruise control, this standard GS feature works all the way down to a stop, which isn't always the case.
Pre-Collision System: Warns about an imminent front collision, including one involving a pedestrian. Can automatically apply the brakes.
Lane Departure Alert w/ Lane Keep Assist: Warns the driver when the GS starts to leave its lane unintentionally. Can automatically apply steering to help you stay in the lane.

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.00 per gallon for premium unleaded in Arizona.

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2020 GS350 is a perfect blend of luxury and sport

handles smoother than a glass of cabernet

The Real Deal

2020 GS 350 Highlights

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Lexus GS 350 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.00 per gallon for premium unleaded in Arizona.}