Lexus GS Model Years and History

The Lexus GS continues into 2020 essentially unchanged, though the base version GS 300 is dropped this year leaving buyers with the upscaled GS 350 as the new baseline.

The Lexus GS continues into 2019 essentially unchanged, though Lexus' Enform Remote now includes smart watch and Amazon Alexa skill integration.

The Lexus GS receives very few changes for 2018. The GS 200t has been renamed the GS 300 and adaptive cruise control has been overhauled. Enform Safety and Service contract is now complementary for an entire decade.

The Lexus GS gets a few more standard features for 2017 along with a few tasty options. Standard across the entire line for this year is Lexus' Safety System+. The Safety suite includes a pre-collision system, radar controlled cruise control, intelligent high beams, a lane departure warning system a blind spot monitor and a rear cross traffic alert system. The GS 200t also comes standard with a navigation system for 2017. Meanwhile, the GS350 RWD F Sport model now takes one more step towards being a true sport sedan with the option of a limited slip differential that will go a long way towards aiding traction when coming out of a corner.

The Lexus GS sedan receives several updates for 2016. Among them, bi-LED headlamps are standard in a refreshed front end, which also includes an updated front bumper, as well as a new rocker panel design along the sides. A new model, the GS 200t, joins the lineup, with a turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder and 8-speed automatic gearbox. It produces 241 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, with an estimated 33 mpg return on the highway. In the GS 350, the 3.5L V6 now produces 311 horsepower and 280-pound feet, up from 306 and 277 respectively. A new Lexus Safety System + combines the Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist with Automatic High Beam dimming and adaptive Radar Cruise Control.

The Lexus GS sedan receives several updates for 2016. Among them, bi-LED headlamps are standard in a refreshed front end, which also includes an updated front bumper, as well as a new rocker panel design along the sides. A new model, the GS 200t, joins the lineup, with a turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder and 8-speed automatic gearbox. It produces 241 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, with an estimated 33 mpg return on the highway. In the GS 350, the 3.5L V6 now produces 311 horsepower and 280-pound feet, up from 306 and 277 respectively. A new Lexus Safety System + combines the Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist with Automatic High Beam dimming and adaptive Radar Cruise Control.

The Lexus GS sedan receives several updates for 2016. Among them, bi-LED headlamps are standard in a refreshed front end, which also includes an updated front bumper, as well as a new rocker panel design along the sides. A new model, the GS 200t, joins the lineup, with a turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder and 8-speed automatic gearbox. It produces 241 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, with an estimated 33 mpg return on the highway. In the GS 350, the 3.5L V6 now produces 311 horsepower and 280-pound feet, up from 306 and 277 respectively. A new Lexus Safety System + combines the Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist with Automatic High Beam dimming and adaptive Radar Cruise Control.

The GS350 gets a new and improved multimedia system for 2015, increasing interior sound quality and upping the technology quotient for the car. Expected later in 2015, is the GS F sedan, which slots above even the GS-350 F-Sport at the top of the GS performance ladder.

The GS350 gets a new and improved multimedia system for 2015, increasing interior sound quality and upping the technology quotient for the car. Expected later in 2015, is the GS F sedan, which slots above even the GS-350 F-Sport at the top of the GS performance ladder.

LED headlights and fog lights are now available. The rear-wheel drive GS gests a new 8-speed automatic transmission. Siri Eyes-Free mode integration is now offered.

LED headlights and fog lights are now available. The rear-wheel drive GS gests a new 8-speed automatic transmission. Siri Eyes-Free mode integration is now offered.

Lexus has redesigned their midsized sedan for the 2013 model year. Sporting a more aggressive and extroverted look, Lexus is looking to transform the GS into a legitimate sports sedan without compromising the spacious interior or legendary reliability that made the midsized sedan a hit in the first place.

Lexus has redesigned their midsized sedan for the 2013 model year. Sporting a more aggressive and extroverted look, Lexus is looking to transform the GS into a legitimate sports sedan without compromising the spacious interior or legendary reliability that made the midsized sedan a hit in the first place.

New in the Lexus GS lineup for 2011 is a standard brake override system. When the brake is applied, the system cuts engine power even if the accelerator pedal is also applied, allowing the car to be safely slowed and stopped.

New in the Lexus GS lineup for 2011 is a standard brake override system. When the brake is applied, the system cuts engine power even if the accelerator pedal is also applied, allowing the car to be safely slowed and stopped.

New in the Lexus GS lineup for 2011 is a standard brake override system. When the brake is applied, the system cuts engine power even if the accelerator pedal is also applied, allowing the car to be safely slowed and stopped.

Not much new for the GS this year. The 450h hybrid gets a new grille, wheels, and taillights. The 350 and 460 don't get the exterior tweaks, but they do add iPod integration and Bluetooth. The cassette player is no longer available as of 2010.

Not much new for the GS this year. The 450h hybrid gets a new grille, wheels, and taillights. The 350 and 460 don't get the exterior tweaks, but they do add iPod integration and Bluetooth. The cassette player is no longer available as of 2010.

Not much new for the GS this year. The 450h hybrid gets a new grille, wheels, and taillights. The 350 and 460 don't get the exterior tweaks, but they do add iPod integration and Bluetooth. The cassette player is no longer available as of 2010.

After last year's minor face-lift, the 2009 Lexus GS remains unchanged.

After last year's minor face-lift, the 2009 Lexus GS remains unchanged.

After last year's minor face-lift, the 2009 Lexus GS remains unchanged.

For 2008, the Lexus GS gets minor appearance revisions inside and out. Outside, the front fascia, bumper, and lower intake have new styling, and the grille is now surrounded in chrome. Inside, the instrument panel gets a new brushed-aluminum surround, and door switches now are surrounded with wood trim. Light gray leather trim and dark gray wood trim are a new combination available through the model line, and the 450h now has an exclusive interior color, Black Opal Mica with blue highlights. All models get turn signals integrated into side-view mirrors. The 450h now also gets a VDIM cutoff switch to allow the driver to disengage the electronic stability control system.

For 2008, the Lexus GS gets minor appearance revisions inside and out. Outside, the front fascia, bumper, and lower intake have new styling, and the grille is now surrounded in chrome. Inside, the instrument panel gets a new brushed-aluminum surround, and door switches now are surrounded with wood trim. Light gray leather trim and dark gray wood trim are a new combination available through the model line, and the 450h now has an exclusive interior color, Black Opal Mica with blue highlights. All models get turn signals integrated into side-view mirrors. The 450h now also gets a VDIM cutoff switch to allow the driver to disengage the electronic stability control system.

For 2008, the Lexus GS gets minor appearance revisions inside and out. Outside, the front fascia, bumper, and lower intake have new styling, and the grille is now surrounded in chrome. Inside, the instrument panel gets a new brushed-aluminum surround, and door switches now are surrounded with wood trim. Light gray leather trim and dark gray wood trim are a new combination available through the model line, and the 450h now has an exclusive interior color, Black Opal Mica with blue highlights. All models get turn signals integrated into side-view mirrors. The 450h now also gets a VDIM cutoff switch to allow the driver to disengage the electronic stability control system.

The new 2007 Lexus GS 350--with a more powerful, direct-injection 3.5L V6--replaces last year's GS 300. Also, available on the GS 430 and GS 450h, a new Active Stabilizer system helps improve handling response while allowing a compliant ride.

The new 2007 Lexus GS 350--with a more powerful, direct-injection 3.5L V6--replaces last year's GS 300. Also, available on the GS 430 and GS 450h, a new Active Stabilizer system helps improve handling response while allowing a compliant ride.

The new 2007 Lexus GS 350--with a more powerful, direct-injection 3.5L V6--replaces last year's GS 300. Also, available on the GS 430 and GS 450h, a new Active Stabilizer system helps improve handling response while allowing a compliant ride.