New User? Sign Up | Log In Home Service & Repair Car Prices Parts & Accessories Reviews & Advice My Garage Need Help? 2013 Lexus GS 450h Hybrid 4dr Sedan Trim Info: Rear Wheel Drive, Sedan, Mid-Size 29 (Est) mpg city / 34 (Est) mpg hwy Other Trims Do you own this car? Estimated Mileage Miles Enter current mileage for most accurate info about this vehicle Recently Viewed Cars 2013 Lexus GS 450h Hybrid 4dr Sedan Track Your Service Records Get Recall Alerts Get Updated Value Estimates on Your Car. 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The new 2013 GS now has a dynamic undercurrent running from headlights to rear bumper, especially with the addition of the F Sport package. Even the new GS 450h hybrid model is more of a performer. 2013 Lexus GS 350 For 2013, the GS also features one of the most tech-friendly cabins in the industry with a standout 12.3-inch central screen. If that's not enough, a host of safety systems – from the standard rearview camera to the optional lane keep assist, with which it guides the GS back into its lane should you accidentally drift – protect you and your occupants. Lexus has created a luxury sedan for the future. What's to Like The optional 12.3-inch screen is the biggest on the market today, but the runner-up eight-inch screen isn’t exactly a slouch either. The information system's layout is intuitive and user-friendly. Available all-wheel drive and snow mode make the GS a viable option for Snow Belt dwellers. Improved sound deadening made an already quiet cabin near silent, and interior quality is high. What's Not to Like That optional screen we mentioned above? It should be standard in this price range. Driving enthusiasts will want Sport+ mode to be standard, a V-8 option, and for the steering to have more feel. Visibility is an issue – though the standard rearview camera helps. The hybrid’s extra power is hampered by the heavier curb weight, and all-wheel drive is only available on the standard GS 350. Driving Impressions Lexus countered the German offerings with an improved GS across the board. The cabin is even quieter than the previous generation, and the suspension is compliant and forgiving. Steering unfortunately bears the typical markers of electronic steering – it's a bit too vague. Performance and the general demeanor of the drive change dramatically depending on your choice of drive mode. The drive select knob located near the shifter allows you to switch between three different modes: Eco, Normal, and Sport (Sport+ can also be equipped). Eco's gear changes improve fuel economy and dull performance, while Sport mode tightens up steering, stiffens the suspension, and improves throttle response time. Shifts in Sport+ are faster too. Stiffer suspension and tightened wheel ratios are what the F Sport package primarily delivers, and we highly recommend it for the enthusiast. Even equipped with it, the GS is still a smooth traveler. Engine and Drivetrain The company's 3.5-liter V-6 is used once again in the GS 350, and it produces a healthy amount of power – 306 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. Because the V-8 engine was dropped, the hybrid now delivers the most power in the GS lineup at 338 horsepower. A six-speed automatic gearbox sends power to the wheels, with paddle shifters for manual control. Rear-wheel drive is standard across the models, and the optional all-wheel drive system, which can split power 50/50 between the front and rear wheels, is only available with the GS 350. And even more disappointing – the F Sport doesn’t add any extra power to the mix. Green Evaluation/Gas Mileage In rear-wheel-drive guise, the GS returns 28 mpg highway and 19 city. That drops to 26 highway, 19 city with all-wheel drive. You’ll see similar numbers from both the Mercedes and BMW. Expect better fuel economy from the 450h; its hybrid drivetrain reduces consumption and emissions. 1 2 Next Similar Articles 2012 Infiniti IPL G Coupe 6MT Read More 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Ce... Read More Crate Engines: When You Need t... Read More Your Local Mechanics New Search: © 2021 DriverSide Inc. Car Reviews | Car Diagnostic | About | Sales | Research | Privacy | Contact | Terms of Use | Press Releases | In the News | Car Manufacturers | Car Dictionary | Site Map