2008 Lexus GS 350 AWD Automatic

• 1-piece front/rear color-keyed bumpers
• Chrome surround on grille
• Color-keyed electrochromic heated mirrors-inc: pwr-retract, reverse tilt-down, puddle lamps, turn signals, memory
• Daytime running lights
• HID headlamps-inc: auto-on/off, delay
• Integrated fog lamps
• LED rear combination lights
• Pwr moonroof-inc: 1-touch open/close
• UV & infrared reducing tinted window glass
• Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/mist cycle
• Water repellant front door glass

• (2) front & (2) rear assist grips
• 10-way pwr heated front bucket seats-inc: pwr lumbar support, 3-position memory, adjustable headrests
• 3-pod analog instrument cluster w/electro chromatic device (ECD) variable transparency glass feature
• 7 multi-info touch-screen
• Alarm system
• Aluminum alloy scuff plates
• AM/FM stereo-inc: auto-reverse cassette, in-dash 6-disc CD changer, 134-watt amplifier, (10) speakers, cassette scan feature, digital signal processing, automatic sound levelizer (ASL), theft-deterrent design, electronic crossover network, auxiliary audio input
• Auxiliary pwr outlet
• Bluetooth wireless telephone technology
• Carpeted floor mats
• Cruise control
• Cut pile carpeting
• Digital odometer w/twin trip meters
• Digital quartz clock
• Direct tire pressure monitoring system
• Door trim-inc: integrated armrests, folding front storage pockets
• Drop-down controls located left of steering wheel-inc: exterior mirrors, meter brightness, odometer reset, trip meter reset, headlamp washer, rear sunshade, park assist, AFS off, interior lamp
• Dual-zone auto climate controls-inc: LCD controls, temp display, smog sensor, auto recirculation, micro dust filter, pollen filter
• Electrochromic rearview mirror-inc: compass, HomeLink programmable garage door opener
• Front seatback pockets
• Front/rear reading lamps
• Fully carpeted trunk w/integrated cargo net hooks
• Illuminated entry-inc: puddle lamps, interior lights, engine start button ring
• Integrated retractable coat hooks
• Pwr door locks-inc: anti-lockout feature, driver door 2-turn unlock
• Pwr trunk & fuel door release w/valet trunk lockout
• Pwr trunk closer
• Pwr windows-inc: 1-touch up/down, jam protection
• Rear A/C vents on back of center console
• Rear glass-imprinted FM diversity antenna
• Rear seat-inc: trunk pass-through, fold-down center armrest, adjustable headrests
• Rear window defogger w/auto-off timer
• Regency leather seat trim
• Retained accessory pwr
• Shark fin satellite antenna
• SmartAccess keyless entry-inc: 2-stage unlock, trunk open, panic feature, rolling code technology, remote window down, volume-adjustable confirmation tone
• Theft-deterrent system w/engine immobilizer
• Visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors
• Wood & leather-trimmed pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel-inc: audio & multi-info display controls, auto tilt-away
• Wood & leather-trimmed shift knob
• Wood trim

• 17 x 7.5 aluminum alloy wheels
• 3.5L DOHC 24-valve DI V6 engine w/dual continuously variable valve timing w/intelligence (VVT-i)
• 4-wheel anti-lock brakes
• 4-wheel vented disc brakes
• 6-speed automatic electronically controlled transmission w/intelligence (ECT-i)-inc: OD, sequential-shift, pwr mode, normal mode, snow mode
• Acoustic control induction system (ACIS)
• All wheel drive
• Computer controlled ignition system
• Double wishbone front suspension-inc: high-mount upper arms, coil springs
• Dual exhaust w/stainless steel tips
• Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) w/brake assist (BA)
• Electronic pwr rack & pinion steering
• Electronic spark advance (ESA)
• Electronic throttle control system w/intelligence (ETCS-i)
• Fluid filled engine mounts
• Front/rear gas-filled shock absorbers
• Front/rear stabilizer bars
• Multi-link rear suspension-inc: high-mount upper arms, coil springs
• P225/50R17 all-season run-flat tires
• Push button engine start
• Vehicle stability control system (VSC) w/cutoff function

• 3-point belts for all seating positions w/height-adjustable front shoulder belt anchors
• 4-wheel anti-lock brakes
• Automatic locking retractor (ALR) for front/rear passenger seats
• Brake pedal regression prevention mechanism
• Child safety rear door locks
• Daytime running lights
• Dual front airbags w/occupant-detecting front passenger airbag cutoff
• Dual front knee airbags
• Dual front seat-mounted side-impact airbags
• Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) w/brake assist (BA)
• Emergency locking retractor (ELR) for all seating positions
• Force-limiting seat belts for all outboard seating positions w/pretensioners
• Front/rear energy managing crumple zones
• Front/rear side curtain airbags
• Impact-dissipating upper interior trim
• Vehicle stability control system (VSC) w/cutoff function

Model Highlights

The 2008 Lexus GS comes in three different models, each distinguished by its powertrain. The GS350 is powered by a 303-horsepower V6 engine, while the GS460 has a 342-horsepower V8 engine. At the top of the range is the GS450h, which has a hybrid powertrain combining a 3.5L V6 with an electric motor system, to produce 340 horsepower altogether. The GS460 can accelerate to 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds, while the GS450h can get to 60 in 5.2 seconds. The GS350 has an available all-wheel drive system, but other GS models are rear-wheel drive. The AWD system normally sends 70 percent of engine power to the rear wheels but brings up to 50 percent of power to the front wheels when the conditions warrant. With a planetary-gear differential and wet multi-disc clutch, the torque transfer is very smooth. The GS450h model's hybrid powertrain is a so-called "full hybrid" system, meaning it can provide electric-only operation at low speeds for short distances to optimize fuel economy. The system recovers some energy to the battery pack, installed in the rear-seat area, when braking or decelerating. The hybrid model carries EPA fuel economy ratings of 22 mpg city, 25 highway. Standard on the GS460 and optional on other models is the Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) system, which brings four settings ranging from a softer, comfort-oriented mode to a "sport" mode for high-performance driving. On the GS460, there's also an Active Power Stabilizer system, controlled by electronic actuators, that reduces body sway for better control in hard cornering. All GS models feature standard VDC electronic stability control, but GS460 and GS450h models upgrade to the Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management system, which seamlessly integrates the long list of standard electronic safety and performance technology--including the anti-lock brakes, brake assist, electronic brakeforce distribution, and variable-ratio steering--together. The Variable Gear Ratio Steering on the GS460 is electrically operated, lighter, and more efficient than traditional systems, and it can change the ratio so that response is quick in parking maneuvers yet stable in highway lane changes. The GS460 also has an electronically controlled, "brake-by-wire" system that's backed up with a traditional hydraulic system. A Pre-Collision System (PCS) is optional. PCS uses radar sensors to detect obstacles in front of the car and, if it determines a collision is unavoidable, it retracts seatbelts, stiffens the suspension, primes the brake assist, and will automatically apply the brakes if the driver doesn't respond to warnings. Other standout technology functions on the GS include the Adaptive Front Lighting System, which swivels the headlight beams to better illuminate dark corners, and Intuitive Park Assist (IPA), which uses ultrasonic sensors to detect nearby objects during parking in the direction of steering. All GS models come with leather upholstery, ten-way-adjustable power seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power rear sunshade, and a ten-speaker sound system with a cassette player and six-CD changer. GS460 and GS450h models come with heated and ventilated front seats, perforated leather upholstery, rear-seat side air bags, rain-sensing wipers, headlamp washers, and the IPA parking system. Interior appointments come in a variety of materials, including Walnut, Dark Gray, or Brown Bird's Eye Maple trim and a variety of leathers. Major options include a Mark Levinson Premium Audio system, with 330 watts, eleven channels, and the capability to play multi-format, multi-media CDs or DVDs on the included screen, and a DVD-based navigation system with Bluetooth hands-free interface.