Best large car over $60,000
Lexus GS350 F Sport
Where the rubber hits the road at the premium end of the large car segment, the Lexus GS350 F Sport has fought off the European brigade to claim consecutive Australia’s Best Cars titles.
Around town, the F Sport displays impeccable road manners and class-leading ergonomics. Passengers are treated to premium, leather-wrapped seats, with front occupants enjoying heated and cooled seats with multiple electric adjustments offering great support.
A standard Heads Up Display provides digital speed readout and directional arrows when the navigation system is programmed, allowing the driver to remain focused on the road ahead.
Leaving the boardroom and the city behind, the Lexus shows its other side. With adjustable adaptive suspension, dynamic rear steering and paddle-shift operated six-speed auto driving through the rear wheels, the F Sport turns into a bend-loving beast.
Powered by a 233kW, 3.5-litre direct-injection V6 that delivers a racy induction snarl when provoked, the GS350 would satisfy all but the most hard-core sports car drivers. A larger brake package is standard.
Safety and standard features are extensive.
Indicative Drive Away Price: $106,923
Criteria out of 10 – Lexus GS350 F Sport
| Value for
Money |
Rating |
| Pricing |
4M |
| Depreciation |
4M |
| Running Costs |
6L |
| Fuel Consumption |
2M |
| Warranty and dealer access |
5H |
| Insurance |
4L |
| Standard Features |
7H |
| Design and
Function |
Rating |
| Safety |
8C |
| Environment |
8C |
| Comfort |
9C |
| Space |
7H |
| Practicality |
7M |
| Ergonomics |
9C |
| Build and Finish |
9C |
| On the
Road |
Rating |
| Performance |
9H |
| Ride |
9C |
| Handling |
10H |
| Braking |
9H |
| Smoothness and Quietness |
8C |
Note: Level of weighting importance for each score: L = Low, M = Medium, H = High, C =
Critical.