Lexus SA has introduced additional updates for its GS range.

Lexus GS 350

Still representing Lexus’ medium executive range, the GS 350 model now benefits from an intelligent climate control system, Lexus Premium Sound, electrically-adjustable front seats and steering wheel and full high grade leather trim. Also a first for the GS 350 model is anall-new eight-speed, Sport Direct Shift (SPDS) auto box from the Lexus IS F.

There will also be an F Sport package which includes a new bumper, exaggerated spindle design with larger lower-grille aperture and a honey-comb design for the grille slats. The F SPORT also gets smoked 19-inch allows as opposed to the 18-inch wheels on the GS 350 EX.

Lexus GS 450h SE

The GS 450h SE comes with a full colour heads-up display, a Rear Cross-Traffic Alert system and is equipped with the same V6 petrol engine found in the GS350. The 450h SE offers 345 Nm of torque and has been tuned for a maximum delivery of 213 kW.

This is further complimented by a powerful electric motor and high voltage battery to boost total system output to 252 kW. The electric motor also adds a further 275 Nm for impressive response. The drivetrain is coupled with an E-CVT continuously variable gearbox.

Lexus GS price in South Africa

GS 350 EX – R629 000

GS 350 F SPORT – R697 800

GS 450h SE – R872 100

All Lexus GS models are covered by a four-year/100 000 km warranty and service plan (Lexus Distance Plan Plus for the GS 350 models and Lexus Distance Plan Complete for the GS 450h SE).