2016 Lexus GS 350 review
Lexus GS 350 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Premium interior
- Powerful engine
- Great ride quality
Cons
- Tech interface could be better
- Predates Apple and Android integration
- Lots of features are buried in packages
Mileage (EPA estimate)
19 city, 26 highway, 22 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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Luxury road trip sedan
Finding just the right addition to your garage can be challenging. Do you want comfort? Do you want sportiness? Lexus builds a host of great options that fit the bill, including the 2016 GS 350. It has a powerful standard engine, a 3.5L V6 that produces 311 horsepower (up from 306 hp in 2015). It also has a premium interior with all the standard features you would expect in a Lexus. If you'd like more upgrades, you can search our lots for a variety of luxury and sporty packages to ramp up your driving experience.
All Lexus GS 350 years
What is new for the 2016 Lexus GS 350?
- The Crafted Line trim has been discontinued for 2016.
- GS 350 trims have been upgraded with Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Seat Heaters, A/C Seat(s), and Navigation System as standard equipment this year.
- The Base trim now comes with Front Seat Heaters and Rear Sunshade as standard equipment.
5 reasons to buy the 2016 Lexus GS 350
1. Lots of standard features
Come across the base version of the 2016 Lexus GS 350, and you'll be pleasantly surprised by how well-equipped it is. On the inside, you'll find standard leather upholstery, eight-way power front seats, driver seat memory functions, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, matte wood trim, and ambient lighting. Exterior features include 18-inch wheels, LED headlights, heated auto-dimming side mirrors, and a sunroof.
2. Great tech
It's pretty well-equipped from a technology perspective as well. You'll find Bluetooth® phone and audio connectivity, an impressive 12.3-inch screen with navigation, a rearview camera, and a 12-speaker surround-sound audio system. If you want more, look for great standalone options like a head-up display and a premium 17-speaker Mark Levinson® sound system.
3. Powerful V6
With a standard 3.5L V6 engine that produces 311 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque, the 2016 GS 350 has all the passing power you'll need. It comes with standard rear-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel-drive is optional, and gets a six-speed automatic.
4. Ramp up the luxury
Check out the optional Premium package if you want even more comfort and convenience. It includes adaptive headlights, an adaptive suspension, passenger seat memory functions, LED foglights, larger 19-inch wheels, upgraded leather upholstery, 14-way-adjustable front seats, glossy interior wood trim, rear-seat climate, and audio controls, manual rear door sunshades, and wood-trimmed steering wheel.
5. Cool F Sport option
The 2016 GS 350 can ramp up the sport in this luxury sedan. The F Sport package is an excellent option since it has everything in the Premium package and a host of performance upgrades. You'll get package-specific 19-inch wheels, sporty exterior styling and interior trim, a rear spoiler, a sport-tuned adaptive suspension, a variable-ratio steering system, upgraded brakes (RWD models), and 12-way-adjustable sport seats with four-way power lumbar.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Lexus GS 350 an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Lexus GS 350 2nd out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars.
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Base 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Sunshade
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Automated Cruise Control
- Bluetooth Technology
- Head Up Display
- Lane Departure Warning
- Mark Levinson Sound
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear Sunshade
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.5L
Horsepower
311
Torque (ft-lbs)
280
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
17.4
Wheelbase
112.2"
Overall length
192.1"
Width
72.4"
Height
57.3"
Leg room
F 42.3"/R 36.8"
Head room
F 38"/R 37.8"
Front tires
P235/45VR18
Rear tires
P235/45VR18
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2016 Lexus GS 350 FAQ
The 2016 Lexus GS 350 Base offers 20 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway. It is important to remember factors such as driving style, weather conditions, and the use of features such as Eco mode can impact fuel efficiency.
The Lexus GS 350 received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Lexus GS 350 as 1 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Car
Here is what's new for the 2016 Lexus GS 350:
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Rear Seat Heaters
- A/C Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Front Seat Heaters
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