From the front view, the Lexus GS350 F-sport looks like a wild animal in full growl. Its enormous spindle grille warns away the competition like a big cat showing its teeth.
In this case, the competitors are mainly German, in the form of the BMW 5-series, Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
When it comes to rear-wheel-drive luxury sports sedans, the GS350 can stand its ground with any vehicle in the class. And there are enough GS derivatives – a turbocharged four-cylinder, our normally aspirated V-6, and a gas-electric hybrid – to accommodate a wide range of driving tastes and budgets.
The two-tone interior of the Lexus GS350 is tastefully stylish.The basics
» Model: 2017 Lexus GS350 F-Sport» Engine: 3.6-liter V-6» Fuel Economy: 27 mpg highway, 19 mpg city» Local Dealer: Lexus of Chattanooga, Lee Highway» MSRP: $61,260
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Mark KennedyThere are even all-wheel-drive variants of all the GS models for those who want insurance against hazardous road conditions. All-wheel-drive makes sense for Chattanooga mountain dwellers who would otherwise balk at a rear-wheel-drive sedan shod with factory summer tires – even one that has “snow” mode button on the center stack.