Lexus Adds Eight-Speed Transmission to GS 350 for 2014
Lexus is adding an eight-speed transmission to the rear-wheel drive model of its GS 350 sedan for 2014 and improving its fuel efficiency, according to the automaker.
by Staff
September 25, 2013
The 2014 Lexus GS 350. Photo courtesy Toyota.
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The 2014 Lexus GS 350. Photo courtesy Toyota.
Lexus is adding an eight-speed transmission to the rear-wheel drive model of its GS 350 sedan for 2014 and improving its fuel efficiency, according to the automaker.
Toyota is also offering rear cross-traffic alert functionality to its available blind spot monitor, and an optional power truck opener, and a full-color display to its optional heads-up display. The sensors on the 2014 Lexus GS 350’s available Intuitive Park Assist system are flush-mounted for the 2014-MY GS 350 as well.
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Fuel economy for 2014 is 19 mpg city, 29 highway, 23 combined for the rear-wheel drive model with the new eight-speed sequential shift automatic transmission. The standard engine on the GS 350 is a 3.5L DOHC V-6 with Toyota’s dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) technology.
Other changes for 2014 include the discontinuation of the Lexus Night View System, changes to the Luxury Package, including LED foglamps, a Superchrome finish for 18-inch wheels, and the rear armrest control panel display adds display option to view radio station and song title information.
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