Overview
The Lexus GS
200t is an all-new model for the 2016 model year. It will become the new
entry model in the GS lineup of sport sedans. Like the 2016 IS 200t, the new GS will get a turbocharged engine from the NX crossover. The new car will feature some of the most advanced safety technology ever offered in a GS.
Beneath
the hood, power will come from a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder
engine producing 241 hp with 258 lb-ft of torque. This is in contrast to
the 2016 GS 350,
which will be powered by a revised 3.5-liter V6 making 311 hp with 280
lb-ft of torque. The GS 200t will come with an 8-speed automatic
transmission with no option for a manual. Lexus is claiming an estimated highway fuel economy of 33 mpg (compared with 29 mpg on the 2015 GS 350).
The car's exterior will get the latest version of the
Lexus spindle grille featuring a one-piece look surrounded by dark
chrome. Revised Bi-LED headlights and updated taillights will lend a
sharper appearance than the previous GS. 17-inch 9-spoke alloy wheels
will be offered. Inside the cabin, a large 12.3-inch high resolution
screen will be capable of full-screen navigation controlled by the
latest version of the automaker's Remote Touch Interface.
Like
many of the newest Lexus models, the GS 200t will get the Lexus Safety
System Plus suite of assistance technology. The package includes
pre-collision warning, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning,
and self-adjusting high beams. The car will come standard with blind
spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert.
Expect further details to become available closer to launch.
Pricing & Release Date
Official
pricing has not yet been announced. However, since we know it will slot
below the GS 350, it's reasonable to expect a base price under $48,000
before adding destination. This estimate is based on pricing for the 2015 GS 350. Stay tuned for the official pricing announcement from Lexus.
Pictured: 2016 Lexus GS 200t (Source: Lexus)
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