DOHA: Lexus announced the launch of the performance-oriented GS F four-door sports sedan in the Middle East. With a style eminently suited to everyday driving, the Lexus GS F conveys the appeal of the ‘F’ series to a wide demographic, thus enabling Lexus to further enhance its brand image of exhilarating performance.
Lexus launches the GS F to reveal an exhilarating luxury sports sedan
Sat 16 Jan 2016 19:43
DOHA: Lexus announced the launch of the performance-oriented GS F four-door sports sedan in the Middle East. With a style eminently suited to everyday driving, the Lexus GS F conveys the appeal of the ‘F’ series to a wide demographic, thus enabling Lexus to further enhance its brand image of exhilarating performance. The GS F embodies the philosophy of the ‘F’series which stands for fast dynamic response, high efficiency and seamless performance on everyday roads in addition to race tracks that can be enjoyed by everyone.
The GS F is the first new ‘F’ series sedan model since the launch of the IS F in 2007. According to Chief Engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi, “With the GS F, our aim was to develop a car that combines the versatility of a sedan with the agility and dynamic character of the ‘F’ brand. A car that is fun to drive every day, whether it is on a busy street or a winding road, regardless of one’s driving skills. Having the driver say ‘That was fun’, ‘That was great’ after driving the car – that’s what the ‘F’ brand is all about.”
“To enhance its dynamic performance and hone its handling, our team also spent countless number of hours on some of the most famous tracks of the world, including Fuji Speedway in Japan and the Nürburgring in Germany,” added Yaguchi.
Takayuki Yoshitsugu, Chief Representative, Middle East and North Africa Representative Office, TOYOTA Motor Corporation, said, “True to the spirit of all the ‘F’-line models, we developed the GS F to create a sense of excitement for our customers whenever and wherever they drive it. The GS F’s high-speed performance and handling, which have been nurtured on race tracks around the globe, reflect our attempt to provide the ultimate driving experience.”
Yoshitsugu added: “The sedan embraces the virtues of sound, response and limitless power feel to support Lexus’ ‘F’ brand identity of a performance car. We look forward to delighting our customers with this latest model and would like to acknowledge their support over the years.” The GS F is based on the partially revamped GS model and boasts outstanding performance; the 5.0-liter V8 engine features enhanced response and engine-revolution smoothness, while chassis stiffness has been improved through cutting-edge technologies such as laser screw welding.
Furthermore, the vehicle comes equipped with a variety of standard features to ensure both excellent driving stability and an enjoyable ride, including Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD), Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) that incorporates an Expert mode and an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) that utilizes vertical acceleration sensors.
The interior and exterior of the GS F fuse a breathtaking simplicity and elegance of design, and capture the mature, luxurious sportiness unique to the ‘F’ series. The Peninsula
