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Lexus GS Coupe could arrive in 2013

By Tim Beissmann
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Lexus is reportedly preparing to launch a performance coupe next year that could be based on the all-new Lexus GS sedan.

US website Inside Line says a rear-wheel-drive GS Coupe, which would be a natural competitor for luxury sports coupes like the Audi A5 and S5, BMW 6-Series and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe, is “likely” to hit international markets late in 2013.

Earlier this year, Lexus global product planning chief Karl Schlicht told industry journal Automotive News the Japanese luxury brand needed a sporty coupe following the discontinuation of the SC430 in 2010.

The head of Lexus USA Mark Templin has previously said he wants a coupe priced around US$60,000-US$70,000 and positioned near the top of the GS sedan range. In Australia, a comparative model would likely be priced between $100,000-$110,000.

The question of what engine would be fitted to the performance coupe remains a mystery at this stage. The much-rumoured but so-far-unconfirmed Lexus GS F sedan could answer that question if it steps out in production form as expected in the near future.

Earlier reports suggested a Lexus GS F sports model could be powered by a detuned version of the Lexus LFA’s 4.8-litre V10, potentially with a revised 4.6-litre displacement and approximately 335kW of power.

Lexus Australia launched the all-new Lexus GS250 and Lexus GS350 in Australia earlier this month.


 

  • Riech

    F**k Lexus

    BMW is much better

    • ZeroX

      I don’t know buddy, I’ve driven beemerz and Lexus and I wouldn’t really consider Lexus to be any lesser then the best of best

    • Polo

      F**k you

      I’m so much better

    • Rcdc

      That’s a very typical statement from a fanboy

      Although I like BMW I also think Lexus is every bit as good as bmw

    • mrxandthexfactor

      The gap between the latest GS and 5-Series models is next to nil. It’s great to see improvement from Lexus. 

  • Jayze

    I saw a red GS350 the other day and seriously it looks awesome, managed to have peak inside and the interior was oozing with quality

    • Jayze

      *peek*

    • Ming

      ok…sit there and enjoy peeking at the Lexus interior while I find BMW to take for a spin..

    • Phil

      How can you tell quality on a “red” one just by a “peek”?

      Surely actually getting inside might be a more acurate way to measure the quality?

  • F1

    If it costs that much in Australia then I’m Elvis

  • Some one who knows

    Who would bother paying $110,000 for a Toyota? You would have to be mad. I have a close relative in a management at Toyota Altona assembly plant and he drives a Lexus sometimes and even with a chance of getting a discount through him would not sway me. Also how can Toyota warrant a almost twice the price of the U.S.A model for the Australia owners. A absolute rip off. They are ripping us off.

    • Polo

      It’s not only them, it’s all car companies.

    • Schn

      I wouldn’t mind driving a $110,000 car, if I pay for a car that lives up to the price no matter what brand. And Lexus do make cars that live up to the price. 

    • BSa

      Does BMW, Audi, Volkswagen etc not rip us off mate?

      At least Toyota creates lots of jobs for Australians..

      Why don’t any of the German brands open assembly plants in Australia?

      • F1MotoGP

         Every car company creates jobs here, some more others less. In Audi, BMW, Lexus..etc Australian car mechanics working, salesman..etc.

      • LOL

        We wouldn’t want them to become affordable and too mainstream now, would we? LOL

    • Daniel

      Well depite your name you obviously know very little. I’m not a big Lexus fan, but they are not $110,000 Toyotas. True they share some parts, but they’re rear wheel drive for a start. And the interiors, the quietness, the long term quality and the ownership experience tend to add up to being worth it. Get your facts right. 

    • MozLevi

      BMW 535 $53,395 in the US
      Mercedes E350 $51,365 in the US
      Less than half the price they are here.

  • Henry Toussaint

    So is this an ‘M’ Threivee Competitor?

  • guestspeaker

    Someone mentioned ages ago, the toyota logo represents a turd in a pond. But Lexus badges L which could mean luxury. So don’t judge the book by its cover so soon….

  • Dominique Vøn Hütch

    I think they should just do a new SC.

    • Phil

      Because of course, the old SC was such a success……it was on sale untill 2010, did they actually sell any at all in it’s final years?
      No surprise, a door V8 coupe…that weighed 1740KGs but was only a 2+2, only came in 5 speed auto with a V8 that only produced 208KW/417NM for $163,000 plus on road costs…….not to mention it was pig ugly.

      • Legnab

        WOW i forgot that unmemorable piece of ugliness , what a worthless car .

      • Dominique Vøn Hütch

        Regardless of what you thought of the old SC, it still makes more sense IMO to use its nameplate instead of calling it the GS coupe etc.  But if it is going to look exactly like the GS except with two less doors I guess they’ll have to.

  • Odkd

    Lexus look classy

    • Phil

      The look of this Lexus coupe hasn’t been unveiled yet so how would you know if it was classy?
      Are you basing your view on other Lexus’ in their range like the LX570 which is identical to a Toyota Landcruiser?

      • Frantelle

        I think we can safely assume that Odkd is basing their view on the existing Lexus range.

        • Phil

          The LX570 is part of the existing Lexus range…..this coupe we’re talking about is not [yet].

          • Frantelle

            …..which is why I said that we can safely assume that Odkd is basing their view on the existing Lexus range. I don’t get your point…..

  • Brk

    One thing where Lexus does really well is their paint, it’s very good quality paint they use on their vehicles’

  • JamesB

    This Lexus is a winner. There’s no luxury car offering looks, performance, fun-to-drive and reliability at the same time. But a coupé version isn’t really logical. I’d much rather they develop a less expensive LFA, that is, a lightweight sports car that will rival the likes of Audi R8. Besides, Acura is likely to give the green light on the NSX successor. With the immense success of the Toyota 86, it’s but right to go upscale and build what’s pretty much Japan’s 911.

  • Dudinbedjulian

    Phil is a skinny, once handsome BMW salesman at who turned out to be much of a disappointment in the sack as he was selling me a car. All his posts are BMW this BMW that. Spend less time on the computer and less time flogging your little log.

  • trololololol

    Now all they need is a coupe version of the IS-F or a hi-po IS coupe!!!