The 2014 Lexus GS 350: Bigger Definitely Means Better
Meet the 2014 Lexus GS 350. A full-size luxury vehicle made to comfortably seat at least 5 passengers and all of their belongings.
For this luxury vehicle, size is an important factor. The 2014 Lexus GS 350 offered here at Lexus of Highland Park, spans 190.7 inches with 14.3 cu ft of trunk space.
The auto industry needed a way to differentiate between the compact and mid-size cars of the 1960’s. An automobile with a wheelbase longer than 120 ft was the standard back then.
By contrast, the 2014 Lexus GS 350 dons a 112.2 in wheelbase, a significant difference from what used to constitute as a large car.
Over time, industry standards changed and many of the automobiles that were once considered mid-size, eventually moved up a notch to full-size status.
That rise in gas prices largely played a part in vehicle downsizing in the late 1970’s. As it acquired more room in the interior, the mid-size sedan became the new large car.
While size definitely matters for the luxury car enthusiast, many car makers have now shifted the focus to performance.
For today’s up-and-coming generation of drivers, luxury equals status. This mindset has also encouraged greater development of vehicle technology.
The ‘Fast and Furious’ luxury model of 2014 integrates better design and quality, greater performance, and well-defined construction with comfort. It also offers more advanced technological features than its non-luxury counterpart, while going above and beyond to create amenities beyond what’s actually required.
This is where the 2014 Lexus GS 350 is ahead of the curve. Comfort, elegance, and performance are all wrapped up into a smartly designed package that performs like a race car, but handles like a dream.
Lexus built a full size sedan that makes you rethink the word athleticism. This car was designed to anticipate anything it may come across on the road. In a testing comparison with Lexus brand rival BMW, the 350 F Sport displayed “better overall handling performance than the BMW 535i M Sport,” according to AMCI.
In terms of performance features, Lexus of Highland Park agrees that the brand indeed outdid itself this time around.
Let’s start with the huge 14 inch brakes geared to stop with the same level of precision that was built into the GS F Sport’s handling.
Four piston calipers, two-piece rotors, decreased weight and greater cooling are engineered to be a class first.
The Japanese automaker added a direct-injected Atkinson-Cycle engine mated to a dual hybrid-motor system for even more performance. The result is 338 horses under the hood of a machine that rockets from 0 to 60 in about 5.6 seconds.
The speed of the 2014 Lexus GS 350 RWD is just as impressive as its sporty sidekick.
With a track-tuned chassis, an eight-speed paddle shift transmission and standard horsepower of 306, this vehicle is a force to be reckoned with.
Comfort, handling, and performance; what more could you ask for in a full-size luxury vehicle?
Stop over to Lexus of Highland Park for a full selection of new and pre-owned Lexus vehicles, including the Lexus GS 350.
