Here you go

 

I like more than 6th max!!!

 

wow that looks damn good

 

Yeah, I think this is a good looking car too. Remember the 2nd Generation GS was the first car in this design. Then came the Altima, the 6th gen Maxima, and the Saturn Ion. So I think the GS should look like that. So it would be more fitting to say the new GS looks like the Max that looks like the Altima that looks like the old GS. A friend of mine (1SICKLEX) told me that they are standard AWD. Not too much of an increase in power but it's got new technology all over the place.Here's a few more pics.

 

ooooooooooooooooooogly

 

I like! Great lines and kept its identity up front
with 2 pc headlight- very good Toyota!

 

It does resemble the 6th generation Maxima, so I would say good for Nissan for getting that look out the door before this GS.

Is it me, or does the GS keep getting more and more bloated looking with each new generation?

 

IMO it looks like a cross between the current GS and the G35 sedan. I wouldnt go so far as to insult Lexus by stating its resemblance to a 6G Maxima.

 

Not that i'm calling you stupid or anything.

 

I hope nobody decides to convert there 6th gen max as a GS 430. :X

 

I know the grill is better looking than the 6th gen. That Nissan grill is fugly

 

We were insulted 2 years ago when the 3rd gen Altima came out and grabbed our guns and shaked our heads in disgust when the 6th gen Max came out (there are quite a few GS owners that had or have a 4th/5th gen Max and love it, we concur). Since the new GS is evolutionary in shape, they will continue to look similar at a glance (the sweeping roofline and short deck have a lot to do with this). Long live the gen 1-5 Maxima, to hell with the Maxima Armada (6th gen).

Specs:

January 5, 2004 - Detroit, MI - Lexus introduced the new GS luxury sport sedan today at a press conference at the North American International Auto Show. The all-new, more powerful GS utilizes the latest in advanced technology to improve both performance and handling and is the first in a new wave of Lexus products to reflect a new, more passionate direction in styling.
"From a technology standpoint, the GS employs a sophisticated array of advanced safety, comfort and convenience features that will cause even the most enthusiastic driver to take notice," said Denny Clements, Lexus group vice president and general manager. "From a design standpoint, the new GS will be the first vehicle in our lineup to benefit from a new, more passionate direction in styling."

First All-Wheel Drive Model
Significantly, the new GS will feature all-wheel-drive, the first such application in any Lexus car, and offer the performance enhancements and advanced vehicle control of the Lexus Vehicle Dynamic Management (VDM) system. Monitoring a variety of sensors, the system is capable of anticipating the onset of a vehicle skid or slide and then helps correct the situation with a combination of braking and throttle control. The new VDM system is less obtrusive than conventional VSC but ultimately more effective.

Performance Optimized
Joining the potent and refined 4.3-liter V8 will be an all-new 245-horsepower V6 engine replacing the current inline six. Both the powerful V6 and V8 engines benefit from an all-new close-ratio 6-speed automatic transmission with a sequential manual-shifting mode. The combination provides faster and substantially smoother acceleration for even better performance and, surprisingly, improved fuel economy. A new Adaptive Variable Suspension allows the driver to fine-tune suspension damping with four settings ranging from normal-mode for everyday driving to a sport-mode for a tighter, more precise feel.

New Lexus Design Direction
From an architectural standpoint, the GS marks a move towards a more sculptural direction... that is artistic, dynamic, simple... yet intriguing. A two-inch longer wheelbase and short overhangs on the new GS creates a wide, powerful stance. A long hood, pulled-back cabin and slingshot windows recall classic sports car proportions and the vertical grille surrounded by four independent headlamps connects the new GS with the outgoing model, but with a futuristic look. The front also features an aggressive lower valence with integrated fog lamps. Dynamic 18-inch wheels on the V8 model help tie the muscular yet elegant look together.

The creation of a unique spatial feeling in the passenger compartment is central to the new Lexus design direction. The interior of the new GS has a precision, luxury feel with ultra-premium wood, polished metal and leather accents. Everything inside the GS is designed and styled to create a haven for peaceful comfort and relaxation, from contoured and supportive front seats with optional climate control to the standard 10-speaker audio system with simple steering wheel controls.

New Intelligent Luxury Sport Sedan
In addition to a new look and feel, the new GS also improves upon the increasingly complex nature of automotive technology. The GS offers numerous standard features, such as a keyless SmartAccess that allows the driver to lock, unlock and start the car simply by touching the door handle (with a key fob in pocket) and then simply pressing a push-button to start. An advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPM) can detect and notify the driver, via an indicator warning light, of a significant loss in pressure in one or more tires, a condition that could potentially lead to premature tire wear and loss of control. The GS will also feature the Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS), which helps illuminate a turn or curve as the driver steers into it.

A rear back-up camera is also added for 2006, providing an extra margin of confidence when reversing the vehicle. Available in conjunction with the optional navigation system, it automatically projects an image of what the camera lens can detect behind the vehicle onto the navigation screen when the vehicle is in the reverse gear.

"With the new GS we took all that was good in terms of technology and found ways to make it more intuitive, more intelligent and more relevant to the needs of its driver," said Clements.

Advanced Safety Features
The GS will also offer an optional Pre-Collision System (PCS) that can help reduce collision injury and damage. The system uses a millimeter-wave radar sensor to detect obstacles in front of the car and a pre-collision system computer with vehicle speed, steering angle and yaw rate inputs that help to determine in advance whether a collision is unavoidable. The system then preemptively retracts front seat belts and prepares Brake Assist for increased braking force to help reduce collision speed.

In addition, the new GS gains new knee airbags for the driver and front passenger as well as front and rear side curtain airbags as standard equipment. The Supplemental Restraint System in the new GS also includes variable-force front airbags for both driver and front passenger. Sensors determine the severity of the accident and in turn the force with which to deploy the front airbags, helping to provide the appropriate level of occupant restraint.

"Nearly every feature on the GS makes this sports sedan more manageable and more engaging to drive," said Clements.

Preliminary Specifications
Wheelbase: 112.2 in.
Length: 189.8 in.
Width: 71.7 in.
Height: 56.1 in.
Engines: 3.0 liter V6 - 245 hp; 228 lb.-ft. of torque
4.3 liter V8 - 300 hp; 325 lb.-ft. of torque
Transmission: 6-speed sequential automatic

 

wow... negative on that 1. the old gs looked sooo much better. i'm very disappointed in lexus.

 

Hey Sicklex, any word on the weight for the GS330(?) ?? The current GS300 doesnt come close to cutting in performance so, I'm curious if the new one can at least be a 15 second car (aka adequate).

 

That was weird: started my last post via '5th Generation' and came out under '6th Generation'

 

The front end looks tight. Somehow the back just doesn't seem to fit together quite right. Because of how far back the rear window goes, it looks too much like a hatchback or wagon

It does look better from further away though


And you know that interior's gonna be tight:

 

When is this car coming out sometimes next year since it a 06 model?

 

nOT SURE Gen II weighs about 3700 lbs. And GS 300 owners are not worried about performance. THey are worried about fit and finish, interior appointements, ride, quiet, style and the extra panache the Lexus name brings. If a GS 300 owner is worried about performance, they bought the wrong car.

 

I would choose a used GS over 6th gen Maxima any day. However, the new GS is a a dissapointment, to me personally, since I'm not "feeling" that weird styling a-la 1990 Chevrolet Corsica sedan-turned-hatchback. The front seems very bulky like Bugatti of 1930's. WTF are designers smokin'?

 

Man, it looks gorgeous to me!! This represents quite a styling change for Lexus...very aggresive.

 

it looks very nice... but i hate the orange in the headlights and the fact that the v8 didnt get a power increase.