MotorWeek | Track Test: 2016 Lexus GS F

[@CyberGTX09]

Every time I watch MotorWeek's video, I feel like I am in the 90's...

[@IamJay02]

Nice pfp

[@justinsylvestre1065]

Same here man Same here it gives us that feel good feel

[@roddydykes7053]

That’s what keeps me coming back

[@miamiluck001]

Which is a part of the nostalgia 😌

[@ashleylanza2314]

I just bought this car in the molten pearl color shown. I understand that people either love or hate the grill which is fine, but if you have never driven a lexus, you have no right to comment on the performance. This car is worth every bit of the money. From the attention to detail in the interior and exterior design, smooth drive, control, and horsepower, don't hate on what you haven't experienced. Well done Lexus!

[@luigynkaren062011]

agreed

[@Mrzeng1]

Agree with you!

[@musachaudhry1912]

Ashley Lanza Congrats Ashley!!!

[@vernonprice5986]

If you have never driven a CTS-V - which costs the same money as the GS F - then YOU have no right to comment on performance. Or to say the GS F is worth the money. Drive a CTS-V, then watch the buyer's remorse set in.

[@roadrash76]

Vernon Price I have not driven the CTS-V but I have driven the GSF and C63 AMG and the GSF felt lacking and price is too high at $89,00 for the one I test drove. The C63 was $76,000 very nicely equipped and much more torque. I currently have a 15' RC 350 F-Sport.

[@JuniorLexus6692]

When will reviewers talk about how often BMWs break down!!!

[@stimofo808]

How many GSF owners would actually take it to the track? I don't understand the importance of track testing a luxury sport sedan and saying things like "needs stiffer suspension". 99 percent of the time the owners are driving on poorly maintained roads that a softer suspension would be preferred.

[@twinturbobeerus1412]

stimofo808 tell em

[@SubieandFriends]

They test them in the track cuz that's the only place they can let it rip without getting tickets or arrested....also I agree with you that most owners won't take it to the track but some will and it's for those people that motorweek tests the car on the track......it is a sports sedan after all.....

[@eternallyminded7]

It's all about them track times when you're headed to Starbucks!

[@Ismunoz]

This is gonna be a classic. Last of its kinda. Definitely getting a used one a couple years from now.

[@AnontheGOAT]

Lol good luck. Their prices have only gone up on the used market since they were discontinued last year. Cheapest high mileage 2016 goes for $50k+.

[@ScottHD]

Molten Pearl owner checking in! 46 made for North America - including the one in the video!

[@revaholic]

Well Jeremy clarkson prefers this over a BMW M5, so there.

[@6SLeGM]

First of all, the GS F is the lightest car in its class, so I don't know why they're complaining.

[@tylercouture216]

Because it's under powered

[@wanyelewis9667]

@@tylercouture216 never thought I'd see the day where almost 470 hp is considered "underpowered". Of course, if Lexus thought that it was important to their target demographic, they could just twin-turbo that 5 liter V8 & they would get 650+ hp out of it. That would end all the discussion.

[@augustortiz]

@@wanyelewis9667 RR racing is getting 700+ hp from supercharging their IS-F/RC-F/GS-F’s. TT on this engine should make significantly more power although im not sure its entirely possible due to the ECU’s on these.

[@oldtwinsna8347]

Nice. Seen one year certified models in the mid 60s. Can't wait to get one myself.

[@AnontheGOAT]

And check the prices now. A low mileage 2016 is almost 60k.

[@jpete3027666]

A track capable large luxury sedan. This thing is a work of art. Lexus needs to bring it back and just scrap the LS at this point. The LS isn’t what it used to be.

[@jarrodross1725]

Hard to believe he never mentioned it’s all engine (naturally aspirated). I’ve had my ‘16 for almost three years now and love everything about it. Most of its competitors are either turbocharged/supercharged, so not a true comparison.

[@HodsBroo]

Dream car. Just the right amount of performance. Crushes the e43, m550i and s6

[@SwaggMos16]

I realize car reviews never like Lexus.

[@apt62]

Built Electric T.V. Because it’s not build for the tracks. They are fantastic daily and super reliable.

[@wanyelewis9667]

They underplay the fact that 99% of drivers don't care about the difference between 0-60 in 4.5 seconds vs 3.5 seconds. Nor would 99% of drivers be capable of operating the cars in such a way as to extract the difference. I could see having the gsf over a regular v-6 gs just because of the power train, but I would never drive it & beat it like they do here. It's just nice to know that the power is there if you want it. In ownership of such expensive cars, build quality, longevity and bulletproof reliability are king. And there's none better than Lexus in that regard.

[@chrisdooley6468]

Didn't realize how quick they are. Like this much better than the RC-F though. I'd consider buying one if I had that kind of money :)

[@dflet03]

That's a beautiful interior

[@tigergray1100]

I love this show since I was a kid

[@georgipopov8989]

What the hell is he talking about... This car is the lightest in the competition

[@thekhakiobserver3128]

The backend is gold, front end shoulda had drls incorporated in larger headlamp assemblies for a better look, and it needed to be lighter w/awd option. The BMW, Audi, Mercedes options seem better bc its more their lane really. She ain't bad though.

[@ravipeiris4388]

To combine a luxury ride and performance is absolutely amazing, something that german cars do as well. But to hit 200k miles without costing thousands of dollars of repairs is something that german cars CAN'T do and Lexus cars are able to achieve, Ravi Peiris M.D.

[@JuniorLexus6692]

Lexus will still out last any German car.....Bmws break down within 3 years. It seems like some reviewers a biased towards german junk cars and have something agains Japanese reliable cars!! I am sure others notice it the gig is up...

[@mechanicandi1064]

I want one

[@MikeForsythe]

Amazing car!!!

[@americanstylefreak]

John Davis, you need to do keep working for Motor Trend forever!

[@ppha7665]

I'd buy one in a heartbeat if i had the money and if it was white

[@eurosonly]

Totally missread that too lol

[@TeutonicSpeedracer]

Bring back a new ISF! I'll consider a used one of these in a few years....or an ATS-V.

[@rodrigoceja2647]

Well, ifs been a few years. Did ya get one?

[@derekdreke4990]

Thats one badass ride and its a Lexus not a stripped down race car

[@figarofigaritz889]

If you can get it in that color (should be called pumpkin metallic) I hope it's available in Red.

[@esteemedenergy]

My last 3 Lexus’s broke down within 60k miles. My last 2 BMW’s never left me stranded, but small things came up.

[@thomasm14]

We all know it aint true stfu bmw is fckin trash

[@jackpenman3834]

lies!

[@carlospardo2986]

This is a great car love to own one but I think I would be a lot better with a dct

[@kester7583]

I have a 2016 GS 350 love it but I think the GS f is way over price

[@kubanskiloewe]

this classy interior paired with huge nice integrated display i like very much !! ANd best of all....a wooden steering wheel !!

[@pbfloyd13]

Drift Taxi!

[@kobo7600]

John Davis should have got the top presenter job on new Top Gear

[@VcArena]

they dont like a performance variant of each model. are you kidding me? dont discourage these guys from making performance variants. hell been wanting a srt caravan to replace the old turbo versions since way back. so shut it motorweek! and to all those companies, keep on building the hot versions. if they are fast, people will buy them. yes gm, if you guys build a 13sec full size van, it will sell out.

[@GarthLovesTRAVEL]

love this car!!! also the RCF. I will take either one. the RCF is definitely my next car unless the girlfriend gets prego then its the GSF

[@BryanW916]

status update? did you get an F?!?!

[@GarthLovesTRAVEL]

@@BryanW916 I ended up buying a Porsche 911 4S. Still love the RCF though

[@rspectx]

85K???? INSANE! I MUCH RATHER A RC-F

[@VaunShiz]

love this car but it seems like they played it safe.

[@76carmel]

But that's what Lexus does best.

[@adj789]

I wish they would ditch that grill sheesh

[@Mekhanic1]

Looks like a vacuum cleaner

[@Kingsoupturbo]

+adj789 They look almost worse in person, I just don't understand the styling

[@69BlackMoon69]

+Kingsoupturbo It's a love it or hate it design, I kinda like it, mostly because I'm interested in them and got used to it and that made me love it. But I understand why some people don't like them though.

[@michaelcrockette8694]

I love pretty much love and respect every car so I don’t like 2 knock any particular brand but BMW(M) or Caddy(V) while perhaps faster and more athletic will give the owner many more headaches than this Lexus will.

[@Billfish57]

The updating for the electronic 30 positions suspension, that updates 1,000 times a second to keep the car flat in the corners, was not quite ready for the first year model in 2016, so as Lexus always does, they left that off until 2017 and on, when it was ready for prime time. Germany and Detroit have completely different philosophy and implantation for innovations like that, they put it out there anyway and recall or fix the there new cars, just so they can say they were first with something. Lexus insists on reliability first, not bragging about something that really doesn't even work year. I hate the idea of being on the side of the road in any vehicle, so I also prefer the Lexus attitude over 90% of the other car companies. This guy talking is a car salesman, not an engineer, so when he tells you, you need to be careful not to spin the tires, no you don't, computers on this care are perfect for handling it's power and cornering, you never feel like losing control with this car. Nothing breaks on there, so if you can find a used one, and the combination of luxury and high performance is something you might like, go ahead and include reliability, You'll soon see nothing combines all those like the GSF, I recommend skipping this 2016 model for the much improved suspensions of the later years. You will smile every time you crank up that V-8, sounds great and is the smoothest running V-8 every made.

[@rickmarrero3280]

This is a 2017 not 2016

[@patrickmichaellangan576]

WHAT.WERE.THEY.THINKING?!?!?!?!?

[@HoschtonBoy]

Almost lost it @3:03

[@InvestBetter.]

About $10k overpriced, but a nice ride.

[@azteck98]

+Nissan TitanWarrior Lexus should price it near the v sport.

[@dominicfong6341]

Seeing the test driver wearing a helmet is kinda funny! What is he afraid of? There is no other traffic obviously! The weather is picture perfect! He is in an enclosed brand new road vehicle with air bags all around. In fact I am afraid he would be suffering from major neck injuries if air bag deploys.

[@penvon]

Dominic Fong I heard it's an insurance thing since he's on a track....Don't hold me to it but that's what I heard.

[@dominicfong6341]

Yeah I guess it must be it. None of those guys in Fifth gear wears helmet and that's what makes it more fun to watch.

[@RomanM803]

it's OK but I will still pick my hellcat and m6. I think it needs more power to complete with the e63s and m5 and that other GM car.

[@tropicalstorm339]

Jaylen Bond Except you don't have an M6... maybe not even a Hellcat.

[@AnontheGOAT]

Let’s see if either of those are on the road with original engine and tranny after 10 years lmao.

[@dcsundog]

Hey Lexus, give your different models a name. Tired of the letter reference. You don't have to try upstage the Euros!

[@PLATINUM2U]

😎

[@manipulated_audio]

Such a bias review 😂😂 fam was hating in the first 30 seconds

[@MARTYMEINEKE53]

Nice car but compared to what it is up against a 3 year old M5 will destroy in speed and amenities for almost half the price. Good attempt Lexus but not enough to beat your European competitors.

[@mcgyverb1664]

That's the only thing the Germans sell their buyers speed and boring interior, the Lexus GS is still a champ over BMW and Benz, why they are worth every dime of their money on its price tag, these cars hold their value plus they cost their driver less money in maintenance for long term ownership, that m5 you just mention is a piece of money shit pit, that thing requires excessive repairs.

[@d1sturb3d119]

You realize the ISF was beating the M5 in 0-60 times and lap times as well right. There's no point having power that isn't put to the road.

[@AnontheGOAT]

Ya there’s a reason why a 3 year old M5 is half the price 😂

[@MARTYMEINEKE53]

@@mcgyverb1664 but at least you know it isn’t 90% Toyota with a Lexus badge.

[@ElsieDixon-o2e]

Martinez Jason Allen Jeffrey Thompson Maria

[@m7rouqi]

Worest narration i have heard on a review. Well done.

[@MrJrod899]

that's a bad ass Avalon

[@tropicalstorm339]

MrJrod899 Except it's not. The Avalon and the Lexus ES share the same platform ( front wheel drive), the GS is totally different and it's a real wheel drive. The original GS was designed by Pininfarina (same design company who designs most Ferraris).

[@TheStimie]

You need to start doing your research

[@jrors93]

Gosh that color...:(

[@underballbutter]

$85K???!!! lmfao

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

They go for around $50k used with low miles.

[@ralphramirez7400]

NAT.to.KooL.. mmm.bat.2.bad.

[@FelipeClark-o7u]

Clark Daniel Rodriguez George Lopez Paul

[@duranamo4297]

Meh, rather spend the extra $5,000 for a M5 or an audi product.

[@twinturbobeerus1412]

Angry Whale thats fine have fun with the mechanics

[@CG1224_]

Angry Whale this is nice but not enough speed. Coming from a gs350 owner. I’ll probably be called a hater

[@JC130676]

You'll be spending that extra $5000 for sure. First for options that are standard at Lexus, then again for additional maintenance and repairs the Lexus won't need...

[@AnontheGOAT]

You’d be a fool to buy either of those outright and keep it beyond its factory warranty.

[@Transit_my-way]

I used to love Lexus until they started putting those ugly "check sign" lights.

[@1119-w3u]

Really ? I think it's gorgeous and cute along with the big bold grille.

[@twinturbobeerus1412]

Thats the best part smhh

[@esteemedenergy]

Their center controller ruins the entire car.

[@TWHISPERER]

Over priced.

[@itsatrap4986]

oh really?

[@esteemedenergy]

Why can’t Lexus build a real sports sedan? Always excuses with them. Heavy, slow, cannot handle, poor braking, poor driving focus interior, 10 year old infotainment system.......Just sad.

[@AnontheGOAT]

Bla bla bla. Naturally aspirated high revving v8 coupled with a torque vectoring rear diff. All which will outlast any other high performance sedan because it won’t break down. Oh and it’ll hold its value far better than anything else.

[@michaellui74]

that grill looks awful😑😑😑

[@Xiber1]

85,395 bucks!!! YIKES!! I will pass, it's nothing more than a Toyota.

[@penvon]

Xiber1 So why did you watch the video then? What peaked your interest to going through this video long enough to see the price & then make yourself look STUPID by saying it's just a Toyota.Smh

[@Xiber1]

i can get m3 for 25 grand less than that crap. I was curious i do watch car videos a lot for my information.

[@d1sturb3d119]

Cool go get one.

[@penvon]

Xiber1 "I CAN,I CAN" that's all I hear from you guys...Like the the other guy said "cool go get one".

[@diablo2expantion]

Xiber1 and a Cadillac is nothing more than a chevy

[@esteemedenergy]

It’s ugly