2014 Lexus GS350 F Sport - Review & Test Drive
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- The 2014 Lexus GS350. This model includes AWD as well as the F Sport and Cold Weather Packages. The car features a 3.5L V6 with 306 HP/277 lb-ft torque. It has a 6 speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, active torque control all-wheel drive, drive mode select, front independent double-wishbone suspension, rear independent multi-link suspension, ABS, EBD, and brake assist.
The F SPORT package with Cold Weather Package includes:
- Rain sensing wipers
- Heated & ventilated front seats
- Power rear sunshade
- 19 alloy wheels with all-season tires
- F Sport Tuned adaptive variable suspension (AVS)
- 16-way adjustable front driver seat
- Aluminum interior trim
- F Sport Exterior Styling
- Rear Spoiler
- Heated steering wheel
- Windshield wiper deicer
- Water repellent front door glass
Additional Features Include:
- Mark Levinson premium surround sound audio system, with 17 speakers and 835-Watt digital amplifier
- Navigation with 12.3" screen and Lexus Enform
- Intuitive Park Assist
This video will take a look at the exterior, engine and drivetrain, wheels, tires, suspension, interior, features, as well as a quick test drive and summary of the fuel economy.
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I don't think I've ever seen a car review where the wheels have been removed and details of suspension and brake components have been covered. Great under bonnet coverage too. An object lesson to other reviewers.
Excellent, happy to hear the positive response. You can learn a lot by checking out different designs, hoping to show these, and over time be able to point out much more unique differences.
@@EngineeringExplained , agreed, great job i especially liked seeing the fuctioning air channels to cool the brakes. i wouldve liked a little info on the 'normal' driving mode as i almost never drive as _enthusiastically_ as was shown in this test drive.
This is how a car review should be. Thank you.
Dang, I don't think Lexus gets enough credit for how good their cars are.
I honestly think they get too much credit. I can't speak to the GS, but for the price, the IS was woefully underwhelming in almost every regard. I would have loved to love Lexus. I come from an all Toyota family, but they just don't seem to measure up to the competition.
jmiktutt
Lexus is the highest raking vehicle manufacturer for dependability, since the 90's except for a few random years.
(JD power vehicle dependability study 2014)
They actually beat the competition by a large margin, in problems per 100 vehicles.
Lexus is at 68, mercedes benz 104, Cadillac 107.
TheZigZagg I will concede that point. I have no doubt that they are incredibly dependable, but as far as being fun or comfortable, I found them far outclassed. I much prefer Infiniti in those categories.
jmiktutt which IS are you referring to? There's about a 100 hp difference between the 250 and the 350 so I have no doubt the 250 will be underwhelming. The 350 is a very fun car to drive
It was indeed the IS 250. I'm sure there's a big difference, but if I remember right, going to the 350 changed the price bracket by a considerable amount. That said, I can see that it was a prejudice I held that was over the top. If I ever end up shopping in this category again, I'll definitely give them another try.
This is one of the greatest vehicles ever made. I bought one in 2013, it's a RWD and it still drives like new, it has a soul and character. Some people will not understand, but I suggest you go and test drive this vehicle and you will get it.😂
The 3.5L V6 likes to be revved and it has one of the most exciting induction sounds.
We are a family of four and the vehicle has ample space for our long trips and the boot is huge, I must say.
All I do is change the engiine oil & filter every 5000 miles or 6 months, ATF and Coolant every 50,000 miles or 5 years and the rear diff every 30,000 miles or 3 years, and I buy all the fluids and filters from the dealership..
Brian from South Africa.
I am not even a huge fan of Lexus, but you sir are an absolute joy to watch! Such a wealth of knowledge. Keep them coming!
Thanks, hoping to have this as a new segment of my channel, among the white board, parts, and tests.
Engineering Explained can you do the LFA next?
he's on that 200 cal a day diet. My nutrition says I shouldn't worry just keep hitting the gym. I'll just give it time.
I'm a huge fan of Lexus. The unbeatable quality of Toyota with a more sporty/luxurious touch.
I'm a 23 year old mechanical engineer from Johannesburg in South Africa. I really applaud the way you format your videos and explain the content. I've probably learned more from your videos than I did from the textbooks at campus lol goodwork! its really awesome hearing from a formally educated guy who's also quite a car nut
Gotta love how you become very happy and smile as soon as you push down on the gas and hear the car. I did the same thing.
Anthony Jacobs haha me too i love this car
Excellent review. Nowadays nobody does an actual review of the car. It's all just a bunch of automotive journalists that are more concerned with writing/delivering clever dialogue while they simply tell me their subjective or vague opinion on the car. I love how much detail you provided. This would be so much more helpful for someone who is actually interested in buying this car...assuming they actually know a thing or two about what you are showing them. But I guess if they don't...they can watch you other videos :D
The circle of life (or this RUclips channel). Happy to hear it!
It's kind of hard to tell in the video, but the suspension on these is so overbuild it's insane. I've seen front ends of 1/2-ton pickups that aren't as beefy as the back end of the GS. Take note folks, this is how you build cars that last.
Great cars! It had the best handles in its class compered to the Eclass and 5 series.
This was the last video/review I saw before I finally got mine a few months ago. This video sold me because it was really detailed. A 13’ f sport to be specific 👍
IDriveUShoot hows the car so far? I own a g37 thinking about switching up
IDriveUShoot congrats what are your thoughts on the car
How is it
I have a 2014 GS 350 AWD White w/ Flaxen leather...it is an amazing vehicle. It's fun to drive in sport mode when opening it up and around turns, but it can also just be a joy to cruise around in and enjoy as a quiet smooth luxury car. Unless I make a huge leap financially and can move up to a Porsche Taycan or Panamera or something like that, I've pretty much made my mind up that I will be a Lexus owner for life.
I just bought a white 2015 F sport with the same "circuit red" interior. It drives amazing and looks amazing as well. The only issue I'm having is I found out the BSM or blind spot monitor system needs service.
I bought a 2015 one today....such a smooth and nice car!
This review helped decide on buying it!
Thanks Jason for the professional review.
I just picked up an '18 version of this car. Seems pretty legit all considered. I'm just happy to have dfi in this day and age, without forced induction.
Just bought a black one with red leather today. I’m so happy 😀
I just got mine black on red as well 2 months ago 👍
@GSR 01 same. too many idiots on 880. I'm constantly in the pedal to go around lol
@GSR 01 I literally just moved to Fairfield a few months ago for work. but I've been in Hayward pretty much my whole life.
@NofaceATM NofaceATM I wouldn't... but then again my needs for a car required far less milage.
@NofaceATM NofaceATM you think you'll get 8 to 10 in a car that has 180k? geez bro how much driving do you not do lol
Great review! I bought this car for my wife and it is a really good fit for her. She likes the interior (Flaxen), and other amenities. I personally find the car comfortable but way to numb for my tastes. My wife now, she loves that aspect because she spent years with my cars that are loud, manual transmission and required more driver input. But I did find the car fun in sport mode and mashing the throttle to the floor. Now this car is no ballerina and I think a rotrex supercharger (450whp) will make this car more fun!
I loved the review and the engineering behind it, which is something you don't get from most other car review channels
I love Lexus! I have a 2006 IS250 and a 2010 GS350 they are both excellent! Thanks to this video I'm going to buy a 2014 GS350, thank you!
+Kevin Mendoza Yes, such a beautiful car. And the 2016 GS exterior is even more great! Looks sharper.
Shitty made cars.... Try Benz kid 😏
Jeffrey Smokes but those are shittily made compared to better made lexus
That was great to watch, hope we get more reviews from you in the future.
Thanks! I hope so as well.
Great review. I like how you talked about things that actually matters like the blind spots instead of complaining about the interior plastics like most reviewers do.
Finally! A reviewer that actually knows what he's talking about!
Wow, I LOVE this in-depth look at all the actual engineering features of this particular car! Learning more and more every time I watch your videos, keep these coming!
OMFG!!!! Thank you for giving us motorheads a real car review. Love how you shows us all the goodies from undercarriage to engine. Please, show us other cars (your subie) in the same manner. Keep up the awesome work. Ernie , los Angeles
Ernesto Medina Not exactly the same style, but close. Here ya go!2014 Subaru WRX STI - Full Review and Test Drive - My New Car!
Btw if you guys didn't know. The rivals are this> BMW vs. Mercedes Benz and Lexus vs. Audi. The 4 are main luxury and sports brands. That they have same classes and same price.
You (The reviewer) are the reason i will be purchasing this car!. Good stuff man.
Nelson E Oh my! You see this Lexus? ;) Congrats!
the in depth you go for reviewing a car is just awesome man! love your channel
Great video, I think your explanations of the parts were the best parts. The only thing you didn't cover was the 4WD system, if it only turns on during traction loss, or if it is a full time system. I'd definitely like to see more reviews when you explain the mechanics of the cars; the real world applications of the systems you explain in most of your videos are very interesting.
14:24- 14:35 Lexus hit their goal of a satisfied driver then it continues
Bought this limited Crafted Line edition this May, it's really a great sport sedan! Well done in corner, rev up fast in sport/sport+ mode and build up speed fast. Engine sound is great, one of the most beautiful NA V6 sound I've ever heard. The audio system is just phenomenal. I have a ES350 2014 which the audio system Lexus provides always a sweet enjoyment.
This is one of the better reviews I have seen, others just focus on crap like sat nav and stuff, this is one of the better ones because it actually shows main components and one would be able to see if they are going to need special tools and stuff for repair work and such, or maybe reasons why one may not like the plastic manifold or aluminum suspension
I'm so glad you are starting to review cars now, you're amount of knowledge makes you better than other reviewers.
You should start reviewing all kinds of new cars!
Hoping too, thanks for the encouragement!
Love your reviews and how you explore the technical part of the car. It gets a lot more interesting not only explaining what the car does, but also why it's doing it. When looking at the typical reviews the journalist spends more time talking about putting the groceries in the trunk.
I am very glad to see car review videos on your channel. Unlike many other review videos, you review the car just the way I would check out cars in person. Love how you point out things under the hood, suspension setup, brake setup, etc.
Please review more cars.
Enjoy your STi and always, drive safe.
At first i thought 'great, he is trying to copy subaruwrxfan but i was wrong, i like this sort of review, explaining the engineering of the car. Keep them coming
TheJoeMB Well, I'm glad you approve! I like facts, opinions are meaningless without data. :)
getbuttkik
He likes "drama" in his butthole :D
I'm not hating here, but there are worlds between wrxfan and what we get to see here. It is just a whole different approach. Things get technical here, at wrxfans channel emotion takes over. (Which is not a bad thing especially when it comes to cars. Although i think ThatDudeinBlue does an even better job there)
I've seen your STI review before; your reviews are definitely unique. I've heard reviewers saying rear multi-link suspension many times but they never showed one. It's good to see brake rotors and shock absorbers being explained too. Well done.
I just bought this spec because of your review. Thank you for the incredible detail.
Better than Top Gear
I didn't pay this guy, I promise.
I am strongly considering purchasing this exact car. A 2015 black with the reddish interior. This video helped a lot. Thanks
Awesome review of an awesome car! I like that you give so many detail about the car !! Very nice job as always!!
Picking up mine today black on black. 19,000 miles for 33,000 with warranty so happy wanted the 2016 but 57,000 it's to much to spend on a car.
Marina Yen I picked up this car yesterday spec'd and colored exactly like this minus AWD for $31k and 40k miles.
ja2022 not bad let me know how you like it? It was so hard too find this f sport, they had a bunch off the regular ones. I stay in Tampa Bay area. dealership had is250 but to small for me.
I've seen a lot of f sports where I live in Dallas and they are all amazing cars. I love it so far.
Just got the 2015 black on black 35k miles for $32600. I love it so far
AYE LMAO ALSO GOT BLACK ON BLACK TODAY.
Thank you for your extensive time spent on editing this film together. Many car reviewer channels should be taking notes from you sir. Please keep going, one or two from every car brand should do it =D
To be clear, it’s the lightest of its competitors in the mid size luxury sedan segment and its faster to 60 I beat 535is alllllll the time... always
I like how technical you get! If I had one thing I would like to add is that objectivity is good, but subjectivity gets the message across... If you could find comparable cars that are common or benchmarks to measure against the car you're reviewing it would be more approachable, in my opinion. Keep going! This is a platform for you to launch into the heavens!
Engineer... Can't. Be. Subjective. Haha, thanks for the feedback. :)
Ive had this car since it came out and honestly, I know more about the car now...
Great video!
You totally nailed this! Awesome the way you started with the engine first. You have done your homework and call off the stats like a pro. I own a 2002 GS and still get the enjoyment you have when behind the wheel. By far, the best car review yet!
scottp104 Thanks! More to come!
WOAH Jason. you sure have come A LONG WAY in terms of car reviews from 2014 to 2016! Keep it up :)
you can tell this is a real car guy here. awesome detail. subscribed
Really enjoy your thoroughness and attention to detail. Everything has a concise, logical flow. Keep it up!
Excellent reviews, man - really enjoyable and keep up the great work. I know nothing about physics or engineering, and I enjoy learning a little bit more about this side of things. Just a tiny correction: at ~15:35 mark, you mention the sport mode holds the *higher* gear to maintain high revs -- i'm guessing you misspoke and meant it holds a *lower* gear, right?
Just looking at 18:13, it is easy to tell your estimate of 25mpg is way off. With 50% highway driving, this car's average mpg is way below 20mpg. The IS250 review has the same problem. The mpg for IS2250 is just over 20.
You know what’s funny, is that hump in the back is there on all the ES and GS models in that year range, even the FWD only models.
I could never get over Lexus removing the fog lights on the GS 350 F Sport package
Like the in depth review compared to other car journalist. Keep up the good work!
Bro fk my infiniti m35 im honestly trading and buying this car because of you sounds and looks way more well built and looks like it would outlast in reliability than my Infiniti
the button on side panel is the headlight washer, and that model doesn’t have BSM (blind spot monitoring) and not sure if it had parking assist either, my 2015 does. also has side window shades. very cool features
Very nice, I wish more reviewers went into detail like you.
Yessssss I wish more car reviewers would go in depth to the engineering and components. Please do a c63 amg... That would be beautiful.
Jimmy Please Mercedes... please! haha
Loved the way you explained about everything right from basic links to the interiors.
Would love to see more of these videos.
Keep the good work.
I bought same this one but rare wheels drive and it is amazing car thank you for review
That Lexus interior is bad ass. Awesome review.
Awesome video dude! I would consider myself as an amateur when it comes to cars but ive gained most of the knowledge that i have from your channel. Keep it up, hope to see more reviews on other cars in the future!
Keep these coming!!!! Awesome review:) all content was informative not just random ranting like most reviews
awesome job.. you really should do more car review. Like to see the point of view from a technical person compared to common auto journalist
Great review, especially the technical overview. I'd love to see more.
Great video , I am going to get a 2014 GS350 f sport for $18,000 with 110,000 miles.
This and your sti hatch review are both awesome. Keep these reviews coming. :D
Your reviews are better than "The fast Lane" aka TFL! Keep up the good work!
Awesome stuff so much better than the normal car review. Love to learn how the cars work
what a great review sir, great job 😊👍👌👏👏
Still looking sick in 2019
Great review! Nice car i wish they made some with manual trans.
nice thorough review! something different than other reviews online.
informations are presented and explained in a clear and savvy way... really good job
This was a pretty thorough video, I definitely liked.
Cool video. One advice, upgrade to a camera that has 1080p, and the video quality would improve a lot, 1080i looks terrible
I use a Canon HF M40 which records in 60 fps 1080i and converts to 30 fps 1080p. Is this not truly 1080p? Trying to figure this out, thanks!
Engineering Explained What I see is 1080i. When you see movement in your recording you can see some jagged lines wich are the interlaced frames, and this happens:
cnet3.cbsistatic.com/hub/i/2012/10/02/a566a17a-fdb4-11e2-8c7c-d4ae52e62bcc/275f90369fd1a0719cf6cfb67e2e2e55/Elephant_1_interlaced.jpg
The conversion to from 1080i to 1080p is always flawled because it is stacking frames that aren't recorded at the same time.
I only noticed in this video, don't know if you record with the same camera in the other videos, because those don't seem recorded at 1080i, can't see tha interlaced frames
Have the same exact car ... I'd be lucky to get 18 mpg combined and I mostly use eco...
I want to say great review! This is one of the only new car reviews I have seen where the tire was removed and suspension was analyzed. I have only a few constructive criticisms, and they all come to your head mounted view. Now I must say that this is a view that you MUST keep in your videos, it is a great one to have, but for one I would try to move your head alittle slower. The camera got quite a bit of blur during a swift head turn. Second the sound was very lack luster, I dont know if you were using an iphone or a gopro but I know with a gopro external mics are a possibility. I am sure such a thing can be done with an iphone as well. This would help bring your videos up a notch. Now onto suggestions... Something that you MIGHT want to bring up in future vids is user repair-ability, Like I noticed the NON PRESSED in upper ball joint.... a huge plus for a DIYer. Maybe not a whole section dedicated to it, but if you see something that was well thought out in that aspect bring it to our attention. All in all great review and I look forward to seeing your future work!
Great suggestions, should certainly keep my head movements slower for the GoPro shot. Also, I ordered a mic. Won't have it for the Subaru review, but should be available for the next one.
Cheers!
Awesome review! I hope you get the chance to do more of these!
What an awesome job reviewing!
Love your channel, my one comment is that your reviews are a bit long, I would suggest streamlining them a bit. Everything else is very informative
Does the memory seats illuminate at night? I have a 2014 GS 350 F Sport wanted to make sure the lights are not blown
I test drove the GS350 F sport yesterday. I was truly expecting and hoping to fall in love with this car but no such luck. I just could not get over the horrible lag it has from the time your feet hits the pedal and it actually pushes the car forward and the driver backward. Torque torque torque!!! When will the Japanese learn the importance of torque!!! The body roll was pretty bad as well. Given it was not an AWD model but I don't think it matters.
Oh well guess I'm stuck with the ultimate driving machine.
Roma Vic thats odd, i drive like a maniac and i find this car has very little body roll, especially in sport+ mode. There is a bit of lag at times i did notice that but i personally think this car is fantastic
As long as you can pay the ultimate price, you can own and drive the ultimate driving machine lol.
does this take premium or regular gas
Premium. It's got a V6
Diesel.
First time I've seen a detailed brake duct explanation...too bad the front end still makes me look away!
well, its been 4 years..... do you _still_ feel the same about the grille?
Very detailed video and full of technical information which I like! Filming needs a bit improvement though. It almost gave me a headache watching.
Had an f sport come into my shop, I think it was an IS. Smoked the front rotors I quoted them pads and rotors from lexus. Was over 1300$, there out of warranty at 12k miles. The other thing is Lexus is still having alot of trouble with the gdi, tons of carbon builds up on the valves most dont make it to 20k miles before they need a set of valve springs and de-carbon, if not an entire engine rebuild. Thats covered under warranty tho since they never make it to 36k before valves start sticking. I think engine repair is 5 year 50k. I love Lexus, its actually all I do now, but the direct injected engines just are not what expected after years of the 4.3 UZ and 3.0 JZ engines. See how much foam there is under the engine cover? Thats cause the engine is loud as heck compared to the better engineered engines of old. When you change the oil filter it has a paper cartridge insert most of the time it looks like extra crispy KFC in there. Its just cheaper to make stuff that breaks, and you sell more parts when your engines dont last 25 years ie 1UZ ect...
hondatech5000 Interesting info - this one's actually GDI and Port injected.
Engineering Explained I forgot the 350 has both, i must be thinking of the 250 and 460, or 2.5 and 4.6. I work at an independent shop since 2010 thats when I converted to a Lexus Tech we send em out to the dealer when they are covered under warranty.
The port injectors clean up the gdi problem. What happens with no gas on top of the valve theres nothing to clean it up like in a 250. Ive thought of a couple different things that would prevent it from happening but, as far as I know they just repair the damage from the carbon and dont actually do anything to fix it. Ive seen pic where the carbon is so packed in it completely blocks the port off, when you take the valve out of the head there is a valve shaped impression in the carbon.
for example: Injector Nozzle that fans the fuel far enough back that some hits the valve while its open.
or a piston dome shape that deflects some fuel from the spray to curl around to hit the back of the valve. or how about a single port injector mounted behind the throttle body that sprays above 2500rpm or something.
Love everything but no fog lights!
I will have this car one day even if I have to take one.
Jeff, it is worth every penny! I promise you will love it!
Very attainable purchasing a pre-owned one. A few thousand down and a few hundred a month and you got a 3 year old GS that'll run and look good for 10+ years should you choose to keep it that long.
Jason,
Just wanna give a shoutout to Engineering Explained. I think car fans have had too much of the artificial and macro car reviews (heavily reliant on videography and photography) and most of us commoners just want to know more technical descriptions of our cars exactly like what you're doing in this Lexus GS350 F Sport.
Please do other cars as well for example perhaps a BMW 335 sports or 6 series.
Thanks!
Excellent quality for your first review, this car is nice aswell, but under that engine cover is a hideous sea of everything all over the place which in my opinion should be nicely organized as far as engines go.
Just an update I have this car now well the 450h mk4 now f sport with rear wheel steer for 10 months and like it very much. Average £33 usage a week and tax £155.
it was awesome, but the only problem with this video was, there was no shifting in sport driving even once in this video :)
Awesome review. However, next time when driving you should put the camera on the passenger side so we can see more instead of just your head.
Aweseome review , every car review should be like this , question for you what u rather drive Lexus IS 350 F AWD or GS 350 F AWD ???
Have not driven the IS, I'd assume the GS is a bit nicer based on price. If AWD wasn't necessary for you, I'd probably opt for the RWD with rear steering. It's a lighter car and the rear steering is a cool touch, never tested it out before though.
not bad...this car didn't come with anything that the other cars don't have. in fact most of the features in it have been used in other european cars made in the 90's. the leather on the gear knob of the automatic transmission to make it look like a stick shift is a joke! I hope it has a better reliability though. Thumbs up , Thanks for the review
You forgot to mention how annoying the manual mode is. If you change gears before the car think its right it won't. If you change gears exactly at revline since the car changes gears weather you want to or not on revline the car will give you your gear and another additional one that the car was going to change. First time I gave it a punch I changed to 3rd exactly at revline just like in my IS and it ended up in 4th. So far that's the only annoying thing I've found on the GS. Manual mode is supposed to give you control, not a bit of control.
I wasn't a fan of the manual mode, but I never am with auto trans. If it's going to have paddle shifters I'd prefer a DCT. The auto mode was fine.
You should review everyday cars like the Camry. Take the wheels out an see what money they save on.
Very detail and different with the review! getting explanation on how stuff works while reviewing how does this car drive, nice job my friend! But just one thing to ask.. is it bad to rev and have fun with your engine like you did in the video? With a fairly modern car of course, like 2013-2015 Lexus, Honda and many others.
Yu Huang High revving means more wear and tear, but a redline is set so that no detrimental damage to the engine will occur. An engine driven hard will not last as long as an engine that sees much lower stresses and pressures, but that doesn't mean both can't last for a very long time. Modern engines are quite good, and very few will ever fail to meet warranty. Especially Lexus, who consistently ranks at the top for reliability.
Engineering Explained Thank you for explaining! Maybe I should put less stress on my Accord.. although Honda is also one of the makers that sits pretty high on reliability but I don't want to risk it.
The 2011 gs350 body is still nicer , just the interior is nice on this
This guy best bloger 👌
14:27 That smile summarizes pretty well the review :P
Amazing review!